The Substance is the bike that will go anywhere you point it; on whatever surface you choose.

Featuring a T6-6061 double butted aluminium frame and carbon fork designed to take both 700c and 650b wheels & tyres, the possibilities are endless. This Substance Aluminium bikes take inspiration from their carbon and steel siblings, delivered in a more affordable package, but equally as capable.

Featuring a tapered headtube, and full T-700 UD carbon forks, the Substance steel is born tough. This bike is made for round-the-world adventure or dependable and comfortable commuting. With the addition of mounts for mudguards, luggage, and multiple bottles it’s also capable of going anywhere for any amount of time. The Substance V-2 is fitted with Shimano Sora R3000, it’s dependable entry level 9 speed road groupset. The stylish and clean design paired with some excellent trickle-down technology from higher level groupsets make this a dependable option.

The Substance V-2 is fitted with WTB ST i23 TCS rims, laced to Alex Bear Pawl hubs, and fitted 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-1 featuring a 3 degree bar flare.

• Double Butted aluminium frame with internal cable routing
• Adventure mounts for bottles and luggage
• Shimano Sora 2X Groupset
• WTB rims with Alex Bear Pawl hubs
• WTB Byway TCS 650b x 47 tyres
• 3 degree flared handlebar

Features:

Substance offers you a new way to ride Adventure ready

Frame Material 6061-T6 Double Butted Aluminium

Wheel Size 650b (compatiable with 700c)

Available Size XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

Colour Nardo Grey

Weight: Medium: 10.74kg

Specifications

FRAMESubstance Aluminium 6061-T6 Double Butted Aluminium, Internal Cable Routing, 1X Dropper Post Compatable, Mudguard Mounts, Rack Mounts, 12mm x 142mm axle, Flat Mount	REAR HUB Alex Bear Pawls BRD-50412B, 32 Hole, 12 x 142mm Thru Axle, Centre Lock, 11 Speed, HG Freehub
FORKSSubstance Carbon UD Carbon, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, Mudguard Mounts, Flat Mount	SPOKES14G Stainless Steel 16mm Brass Nipple
CHAINSETFSA Omega Solid Forged 46/30T, XS:165mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm XXL:175mm	FRONT TYREWTB 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.
BOTTOM BRACKETFSA Cartridge 7520ST, 68mm, Square Taper	REAR TYREWTB 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.
FRONT DERAILLEURShimano Sora R3000 FD-R3000, Band-On	BRAKESTektro C610 Spyre MD-C610C, Cable Actuated Disc, Flat Mount
REAR DERAILLEURShimano Sora R3000 RD-R3000, 9 Speed, Long Cage	BRAKE ROTORSTektro TR160 Front:160mm, Rear:160mm
FRONT SHIFTERShimano Sora R3000 ST-R3000-L	HANDLEBARSVITUS 6061 Aluminium Wing 77mm Reach, 128mm Drop, 3 Degree Flare, XS:400mm S:400mm M:420mm L:420mm XL:440mm XXL: 440mm
REAR SHIFTERShimano Sora R3000 ST-R3000-R, 9 Speed	STEMVITUS 6061 Aluminium 3D Forged, Bar Bore 31.8mm, +/- 7 degrees, XS:80mm S:80mm M:90mm L:100mm XL:100mm XXL:110mm
CASSETTESunrace M96 11-34T	HEADSETACROS Aix 322 R3 Sealed Bearings, OD48, 1 1/8” – 1 ½”, 41.8 / 28.6 – 52 / 40
CHAINKMC X9 9 Speed	GRIPSVITUS EVA Cork
FRONT RIMWTB ST i23 TCS 2.0 650b, 32 Hole, Tubeless Ready	SADDLEVitus Steel Rail
REAR RIMWTB ST i23 TCS 2.0 650b, 32 Hole, Tubeless Ready	SEATPOSTVITUS 6061 Aluminium 27.2mm x 350mm, 12mm Offset
FRONT HUBAlex Bear Pawls BRD-50312F, 32 Hole, 12 x 100mm Thru Axle, Centre Lock	SEATCLAMPVitus Aluminium 31.8mm