Vitus Substance VR 2 Adventure Road Bike (2021)

Vitus Substance VR 2 Adventure Road Bike (2021) - £1,199.99

The Substance is the bike that will go anywhere you point it; on whatever surface you choose.

Featuring a T6-6061 double butted aluminium frame and carbon fork designed to take both 700c and 650b wheels & tyres, the possibilities are endless. This Substance Aluminium bikes take inspiration from their carbon and steel siblings, delivered in a more affordable package, but equally as capable.

Featuring a tapered headtube, and full T-700 UD carbon forks, the Substance steel is born tough. This bike is made for round-the-world adventure or dependable and comfortable commuting. With the addition of mounts for mudguards, luggage, and multiple bottles it’s also capable of going anywhere for any amount of time. The Substance VR-2 is fitted with Shimano’s newly released GRX 400 groupset – the world's first dedicated gravel groupset. Paired with the GRX 600 chainset, this 10 speed 2X groupset delivers a smooth and quiet drivetrain, specifically tuned for gravel / adventure riding.

The Substance VR-2 is fitted with WTB ST Light i23 TCS rims, laced to Alex Bear Pawl hubs, and fitted with big volume WTB Byway TCS 47mm tyres. 650b is perfect for adventure cycling with the large outer diameter keeping your wheels rolling over bumps, whilst the added tyre volume allows you to adjust pressures depending on the terrain for grip, comfort, and luggage weight. The finishing kit is made up of a Vitus 6061 aluminium handlebar, stem, and seat post. The handlebars feature a flat top section for added comfort on and off-road, with the Substance CRS-1 featuring a 3 degree bar flare.

  • Double Butted aluminium frame with internal cable routing
  • Adventure mounts for bottles and luggage
  • Shimano GRX 400/600 2X Groupset
  • WTB rims with Alex Bear Pawl hubs
  • WTB Byway TCS 650b x 47 tyres
  • 3 degree flared handlebar

Features:

Substance offers you a new way to ride

Adventure ready

Frame Material

6061-T6 Double Butted Aluminium

Wheel Size

650B

Available Size

XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

Colour

Slate Blue

Weight:

Medium: 10.55kg

£1,199.99

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Vitus Substance VR 2 Adventure Road Bike (2021)
Vitus Substance VR 2 Adventure Road Bike (2021)
Vitus Substance VR 2 Adventure Road Bike (2021)
Vitus Substance VR 2 Adventure Road Bike (2021)
Vitus Substance VR 2 Adventure Road Bike (2021)
Vitus Substance VR 2 Adventure Road Bike (2021)
Vitus Substance VR 2 Adventure Road Bike (2021)
Vitus Substance VR 2 Adventure Road Bike (2021)
Vitus Substance VR 2 Adventure Road Bike (2021)
Vitus Substance VR 2 Adventure Road Bike (2021)
Vitus Substance VR 2 Adventure Road Bike (2021)
Vitus Substance VR 2 Adventure Road Bike (2021)
Vitus Substance VR 2 Adventure Road Bike (2021)

Specifications

FRAMESubstance Aluminium

6061-T6 Double Butted Aluminium, Internal Cable Routing, 1X Dropper Post Compatable, Mudguard Mounts, Rack Mounts, 12mm x 142mm axle, Flat Mount

REAR HUB Alex Bear Pawls

BRD-50412B, 32 Hole, 12 x 142mm Thru Axle, Centre Lock, 11 Speed, HG Freehub

FORKSSubstance Carbon

UD Carbon, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, Mudguard Mounts, Flat Mount

SPOKES14G Stainless Steel

16mm Brass Nipple

CHAINSETShimano GRX 600

FC-RX600 46/30T, XS:165mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm XXL:175mm

FRONT TYRE650b x 47, WTB Byway TCS Road Plus

Tubeless Ready, Dual DNA Compound, UST Aramid Bead.

Max tyre clearance 650b x 47 or 700c x 42.

BOTTOM BRACKETShimano RS500

BB-RS500, BSA Threaded English, 68mm,

REAR TYRE650b x 47, WTB Byway TCS Road Plus

Tubeless Ready, Dual DNA Compound, UST Aramid Bead.

Max tyre clearance 650b x 47 or 700c x 42.

FRONT DERAILLEURShimano GRX 400

FD-RX400, Band-On

BRAKESShimano GRX 400

ST-RX400, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount

REAR DERAILLEURShimano GRX 400

RD-RX400, 10 Speed, Long Cage, Shadwow Plus

BRAKE ROTORSShimano RT64

Front:160mm, Rear:160mm

FRONT SHIFTERShimano GRX 400

ST-RX400-L

HANDLEBARSVITUS 6061 Aluminium Wing

77mm Reach, 128mm Drop, 3 Degree Flare, XS:400mm S:400mm M:420mm L:420mm XL:440mm XXL: 440mm

REAR SHIFTERShimano GRX 400

ST-RX400-R, 10 Speed

STEMVITUS 6061 Aluminium

3D Forged, Bar Bore 31.8mm, +/- 7 degrees, XS:80mm S:80mm M:90mm L:100mm XL:100mm XXL:110mm

CASSETTESunrace MS0

11-34T

HEADSETACROS Aix 322 R3

Sealed Bearings, OD48, 1 1/8” – 1 ½”, 41.8 / 28.6 – 52 / 40

CHAINKMC X10

10 Speed

GRIPSVITUS

EVA Cork

FRONT RIMWTB ST Light i23 TCS 2.0

650b, 32 Hole, Tubeless Ready, Single Eyelets

SADDLEVitus

Steel Rail

REAR RIMWTB ST Light i23 TCS 2.0

650b, 32 Hole, Tubeless Ready, Single Eyelets

SEATPOSTVITUS 6061 Aluminium

27.2mm x 350mm, 12mm Offset

FRONT HUBAlex Bear Pawls

BRD-50312F, 32 Hole, 12 x 100mm Thru Axle, Centre Lock

SEATCLAMPVitus Aluminium

31.8mm

Geometry & Sizing

Measurement instructions for Vitus Substance range

Frame Size XS S M L XL XXL
Rec. Rider Height (Imperial) 5' 1" - 5' 4" 5' 4" - 5' 7" 5' 7" - 5' 11" 5' 10" - 6' 1" 6' 1" - 6' 4" 6' 4" - 6' 8"
Rec. Rider Height (Metric) 155 - 163cm 163 - 170cm 170 - 180cm 178 - 185cm 185 - 192cm 192 - 202cm
Rec. Inside Leg (Imperial) 27" - 28" 28" - 29" 30" - 32" 32" - 34" 34" - 36" 35" - 37"
Rec. Inside Leg (Metric) 68 - 73cm 70 - 74cm 74 - 82cm 82 - 86cm 86 - 90cm 89 - 94cm
(A) Seat Tube - CT 475mm 495mm 515mm 535mm 555mm 575mm
(B) Seat Tube - CC 425mm 445mm 465mm 485mm 505mm 525mm
(C) Virtual TT 522mm 535mm 550mm 562mm 578mm 595mm
(D) Front Centre 591.4mm 596.6mm 605.1mm 617.4mm 630.6mm 645.2mm
(E) Wheelbase 1017.6mm 1022.9mm 1031.4mm 1043.8mm 1057.1mm 1071.7mm
(F) Headtube 112mm 127mm 144mm 154mm 173mm 184mm
(G) Fork Rake 48mm 48mm 48mm 48mm 48mm 48mm
(H) Fork Length 395mm 395mm 395mm 395mm 395mm 395mm
(I) HT Angle 70.6° 71.3° 71.5° 71.5° 71.5° 71.75°
(J) ST Angle 74.2° 74° 73.5° 73.5° 73.2° 73.2°
(K) Chainstay 436mm 436mm 436mm 436mm 440mm 440mm
(L) BB Drop 70mm 70mm 70mm 70mm 70mm 70mm
Crank length 165mm 170mm 172.5mm 172.5mm 175mm 175mm
Tyre size 354mm 354mm 354mm 354mm 354mm 354mm
(M) Stack  534mm 551mm 568mm 577mm 595mm 606mm
(N) Reach 371mm 377mm 382mm 391mm 398mm 412mm

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
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  • 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.