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2014 Specialized

Venge Comp Ultegra

A carbon frame aero bike with high-end components and axis rim brakes.
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FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetUltegra
BrakesAxis Rim
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Venge Comp Ultegra
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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 Comp Ultegra

40 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

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 effortless speed and improved aerodynamics, making it a standout in the aero road bike category. It offers a smooth ride quality and excellent brake modulation, though it may lack some comfort compared to non-aero frames. The bike's versatility shines in fast group rides, crit racing, and even as a TT or triathlon bike with minor adjustments.

Pros
  • Effortless speed and improved aerodynamics

  • Smooth ride quality and excellent brake modulation

  • Versatile for various racing and riding conditions

  • Surprisingly comfortable for an aero bike

  • Direct steering and nimble handling

Cons
  • Lacks supple ability to soak up chatter compared to non-aero frames

  • Slight weight penalty

  • Not ideal for extended mountain climbing

Key Quotes
This bike is fast. It might be the fastest road bike in the world.
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When you drop the sledge hammer this bike takes off like a rocket.
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The Venge is getting better with age
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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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Bicycling
Is the Specialized Venge ViAS the Fastest Road Bike in the World?

Aug 2015 · Mike Yozell

Specialized says that the new S-Works Venge, and its accessories, can save you more than five minutes over 40 kilometers. That's a huge claim. And the company just might stick it.

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Cycling Tips
First-look review: Specialized Venge ViAS

Jun 2015

By now many of you will have already seen Mark Cavendish and Peter Sagan riding Specialized’s new Venge ViAS at the Tour de Suisse. It’s perhaps the most radical departure from conventional bike design that we’ve seen in years and it’s sure to be polarising. After a claimed 1000 hours of testing, prototyping and

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Road Bike Action
RBA Test: Specialized Cavendish Venge

Aug 2014 · R BA

We ride a race replica of the bike built for the Manx Missile

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BikeRadar
Specialized Venge Comp review

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.

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Velo
Pro Bike Gallery: Tom Boonen’s Specialized Venge

Jan 2014 · Logan VonBokel

The Belgian's 2014 road machine is outfitted with SRAM Red 22, Zipp 404 wheels, and a few Specialized components

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Bikerumor
Long Term Review: Specialized Venge Pro Aero Road Bike

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 …

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VeloNews
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

Specialized FACT 10r carbon, FACT construction, aero-shaped tubing, compact race design, tapered 1-1/8"" to 1-3/8"" headtube, internal cable routing, carbon OSBB

BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

Fork

Specialized Venge 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, stainless steel cartridge bearings, w/ custom Venge top cap

Stem

Specialized Expert Pro-Set, 3D forged aluminum, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt, 31.8mm

Handlebar

Specialized Tarmac Comp, alloy, 140mm drop, 85mm reach

Saddle

Body Geometry Romin Evo Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

Seatpost

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

TypeRigid

Pedals

Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra, braze-on, 11-speed

Crank

FSA Gossamer Pro, BB30

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra STI, 11-speed

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed, 11-28

Chain

KMC X11L

Brakes

Front: AXIS 2.0, Rear: AXIS 2.0

TypeAxis Rim

Brake Levers

Shimano Ultegra

Wheels
Rims

Front: Fulcrum S5, Rear: Fulcrum S5

Tires

Front: Specialized Turbo Elite, 60TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c, Rear: Specialized Turbo Elite, 60TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c

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