Substance

gravel– EUR

Algupära

Kõik-tee / seikluskruus. Vitus'e kruusplatvorm ulatub alumiiniumist sisenemismudelist (Substance V) kuni süsinikust Rival AXS-ni (CRS-2). Pikkade vahemaade jaoks sobiv, bikepacking-kinnitusega sõbralik, kahe rattasuurusega ühilduv (700c või 650b). Vastus küsimusele 'Ma tahan ühte jalgratast teele + pendelrändele + kruusale + kergele reisile'.

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Raam: 6061-T6 double-butted aluminium (Substance V); Reynolds 725 steel (SRS); UD T700 carbon (CRS/CRX). All with UD carbon fork.
Kahvel: UD carbon, tapered steerer, 12mm thru-axle (100x12 front). 43mm offset on steel SRS. Rigid (no suspension).
Jõuülekanne: Varies by build: Microshift R8 2x8 (50/34T, 11-28T) on alloy V; Shimano GRX 600/800 2x11 (46/30T, 11-34T) on CRS-2/VR; SRAM Apex/Rival 1x11 (40T, 11-42T) on SRS/CRX. Frame takes 1x or 2x.
Pidurid: Hydraulic disc on mid/high builds (Shimano GRX 600 / SRAM Apex, 160mm rotors); Tektro MD-C310 cable-actuated flat-mount disc with 160mm rotors on entry Substance V.
Rattad: Tubeless-ready, dual-wheelsize frame (700c or 650b). Alloy V: WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0 rims, 700c, 32h, Vitus KT hubs. CRS-2: WTB SpeedTerra 650b TCS. SRS: Prime Kanza 650b.
Rehvid: 700c x 40c (Vee Tire Rail Sport, alloy V) or 650b x 47mm (WTB Byway / WTB Venture on CRS/SRS). Frame clears up to 700x42 or 650bx47.
Vedrustus: Rigid (no suspension). Comfort comes from large-volume tyres, carbon fork and (on SRS) steel frame compliance.
Rooliplokk: Vitus 6061 aluminium bar (80mm reach, 124mm drop, light flare), Vitus 3D-forged alloy stem (+/-7deg), Vitus 6061 alloy seatpost 27.2mm x 350mm (12mm offset). Frame dropper-compatible.
Sadul: Vitus steel-rail gravel saddle (own-brand). Reviewers note it is firm with minimal padding.
Geomeetria: Neutral, stability-focused adventure geometry: 71.5deg head angle, 73.5deg seat angle, 436mm chainstays, ~1031mm wheelbase (M), 69mm trail. Not race-twitchy; composed at speed and on loose ground.
Kaal: ~11.1 kg (Substance V alloy, M); ~10.8 kg (SRS steel, L); ~9.5 kg (CRS-2 carbon). Sub-9kg possible on carbon-wheel CRX builds.

Verdikt

+Tugevused

Outstanding value - components and ride quality well above the direct-to-consumer price, undercutting dealer-brand rivals (multiple reviews rate it 8/10 to 4/5).
Balanced, confident handling: 71.5deg head angle and long wheelbase keep it stable in sand, loose gravel and at speed without feeling twitchy.
Seriously comfortable ride, especially the steel SRS, helped by big-volume tyres and the carbon fork damping vibration.
Genuinely versatile: dual 700c/650b wheels, 1x or 2x drivetrains, and full mount set make it equally a commuter, tourer and gravel bike.
Sorted gear ratios on the GRX builds work well for both road and off-road sections.

−Nõrkused

Own-brand saddle is firm with minimal padding - many riders will want to swap it.
Stock handlebar has only a slight (3deg) flare; reviewers preferred a wider 12-16deg flare for off-road control.
Stock WTB tyres (Byway/Venture) lack tread for wet, muddy or winter conditions and the sidewalls can weep sealant when first set up tubeless.
650b builds are noticeably slower than 700c on tarmac - a trade-off, not a flaw, but worth knowing.
Some cheaper builds show their price: cassette chain-chatter/vibration and brakes that get screechy when wet and mud-caked.

Kellele sobib

All-road / bikepacking / commuter-curious-gravel rider. The 'one bike, many uses' buyer for whom dealer-brand pricing on something like a Trek Checkpoint or Cervélo Áspero feels excessive.

Versioonid ja komplektid

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Versioonid ja komplektid
Näitaja	Substance V (6061 alloy, 2x8 Microshift)	Substance VR / VRS (alloy, GRX)	Substance V-2 Flat Bar (alloy hybrid)	Substance SRS (Reynolds 725 steel, SRAM Apex)	Substance CRS-1 / CRS-2 (carbon, GRX / SRAM Rival)	Substance CRX (carbon, SRAM Rival 1x / eTap AXS)

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