Vitus Substance CRX-1 HT Gravel 2022
2022 Road
Estimate price |
3,344$
Weight | 10.1 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Travel Front 30mm -
Fork RockShox Rudy Ultimate XPLR
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Groupset Rival -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
160cm - 167cm
SM
164cm - 174cm
MD
171cm - 184cm
LG
181cm - 189cm
XL
187cm - 195cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Substance Carbon, UD Carbon, Internal Cable Routing, Flat Mount, 1x Dropper Post Compatible, Mudguard Mounts, Rack Mounts, 12mm x 142mm Hub Spacing, Axle Specifcations: 172mm Length, 14mm Thread Length, M12xP1.5 Thread Pitch
Suspension Fork
RockShox Rudy XPLR, 30mm Travel, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, Flat Mount
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM Rival, 11 Speed, Long Cage
Front Derailleur
N/A, N/A
Shift Levers
SRAM Rival, 11 Speed
Cassette
SRAM PG 1130, 11 Speed, 11-42T
Crank
SRAM Rival 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
Chain
KMC X11, 11 Speed
Wheels
Front Hub
Prime RD020, 12x100mm, Centre Lock
Rear Hub
Prime RD020, 142x12mm, Centre Lock, HG Freehub
Rims
Prime Kanza Alloy, 650b, Tubeless Ready
Tires
Maxxis Rambler, 650b x 47, Tubeless Ready, EXO Casing, Tan Wall
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Rival, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount
Disk Rotors
SRAM Centreline, Front: 160mm, Rear: 160mm
Cockpit
Stem
FSA Omega 6061 Aluminium, 3D Forged, Bar Bore: 31.8mm, +/- 6 degrees, XS:80mm S:90mm M:90mm L:100mm XL:110mm
Handlebar
FSA Adventure Compact Handlebars, 6061 Aluminium, 80mm Reach, 125mm Drop, 12 Degree Flare, XS:400mm S:420mm M:420mm L:440mm XL:440mm
Grips
Vitus Super Grip, Anti Slip, Shockproof
Headset
ACROS Aix-Low R3, Sealed Bearings, OD48, 1 1/8” – 1 ½”, 41.8 / 28.6 – 52 / 40
Seat
Saddle
Vitus, Ti Rail
Seatpost
FSA Gossamer, 27.2mm x 350mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.46 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.52 mm | 1.55 mm | 1.58 mm |
| Front Center | 589.1 mm | 595.3 mm | 595.4 mm | 605.7 mm | 615.2 mm |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Trail | 59 mm | 61 mm | 53 mm | 50 mm | 43 mm |
| Stack | 541.6 mm | 562.4 mm | 573 mm | 594.8 mm | 613.9 mm |
| Reach | 371 mm | 374.8 mm | 376 mm | 384.6 mm | 387.9 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 530 mm | 540 mm | 550 mm | 565 mm | 580 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 490 mm | 520 mm | 540 mm | 560 mm | 580 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5 ° | 71 ° | 71.5 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 120 mm | 140 mm | 150 mm | 170 mm | 190 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1025 mm | 1026 mm | 1030 mm | 1041 mm | 1057 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm |
| Wheels | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 |
| Rider Min Height | 160 cm | 164 cm | 171 cm | 181 cm | 187 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 167 cm | 174 cm | 184 cm | 189 cm | 195 cm |
About this model
Substance CRX-1 HT Gravel belongs to the Vitus Substance model. There are 50 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Vitus Substance bikes models from 2022, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Vitus Substance 2 Gravel 2022 has a starting price of 911$. Vitus Substance CRX-1 HT Rival 2022 on the other hand is the most expensive at 3199$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Gravel bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Gravel bike is 2462$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Gravel bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
At the moment of the release date, Vitus Substance CRX-1 HT Gravel price was 3040$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Substance CRX-1 HT Gravel price is 23.48% more expensive than the average cost of a Gravel bike.
Gravel bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Gravel bike, we get 8.13 kg (17.92 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
much heavier than average, Substance CRX-1 HT Gravel has a weight of 10.1 kg (22.27 lbs). In short, the average Gravel bike weight is 24.23% lower than this one.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The Substance CRX-1 HT Gravel comes factory-installed with the RockShox Rudy Ultimate XPLR fork. This has a travel range of 30mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Wheels size
When it comes to wheels, the Substance CRX-1 HT Gravel bike is equipped with the aluminum model. The 650b wheels are very similar to 700c, with a slight difference in diameter. However, they don’t perform so well when you go over bumps and obstacles.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
Vitus Substance CRX-1 HT Gravel bike has 5 sizes, in the range of 160 cm – 195 cm (5.25 ft – 6.4 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.