Vitus Substance VRS-2 Gravel Bike (GRX 600 - 2022)

The Substance VRS-2 features a strong and lightweight aluminium frame paired with a durable and stylish carbon fork, offering an exceptional balance of all-terrain agility, stability and control. It is also equipped with a Shimano GRX 600 2x11-Speed groupset, hydraulic disc brakes and Tubeless Ready DT Swiss G 1800 Spline wheels wrapped in WTB Byway Tubeless tyres.

Reliable, Stylish and Versatile Gravel Race 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. 

Shimano GRX 11-Speed Groupset and DT Swiss G 1800 Spline Wheels

Whether embarking on a far-flung bikepacking adventure or simply staying light for a mixed-terrain local loop, the Substance VRS-2 with Shimano GRX 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 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.

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, 3 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, EVA Cork
Wheelset: DT Swiss G 1800 Spline, 700c, Tubeless Ready, 100 x 12mm Front, 142 x 12mm Rear, 6 Bolt, HG Freehub
Front Rim: DT Swiss G 1800 Spline, 700c, Tubeless Ready
Rear Rim: DT Swiss G 1800 Spline, 700c, Tubeless Ready
Front Hub: DT Swiss 370, 12x100mm, 6 Bolt
Rear Hub: DT Swiss 370, 142x12mm, 6 Bolt, HG Freehub
Front Tyre: WTB Byway TCS Road Plus, 700c x 40c, Tubeless Ready, Dual DNA Compound, UST Aramid Bead
Rear Tyre: WTB Byway TCS Road Plus, 700c x 40c, Tubeless Ready, Dual DNA Compound, UST Aramid Bead
Spoke: DT Swiss, Prolock Nipples
Chain: KMC X11, 11 Speed
Crankset: Shimano GRX 600, FC-RX600, 46/30T, 11 Speed, XS:165mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm XXL:175mm
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-RS500, BSA Threaded, 68mm, English
F/brake Set: Shimano GRX 400 Caliper, BR-RX400, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount
R/brake Set: Shimano GRX 400 Caliper, BR-RX400, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount
Rotors: Shimano RT70, Front: 160mm, Rear: 160mm
Front Derailleur: Shimano GRX 810, FD-RX810, 2 x 11 Speed
Rear Derailleur: Shimano GRX 810, RD-RX810, 11 Speed
Left Shifter: Shimano GRX 600, ST-RX600-L, 2 x 11 Speed
Right Shifter: Shimano GRX 600, ST-RX600-R, 11 Speed
Freewheel: Shimano HG700, 11 Speed, 11-34T
Saddle: Vitus, Ti Rail
Seat Post: Vitus 6061 Aluminium, 27.2mm x 350mm, 12mm Offset
Seat Screw: Aluminium 31.8mm, Stainless Steel Bolt

Built, Tuned and Ready to Ride

Rest assured that each bike is fully built and tuned by Wiggle's team of qualified bike mechanics to ensure your bike arrives in perfect condition. We supply all bikes with a set of plastic pedals, a pedal wrench and a multi-tool kit. Find out which size fits you by clicking the size chart tab.

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.