The Vitus Substance VRS-2: For the far-flung
Gravel riding is about a lot of things. It can be about exploring, adventuring or just getting away to a place where there are few people and fewer cars. The Vitus Substance aluminum gravel bike is built for all of it.
Whether embarking on a far-flung bikepacking adventure or simply staying light for a mixed-terrain local loop, the Substance can adapt to suit your ride. The frame is peppered with loads of accessory mounts for carrying bags, water bottles and attaching fenders — perfect for remote rides where water, food and spares might be hard to come by.
The geometry might be considered neutral compared to some of the more aggressive race-oriented gravel bikes on the market today, giving the bike a more comfortable ride conducive to long days in punishing terrain. The handling is composed in sand or deep gravel and, point the thing downhill, and its balanced geometry will keep you confident at higher speeds.
This Substance VRS-2 is built around a double-butted aluminum frame and carbon fork that are tuned for comfort — a true go-anywhere, ride-anything build. There’s ample clearance for big tires and the Shimano GRX 600 2x11 mechanical drivetrain is a solidly reliable choice for long trips on seldom-ridden gravel roads.
All of gravel is a cliché; it’s about getting off the beaten path and searching for the road less traveled. No matter how far-flung, rutted or chunked-out that less-traveled gravel road may be, the Substance will get you out there and back.
The Vitus Substance VRS-2 component details
- Double-butted aluminum frame with internal cable routing
- Shimano GRX 2x11 groupset
- DT Swiss G 1800 Spline 700c wheelset
- WTB Byway TCS Road Plus 700x40c tubeless ready tires
- Rear rack and extra water bottle mounts
Key Features
Substance offers you a new way to rideAdventure ready |
Frame Material6061-T6 double-butted aluminum |
Wheel Size700c |
Available SizeXS, S, M, L, XL, XXL |
ColorHunter Green |
Weight:Medium: 22 lbs |
Specifications
 Substance V-2 SoraView$1,199.00
|  Substance VR-2 GRX400View$1,799.00
|  Substance VRS-1 ApexView$1,899.00
|  Substance VRS-2 GRX600View$1,899.00
|  Substance VRS-1 HT ApexView$2,599.00
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| Frame | Substance, 6061-T6 Double Butted Aluminium | Substance, 6061-T6 Double Butted Aluminium | Substance, 6061-T6 Double Butted Aluminium | Substance, 6061-T6 Double Butted Aluminium | Substance, 6061-T6 Double Butted Aluminium |
| Fork | Substance, UD Carbon, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, Mudguard Mounts, Flat Mount | Substance, UD Carbon, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, Mudguard Mounts, Flat Mount | Substance, UD Carbon, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, Mudguard Mounts, Flat Mount | Substance, UD Carbon, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, Mudguard Mounts, Flat Mount | RockShox Rudy XPLR, 30mm Travel, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, Flat Mount |
| Brakes | TRP Spyre Disc Brake, MD-C610-C, Flat Mount, Cable Actuated | Shimano GRX 400, ST-RX400, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount | SRAM Apex, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount | Shimano GRX 400, ST-RX400, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount | SRAM Apex, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount |
| Front Wheel | WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0 on Vitus Hub, 700c, 6-Bolt Disc Brake, 12mm x100mm | DT Swiss G 1800 Spline, 700c, Tubeless Ready, 100 x 12mm, 6 Bolt | DT Swiss G 1800 Spline, 650b, Tubeless Ready, 100 x 12mm, 6 Bolt | DT Swiss G 1800 Spline, 700c, Tubeless Ready, 100 x 12mm, 6 Bolt | DT Swiss G 1800 Spline, 650b, Tubeless Ready, 100 x 12mm, 6 Bolt |
| Rear Wheel | WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0 on Vitus Hub, 700c, 6-Bolt Disc Brake, HG Freehub, 12mm x 142mm | DT Swiss G 1800 Spline, 700c, Tubeless Ready, 142 x 12mm Rear, 6 Bolt, HG Freehub | DT Swiss G 1800 Spline, 650b, Tubeless Ready, 142 x 12mm Rear, 6 Bolt, HG Freehub | DT Swiss G 1800 Spline, 700c, Tubeless Ready, 142 x 12mm Rear, 6 Bolt, HG Freehub | DT Swiss G 1800 Spline, 650b, Tubeless Ready, 142 x 12mm Rear, 6 Bolt, HG Freehub |
| Front Tire | Vee Tire Co. Rail Sport, 700c x 40c, MPC Compound, Skin Wall | Vee Tire Co. Rail Sport, 700c x 40c, MPC Compound, Skin Wall | WTB Venture TCS Road Plus, 650b x 47, Tubeless Ready, Dual DNA Compound, UST Aramid Bead | WTB Byway TCS Road Plus, 700c x 40c, Tubeless Ready, Dual DNA Compound, UST Aramid Bead | WTB Venture TCS Road Plus, 650b x 47, Tubeless Ready, Dual DNA Compound, UST Aramid Bead |
| Rear Tire | Vee Tire Co. Rail Sport, 700c x 40c, MPC Compound, Skin Wall | Vee Tire Co. Rail Sport, 700c x 40c, MPC Compound, Skin Wall | WTB Venture TCS Road Plus, 650b x 47, Tubeless Ready, Dual DNA Compound, UST Aramid Bead | WTB Byway TCS Road Plus, 700c x 40c, Tubeless Ready, Dual DNA Compound, UST Aramid Bead | WTB Venture TCS Road Plus, 650b x 47, Tubeless Ready, Dual DNA Compound, UST Aramid Bead |
| Chainset | Prowheel RPP-521-TT, 46/30T, 9 Speed, XS:165mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm XXL:175mm | Shimano GRX 600, FC-RX600, 46/30T, 10 Speed, XS:165mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm XXL:175mm | SRAM Apex X-Sync, 40T, 11 Speed, XS:165mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm XXL:175mm | Shimano GRX 600, FC-RX600, 46/30T, 10 Speed, XS:165mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm XXL:175mm | SRAM Apex X-Sync, 40T, 11 Speed, XS:165mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm XXL:175mm |
| Shifters | Shimano Sora R3000, ST-R3000, 2 x 9 Speed | Shimano GRX 400, ST-RX400, 2 x 10 Speed | SRAM Apex, 11 Speed | Shimano GRX 600, ST-RX600, 2 x 11 Speed | SRAM Apex, 11 Speed |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora R3000, FD-R3000, Braze-On, 2 x 9 Speed | Shimano GRX 400, FD-RX400, 2 x 10 Speed | N/A | Shimano GRX 810, FD-RX810, 2 x 11 Speed | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora R3000, RD-R3000, 9 Speed | Shimano GRX 400, RD-RX400, 10 Speed | SRAM Apex, 11 Speed, Long Cage | Shimano GRX 810, RD-RX810, 11 Speed | SRAM Apex, 11 Speed, Long Cage |
| Chain | KMC X9, 9 Speed | KMC X10, 10 Speed | KMC X11, 11 Speed | KMC X11, 11 Speed | KMC X11, 11 Speed |
| Cassette | Sunrace M96, 9 Speed, 11-34T | Sunrace MS0, 10 Speed, 11-34T | SRAM PG 1130, 11 Speed, 11-42T | Shimano HG700, 11 Speed, 11-34T | SRAM PG 1130, 11 Speed, 11-42T |
| Brake Rotors | Tektro TR160, Front: 160mm, Rear: 160mm | Shimano RT64, Front: 160mm, Rear: 160mm | SRAM Centreline, Front: 160mm, Rear: 160mm | Shimano RT70, Front: 160mm, Rear: 160mm | SRAM Centreline, Front: 160mm, Rear: 160mm |
| Handlebar | Vitus 6061 Aluminium Wing, 77mm Reach, 128mm Drop, 3 Degree Flare, XS:400mm S:400mm M:420mm L:420mm XL:440mm XXL: 440mm | Vitus 6061 Aluminium Wing, 77mm Reach, 128mm Drop, 3 Degree Flare, XS:400mm S:400mm M:420mm L:420mm XL:440mm XXL: 440mm | Vitus 6061 Aluminium Wing, 77mm Reach, 128mm Drop, 16 Degree Flare, XS:400mm S:400mm M:420mm L:420mm XL:440mm XXL: 440mm | Vitus 6061 Aluminium Wing, 77mm Reach, 128mm Drop, 3 Degree Flare, XS:400mm S:400mm M:420mm L:420mm XL:440mm XXL: 440mm | Vitus 6061 Aluminium Wing, 77mm Reach, 128mm Drop, 16 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:110mm XL:100mm XXL:110mm | Vitus 6061 Aluminium, 3D Forged, Bar Bore: 31.8mm, +/- 7 degrees, XS:80mm S:80mm M:90mm L:110mm XL:100mm XXL:110mm | Vitus 6061 Aluminium, 3D Forged, Bar Bore: 31.8mm, +/- 7 degrees, XS:80mm S:80mm M:90mm L:110mm XL:100mm XXL:110mm | Vitus 6061 Aluminium, 3D Forged, Bar Bore: 31.8mm, +/- 7 degrees, XS:80mm S:80mm M:90mm L:110mm XL:100mm XXL:110mm | Vitus 6061 Aluminium, 3D Forged, Bar Bore: 31.8mm, +/- 7 degrees, XS:80mm S:80mm M:90mm L:110mm XL:100mm XXL:110mm |
| Saddle | Vitus, Steel Rail | Vitus, Steel Rail | Vitus, Steel Rail | Vitus, Steel Rail | Vitus, Steel Rail |
| Seatpost | Vitus 6061 Aluminium, 27.2mm x 350mm, 12mm Offset | Vitus 6061 Aluminium, 27.2mm x 350mm, 12mm Offset | Vitus 6061 Aluminium, 27.2mm x 350mm, 12mm Offset | Vitus 6061 Aluminium, 27.2mm x 350mm, 12mm Offset | Brand-X Ascend CX, 85mm Drop, 350mm Length, 27.2mm Diameter |
| Seat Clamp | Vitus Aluminium, 31.8mm, Stainless Steel Bolt | Vitus Aluminium, 31.8mm, Stainless Steel Bolt | Vitus Aluminium, 31.8mm, Stainless Steel Bolt | Vitus Aluminium, 31.8mm, Stainless Steel Bolt | Vitus Aluminium, 31.8mm, Stainless Steel Bolt |
| Headset | ACROS Aix-Low R3, Sealed Bearings, OD48, 1 1/8” – 1 ½”, 41.8 / 28.6 – 52 / 40 | ACROS Aix-Low R3, Sealed Bearings, OD48, 1 1/8” – 1 ½”, 41.8 / 28.6 – 52 / 40 | ACROS Aix-Low R3, Sealed Bearings, OD48, 1 1/8” – 1 ½”, 41.8 / 28.6 – 52 / 40 | ACROS Aix-Low R3, Sealed Bearings, OD48, 1 1/8” – 1 ½”, 41.8 / 28.6 – 52 / 40 | ACROS Aix-Low R3, Sealed Bearings, OD48, 1 1/8” – 1 ½”, 41.8 / 28.6 – 52 / 40 |
| Bottom Bracket | Prowheel RPP-521-TT, BSA Threaded, 68mm, English | Shimano BB-RS500, BSA Threaded, 68mm, English | SRAM GXP, BSA Threaded, 68mm, English | Shimano BB-RS500, BSA Threaded, 68mm, English | SRAM GXP, BSA Threaded, 68mm, English |
| Grips / Bar Tape | Vitus, EVA Cork | Vitus, EVA Cork | Vitus SuperGrip, Anti Slip, Shockproof | Vitus, EVA Cork | Vitus SuperGrip, Anti Slip, Shockproof |
| Weight: (Size Medium) | 11kg | 10.6kg | 10.2kg | 10kg | 10.8kg |
Geometry Chart
California Proposition 65 Warning
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