Vitus Substance VRS-1 Gravel Bike (Apex)

The Substance VRS-1 from Vitus offers pace, agility and comfort for off-road riding and gravel racing. It has a strong and lightweight aluminium frame and carbon fork for a sublime balance of reliability and control at a low weight. And it is equipped with a SRAM Apex 1×11-Speed groupset with a wide-ranging 11-42T cassette and Apex hydraulic disc brakes. It also rolls upon Tubeless Ready DT Swiss G 1800 Spline wheels and WTB Venture TCS Tubeless Ready tyres.

Versatile and Stylish Gravel Road 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.

SRAM Apex 11-Speed Groupset and Hydraulic Disc Brakes

Ideal for fast-paced gravel races and off-road riding sessions, the Substance VRS-1 with SRAM Apex components is capable of adapting to suit your ride. At its core, a double-butted aluminium frame and carbon 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 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 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 Aluminium, 6061-T6 Double Butted Aluminium, 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: Vitus 6061 Aluminium Wing, 77mm Reach, 128mm Drop, 16 Degree Flare, XS:400mm S:400mm M:420mm L:420mm XL:440mm XXL: 440mm
Stem: Vitus 6061 Aluminium, 3D Forged, Bar Bore: 31.8mm, +/- 7 degrees, XS:80mm S:80mm M:90mm L:100mm XL:110mm XXL:110mm
Grip(Tape): Vitus Super Grip, Anti Slip, Shockproof
Wheelset: DT Swiss G 1800 Spline, 650b, Tubeless Ready, 100 x 12mm Front, 142 x 12mm Rear, 6 Bolt, HG Freehub
Front Rim: DT Swiss G 1800 Spline, 650b, Tubeless Ready
Rear Rim: DT Swiss G 1800 Spline, 650b, Tubeless Ready
Front Hub: DT Swiss 370, 12x100mm, 6 Bolt
Rear Hub: DT Swiss 370, 142x12mm, 6 Bolt, HG Freehub
Front Tyre: WTB Venture TCS Road Plus, 650b x 47, Tubeless Ready, Dual DNA Compound, UST Aramid Bead
Rear Tyre: WTB Venture TCS Road Plus, 650b x 47, Tubeless Ready, Dual DNA Compound, UST Aramid Bead
Spoke: DT Swiss, Prolock Nipples
Chain: SRAM PC1110, 11 Speed
Crankset: SRAM Apex X-Sync, 40T, 11 Speed, XS:165mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm XXL:175mm
Bottom Bracket: SRAM GXP, BSA Threaded, 68mm, English
F/brake Set: SRAM Apex, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount
R/brake Set: SRAM Apex, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount
Rotors: SRAM Centreline, Front: 160mm, Rear: 160mm
Rear Derailleur: SRAM Apex, 11 Speed, Long Cage
Left Shifter: SRAM Apex, Hydraulic Brake Lever
Right Shifter: SRAM Apex, 11 Speed
Freewheel: Sunrace MS8, 11 Speed, 11-42T
Saddle: Vitus, Ti Rail
Seat Post: Vitus 6061 Aluminium, 27.2mm x 350mm, 12mm Offset
Seat Screw: Aluminium 31.8mm, Stainless Steel Bolt
Weight: Medium: 10.2kg

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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