Vitus Substance SRS 2 2021
2021 Road
Estimate price |
2,140$
Weight | 10.71 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset GRX 800, GRX 600 -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 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, Reynolds 725 Heat Treated Double Butted Steel, Mudguard Mounts, Rack Mounts, 12mm x 142mm axle, Flat Mount
Suspension Fork
Substance Carbon, UD Carbon, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, Mudguard Mounts, Flat Mount
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano GRX 800, RD-RX810, 11 Speed, Long Cage, Shadwow Plus
Front Derailleur
Shimano GRX 800, FD-RX810, Band-On
Shift Levers
Shimano GRX 600 ST-RX600-R, 11 Speed
Cassette
Sunrace RX1, 11-34T
Crank
Shimano GRX 600, FC-RX600 46/30T, XS:165mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm XXL:175mm
Bottom Bracket
Shimano RS500, BB-RS500, BSA Threaded English, 68mm,
Chain
KMC X11 11 Speed
Wheels
Front Hub
Prime 12 x 100mm Front, Centre Lock
Rear Hub
Prime, 12 x 142mm Rear, Centre Lock, HG Freehub
Rims
Prime Kanza Aluminium Disc 650b
Spokes
N/A N/A
Tires
WTB Byway TCS Road Plus, 650b x 47, Tubeless Ready, Dual DNA Compound, UST Aramid Bead. Max tyre clearance 650b x 47 or 700c x 42.
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano GRX 600, ST-RX600, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount
Disk Rotors
Shimano RT54, Front:160mm, Rear:160mm
Cockpit
Stem
VITUS 6061 Aluminium 3D Forged, Bar Bore 31.8mm, +/- 7 degrees, XS:80mm S:80mm M:90mm L:100mm XL:100mm XXL:110mm
Handlebar
VITUS 6061 Aluminium Wing 77mm Reach, 128mm Drop, 3 Degree Flare, XS:400mm S:400mm M:420mm L:420mm XL:440mm XXL: 440mm
Grips
VITUS Super Grip Anti Slip, Shock Proof
Headset
ACROS Aix 322 R3 Sealed Bearings, OD48, 1 1/8” – 1 ½”, 41.8 / 28.6 – 52 / 40
Seat
Saddle
Vitus Crn-Ti Rail
Seatpost
VITUS 6061 Aluminium 27.2mm x 350mm, 12mm Offset
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.44 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.49 mm | 1.48 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.47 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 279 mm | 279 mm | 279 mm | 279 mm | 279 mm | 279 mm |
| Front Center | 584.1 mm | 589.3 mm | 597.8 mm | 610.2 mm | 629 mm | 638.5 mm |
| Rake | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Trail | 77 mm | 73 mm | 71 mm | 71 mm | 76 mm | 73 mm |
| Stack | 531.9 mm | 548.6 mm | 565.5 mm | 575 mm | 593 mm | 604.4 mm |
| Reach | 368.9 mm | 375.1 mm | 379.9 mm | 389.1 mm | 396.4 mm | 409.9 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 520 mm | 533 mm | 548 mm | 560 mm | 576 mm | 593 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.2 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.2 ° | 73.2 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 500 mm | 520 mm | 540 mm | 560 mm | 580 mm | 600 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.6 ° | 71.3 ° | 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 | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm | 434 mm | 438 mm | 438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1008 mm | 1013 mm | 1022 mm | 1034 mm | 1048 mm | 1063 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 | 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 |
About this model
Substance SRS 2 is a Vitus Substance model. There are 50 bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2021 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Vitus Substance V 2 2021 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 1094$. On the other hand, Vitus Substance CRS-2 eTap AXS 2021, is the most expensive and costs 3040$.
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
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Gravel bike is 2462$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Gravel bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
When Vitus released this model in 2021, its price was 1945$. Comparing this to the average Gravel bike price, we see that the price is 26.58% smaller.
Average weight for Gravel bikes
Gravel bikes have an average weight of 8.13 kg (17.92 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Substance SRS 2 weighs 10.71 kg (23.61 lbs) and is much heavier than the average. In other words, this model is 31.73% heavier than the average Gravel bike.
Substance SRS 2 components
Fork material
The fork is made out of carbon, so, it is super light and stiff. In conclusion, a carbon fork gives you great control when steering, and is also more forgiving.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Substance SRS 2 model has 700c aluminum wheels. 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
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Vitus Substance SRS 2 is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. 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, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.