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2012 Specialized

Venge Pro Ui2 Mid-Compact

A carbon frame aero bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra rim brakes.
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FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10 Electronic
GroupsetUltegra Di2
BrakesShimano Ultegra Rim
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Venge Pro Ui2 Mid-Compact
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

41 mph

Venge Pro Ui2 Mid-Compact

40 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
49cm

5'1" – 5'5"

52cm

5'3" – 5'7"

54cm

5'5" – 5'9"

56cm

5'7" – 6'0"

58cm

5'10" – 6'2"

61cm

6'0" – 6'4"

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Summary

The Specialized Venge is celebrated for its aero road bike design, combining light weight and stiffness for a fast and efficient ride. Its quick handling and responsiveness make it a standout for competitive racing, while still offering comfort for a stiff race bike. The bike's design has proven successful in professional races, underscoring its performance pedigree.

Pros
  • Aero road bike design

  • Light weight and stiffness

  • Fast and efficient

  • Quick handling and responsive

  • Comfortable for a stiff race bike

Cons
  • Abundance of random stickers on the frame

  • Shift cable housing installation requires correct order without provided instructions

Key Quotes
this thing has got to rip.
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it’s definitely an advantage.
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I was shocked as to exactly how fast.
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“I would put myself as one of the favorites too. That’s definitely the goal. The goal could either be to do well or to win and I’m going to try to win.”
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road.cc
Mark Cavendish’s 2011 Specialized S-Works McLaren Venge: the bike ridden to Britain’s last victory in the Elite Men’s Road Race at the World Championships

Sep 2025

As the 2025 Worlds wrap up, let’s look back at the aero-optimised Specialized S-Works McLaren Venge that Cav rode to rainbow glory

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Velo
Tour Pro Bike: Michael Morkov’s Specialized Venge

Jul 2012 · Caley Fretz

King of the Mountains' aero Venge

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Bikerumor
2012 Specialized Venge Pro - Unboxed, Weighed & First Impressions

Dec 2011 · Staff

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 …

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2011 Amgen Tour of California: Tejay Van Garderen's Specialized Venge

May 2011 · Nick Legan

HTC-Highroad's Tejay Van Garderen hopes to ride his Specialized Venge to the top step of the podium at the Amgen Tour of California.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
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

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 Specialized ProSet 7075, cone head bolt and plastic clip, 12-degree, 4-degree shim, 31.8mm

Handlebar

New Specialized Tarmac Expert, alloy

Saddle

Body Geometry Romin Evo Expert w/ hollow ti rails

Seatpost

Venge Aero, FACT carbon, flippable 20/0mm offset

TypeRigid

Pedals

Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

New Shimano Ultegra Di2

Front Derailleur

New Shimano Ultegra Di2

Crank

Specialized Pro FACT carbon

Shifters

New Shimano Ultegra Di2, Flight Deck compatible, 10-speed

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra, 10-speed, 11-28t

Chain

Shimano Ultegra

Brakes

Front: Shimano Ultegra, Rear: Shimano Ultegra

TypeShimano Ultegra Rim

Brake Levers

Shimano Ultegra Di2, Flight Deck compatible

Wheels
Rims

Front: Roval Rapide EL 45, Rear: Roval Rapide EL 45

Tires

Front: Specialized Turbo Pro w/ BlackBelt, aramid bead, 127 TPI, 700x23c, Rear: Specialized Turbo Pro w/ BlackBelt protection, aramid bead, 127 TPI, 700x23c

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