Vitus Substance Carbon HT RIVAL 1X Gravel Bike

Vitus Substance Carbon HT RIVAL 1X Gravel Bike

If you love to go on rides without a planned route or want to test your riding skills on multiple terrains, then the Substance Carbon Gravel Bike is for you. Its responsive carbon fibre frame is combined with wide range SRAM Rival gears and a RockShox Rudy XPLR fork with 30mm of trail-smoothing travel.

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. See, in a world obsessed with pace, sometimes we need to focus on the place, the journey and the fun that comes from a bike with the capability to seek out adventures where others wouldn’t.

Whether embarking on a far-flung bikepacking adventure or simply staying light for a mixed-terrain local loop, the Substance Carbon HT is capable of adapting to suit your ride, moreso than ever before. At its core, a lightweight carbon frame and Rockshox suspension 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, the build also includes a dropper post for maximum freedom of movement on the steepest terrain.

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, 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 or adventure 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.

Key Features:

• Dedicated carbon adventure/gravel frameset
• SRAM Rival 1X groupset
• RockShox Rudy XPLR suspension fork and Brand-X dropper seatpost
• Prime Orra V2 650b aluminium disc wheelset with Maxxis tyres
• Full mudguard mounts
• Rear rack and extra water bottle mounts

Features:

• Frame: Substance Carbon, UD Carbon, Internal Cable Routing, 1X Dropper Post Compatible, Mudguard Mounts, Rack Mounts, 12mm x 142mm Axle, Flat Mount
• Fork: RockShox Rudy XPLR, 30mm Travel, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, 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 Orra V2 Alloy, 650b, Tubeless Ready, 100 x 12mm Front, 142 x 12mm Rear, Centre Lock, HG Freehub
• Front Rim: Prime Orra V2 Alloy, 650b, Tubeless Ready
• Rear Rim: Prime Orra V2 Alloy, 650b, Tubeless Ready
• Front Hub: Prime SR2D, 12x100mm, Centre Lock
• Rear Hub: Prime SR2D,142x12mm, Centre Lock, HG Freehub, 36T Ratchet System
• 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
• 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: Brand-X Ascend CX dropper post, 85mm Drop, 350mm Length, 27.2mm Diameter
• Seat Screw: Aluminium 31.8mm, Stainless Steel Bolt
• Weight: Medium: 10.1kg

Please Note: 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.

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.

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