Vitus Substance SRS 1 2020
2020 Road
Estimate price |
2,274$
Weight | 10.81 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel -
Wheels 650b -
Groupset Apex, Apex 1 -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
152cm - 161cm
SM
159cm - 167cm
MD
164cm - 174cm
LG
171cm - 184cm
XL
181cm - 189cm
XXL
187cm - 195cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Substance Reynolds 725 Heat Treated Chrome-Moly Steel, "External cable routing (full outer), 142 x 12mm rear end, mud-guard mounts, rack mounts, 3 bottle cage mounts. "
Suspension Fork
UD carbon, Full carbon tapered steerer, 100 x 12mm, mud-guard mounts.
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM Apex, Long Cage
Front Derailleur
N/A, N/A
Shift Levers
SRAM Apex HRD 11 spd
Cassette
SRAM 1150-A1 10-42T, 11spd
Crank
SRAM Apex 1, XSYNC 40T 24MM Axle, Crank Lengths: XS:165mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm XXL:175mm
Bottom Bracket
BSA Threaded, SRAM BB-GXP-A1 Road 68
Chain
SRAM PC1110 116 Links with Power Lock 11 speed
Wheels
Front Hub
WTB 12 x 100mm, Sealed Enduro radial bearings, 6-bolt
Rear Hub
WTB, 12 x 142mm, Sealed Enduro radial bearings, 6-bolt, XD Freehub
Rims
WTB SpeedTerra TCS 2.0 650b Tubeless tape installed, Tubeless valves supplied
Spokes
WTB N/A
Tires
WTB Venture 650b x 47 TCS Road Plus, Tan Sidewall, Dual DNA Compound, Lightweight Tubeless Casing, TCS Aramid Bead
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Apex HRD, Cenrteline RT 160mm 6-BOLT Rotor
Cockpit
Stem
VITUS 6061 Aluminium 3D Forged, bar bore 31.8mm, +/- 7 degrees, XS:80mm S:90mm M:90mm L:100mm XL:110mm XXL:110mm
Handlebar
VITUS 6061 16° Flared Adventure 128mm drop x 77mm reach, XS:400mm S:400mm M:420mm L:420mm XL:440mm XXL:440mm
Grips
VITUS EVA cork
Headset
FSA NO.42 tapered 1 1/8"- 1 1/2", 45°/45° upper bearing 41.8 / 28.6, lower bearing 36 / 45
Seat
Saddle
VITUS 0
Seatpost
VITUS 6061 Aluminium 27.2mm x 350mm (300mm for XS and S), 12mm offset
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.29 mm | 1.318 mm | 1.326 mm | 1.336 mm | 1.359 mm | 1.36 mm |
| Front Center | 625.4 mm | 631.4 mm | 642.2 mm | 650.3 mm | 661.3 mm | 670.4 mm |
| Rake | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Trail | 71 mm | 68 mm | 65 mm | 64 mm | 65 mm | 64 mm |
| Stack | 532.7 mm | 549.5 mm | 566.3 mm | 575.7 mm | 593.8 mm | 605.2 mm |
| Reach | 413 mm | 417 mm | 427 mm | 431 mm | 437 mm | 445 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 563.7 mm | 574.5 mm | 594.7 mm | 602.5 mm | 616.2 mm | 627.7 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.2 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.2 ° | 73.2 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 485 mm | 505 mm | 525 mm | 545 mm | 565 mm | 585 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.6 ° | 71 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.75 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 108 mm | 123 mm | 140 mm | 150 mm | 169 mm | 180 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 436 mm | 436 mm | 436 mm | 436 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1052 mm | 1058 mm | 1069 mm | 1077 mm | 1092 mm | 1101 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Wheels | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 |
| Rider Min Height | 152 cm | 159 cm | 164 cm | 171 cm | 181 cm | 187 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 161 cm | 167 cm | 174 cm | 184 cm | 189 cm | 195 cm |
Model Overview
Substance SRS 1 is a Vitus Substance model. Vitus launched 50 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Vitus Substance bikes models from 2020, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Vitus Substance V 2 2020 has a starting price of 1033$. Vitus Substance CRX 2020 on the other hand is the most expensive at 2796$.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Gravel bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Gravel bike is 2462$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Gravel bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 2067$. If we compare this with the average Gravel bike cost we notice that the price is 19.11% lower.
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). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
With a weight of 10.81 kg (23.83 lbs), Vitus bike is much heavier than average. In short, the average Gravel bike weight is 32.96% lower than this one.
Internal Cable Routing
Moreover, this bike comes with internal cable routing allowing you to keep the cables in a good condition. It also makes it look more professional.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork is made out of carbon, so, its weight is considerably lighter than one made out of steel. However, they cost a bit more than steel forks.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Vitus Substance SRS 1 2020, has a aluminum model. 650b wheels make a great choice if you want to sacrifice speed for comfort. However, if you want higher speeds, you should look for a bike with 700c wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Vitus Substance SRS 1 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
There are 6 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 152 cm – 195 cm (4.99 ft – 6.4 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.