Vitus Substance CRS-1 Gravel Bike (Apex)

The Substance CRS-1 features a full-carbon frameset that is dropper seatpost compatible and features pannier rack mounts. A SRAM Apex 1x11-Speed groupset with a wide-ranging 11-42T cassette and Apex hydraulic disc brakes gives you efficiency, versatility and exceptional braking power for all-terrain riding. It also rolls upon WTB Speedterra Tubeless Ready wheels wrapped in Tubeless Ready Maxxis Rambler tyres.

Stylish, Versatile and Fun 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 the capability to seek out adventures where others wouldn’t.

Lightweight, Agile and Dependable Full Carbon Frameset

Whether embarking on a far-flung bikepacking adventure or simply staying light for a mixed-terrain local loop, the Substance is capable of adapting to suit your ride. At its core, a lightweight carbon frame and 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 ample 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.

Features:

Frame: Substance Carbon, UD Carbon, 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: FSA Adventure Compact Handlebars, 6061 Aluminium, 80mm Reach, 125mm Drop, 12 Degree Flare, XS:400mm S:420mm M:420mm L:440mm XL:440mm
Stem: FSA Omega 6061 Aluminium, 3D Forged, Bar Bore: 31.8mm, +/- 6 degrees, XS:80mm S:90mm M:90mm L:100mm XL:110mm
Grip(Tape): Vitus Super Grip, Anti Slip, Shockproof
Wheelset: WTB Speedterra i25, 650b, Tubeless Ready, 100 x 12mm Front, 142 x 12mm Rear, 6 Bolt, HG Freehub
Front Rim: WTB Speedterra i25, 650b, Tubeless Ready
Rear Rim: WTB Speedterra i25, 650b, Tubeless Ready
Front Hub: WTB, 12x100mm, 6 Bolt
Rear Hub: WTB, 142x12mm, 6 Bolt, HG Freehub
Front Tyre: Maxxis Rambler, 650b x 47, Tubeless Ready, EXO Casing, Tan Wall
Rear Tyre: Maxxis Rambler, 650b x 47, Tubeless Ready, EXO Casing, Tan Wall
Spoke: Double Butted, Black
Chain: KMC X11, 11 Speed
Crankset: SRAM Apex X-Sync, 40T, 11 Speed, XS:170mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm
Bottom Bracket: SRAM GXP, BSA Threaded, 68mm, English
F/brake Set: SRAM Apex, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount
R/brake Set: SRAM Apex, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount
Rotors: SRAM Centreline, Front: 160mm, Rear: 160mm
Rear Derailleur: SRAM Apex, 11 Speed, Long Cage
Left Shifter: SRAM Apex, Hydraulic Brake Lever
Right Shifter: SRAM Apex, 11 Speed
Freewheel: SRAM PG 1130, 11 Speed, 11-42T
Saddle: Vitus, Ti Rail
Seat Post: FSA Gossamer, 27.2mm x 350mm
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.