Vitus Substance V-2 FB Gravel Bike (Sora - 2022)

The Vitus Substance V-2 FB Gravel Bike (Sora) offers the same reliability and control as the standard Substance V2 - however, this model is fitted with a flat handlebar for an upright and relaxing riding position for all-day riding comfort.

The Substance V-2 FB features an aluminium frame and carbon fork that offers the ideal balance for agility, control and responsive cycling at a low weight while its flat handlebar provides an upright sitting position and all-day riding comfort. Its Substance  It is also equipped with a Shimano Sora 2x9-Speed drivetrain, Tektro mechanical disc brakes and WTB ST i23 Tubeless Ready rims wrapped in Vee Rail Sport all-terrain tyres.

Lightweight, Reliable and Stylish 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. 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 outstanding capability and versatility to ride and race anywhere.

Aluminium Frame, Carbon Fork and Flat Handlebar

Whether embarking on a far-flung off-road ride or simply staying light for a mixed-terrain local loop, the Substance V-2 with its flat handlebar setup 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. This model is setup with a 2X Shimano Sora drivetrain but the frame is also compatible with 1X chainsets and either 700c or 650b wheels, so you can really fine-tune the bike to best fit where you are riding.

The flat handlebar, with ergo grips, brings a touch of the upright comfort and stability of a traditional hybrid bike and pairs brilliantly with the versatile nature of the Substance frame. For longer rides with gaps between supply points, there are mounts for luggage and waterbottles, as well as for mudguards to shield you from mud and water.

Comfortable and Versatile Gravel Bike

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, Flat Bar, Back Sweep: 6 degrees, Width: 660mm
Stem: Vitus 6061 Aluminium, 3D Forged, Bar Bore: 31.8mm, Rise: 15 degrees, XS:80mm S:80mm M:90mm L:100mm XL:110mm XXL:110mm
Grip(Tape): Vitus MTB, With Plastic Lock Ring
Front Rim: WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0, 700c, 32 Hole, Tubeless Ready
Rear Rim: WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0, 700c, 32 Hole, Tubeless Ready
Front Hub: Vitus KT, XF1F-12, 12x100mm, 6 Bolt, 32 Hole
Rear Hub: Vitus KT, M4ZR, 142x12mm, 6 Bolt, 32 Hole, 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: 14G Stainless Steel, 16mm Nipple
Chain: KMC X9, 9 Speed
Crankset: Prowheel RPP-521-TT, 46/30T, 9 Speed, XS:165mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm XXL:175mm
Bottom Bracket: Prowheel RPP-521-TT, BSA Threaded, 68mm, English
F/brake Set: Tektro MD-C310 Disc Brake with Shimano Sora Lever, MD-C610-C, Flat Mount, Cable Actuated
R/brake Set: Tektro MD-C310 Disc Brake with Shimano Sora Lever, MD-C610-C, Flat Mount, Cable Actuated
Rotors: Tektro TR160, Front: 160mm, Rear: 160mm
Front Derailleur: Shimano Sora R3000, FD-R3000, Band Type (31.8mm Clamp), 2 x 9 Speed
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Sora R3000, RD-R3000, Long Cage, 9 Speed
Left Shifter: Shimano Sora R3000, ST-R3000-L, 2 x 9 Speed
Right Shifter: Shimano Sora R3000, ST-R3000-R, 9 Speed
Freewheel: Sunrace M96, 9 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.

About the Vitus brand

First emerging as a frame builder in 1970s France, Vitus Bikes played a pivotal role in pioneering the design and manufacture of lugged and bonded aluminium frames, the most iconic being the 979, groundbreaking at the time and still prized among collectors today. In 1982 we engineered and developed the 979 Carbone, one of the very first frames to take carbon fibre technology from the aerospace industry and apply it to bikes. Their tradition of innovation continued throughout subsequent decades with frames which included the 1991 ZXI monocoque carbon frame, the spirit of which lives on in their latest generation of monocoque road bikes. Without exception, each of the bikes – from their singlespeed commuter to the high-end carbon road model – won plaudits for their ride quality, build and great value. The reviews confirmed what they knew all along, and they intend to improve on these already test-winning models as Vitus push forward with the development of this great brand of bikes. “Credit has to be due to a brand that has come back from the ashes and rather than milk the prestige of the old days, has set its sights on the biggest players on the scene.” CYCLIST magazine. Vitus bikes have been tested in many of the top cycling titles and websites across all disciplines. Their bikes have won group tests across Europe and are regarded as some of the best on the market.