Vitus Substance CRX-1 Gravel Bike (Rival)

The Vitus Substance CRX-1 is a high-end gravel road race bike that features a full-carbon frameset and a SRAM Rival 1×11-Speed groupset with a wide-ranging 11-42T cassette and Rival hydraulic disc brakes. This bike is lightweight, durable and stylish and is ideal for off-road riding and gravel racing. It also rolls upon Tubeless Ready Prime Kanza alloy wheels wrapped in Maxxis Rambler tubeless ready wheels.

Lightweight, Durable and Versatile Gravel Bike

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.

Full Carbon Frameset and SRAM Rival 11-Speed Drivetrain

Whether embarking on gravel races or simply staying light for a mixed-terrain local loop, the 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 big volume tyres that soften the bumps and add traction over rutted or loose tracks. 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, water bottles 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.

Ideal for Gravel and Off-Road Riding

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 road race 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.

Features:

Frame: Substance Carbon, UD Carbon, Internal Cable Routing, 1X Dropper Post Compatible, Mudguard Mounts, Rack Mounts, 12mm x 142mm Axle, Flat Mount
Fork: Substance Carbon, UD Carbon, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, Mudguard Mounts, Flat Mount
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, XS:400mm S:420mm M:420mm L:440mm XL:440mm
Stem: FSA Omega 6061 Aluminium, 3D Forged, Bar Bore: 31.8mm, +/- 6 degrees, XS:80mm S:90mm M:90mm L:100mm XL:110mm
Grip(Tape): Vitus Super Grip, Anti Slip, Shockproof
Wheelset: Prime Kanza Alloy, 650b, Tubeless Ready, 100 x 12mm Front, 142 x 12mm Rear, Centre Lock, HG Freehub
Front Rim: Prime Kanza Alloy, 650b, Tubeless Ready
Rear Rim: Prime Kanza Alloy, 650b, Tubeless Ready
Front Hub: Prime RD020, 12x100mm, Centre Lock
Rear Hub: Prime RD020, 142x12mm, Centre Lock, HG Freehub
Front Tyre: Maxxis Rambler, 650b x 47, Tubeless Ready, EXO Casing, Tan Wall
Rear Tyre: Maxxis Rambler, 650b x 47, Tubeless Ready, EXO Casing, Tan Wall
Spoke: Double Butted, Black
Chain: KMC X11, 11 Speed
Crankset: SRAM Rival X-Sync, 40T, 11 Speed, XS:170mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm
Bottom Bracket: SRAM GXP, BSA Threaded, 68mm, English
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
Front Derailleur: N/A, N/A
Rear Derailleur: SRAM Rival, 11 Speed, Long Cage
Left Shifter: SRAM Rival, Hydraulic Brake Lever
Right Shifter: SRAM Rival, 11 Speed
Freewheel: SRAM PG 1130, 11 Speed, 11-42T
Saddle: Vitus, Ti Rail
Seat Post: FSA Gossamer, 27.2mm x 350mm
Seat Screw: Aluminium 31.8mm, Stainless Steel Bolt
Weight: Medium: 8.9kg

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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