Adventure Bike with a Lightweight and Tough Aluminium Frame
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.
Shimano GRX 400 Gravel Bike Groupset
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 VR-2 is fitted with Shimano’s GRX 400 groupset – the world’s first dedicated gravel groupset. Paired with the GRX 600 chainset, this 10 speed 2X groupset delivers a smooth and quiet drivetrain, specifically tuned for gravel/adventure riding.
Wide, High-Grip WTB Gravel Tyres
The Substance VR-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 VR-2 featuring a 3-degree bar flare.
Built, Tuned and Ready to Ride
Rest assured that each bike is fully built and tuned by Wiggle’s team of qualified bike mechanics to ensure your bike arrives in perfect condition. We supply all bikes with a set of plastic pedals, a pedal wrench and a multi-tool kit. Find out which size fits you by clicking the size chart tab.
Note: Manufacturer may reserve the right to change the specification of that listed or shown on this page.
- Fork Material: Carbon
- Steerer: Tapered
- Bottle Cage Mounts: Double
- Cable Routing: External
- Mudguard Mounts: Yes
- Rear Rack Mounts: Yes
Drivetrain
- Groupset Manufacturer: Shimano
- Number of gears: 20
- Chainset: Shimano GRX 600 FC-RX600 46/30T, XS: 165mm S: 170mm M: 172.5mm L: 172.5mm XL: 175mm XXL: 175mm
- Chainset type: Compact
- Chain: KMC X10, 10-Speed
- Cassette: Sunrace MS0, 11-34T, 10-Speed
Wheels & Tyres
- Wheel Size: 27.5″ (650b)
- Tyres: 650b x 47, WTB Byway TCS Road Plus, Tubeless Ready, Dual DNA Compound, UST Aramid Bead
Braking
- Brake Type: Hydraulic Disc Brake
- Brakes: Shimano GRX 400 ST-RX400, Hydraulic Disc, Flat Mount; Rotors: Shimano RT64, Front: 160mm, Rear: 160mm
Finishing kit
- Bar Tape/Grips: Vitus EVA Cork
- Handlebars: 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: 100mm XXL: 110mm
- Seat Post: Vitus 6061 Aluminium, 27.2mm x 350mm, 12mm Offset
- Saddle: Vitus, Steel Rail
Other Specifications
- Model Year: 2021
- Bike Weight: Medium: 10.55kg