Vitus E-Substance Carbon Gravel eBike (Rival)

The Vitus E-Substance Carbon Rival is a durable, lightweight and stylish electric bike (E-Bike) that is ideal for road riding, gravel racing and long-distance touring. Engineered with a full-carbon frameset equipped with a Fazua Ride 50 Trail electric drive unit and a fast-shifting SRAM Rival 1×11-Speed groupset with a wide-ranging 10-42T cassette and powerful hydraulic disc brakes. Vitus has also equipped it with Tubeless Ready Prime Kanza wheels wrapped in Maxxis Rambler 650b tyres.

Versatile and Stylish Carbon Gravel E-Bike

The Vitus E-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.

Fazua Ride 50 Trail Electric Motor Drive

Whether embarking on a gravel race or simply staying light for a mixed-terrain local loop, the E-Substance is capable of adapting to suit your ride. At its core, a lightweight carbon frame and fork are tuned for comfort on long days and across varied surfaces, aided by the compact Fazua electric drive system with three assistance levels up to 250 watts. The latest top-tube controller lets you easily manage performance and with everything cleanly integrated, the Substance retains its modern look. Paired with SRAM’s smooth Rival 1X drivetrain, the frame is also compatible with 700c or 650b wheels, so you can fine-tune the setup to best fit where you are riding. For tough rides where water, food and spares might be hard to come by, rack mounts enable you to load up with whatever’s required 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 E-Substance is more than a gravel road bike. Retaining the essence of what the Substance stands for, the addition of the electric drive system simply opens up the possibility for you to do more. It’s a bike that gives you options. The Substance family empowers a new mindset, one that entices you to break away from routine and to ride where you want to ride, unrestricted.

Key Features:

Substance offers you a new way to ride – drop handlebar explorer with electric assistance
Frame Material: UD Carbon
Wheel Size: 650b
Intended Use: E-Bikes – Gravel
UD carbon frame with internal cable routing
SRAM Rival 11 speed groupset
Fazua drive system with 3 Assistance levels assisting up to 25 km/h
Mid-drive motor, 250 Watt Max – 55 Nm
252 Wh battery
Approx 2hr charge time – UK Charger Plug

Please NoteThis E-Bike (electric bike) has a max assisted speed of 25 km/h / 15.5 mph

Features:

Frame: E-Substance Carbon – Fazua, UD Carbon, Fazua evation Integration, Mudguard Mounts, Rack Mounts, 12mm x 142mm Hub Spacing, Flat Mount, Axle Specifications: 172mm Length, 14mm Thread Length, M12xP1.5 Thread Pitch
Fork: E-Substance Carbon, UD Carbon, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm Axle, Flat Mount, Mud Guard Mounts
Headset: ACROS Aix-Low R3, Sealed Bearings, OD48, 1 1/8” – 1 ½”, 41.8 / 28.6 – 52 / 40
Handlebar: FSA Adventure Compact Handlebars, 6061 Aluminium, 80mm Reach, 125mm Drop, 12 Degree Flare, S:420mm M:420mm L:440mm XL:440mm
Stem: FSA Omega 6061 Aluminium, 3D Forged, Bar Bore: 31.8mm, +/- 6 degrees, S:80mm M:90mm L:100mm XL:110mm
Grip(Tape): Vitus Super Grip, Anti Slip, Shockproof
Wheelset: Prime Kanza Disc Alloy, 650b, Tubeless Ready, 100 x 12mm Front, 142 x 12mm Rear, Centre Lock, XD Freehub
F/rim: Prime Kanza Disc Alloy, 650b, Tubeless Ready
R/rim: Prime Kanza Disc Alloy, 650b, Tubeless Ready
F/hub: Prime RD020, 12x100mm, Centre Lock
R/hub: Prime RD020, 142x12mm, Centre Lock, XD Freehub
F/tyre: Maxxis Rambler, 650b x 47, Tubeless Ready, EXO Casing, Tan Wall
R/tyre: Maxxis Rambler, 650b x 47, Tubeless Ready, EXO Casing, Tan Wall
Wheelset: Prime Kanza Disc Alloy, 650b, Tubeless Ready, 100 x 12mm Front, 142 x 12mm Rear, Centre Lock, XD Freehub
Chain: KMC e11T, 11 Speed, E-Bike Specific
Crankset: FSA CK 746, 38T, 11 Speed, S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm
F/brake Set: SRAM Rival, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount
R/brake Set: SRAM Rival, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount
Rotors: SRAM Centreline, Front: 160mm, Rear: 160mm
R/derailleur: SRAM Rival, 11 Speed, Long Cage
L/shifter: SRAM Rival, Hydraulic Brake Lever
R/shifter: SRAM Rival, 11 Speed
Freewheel: SRAM XG-1150, 11 Speed, 10-42T
Saddle: Vitus, Ti Rail
Seat Post: FSA Gossamer, Aluminium, 27.2mm x 350mm
Seat Screw: Aluminium 31.8mm, Stainless Steel Bolt
Battery: Fazua Energy 250X, Frame Integrated, 252Wh – 36v / 7ah
Assist Switch: Fazua Remote fX, Frame Integrated
Drive Unit: Fazua Ride 50 Trail, 250W, Mid Position Motor
Weight: Medium: 14.7kg

Easy Assembly

When you order a bike, one of our trained mechanics will carefully prepare and pack your bike for shipping. Upon delivery, the assembly is simple and all necessary tools and plastic pedals are conveniently included in the box.

Depending on the delivery service and destination, bikes will either be delivered in a large or a small box. Below is a guide as to how your bike will arrive:

All bikes for delivery within the UK and Republic of Ireland will be delivered in a large box, except for balance bikes and BMX bikes, which are always delivered in manufacturer’s boxes.
All bikes for delivery within the EU on a standard service will be delivered in a large box. If an express delivery option is chosen, your bike will be packed into a small box. Again, the exception is balance bikes and BMX bikes, which are always delivered in manufacturer’s boxes.
All bikes for worldwide delivery outside the EU will be delivered in small boxes.

This video demonstrates assembly from a SMALL BOX.

This video demonstrates assembly from a LARGE BOX.

Please note that due to ongoing issues in the global bike supply chain, manufacturers may substitute certain component items due to availability. In this situation, they will be replaced with the same quality or better performing parts.

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