Vitus Substance Sora 2018
2018 Road
Estimate price |
935$
Weight | 12.45 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Sora, FSA -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 9 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
155cm - 164cm
SM
162cm - 171cm
MD
169cm - 179cm
LG
177cm - 186cm
XL
184cm - 193cm
XXL
191cm - 200cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
4130 Cro-moly double butted, QR, 135mmx9mm
Suspension Fork
4130 Cro-moly double butted, QR, 100mmx9mm
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Sora, 9 speed, GS Cage
Front Derailleur
Shimano Sora, 2x, Band On
Shift Levers
Shimano Sora, 2 x 9 Speed
Cassette
Shimano HG400 9 Speed, 9 Speed, 11-32t
Crank
FSA VeloPro, 48 x 32t, 50cm - 170mm, 52/54cm - 172.5mm, 56/58/60cm - 175mm
Bottom Bracket
FSA, Threaded BSA
Chain
KMC HG-53
Wheels
Front Hub
Joytech, Sealed bearing, 32h
Rear Hub
Joytech, Sealed bearing, 32h
Rims
Alex CXD 26, 700c, 32h
Spokes
Double butted
Tires
WTB Riddler, 700 x 37c, Tan Wall
Brakes
Brakes
TRP Spyre, 160mm
Cockpit
Stem
Vitus alloy, 50cm - 75mm, 52/54cm - 90mm, 56/58cm - 100mm, 60cm - 110mm
Handlebar
Vitus alloy gravel, 50cm - 400mm, 52cm - 420mm, 54/56/58cm - 440mm, 60cm - 460mm
Headset
VP intergrated, 1 1/8
Seat
Saddle
Vitus
Seatpost
Vitus alloy, 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.44 mm | 1.44 mm | 1.49 mm | 1.53 mm | 1.55 mm | 1.53 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 279 mm | 279 mm | 279 mm | 279 mm | 279 mm | 279 mm |
| Front Center | 579 mm | 590 mm | 593 mm | 602 mm | 610 mm | 627 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 88 mm | 88 mm | 81 mm | 81 mm | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Stack | 526.6 mm | 538.8 mm | 561.5 mm | 580.4 mm | 602.2 mm | 618.6 mm |
| Reach | 366.3 mm | 372.9 mm | 377.1 mm | 379.9 mm | 388.2 mm | 403.2 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 513 mm | 528 mm | 544 mm | 558 mm | 573 mm | 593 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 500 mm | 520 mm | 540 mm | 560 mm | 580 mm | 600 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71.2 ° | 71.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 106 mm | 119 mm | 139 mm | 159 mm | 179 mm | 195 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 428 mm | 428 mm | 428 mm | 428 mm | 428 mm | 428 mm |
| Wheelbase | 997 mm | 1008 mm | 1010 mm | 1020 mm | 1028 mm | 1045 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 155 cm | 162 cm | 169 cm | 177 cm | 184 cm | 191 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 164 cm | 171 cm | 179 cm | 186 cm | 193 cm | 200 cm |
About this model
Substance Sora is part of the Vitus Substance model. Vitus released 50 bikes variations of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2018 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Vitus Substance Sora 2018 is the cheapest bike model and costs 850$. Vitus Substance V2 Apex 2018 is the most expensive one and costs 1580$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Gravel bikes
If you want an acceptable Gravel bike you should know that the average price is 2462$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Gravel bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2018 for 850$. Comparing the average cost of a Gravel bike to this one, you will see that Substance Sora price is 189.65% smaller.
Average weight for Gravel bikes
Gravel bikes have an average weight of 8.13 kg (17.92 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
Substance Sora weighs 12.45 kg (27.45 lbs) and is much heavier than the average. To sum up, it’s 53.14% heavier than the average weight of Gravel bikes.
Overview of components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a steel one, which is tougher than carbon in the case of an impact. However, it can add some extra weight to the bike.
Wheels
The wheels on Substance Sora are the 700c aluminum type. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Substance Sora comes with Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
Substance Sora comes in 6 sizes, that range from 155 cm – 200 cm (5.09 ft – 6.56 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.