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2014 Specialized

Venge Pro Frameset

A carbon frame aero frameset.

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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 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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Road Bike Action
Pro Bike: Mark Cavendish's Specialized S-Works Venge

Jul 2015 · R BA

Check out the Manx Missile's winning ride

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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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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

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

Seatpost

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

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