Description
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 VRS 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.
- Double Butted aluminium frame with internal cable routing
- Adventure mounts for bottles and luggage
- Shimano GRX 2 x 10 speed groupset
- DT Swiss G 1800 Spline 700c wheelset
- Vee Tire Co. Rail Sport 700x40c tyres
- 3 degree flared handlebar
Specifications
 FRAMESubstance Aluminium 6061-T6 Double Butted Aluminium, Internal Cable Routing, 1X Dropper Post Compatible, Mudguard Mounts, Rack Mounts, 142 x 12mm Hub Spacing, Flat Mount, Axle Specifcations: 160mm Length, 14mm Thread Length, M12xP1.5 Thread Pitch |
 REAR HUB DT Swiss 370 142x12mm, Centrelock, HG Freehub |
 FORKSSubstance Carbon UD Carbon, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, Mudguard Mounts, Flat Mount, Axle Specifcations: 120mm Length, 14mm Thread Length, M12xP1.5 Thread Pitch |
700c, Tubeless Ready, 100 x 12mm Front, 142 x 12mm Rear, Centrelock, HG Freehub |
 CHAINSETShimano GRX 600 FC-RX600, 46/30T, 10 Speed, XS:165mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm XXL:175mm |
 FRONT TYREVee Tire Co. Rail Sport 700c x 40c, MPC Compound, Skin Wall |
 BOTTOM BRACKETShimano BB-RS500 BSA Threaded, 68mm, English |
REAR TYREVee Tire Co. Rail Sport 700c x 40c, MPC Compound, Skin Wall |
 FRONT DERAILLEURShimano GRX 400 FD-RX400, 2 x 10 Speed |
 BRAKESShimano GRX 400 ST-RX400, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount |
 REAR DERAILLEURShimano GRX 400 RD-RX400, 10 Speed |
BRAKE ROTORSShimano RT64 Front: 160mm, Rear: 160mm |
 FRONT SHIFTERShimano GRX 400 ST-RX400-L, 2 x 10 Speed |
 HANDLEBARSVitus 6061 Aluminium Wing 77mm Reach, 128mm Drop, 3 Degree Flare, XS:400mm S:400mm M:420mm L:420mm XL:440mm XXL: 440mm |
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REAR SHIFTERShimano GRX 400 ST-RX400-R, 10 Speed |
 STEMVitus 6061 Aluminium 3D Forged, Bar Bore: 31.8mm, +/- 7 degrees, XS:80mm S:80mm M:90mm L:100mm XL:110mm XXL:110mm |
 CASSETTESunrace MS0 10 Speed, 11-34T |
 HEADSETACROS Aix-Low R3 Sealed Bearings, OD48, 1 1/8” – 1 ½”, 41.8 / 28.6 – 52 / 40 |
 CHAINKMC X10 10 Speed |
 GRIPSVitus EVA Cork |
 FRONT RIMDT Swiss G 1800 Spline 700c, Tubeless Ready |
 SADDLEVitus Steel Rail |
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REAR RIMDT Swiss G 1800 Spline 700c, Tubeless Ready |
 SEATPOSTVitus 6061 Aluminium 27.2mm x 350mm, 12mm Offset |
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FRONT HUBDT Swiss 370 12x100mm, Centrelock |
 SEATCLAMPAluminium 31.8mm Stainless Steel Bolt |
WHEELSETDT Swiss G 1800 Spline
