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Vitus Substance VR-2 Adventure Road Bike (GRX 400- 2021)
Vitus Substance VR-2 Adventure Road Bike (GRX 400- 2021)
Vitus
GBP
Ready to be your "do it all" bike, the Vitus Substance VR-2 Adventure Road Bike combines a tough aluminium frame with a responsive carbon fork for agile handling on any type of terrain. It's also equipped with Shimano GRX 2x10 gearing.
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Ready to be your "do it all" bike, the Vitus Substance VR-2 Adventure Road Bike combines a tough aluminium frame with a responsive carbon fork for agile handling on any type of terrain. It's also equipped with Shimano GRX 2x10 gearing.

Top Features of the Vitus Substance VR-2 Adventure Road Bike (GRX 400- 2021)

Frame: Substance Aluminium
Fork: Substance UD Carbon, 12x100mm axle
Drivetrain: Shimano GRX 400 2x10-Speed; Shifters: Shimano GRX ST-RX400 ; Front Derailleur: Shimano GRX FD-RX400, Band-On; Rear Derailleur: Shimano GRX RD-RX400, 10 Speed, Long Cage, Shadow Plus; Chainset: Shimano GRX FC-RX600 46/30T, 2x10-Speed
Brakes: Shimano GRX 400 hydraulic disc brakes
Wheels:
Front Rim: WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0, 650b, 32 Hole, Tubeless Ready
Rear Rim: WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0, 650b, 32 Hole, Tubeless Ready
Front Hub: Alex Bear Pawls BRD-50312F, 32 Hole, 12 x 100mm Thru Axle, Centre Lock
Rear Hub: Alex Bear Pawls BRD-50412B, 32 Hole, 12 x 142mm Thru Axle, Centre Lock, 11 Speed, HG Freehub

Product Data

Mudguard Mounts: Yes
Rear Rack Mounts: Yes
Number of gears: 20
Cable Routing: External
Model Year: 2021
Frame: Substance Aluminium, 6061-T6 Double Butted Aluminium, Internal Cable Routing, 1X Dropper Post Compatable, Mudguard Mounts, Rack Mounts, 12mm x 142mm axle, Flat Mount
Bike Weight: Medium: 10.55kg
Fork Material: Carbon
Fork: Substance Carbon, UD Carbon, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, Mudguard Mounts, Flat Mount
Steerer: Tapered
Bottle Cage Mounts: Double
Wheel Size: 27.5" (650b)
Groupset Manufacturer: Shimano
Brake Type: Hydraulic Disc Brake
Brakes: Shimano GRX 400 ST-RX400, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount; Rotors: Shimano RT64, Front: 160mm, Rear: 160mm
Chainset type: Compact
Chainset: Shimano GRX 600 FC-RX600 46/30T, XS: 165mm S: 170mm M: 172.5mm L: 172.5mm XL: 175mm XXL: 175mm
Chain: KMC X10, 10-Speed
Cassette: Sunrace MS0, 11-34T, 10-Speed
Handlebars: Vitus 6061 Aluminium Wing, 77mm Reach, 128mm Drop, 3 Degree Flare, XS: 400mm S: 400mm M: 420mm L: 420mm XL: 440mm XXL: 440mm
Bar Tape/Grips: Vitus EVA Cork
Stem: Vitus 6061 Aluminium, 3D Forged, Bar Bore 31.8mm, +/- 7 degrees, XS: 80mm S: 80mm M: 90mm L: 100mm XL: 100mm XXL: 110mm
Seat Post: Vitus 6061 Aluminium, 27.2mm x 350mm, 12mm Offset
Saddle: Vitus, Steel Rail
Tyres: 650b x 47, WTB Byway TCS Road Plus, Tubeless Ready, Dual DNA Compound, UST Aramid Bead

Adventure Bike with a Lightweight and Tough Aluminium Frame

Featuring a T6-6061 double-butted aluminium frame and carbon fork designed to take both 700c and 650b wheels & tyres, the possibilities are endless. This Substance Aluminium bikes take inspiration from their carbon and steel siblings, delivered in a more affordable package, but equally as capable.

Shimano GRX 400 Gravel Bike Groupset

Featuring a tapered headtube and full T-700 UD carbon forks, the Substance steel is born tough. This bike is made for round-the-world adventure or dependable and comfortable commuting. With the addition of mounts for mudguards, luggage and multiple bottles it’s also capable of going anywhere for any amount of time. The Substance VR-2 is fitted with Shimano’s GRX 400 groupset – the world's first dedicated gravel groupset. Paired with the GRX 600 chainset, this 10 speed 2X groupset delivers a smooth and quiet drivetrain, specifically tuned for gravel/adventure riding.

Wide, High-Grip WTB Gravel Tyres

The Substance VR-2 is fitted with WTB ST i23 TCS rims, laced to Alex Bear Pawl hubs and fitted with big volume WTB Byway TCS 47mm tyres. 650b is perfect for adventure cycling with the large outer diameter keeping your wheels rolling over bumps, whilst the added tyre volume allows you to adjust pressures depending on the terrain for grip, comfort, and luggage weight. The finishing kit is made up of a Vitus 6061 aluminium handlebar, stem, and seat post. The handlebars feature a flat top section for added comfort on and off-road, with the Substance VR-2 featuring a 3-degree bar flare.

Please Note: This bike has a max tyre clearance of 650b x 47c Or 700 x 42c

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.

Note: Manufacturer may reserve the right to change the specification of that listed or shown on this page.

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.


Substance Alloy
Extra Small Small Medium Large Extra Large XXL
1. Seat Tube - Center to Top mm 475mm 495mm 515mm 535mm 555mm 575mm
inches 181⁄2″ 191⁄2″ 201⁄2″ 21″ 22″ 221⁄2″
2. Seat Tube - Center to Center mm 425mm 445mm 465mm 485mm 505mm 525mm
inches 161⁄2″ 171⁄2″ 181⁄2″ 19″ 20″ 201⁄2″
3. Top Tube (Virtual) mm 522mm 535mm 550mm 562mm 578mm 595mm
inches 201⁄2″ 21″ 211⁄2″ 22″ 23″ 231⁄2″
4. Front Centre mm 591mm 597mm 605mm 617mm 631mm 645mm
inches 231⁄2″ 231⁄2″ 24″ 241⁄2″ 25″ 251⁄2″
5. Wheelbase mm 1018mm 1023mm 1031mm 1044mm 1057mm 1071mm
inches 40″ 401⁄2″ 401⁄2″ 41″ 411⁄2″ 42″
6. Head Tube mm 112mm 127mm 144mm 154mm 173mm 184mm
inches 41⁄2″ 5″ 51⁄2″ 6″ 7″ 7″
7. Fork Rake mm 48mm 48mm 48mm 48mm 48mm 48mm
inches 2″ 2″ 2″ 2″ 2″ 2″
8. Fork Length mm 395mm 395mm 395mm 395mm 395mm 395mm
inches 151⁄2″ 151⁄2″ 151⁄2″ 151⁄2″ 151⁄2″ 151⁄2″
9. Head Tube Angle Degrees 70.6° 71.3° 71.5° 71.5° 71.5° 71.8°
10. Seat Tube Angle Degrees 74.2° 74° 73.5° 73.5° 73.2° 73.2°
11. Chainstay Length mm 436mm 436mm 436mm 436mm 440mm 440mm
inches 17″ 17″ 17″ 17″ 171⁄2″ 171⁄2″
12. Bottom Bracket Drop mm 70mm 70mm 70mm 70mm 70mm 70mm
inches 3″ 3″ 3″ 3″ 3″ 3″
13. Stack mm 534mm 551mm 568mm 577mm 595mm 606mm
inches 21″ 211⁄2″ 221⁄2″ 221⁄2″ 231⁄2″ 24″
14. Reach mm 371mm 377mm 382mm 391mm 398mm 412mm
inches 141⁄2″ 15″ 15″ 151⁄2″ 151⁄2″ 16″

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