Ritchey WCS Venturemax Gravel HandlebarCreated for the most adventurous drop bar bike riders, the WCS Venturemax has a compact drop, short reach and a wide 24° flare on its drops. These features ensure it positions you for dominating the toughest cyclocross (CX) trails and gravel bike routes. Carefully crafted to put you in a more upright position for better off-road control, Ritchey has also given it a 5° backsweep on its top section, which is also flattened for improved aerodynamics and to fit more comfortably in your hand.Multiple hand positions are key for comfort and confidence on any ride and this handlebar offers plenty of options there. In addition to the wide drop flare, the return of the Bio-bend in the drop adds yet another design element that is practical and comfortable for whatever surface you choose to ride upon and for however long your adventure endures.Like its predecessor, the updated WCS VentureMax continues to inspire riders to chase gravel and other mixed surface adventures. The drilling for a Shimano Di2 EW-RS910 junction box expands the adaptability of the WCS VentureMax.Features: Material: Aluminium Bar Clamp Diameter: 31.8mm Drop: 102mm Reach: 76mm Top Section Backsweep: 5° Hood Section Flare Out: 6° Drop Flare: 24° Aero Bar Clip-On Compatibility: Yes (all sizes except 380mm) Bend Shape: Bio-Bend Top Section: Ergo-Aero Lever Compatibility: All standard 23.8mm clamp drop bar levers GPS Mount Attachable: Yes Internal Cable Routing: Yes Flattened 38x22.5mm top section provides a comfortable area for resting hands Drilled for mounting a Shimano Di2 EW-RS910 junction box "Bio-bend" drop enables multiple hand positions Width is measured at the initial bend rather than at the hood Weight: 270g (420mm) Buy Ritchey Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Ritchey WCS Venturemax V2 HandlebarThe WCS Venturemax V2 Handlebar is ideal for gravel riding, cyclocross racing and off-road adventures. Engineered from high-quality alloy that is strong and lightweight, this handlebar is also compatible with the Shimano EW-RS910 junction box and Ritchey C260 stem.Optimised for Gravel and Adventure CyclingTom Ritchey has been riding off-road and riding far - and designing products for such adventures - decades before anyone thought to call it “gravel riding” or “bikepacking.” His real-life experiences directly inform every product made by Ritchey - such as the beloved VentureMax handlebar. With its short reach, shallow drop and purposeful flare, the original VentureMax offer comfort and confidence to legions of riders looking to settle in and have some fun on those dirty drop bar adventures. Shimano Di2 Junction Box CompatibleLike its predecessor, the new generation WCS VentureMax is influenced by those life experiences, but some additional new features - continuing to inspire riders to chase gravel and other mixed-surface adventures. Aero-shaped 38x22.5mm ergonomic tops offer a more comfortable hand position while drilling for a Shimano EW-RS910 junction box expands the adaptability of the WCS VentureMax. Enhanced Design for Comfort and ConfidenceMultiple hand positions are key for comfort and confidence on any ride, and the WCS VentureMax offers plenty of options there - especially with its wide 24-degree flare at the drops. But it's the return of the Bio-bend in the drop that adds yet another design element that is practical and comfortable for whatever surface you choose to ride upon and for however long your adventure endures. The flattened 38x22.5mm top section provides a comfortable area for resting hands Compatible with Shimano EW-RS910 junction box Width is measured at the initial bend rather than at the hoodFeatures: Material: triple-butted 7050 alloy Bend Shape: bio-bend; Top section: ergo-aero Width: 38, 40, 42, 44, 46cm Drop: 102mm; Reach: 75mm; Drop flare: 24 degree; Flare out: 6 degree; Back sweep: 4.6 degree Clamp Diameter: 31.8mm Compatible with Shimano EW-RS910 junction box Compatible with Ritchey C260 stem Weight: 270g (42cm)Buy Ritchey Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Ritchey WCS Venturemax XL Gravel Bike HandlebarSpecifically developed for the rigours of gravel riding and bikepacking, this drop handlebar features a triple-butted 7050 alloy build for exceptional toughness and reliability wherever your next adventure takes you. Coming equipped with a robust construction, comfortable geometry and a wider 52cm design, this model provides excellent support and smooth handling as you clock up the miles on your ride.Gravel Ready Drop HandlebarTom Ritchey has been riding off-road and riding far - and designing products for such adventures - decades before anyone thought to call it "gravel riding" or "bikepacking." His real-life experiences directly inform every product made by Ritchey - such as the beloved VentureMax handlebar. With its short reach, shallow drop and purposeful flare, the original VentureMax offers comfort and confidence to legions of riders looking to settle in and have some fun on those dirty drop bar adventures.Triple-Butted Alloy Build with 52cm WidthBikepacking adventures demand components that deliver unmatched comfort, practical features and logical design. Taking the idea of the original alloy WCS VentureMax to the next level, or rather width, the WCS VentureMax XL features all of the goodness of the original bar but widens it way up to a full 52cm. Appealing especially to the bikepacking community, the WCS VentureMax XL offers ergonomic tops for a more comfortable hand position, and the wider grip ensures more off-road control and stability when fully-loaded. Plus, there is plenty of real estate on either side of the stem for mounting accessories and bags. Additionally, the WCS VentureMax XL also features a 4.6° back sweep, aero-shaped 38x22.5mm tops, and drilling for a Shimano EW-RS910 junction box.While the 52cm WCS VentureMax XL boasts a number of attributes including multiple hand positions, it's the return of the Bio-bend in the drop adds yet another design element that is practical and comfortable for whatever surface you choose to ride upon and for however long your adventure endures.Features: Material: Triple-butted 7050 Alloy Use: Gravel Bend Shape: Bio-bend Top Section: Ergo-aero Width: 520mm Drop: 102mm Reach: 75mm Drop Flare: 24° Flare Out: 6° Backsweep: 4.6° Clamp Diameter: 31.8mm Accessory Mount Diameter: 31.8mm Shimano Compatibility: Compatible with Shimano EW-RS910 junction box Clip-on Compatible: Yes Ritchey Stem Compatibility: Compatible with Ritchey C260 stem (available separately) Weight: 325gTechnologies: Broad 52cm width offers plenty of space for mounting accessories and bags. The flattened 38x22.5mm top section provides a comfortable area for resting hands. Width is measured at the initial bend rather than at the hood.Buy Ritchey Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Vitus Substance VR-2 Gravel Bike (GRX 400)The Vitus Substance VR-2 offers an agile, durable and lightweight cycling experience that's suited to gravel racing and off-road riding. It features an aluminium frame, carbon forks and a Shimano GRX400 groupset with hydraulic disc brakes. It also rolls upon Tubeless Ready DT Swiss G 1800 Spine wheels wrapped in Vee Rail Sport all-terrain tyres. Versatile and Stylish Gravel Road BikeThe Vitus Substance loads your ride with freedom and choice. It expands your world, opening up new possibilities to ride and explore where otherwise you might not have looked. Unshackled from the same old routes, each ride reveals new ways ahead, like a fresh map - that bridleway to who-knows-where, the gravel track through the woods or the rougher shortcut that you know is quicker but that other bikes couldn't handle. Fast, Efficient and Reliable Gravel BikeWhether embarking on a fast-paced gravel race or simply staying light for a mixed-terrain local loop, the Substance VR-2 with Shimano GRX components is capable of adapting to suit your ride. At its core, a double-butted aluminium frame and carbon fork are tuned for comfort on long days and across varied surfaces, aided by big volume tyres that soften the bumps and add traction over rutted or loose tracks. With compatibility for 1X or 2X drivetrains and either 700c or 650b wheels, you can really fine-tune the setup to best fit where you are riding. And if ultra-racing or multi-day expeditions are your thing, the frame has mounts for luggage, waterbottles and mudguards. For those remote rides where water, food and spares might be hard to come by, you can always load up with whatever you need to reach the next supply point. This isn't simply about the same cliches of getting off the beaten track or going in search of the road less travelled, because the Substance is more than a gravel road race bike. It broadens your horizons, delivering richer experiences and powerful lasting memories. It's a bike that enables you to do more. It's a bike that gives you options. The Substance empowers a new mindset, one that entices you to break away from routine and to ride where you want to ride, unrestricted. Features: Frame: Substance Aluminium, 6061-T6 Double Butted Aluminium, Internal Cable Routing, 1X Dropper Post Compatible, Mudguard Mounts, Rack Mounts, 12mm x 142mm axle, Flat Mount Fork: Substance Carbon, UD Carbon, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, Mudguard Mounts, Flat Mount Headset: ACROS Aix-Low R3, Sealed Bearings, OD48, 1 1/8” - 1 ½”, 41.8 / 28.6 - 52 / 40 Handlebar: Vitus 6061 Aluminium Wing, 77mm Reach, 128mm Drop, 3 Degree Flare, XS:400mm S:400mm M:420mm L:420mm XL:440mm XXL: 440mm Stem: Vitus 6061 Aluminium, 3D Forged, Bar Bore: 31.8mm, +/- 7 degrees, XS:80mm S:80mm M:90mm L:100mm XL:110mm XXL:110mm Grip(Tape): Vitus, EVA Cork Wheelset: DT Swiss G 1800 Spline, 700c, Tubeless Ready, 100 x 12mm Front, 142 x 12mm Rear, 6 Bolt, HG Freehub Front Rim: DT Swiss G 1800 Spline, 700c, Tubeless Ready Rear Rim: DT Swiss G 1800 Spline, 700c, Tubeless Ready Front Hub: DT Swiss 370, 12x100mm, 6 Bolt Rear Hub: DT Swiss 370, 142x12mm, 6 Bolt, HG Freehub Front Tyre: Vee Tire Co. Rail Sport, 700c x 40c, MPC Compound, Skin Wall Rear Tyre: Vee Tire Co. Rail Sport, 700c x 40c, MPC Compound, Skin Wall Spoke: DT Swiss, Prolock Nipples Chain: KMC X10, 10 Speed Crankset: Shimano GRX 600, FC-RX600, 46/30T, 10 Speed, XS:165mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm XXL:175mm Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-RS500, BSA Threaded, 68mm, English F/brake Set: Shimano GRX 400, ST-RX400, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount R/brake Set: Shimano GRX 400, ST-RX400, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount Rotors: Shimano RT64, Front: 160mm, Rear: 160mm Front Derailleur: Shimano GRX 400, FD-RX400, 2 x 10 Speed Rear Derailleur: Shimano GRX 400, RD-RX400, 10 Speed Left Shifter: Shimano GRX 400, ST-RX400-L, 2 x 10 Speed Right Shifter: Shimano GRX 400, ST-RX400-R, 10 Speed Freewheel: Sunrace MS0, 10 Speed, 11-34T Saddle: Vitus, Steel Rail Seat Post: Vitus 6061 Aluminium, 27.2mm x 350mm, 12mm Offset Seat Screw: Aluminium 31.8mm, Stainless Steel Bolt Weight: Medium: 10.6kgEasy 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 and plastic pedals 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 balance 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 balance 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.Please note that due to ongoing issues in the global bike supply chain, manufacturers may substitute certain component items due to availability. In this situation, they will be replaced with the same quality or better performing parts.Buy Vitus Bikes from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Vitus Substance VR-2 Gravel Bike (GRX 400)The Vitus Substance VR-2 offers an agile, durable and lightweight cycling experience that's suited to gravel racing and off-road riding. It features an aluminium frame, carbon forks and a Shimano GRX400 groupset with hydraulic disc brakes. It also rolls upon Tubeless Ready DT Swiss G 1800 Spine wheels wrapped in Vee Rail Sport all-terrain tyres. Versatile and Stylish Gravel Road BikeThe Vitus Substance loads your ride with freedom and choice. It expands your world, opening up new possibilities to ride and explore where otherwise you might not have looked. Unshackled from the same old routes, each ride reveals new ways ahead, like a fresh map - that bridleway to who-knows-where, the gravel track through the woods or the rougher shortcut that you know is quicker but that other bikes couldn't handle. Fast, Efficient and Reliable Gravel BikeWhether embarking on a fast-paced gravel race or simply staying light for a mixed-terrain local loop, the Substance VR-2 with Shimano GRX components is capable of adapting to suit your ride. At its core, a double-butted aluminium frame and carbon fork are tuned for comfort on long days and across varied surfaces, aided by big volume tyres that soften the bumps and add traction over rutted or loose tracks. With compatibility for 1X or 2X drivetrains and either 700c or 650b wheels, you can really fine-tune the setup to best fit where you are riding. And if ultra-racing or multi-day expeditions are your thing, the frame has mounts for luggage, waterbottles and mudguards. For those remote rides where water, food and spares might be hard to come by, you can always load up with whatever you need to reach the next supply point. This isn't simply about the same cliches of getting off the beaten track or going in search of the road less travelled, because the Substance is more than a gravel road race bike. It broadens your horizons, delivering richer experiences and powerful lasting memories. It's a bike that enables you to do more. It's a bike that gives you options. The Substance empowers a new mindset, one that entices you to break away from routine and to ride where you want to ride, unrestricted. Features: Frame: Substance Aluminium, 6061-T6 Double Butted Aluminium, Internal Cable Routing, 1X Dropper Post Compatible, Mudguard Mounts, Rack Mounts, 12mm x 142mm axle, Flat Mount Fork: Substance Carbon, UD Carbon, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, Mudguard Mounts, Flat Mount Headset: ACROS Aix-Low R3, Sealed Bearings, OD48, 1 1/8” - 1 ½”, 41.8 / 28.6 - 52 / 40 Handlebar: Vitus 6061 Aluminium Wing, 77mm Reach, 128mm Drop, 3 Degree Flare, XS:400mm S:400mm M:420mm L:420mm XL:440mm XXL: 440mm Stem: Vitus 6061 Aluminium, 3D Forged, Bar Bore: 31.8mm, +/- 7 degrees, XS:80mm S:80mm M:90mm L:100mm XL:110mm XXL:110mm Grip(Tape): Vitus, EVA Cork Wheelset: DT Swiss G 1800 Spline, 700c, Tubeless Ready, 100 x 12mm Front, 142 x 12mm Rear, 6 Bolt, HG Freehub Front Rim: DT Swiss G 1800 Spline, 700c, Tubeless Ready Rear Rim: DT Swiss G 1800 Spline, 700c, Tubeless Ready Front Hub: DT Swiss 370, 12x100mm, 6 Bolt Rear Hub: DT Swiss 370, 142x12mm, 6 Bolt, HG Freehub Front Tyre: Vee Tire Co. Rail Sport, 700c x 40c, MPC Compound, Skin Wall Rear Tyre: Vee Tire Co. Rail Sport, 700c x 40c, MPC Compound, Skin Wall Spoke: DT Swiss, Prolock Nipples Chain: KMC X10, 10 Speed Crankset: Shimano GRX 600, FC-RX600, 46/30T, 10 Speed, XS:165mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm XXL:175mm Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-RS500, BSA Threaded, 68mm, English F/brake Set: Shimano GRX 400, ST-RX400, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount R/brake Set: Shimano GRX 400, ST-RX400, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount Rotors: Shimano RT64, Front: 160mm, Rear: 160mm Front Derailleur: Shimano GRX 400, FD-RX400, 2 x 10 Speed Rear Derailleur: Shimano GRX 400, RD-RX400, 10 Speed Left Shifter: Shimano GRX 400, ST-RX400-L, 2 x 10 Speed Right Shifter: Shimano GRX 400, ST-RX400-R, 10 Speed Freewheel: Sunrace MS0, 10 Speed, 11-34T Saddle: Vitus, Steel Rail Seat Post: Vitus 6061 Aluminium, 27.2mm x 350mm, 12mm Offset Seat Screw: Aluminium 31.8mm, Stainless Steel Bolt Weight: Medium: 10.6kgEasy 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 and plastic pedals 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 balance 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 balance 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.Please note that due to ongoing issues in the global bike supply chain, manufacturers may substitute certain component items due to availability. In this situation, they will be replaced with the same quality or better performing parts.Buy Vitus Bikes from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Vitus Substance VR-2 Gravel Bike (GRX 400)The Vitus Substance VR-2 offers an agile, durable and lightweight cycling experience that's suited to gravel racing and off-road riding. It features an aluminium frame, carbon forks and a Shimano GRX400 groupset with hydraulic disc brakes. It also rolls upon Tubeless Ready DT Swiss G 1800 Spine wheels wrapped in Vee Rail Sport all-terrain tyres. Versatile and Stylish Gravel Road BikeThe Vitus Substance loads your ride with freedom and choice. It expands your world, opening up new possibilities to ride and explore where otherwise you might not have looked. Unshackled from the same old routes, each ride reveals new ways ahead, like a fresh map - that bridleway to who-knows-where, the gravel track through the woods or the rougher shortcut that you know is quicker but that other bikes couldn't handle. Fast, Efficient and Reliable Gravel BikeWhether embarking on a fast-paced gravel race or simply staying light for a mixed-terrain local loop, the Substance VR-2 with Shimano GRX components is capable of adapting to suit your ride. At its core, a double-butted aluminium frame and carbon fork are tuned for comfort on long days and across varied surfaces, aided by big volume tyres that soften the bumps and add traction over rutted or loose tracks. With compatibility for 1X or 2X drivetrains and either 700c or 650b wheels, you can really fine-tune the setup to best fit where you are riding. And if ultra-racing or multi-day expeditions are your thing, the frame has mounts for luggage, waterbottles and mudguards. For those remote rides where water, food and spares might be hard to come by, you can always load up with whatever you need to reach the next supply point. This isn't simply about the same cliches of getting off the beaten track or going in search of the road less travelled, because the Substance is more than a gravel road race bike. It broadens your horizons, delivering richer experiences and powerful lasting memories. It's a bike that enables you to do more. It's a bike that gives you options. The Substance empowers a new mindset, one that entices you to break away from routine and to ride where you want to ride, unrestricted. Features: Frame: Substance Aluminium, 6061-T6 Double Butted Aluminium, Internal Cable Routing, 1X Dropper Post Compatible, Mudguard Mounts, Rack Mounts, 12mm x 142mm axle, Flat Mount Fork: Substance Carbon, UD Carbon, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, Mudguard Mounts, Flat Mount Headset: ACROS Aix-Low R3, Sealed Bearings, OD48, 1 1/8” - 1 ½”, 41.8 / 28.6 - 52 / 40 Handlebar: Vitus 6061 Aluminium Wing, 77mm Reach, 128mm Drop, 3 Degree Flare, XS:400mm S:400mm M:420mm L:420mm XL:440mm XXL: 440mm Stem: Vitus 6061 Aluminium, 3D Forged, Bar Bore: 31.8mm, +/- 7 degrees, XS:80mm S:80mm M:90mm L:100mm XL:110mm XXL:110mm Grip(Tape): Vitus, EVA Cork Wheelset: DT Swiss G 1800 Spline, 700c, Tubeless Ready, 100 x 12mm Front, 142 x 12mm Rear, 6 Bolt, HG Freehub Front Rim: DT Swiss G 1800 Spline, 700c, Tubeless Ready Rear Rim: DT Swiss G 1800 Spline, 700c, Tubeless Ready Front Hub: DT Swiss 370, 12x100mm, 6 Bolt Rear Hub: DT Swiss 370, 142x12mm, 6 Bolt, HG Freehub Front Tyre: Vee Tire Co. Rail Sport, 700c x 40c, MPC Compound, Skin Wall Rear Tyre: Vee Tire Co. Rail Sport, 700c x 40c, MPC Compound, Skin Wall Spoke: DT Swiss, Prolock Nipples Chain: KMC X10, 10 Speed Crankset: Shimano GRX 600, FC-RX600, 46/30T, 10 Speed, XS:165mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm XXL:175mm Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-RS500, BSA Threaded, 68mm, English F/brake Set: Shimano GRX 400, ST-RX400, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount R/brake Set: Shimano GRX 400, ST-RX400, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount Rotors: Shimano RT64, Front: 160mm, Rear: 160mm Front Derailleur: Shimano GRX 400, FD-RX400, 2 x 10 Speed Rear Derailleur: Shimano GRX 400, RD-RX400, 10 Speed Left Shifter: Shimano GRX 400, ST-RX400-L, 2 x 10 Speed Right Shifter: Shimano GRX 400, ST-RX400-R, 10 Speed Freewheel: Sunrace MS0, 10 Speed, 11-34T Saddle: Vitus, Steel Rail Seat Post: Vitus 6061 Aluminium, 27.2mm x 350mm, 12mm Offset Seat Screw: Aluminium 31.8mm, Stainless Steel Bolt Weight: Medium: 10.6kgEasy 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 and plastic pedals 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 balance 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 balance 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.Please note that due to ongoing issues in the global bike supply chain, manufacturers may substitute certain component items due to availability. In this situation, they will be replaced with the same quality or better performing parts.Buy Vitus Bikes from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Vitus Substance VR-2 Gravel Bike (GRX 400)The Vitus Substance VR-2 offers an agile, durable and lightweight cycling experience that's suited to gravel racing and off-road riding. It features an aluminium frame, carbon forks and a Shimano GRX400 groupset with hydraulic disc brakes. It also rolls upon Tubeless Ready DT Swiss G 1800 Spine wheels wrapped in Vee Rail Sport all-terrain tyres. Versatile and Stylish Gravel Road BikeThe Vitus Substance loads your ride with freedom and choice. It expands your world, opening up new possibilities to ride and explore where otherwise you might not have looked. Unshackled from the same old routes, each ride reveals new ways ahead, like a fresh map - that bridleway to who-knows-where, the gravel track through the woods or the rougher shortcut that you know is quicker but that other bikes couldn't handle. Fast, Efficient and Reliable Gravel BikeWhether embarking on a fast-paced gravel race or simply staying light for a mixed-terrain local loop, the Substance VR-2 with Shimano GRX components is capable of adapting to suit your ride. At its core, a double-butted aluminium frame and carbon fork are tuned for comfort on long days and across varied surfaces, aided by big volume tyres that soften the bumps and add traction over rutted or loose tracks. With compatibility for 1X or 2X drivetrains and either 700c or 650b wheels, you can really fine-tune the setup to best fit where you are riding. And if ultra-racing or multi-day expeditions are your thing, the frame has mounts for luggage, waterbottles and mudguards. For those remote rides where water, food and spares might be hard to come by, you can always load up with whatever you need to reach the next supply point. This isn't simply about the same cliches of getting off the beaten track or going in search of the road less travelled, because the Substance is more than a gravel road race bike. It broadens your horizons, delivering richer experiences and powerful lasting memories. It's a bike that enables you to do more. It's a bike that gives you options. The Substance empowers a new mindset, one that entices you to break away from routine and to ride where you want to ride, unrestricted. Features: Frame: Substance Aluminium, 6061-T6 Double Butted Aluminium, Internal Cable Routing, 1X Dropper Post Compatible, Mudguard Mounts, Rack Mounts, 12mm x 142mm axle, Flat Mount Fork: Substance Carbon, UD Carbon, Tapered Steerer, 100 x 12mm, Mudguard Mounts, Flat Mount Headset: ACROS Aix-Low R3, Sealed Bearings, OD48, 1 1/8” - 1 ½”, 41.8 / 28.6 - 52 / 40 Handlebar: Vitus 6061 Aluminium Wing, 77mm Reach, 128mm Drop, 3 Degree Flare, XS:400mm S:400mm M:420mm L:420mm XL:440mm XXL: 440mm Stem: Vitus 6061 Aluminium, 3D Forged, Bar Bore: 31.8mm, +/- 7 degrees, XS:80mm S:80mm M:90mm L:100mm XL:110mm XXL:110mm Grip(Tape): Vitus, EVA Cork Wheelset: DT Swiss G 1800 Spline, 700c, Tubeless Ready, 100 x 12mm Front, 142 x 12mm Rear, 6 Bolt, HG Freehub Front Rim: DT Swiss G 1800 Spline, 700c, Tubeless Ready Rear Rim: DT Swiss G 1800 Spline, 700c, Tubeless Ready Front Hub: DT Swiss 370, 12x100mm, 6 Bolt Rear Hub: DT Swiss 370, 142x12mm, 6 Bolt, HG Freehub Front Tyre: Vee Tire Co. Rail Sport, 700c x 40c, MPC Compound, Skin Wall Rear Tyre: Vee Tire Co. Rail Sport, 700c x 40c, MPC Compound, Skin Wall Spoke: DT Swiss, Prolock Nipples Chain: KMC X10, 10 Speed Crankset: Shimano GRX 600, FC-RX600, 46/30T, 10 Speed, XS:165mm S:170mm M:172.5mm L:172.5mm XL:175mm XXL:175mm Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-RS500, BSA Threaded, 68mm, English F/brake Set: Shimano GRX 400, ST-RX400, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount R/brake Set: Shimano GRX 400, ST-RX400, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount Rotors: Shimano RT64, Front: 160mm, Rear: 160mm Front Derailleur: Shimano GRX 400, FD-RX400, 2 x 10 Speed Rear Derailleur: Shimano GRX 400, RD-RX400, 10 Speed Left Shifter: Shimano GRX 400, ST-RX400-L, 2 x 10 Speed Right Shifter: Shimano GRX 400, ST-RX400-R, 10 Speed Freewheel: Sunrace MS0, 10 Speed, 11-34T Saddle: Vitus, Steel Rail Seat Post: Vitus 6061 Aluminium, 27.2mm x 350mm, 12mm Offset Seat Screw: Aluminium 31.8mm, Stainless Steel Bolt Weight: Medium: 10.6kgEasy 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 and plastic pedals 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 balance 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 balance 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.Please note that due to ongoing issues in the global bike supply chain, manufacturers may substitute certain component items due to availability. In this situation, they will be replaced with the same quality or better performing parts.Buy Vitus Bikes from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.