The Vitus Substance loads your ride with freedom and choice. It expands your world, opening up new possibilities to ride and explore where otherwise you might not have looked.
Unshackled from the same old routes, each ride reveals new ways ahead, like a fresh map - that bridleway to who-knows-where, the gravel track through the woods or the rougher shortcut that you know is quicker but that other bikes couldn’t handle. See, in a world obsessed with pace, sometimes we need to focus on the place, the journey and the fun that comes from a bike with the capability to seek out adventures where others wouldn’t.
Whether embarking on a far-flung bikepacking adventure or simply staying light for a mixed-terrain local loop, the Substance CRX HT is capable of adapting to suit your ride, moreso than ever before. At its core, a lightweight carbon frame and Rockshox suspension fork are tuned for comfort on long days and across varied surfaces. Aided by big volume tyres that soften the bumps and add traction over rutted or loose tracks, the build also includes a dropper post for maximum freedom of movement on the steepest terrain. With compatibility for 1X or 2X drivetrains and either 700c or 650b wheels, you can really fine-tune the setup to best fit where you are riding. And if ultra-racing or multi-day expeditions are your thing, the frame has ample mounts for luggage, waterbottles and mudguards. For those remote rides where water, food and spares might be hard to come by, you can always load up with whatever you need to reach the next supply point.
This isn’t simply about the same cliches of getting off the beaten track or going in search of the road less travelled, because the Substance is more than a gravel or adventure bike. It broadens your horizons, delivering richer experiences and powerful lasting memories. It’s a bike that enables you to do more. It’s a bike that gives you options. The Substance empowers a new mindset, one that entices you to break away from routine and to ride where you want to ride, unrestricted.
- Dedicated carbon adventure/gravel frameset
- SRAM Rival 1X groupset
- RockShox Rudy XPLR suspension fork and Brand-X dropper seat post
- Prime Kanza 650b aluminium disc wheelset with Maxxis tyres
- Full mudguard mounts
- Rear rack and extra water bottle mounts
Features:
Substance offers you a new way to rideAdventure ready |
Frame MaterialUD Carbon |
Wheel Size650b |
Available SizeXS, S, M, L, XL |
ColourTeal |
Weight:Medium: 10.1kg |
£2,499.99
Shop with Preferred PartnerSpecifications
FRAMESubstance Carbon UD Carbon, Internal Cable Routing, Flat Mount, 1x Dropper Post Compatible, Mudguard Mounts, Rack Mounts, 12mm x 142mm Hub Spacing, Axle Specifcations: 172mm Length, 14mm Thread Length, M12xP1.5 Thread Pitch |
REAR HUB Prime RD020 142x12mm, Centre Lock, HG Freehub |
FORKSRockShox Rudy XPLR 30mm Travel, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, Flat Mount |
WHEELSETPrime Kanza Alloy
650b, Tubeless Ready, 100 x 12mm Front, 142 x 12mm Rear, Centre Lock, HG Freehub |
CHAINSETSRAM Rival X-Sync 40T, 11 Speed, XS:170mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm |
FRONT TYREMaxxis Rambler 650b x 47, Tubeless Ready, EXO Casing, Tan Wall |
BOTTOM BRACKETSRAM GXP BSA Threaded, 68mm, English |
REAR TYREMaxxis Rambler 650b x 47, Tubeless Ready, EXO Casing, Tan Wall |
FRONT DERAILLEURN/A N/A |
BRAKESSRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount |
REAR DERAILLEURSRAM Rival 11 Speed, Long Cage |
BRAKE ROTORSSRAM Centreline Front: 160mm, Rear: 160mm |
FRONT SHIFTERSRAM Rival Hydraulic Brake Lever |
HANDLEBARSFSA Adventure Compact Handlebars
6061 Aluminium, 80mm Reach, 125mm Drop, 12 Degree Flare, XS:400mm S:420mm M:420mm L:440mm XL:440mm |
REAR SHIFTERSRAM Rival
11 Speed |
STEMFSA Omega 6061 Aluminium
3D Forged, Bar Bore: 31.8mm, +/- 6 degrees, XS:80mm S:90mm M:90mm L:100mm XL:110mm |
CASSETTESRAM PG 1130 11 Speed, 11-42T |
HEADSETACROS Aix-Low R3
Sealed Bearings, OD48, 1 1/8” – 1 ½”, 41.8 / 28.6 – 52 / 40 |
CHAINKMC X11
11 Speed |
GRIPSVitus Super Grip
Anti Slip, Shockproof |
FRONT RIMPrime Kanza Alloy
650b, Tubeless Ready |
SADDLEVitus
Ti Rail |
REAR RIMPrime Kanza Alloy
650b, Tubeless Ready |
SEATPOSTFSA Gossamer
27.2mm x 350mm |
FRONT HUBPrime RD020
12x100mm, Centre Lock |
SEATCLAMPBrand-X Ascend CX
85mm Drop, 350mm Length, 27.2mm Diameter |
Geometry & Sizing
Frame Size | XS | S | M | L | XL |
Rec. Rider Height (Imperial) | 5' 1" - 5' 4" | 5' 4" - 5' 7" | 5' 7" - 5' 11" | 5' 10" - 6' 1" | 6' 1" - 6' 4" |
Rec. Rider Height (Metric) | 155 - 163cm | 163 - 170cm | 170 - 180cm | 178 - 185cm | 185 - 192cm |
Rec. Inside Leg (Imperial) | 27" - 28" | 28" - 29" | 30" - 32" | 32" - 34" | 34" - 36" |
Rec. Inside Leg (Metric) | 68 - 73cm | 70 - 74cm | 74 - 82cm | 82 - 86cm | 86 - 90cm |
(A) Seat Tube - CT | 490mm | 520mm | 540mm | 560mm | 580mm |
(B) Seat Tube - CC | 433.5mm | 463.5mm | 483.5mm | 503.5mm | 523.5mm |
(C) Virtual TT | 525mm | 535mm | 545mm | 560mm | 575mm |
(D) Front Centre | 589.1mm | 595.3mm | 595.4mm | 605.7mm | 615.2mm |
(E) Wheelbase | 1020mm | 1021mm | 1025mm | 1036mm | 1052mm |
(F) Headtube | 120mm | 140mm | 150mm | 170mm | 190mm |
(G) Fork Rake | 50mm | 50mm | 50mm | 50mm | 50mm |
(H) Fork Length | 395mm | 395mm | 395mm | 395mm | 395mm |
(I) HT Angle | 70.5° | 71° | 71.5° | 72° | 72° |
(J) ST Angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73° | 73° | 72.5° |
(K) Chainstay | 435mm | 435mm | 435mm | 435mm | 435mm |
(L) BB Drop | 68mm | 68mm | 68mm | 68mm | 68mm |
Crank length | 165mm | 170mm | 172.5mm | 172.5mm | 175mm |
Tyre size | 354mm | 354mm | 354mm | 354mm | 354mm |
(M)Stack | 536.6mm | 557.4mm | 568mm | 589.8mm | 608.9mm |
(N)Reach | 366mm | 369.8mm | 371mm | 379.6mm | 382.9mm |
Help
- FAQs
- Where can I buy Vitus Bikes?
- You can buy Vitus bikes directly through our exclusive retailers Wiggle and Chain Reaction Cycles
- Do your bikes come with Warranty?
- We offer a 5-year warranty on all our frames. On top of that we also offer an extended 2-year warranty on all components excluding wear and tear items such as bearings, brake pads, chains & cassettes etc. Our Warranty policy applies to the original owner and processed by our exclusive retail partners.To see their warranty process check: CRC & Wiggle
- Where can I buy touch up paint for my bike?
- We have partnered up with paint specialist G-Paint to offer touch up paints for popular Vitus models. These can be bought direct from G-Paint's website HERE.