Vitus Substance CRS-1 Gravel Bike (Apex)

Vitus Substance CRS-1 Gravel Bike (Apex)

The Substance CRS-1 from Vitus is a versatile gravel road bike that is ideal for gravel racing and off-road riding. It has a full-carbon frameset that is dropper seatpost compatible and features pannier rack mounts. A SRAM Apex 1×11-Speed groupset with a wide-ranging 11-42T cassette and Apex hydraulic disc brakes gives you efficiency, versatility and exceptional braking power for all-terrain riding. It is also rolls upon WTB Speedterra Tubeless Ready wheels wrapped in Tubeless Ready Maxxis Rambler tyres.

Stylish, Versatile and Fun 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.

Lightweight, Agile and Dependable Full Carbon Frameset

Whether embarking on a gravel race 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, 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 Carbon, UD Carbon, Internal Cable Routing, 1X Dropper Post Compatible, Mudguard Mounts, Rack Mounts, 12mm x 142mm Axle, Flat Mount
• Rear Shock: N/A, N/A
• 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: WTB Speedterra i25, 650b, Tubeless Ready, 100 x 12mm Front, 142 x 12mm Rear, 6 Bolt, HG Freehub
• Front Rim: WTB Speedterra i25, 650b, Tubeless Ready
• Rear Rim: WTB Speedterra i25, 650b, Tubeless Ready
• Front Hub: WTB, 12x100mm, 6 Bolt
• Rear Hub: WTB, 142x12mm, 6 Bolt, 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 Apex 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 Apex, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount
• R/brake Set: SRAM Apex, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount
• Rotors: SRAM Centreline, Front: 160mm, Rear: 160mm
• Front Derailleur: N/A, N/A
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM Apex, 11 Speed, Long Cage
• Left Shifter: SRAM Apex, Hydraulic Brake Lever
• Right Shifter: SRAM Apex, 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: 9.1kg

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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