The Substance is the bike that will go anywhere you point it; on whatever surface you choose.

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.

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 newly released 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.

The Substance VR-2 is fitted with WTB ST Light 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 CRS-1 featuring a 3 degree bar flare.

• Double Butted aluminium frame with internal cable routing
• Adventure mounts for bottles and luggage
• Shimano GRX 400/600 2X Groupset
• WTB rims with Alex Bear Pawl hubs
• WTB Byway TCS 650b x 47 tyres
• 3 degree flared handlebar

Features:

Specifications

FRAMESubstance Aluminium 6061-T6 Double Butted Aluminium, Internal Cable Routing, 1X Dropper Post Compatable, Mudguard Mounts, Rack Mounts, 12mm x 142mm axle, Flat Mount	REAR HUB Alex Bear Pawls BRD-50412B, 32 Hole, 12 x 142mm Thru Axle, Centre Lock, 11 Speed, HG Freehub
FORKSSubstance Carbon UD Carbon, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, Mudguard Mounts, Flat Mount	SPOKES14G Stainless Steel 16mm Brass Nipple
CHAINSETShimano GRX 600 FC-RX600 46/30T, XS:165mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm XXL:175mm	FRONT TYRE650b x 47, WTB Byway TCS Road Plus Tubeless Ready, Dual DNA Compound, UST Aramid Bead. Max tyre clearance 650b x 47 or 700c x 42.
BOTTOM BRACKETShimano RS500 BB-RS500, BSA Threaded English, 68mm,	REAR TYRE650b x 47, WTB Byway TCS Road Plus Tubeless Ready, Dual DNA Compound, UST Aramid Bead. Max tyre clearance 650b x 47 or 700c x 42.
FRONT DERAILLEURShimano GRX 400 FD-RX400, Band-On	BRAKESShimano GRX 400 ST-RX400, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount
REAR DERAILLEURShimano GRX 400 RD-RX400, 10 Speed, Long Cage, Shadwow Plus	BRAKE ROTORSShimano RT64 Front:160mm, Rear:160mm
FRONT SHIFTERShimano GRX 400 ST-RX400-L	HANDLEBARSVITUS 6061 Aluminium Wing 77mm Reach, 128mm Drop, 3 Degree Flare, XS:400mm S:400mm M:420mm L:420mm XL:440mm XXL: 440mm
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:100mm XXL:110mm
CASSETTESunrace MS0 11-34T	HEADSETACROS Aix 322 R3 Sealed Bearings, OD48, 1 1/8? ? 1 1?2?, 41.8 / 28.6 ? 52 / 40
CHAINKMC X10 10 Speed	GRIPSVITUS EVA Cork
FRONT RIMWTB ST Light i23 TCS 2.0 650b, 32 Hole, Tubeless Ready, Single Eyelets	SADDLEVitus Steel Rail
REAR RIMWTB ST Light i23 TCS 2.0 650b, 32 Hole, Tubeless Ready, Single Eyelets	SEATPOSTVITUS 6061 Aluminium 27.2mm x 350mm, 12mm Offset
FRONT HUBAlex Bear Pawls BRD-50312F, 32 Hole, 12 x 100mm Thru Axle, Centre Lock	SEATCLAMPVitus Aluminium 31.8mm