2012 Specialized
Venge Expert Mid-Compact
A carbon frame aero bike with high-end components and rim brakes.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | Ultegra, FSA |
| Brakes | Rim |
For This Bike
5'1" – 5'5"
5'3" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
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Jul 2012 · Caley Fretz
King of the Mountains' aero Venge
Dec 2011
With a fairly new wave of road bikes with a nexus of aero design, light weight and stiffness objectives, we at Bikerumor wanted to dig deeper and see what it’s all about. Tyler has been riding a Cervelo S5 and Specialized sent in a 2012 Venge Pro for Rob and I to form some conclusions …
Mar 2011 · Lennard Zinn
A close look at the new Specialized Venge aero bike Cavendish and others will ride Saturday
| Frame | FACT 10r carbon, FACT IS construction, aero tube shape, compact race design, tapered 1-1/8"" to 1-3/8"" head tube, internal cable routing, carbon OSBB BB Standard: BB30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Venge Pro FACT carbon, full monocoque, OS race for 1-3/8"" bearing |
| Bottom Bracket | OS integrated, sealed bearings |
| Headset | 1-1/8"" upper and 1-3/8"" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings, w/ custom integrated top cap |
| Stem | New CompSet 6061 alloy, cone head bolt, 12-degree, 4-degree shim 31.8mm |
| Handlebar | New Specialized Tarmac Expert, alloy |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Romin Evo Comp w/ hollow Cr-Mo rails |
| Seatpost | Venge Aero, FACT carbon, flippable 20/0mm offset Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crank | FSA SL-K Light BB30 carbon |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra STI, flight deck compatible, 10-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 10-speed, 11-28t |
| Chain | Shimano 105 |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano Ultegra, Rear: Shimano Ultegra Type: Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra STI, Flight Deck compatible |
| Rims | Front: Roval Rapide AL 35, Rear: Roval Rapide AL 35 |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Specialized Turbo Elite w/BlackBelt, 100 TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c, Rear: Specialized Turbo Elite w/BlackBelt protection, 100 TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c |
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