Vitus Substance VR-2 Adventure Road Bike 2020

Vitus Substance VR-2 Adventure Road BikeReady for high-speed adventures, this adventure road bike is engineered for gravel riding as it provides excellent comfort and control on every journey. It features a hard-wearing aluminium frame which is also double-butted, so you can benefit from its toughness on intense rides. Vitus has also added UD carbon forks to this gravel bike, which means you'll enjoy its incredible stiffness when climbing without any excess weight when descending.Shimano GRX Drivetrain with Hydraulic Disc BrakesDesigned for top-performance across mixed terrains, this gravel-ready road bike is kitted out with a stunning Shimano GRX drivetrain. This makes it perfect for accelerating up to speed in seconds, with the assistance from its GRX crankset giving you tremendous torque-power on every mile. With the addition of hydraulic disc brakes, you'll also benefit from its outstanding stopping power and control during steep descents and tricky corners on this fantastic gravel bike.WTB ST Wheelset with WTB Byway TyresFitted with a WTB ST wheelset and WTB Byway tyres, this road bike is prepared for fast and fun adventures. Using its WTB Byway tyre's larger outer diameter, this two-wheeler delivers exceptional grip and smoothness when riding across uneven gravel surfaces. One final highlight is the Vitus Substance VR-2 Adventure Road Bike's wheels and tyres are tubeless ready. This means you can simply install tubeless valves and add sealant if you want to run tubeless (valves and sealant sold separately). Features: Frame: Substance double-butted 6061 T6 Aluminium, internal cable routing, internal dropper post routing (external at BB), 142x12mm rear end, mud-guard mounts, rack mounts and 3 bottle cage mounts Forks: UD Carbon, tapered steerer, 100x12mm, mud-guard mounts Brakes: Shimano GRX 400, hydraulic disc brakes, 160mm rotors Shifter: Shimano GRX 400 Front Derailleur: Shimano GRX 400, band-on Rear Derailleur: Shimano GRX 400 Cassette: Shimano HG500, 11-34T Chainset: Shimano GRX 600, FC-RX600, 46-30T, Crank Lengths: XS: 165mm, S: 170mm, M: 172.5mm, L: 172.5mm, XL: 175mm and XXL: 175mm Chain: KMC X10, 10 speed Rims: WTB ST Light i23 TCS 2.0 650b, 23mm inner diameter, 32 hole Front Hub: Alex Bear Claw, RD-50312F, 12x100mm, sealed bearings, CentreLock Rear Hub: Alex Bear Claw, BRD-50412B, 12x142mm, sealed bearings, CentreLock Axles: Vitus, Front: 12x120mm/M12x1.5mmxL14mm; Rear 12x161mm/M12xP1.5mmxL12mm Tyres: WTB Byway 650bx47 TCS Road Plus, tan sidewall, dual DNA compound, lightweight tubeless casing, TCS Aramid bead Saddle: Vitus, Titanium rails Seatpost: Vitus, 6061 Aluminium, 27.2x350mm, 25mm layback Stem: Vitus, 6061 Aluminium, 3D forged, 31.8mm bar bore, +/- 7 degrees, XS: 60mm, S: 70mm, M: 70mm, L: 80mm, XL: 90mm and XXL: 90mm Bars: Vitus, 6061 Aluminium, 3° flared Adventure, 128mm drop, 77mm reach, XS: 400mm, S: 400mm, M: 420mm, L: 420mm, XL: 440mm and XXL:440mm Bar Tape: Vitus, EVA Cork Bottom Bracket: BSA Threaded, FSA 7420 ST 68mm Headset: ACROS AiX-Low R3, tapered 1 1/8-1 1/2", upper bearing 41.8/28.6, lower bearing 52/40 Weight: 10.49kg (large) Easy 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.