Vitus Substance CRS-2 Adventure Road Bike 2021

Vitus Substance CRS-2 Adventure Road BikeBuilt and equipped to give you a controlled and agile ride on any surface, the Substance CRS-2 combines a full UD carbon frameset with wide WTB 650b (27.5") tyres and a slick-shifting Shimano GRX 600 groupset. Ready for anything, this multi-purpose adventure bike will keep rolling when you run out of tarmac.Gravel Bike with Full Carbon Frame and ForkThe Substance carbon model is born tough and light. This bike can go as hard and fast as you want it to or be a lightweight friend for a long-distance relaxed epic. With the addition of mounts for luggage, mudguards and multiple bottles, it’s also capable of the biggest bike packing or touring adventures.Shimano GRX 600 Gravel Bike GroupsetThe Substance CRS-2 is fitted with Shimano’s excellent GRX 600 groupset - the world's first dedicated gravel groupset. Paired with the GRX 810 rear mech, this 11 speed 2X groupset delivers a smooth and quiet drivetrain, specifically tuned for gravel/adventure riding.Wide, High-Grip WTB Gravel TyresThis highly capable drop-bar bike is fitted with WTB Speedterra wheels, which are wrapped with big volume WTB Byway TCS 47mm tyres. 650b is perfect for adventure cycling with the large outer diameter keeping your wheels rolling over bumps, whilst the added tyre volume allows you to adjust pressures depending on the terrain for grip, comfort and luggage weight. The finishing kit is made up of a Vitus 6061 aluminium handlebar, stem and seat post. The handlebars feature a flat top section for added comfort on and off-road, with the Substance CRS-2 featuring a 3-degree bar flare.Features: Frame: Substance UD Carbon, Mudguard Mounts, Rack Mounts, 12mm x 142mm axle, Flat Mount calipers Fork: Substance UD Carbon, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, Mudguard Mounts, Bottle Mounts, Flat Mount Headset: ACROS Aix 322 R3, Sealed Bearings, OD48, 1 1/8" - 1 1/2" , 41.8 / 28.6mm - 52 / 40mm Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-R60, BSA Threaded English, 68mm Handlebar: Vitus 6061 Aluminium Wing, 77mm Reach, 128mm Drop, 3 Degree Flare, XS: 400mm S: 400mm M: 420mm L: 420mm XL: 440mm Stem: Vitus 6061 Aluminium, 3D Forged, Bar Bore 31.8mm, +/- 7 degrees, XS: 80mm S: 90mm M: 90mm L: 100mm XL: 100mm Bar Tape: Vitus Super Grip Wheelset: WTB Speedterra, 650b, Enduro Radial Bearings, 12 x 100mm Front, 12 x 142mm Rear, Centre Lock, HG Freehub Tyres: WTB Byway TCS Road Plus, 650b x 47, Tubeless Ready, Dual DNA Compound, UST Aramid BeadMax Tyre Clearance: 650b x 47c Or 700 x 42c Chain: KMC X11, 11-Speed Crankset: Shimano GRX 600, FC-RX600 46/30T, XS: 165mm S: 170mm M: 172.5mm L: 172.5mm XL: 175mm Brakes: Shimano GRX 600 ST-RX600 hydraulic disc brakes, Flat Mount Rotors: Shimano RT64, Front: 160mm, Rear: 160mm Front Derailleur: Shimano GRX, FD-RX810, Braze-On Rear Derailleur: Shimano GRX 400, RD-RX810, 11 Speed, Shadow Plus Shifters: Shimano GRX 600, ST-RX600, 2x11 Speed Cassette: Shimano HG500, 11-34T Saddle: Vitus, Crn-Ti rails Seat Post: Vitus 6061 Aluminium, 27.2mm x 350mm, 15mm Offset Seatclamp: Vitus Aluminium, 31.8mm Axles: Vitus 12mm Thru-AxlesEasy AssemblyWhen you order a bike, one of our trained mechanics will carefully prepare and pack your bike for shipping. Upon delivery, the assembly is simple and all necessary tools are conveniently included in the box.Depending on the delivery service and destination, bikes will either be delivered in a large or a small box. Below is a guide as to how your bike will arrive: All bikes for delivery within the UK and Republic of Ireland will be delivered in a large box, except for kids’ bikes and BMX bikes, which are always delivered in manufacturer’s boxes. All bikes for delivery within the EU on a standard service will be delivered in a large box. If an express delivery option is chosen, your bike will be packed into a small box. Again, the exception is kids’ bikes and BMX bikes, which are always delivered in manufacturer’s boxes. All bikes for worldwide delivery outside the EU will be delivered in small boxes.This video demonstrates assembly from a SMALL BOX.This video demonstrates assembly from a LARGE BOX.Buy Vitus Bikes from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.