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S-Works Venge OSBB Frameset
A carbon frame aero frameset.
| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
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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Summary
The Specialized Venge is celebrated for its aero efficiency, offering a ride that's faster than traditional road bikes across various conditions. It excels in speed, handling, and comfort, making it versatile for competitive racing, fast group rides, and even time trials with minor adjustments. While it carries a slight weight penalty compared to non-aero frames, its performance in crosswinds and descents is unmatched, though it may not be the ideal choice for mountainous terrains or casual distance riding.
Faster than round-tube bikes in almost all conditions
Versatile for fast group rides, century rides, and crit racing
Excellent stiffness on out of the saddle climbs
Very manageable in cross winds
Surprisingly comfortable for an aero bike
Slight weight penalty compared to non-aero frames
Not the best choice for extended days of climbing in the mountains
Slow speed handling is not as lively
It’s all about total watts out, not watts per kilo like a Specialized Tarmac.
BikerumorThe faster you go the better this bike handles.
BikerumorYou want the Cav riding experience without the high price tag
BikeRadar“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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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
Aug 2014 · R BA
We ride a race replica of the bike built for the Manx Missile
Aug 2014 · Warren Rossiter
The drivetrain and brakes are Shimano Ultegra, and just as there’s little performance difference between the Comp and S-Works frames, any variations between this and Shimano’s flagship Dura-Ace groupset are almost imperceptible, even if it is a fraction weightier.
May 2013 · Bike Rob
We’ve had the Specialized Venge Pro for more than a year now and logged well over a thousand race and training miles between three test pilots. As with most aero bikes, you either love their looks or hate them, but make no mistake about it they are fast – faster than their round-tube cousins in …
May 2013 · VeloNews.com
The "Manx Missile" will fly on Friday aboard this custom Venge, built to commemorate his 100th pro victory
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.
| Frame | S-Works FACT 11r 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 | S-Works FACT carbon, full monocoque, OS race for 1-3/8"" bearing |
| Bottom Bracket | Ceramic Speed, OSBB integrated ceramic, 30x42x7mm |
| Headset | 1-1/8"" upper and 1-3/8"" lower stainless steel cartridge bearings, w/ custom Venge top cap |
| Seatpost | SW Venge FACT carbon, flippable 20/0mm offset Type: Rigid |
First added July 9
Last updated July 9
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