Vitus Substance VR-2 Gravel Bike (GRX 400)

The Substance VR-2 features an aluminium frame, carbon forks and a Shimano GRX400 groupset with hydraulic disc brakes. It also rolls upon Tubeless Ready DT Swiss G 1800 Spine wheels wrapped in Vee Rail Sport all-terrain tyres.

Versatile and Stylish All-Terrain 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. 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 and versatility to ride anywhere.

Fast, Efficient and Reliable Gravel Bike

Whether embarking on an epic gravel all-day ride or simply staying light for a mixed-terrain local loop, the Substance VR-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: Vee Tire Co. Rail Sport, 700c x 40c, MPC Compound, Skin Wall
Rear Tyre: Vee Tire Co. Rail Sport, 700c x 40c, MPC Compound, Skin Wall
Spoke: DT Swiss, Prolock Nipples
Chain: KMC X10, 10 Speed
Crankset: Shimano GRX 600, FC-RX600, 46/30T, 10 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, ST-RX400, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount
R/brake Set: Shimano GRX 400, ST-RX400, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount
Rotors: Shimano RT64, Front: 160mm, Rear: 160mm
Front Derailleur: Shimano GRX 400, FD-RX400, 2 x 10 Speed
Rear Derailleur: Shimano GRX 400, RD-RX400, 10 Speed
Left Shifter: Shimano GRX 400, ST-RX400-L, 2 x 10 Speed
Right Shifter: Shimano GRX 400, ST-RX400-R, 10 Speed
Freewheel: Sunrace MS0, 10 Speed, 11-34T
Saddle: Vitus, Steel 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.