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 VRS-1 is fitted with SRAM’s Apex 1 hydraulic groupset, giving you a gear range that can copy with any terrain. X-Sync technology from the chainset and a Roller Bearing Clutch on the rear mech means your chain will always stay firmly planted, whatever the adventure.
The Substance VRS-1 is fitted with WTB ST Light i23 TCS rims, laced to Alex Bear Pawl hubs, and fitted with big volume WTB Venture 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 VRS-1 featuring a 3 degree bar flare.
- Double Butted aluminium frame with internal cable routing
- Adventure mounts for bottles and luggage
- SRAM APEX 1X groupset
- WTB rims with Alex Bear Pawl hubs
- WTB Venture TCS 650b x 47 tyres
- 3 degree flared handlebar
Features:
Substance offers you a new way to rideAdventure ready |
Frame Material6061-T6 Double Butted Aluminium |
Wheel Size700c |
Available SizeXS, S, M, L, XL, XXL |
ColourRon Burgandy |
Weight:Medium: 10.31kg |
£1,299.99
Shop with Preferred PartnerSpecifications
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, 6-Bolt, 11 Speed, HG Freehub |
FORKSSubstance Carbon UD Carbon, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, Mudguard Mounts, Flat Mount |
SPOKES14G Stainless Steel
16mm Brass Nipple |
CHAINSETSRAM APEX X-Sync 40T, XS:165mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm XXL:175mm |
FRONT TYRE650b x 47, WTB Venture TCS Road Plus Tubeless Ready, Dual DNA Compound, UST Aramid Bead. Max tyre clearance 650b x 47 or 700c x 42. |
BOTTOM BRACKETSRAM GXP BSA Threaded English, 68mm, |
REAR TYRE650b x 47, WTB Venture TCS Road Plus Tubeless Ready, Dual DNA Compound, UST Aramid Bead. Max tyre clearance 650b x 47 or 700c x 42. |
FRONT DERAILLEURN/A N/A |
BRAKESSRAM APEX Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount |
REAR DERAILLEURSRAM APEX 11 Speed, Long Cage |
BRAKE ROTORSSRAM Centreline Front:160mm, Rear:160mm |
FRONT SHIFTERSRAM APEX N/A |
HANDLEBARSVITUS 6061 Aluminium Wing
77mm Reach, 128mm Drop, 3 Degree Flare, XS:400mm S:400mm M:420mm L:420mm XL:440mm XXL: 440mm |
REAR SHIFTERSRAM APEX
11 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 MS8 11-42T |
HEADSETACROS Aix 322 R3
Sealed Bearings, OD48, 1 1/8” – 1 ½”, 41.8 / 28.6 – 52 / 40 |
CHAINSRAM PC 1110
11 Speed, Power Lock |
GRIPSVITUS Super Grip
Anti Slip, Shock Proof |
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, 6-Bolt |
SEATCLAMPVitus Aluminium
31.8mm |
Geometry & Sizing
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
- 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.