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2016 Specialized

Venge Pro

A carbon frame aero bike with ultra high-end components and shimano dura-ace rim brakes.
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FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetDura-Ace
BrakesShimano Dura-Ace Rim
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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

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41 mph

Venge Pro

40 mph

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Reviews

Summary

The Specialized Venge is celebrated for its aerodynamic prowess, offering staggering acceleration and superior handling, making it a top choice for racers and speed enthusiasts. While it excels in performance with features like disc brakes and aero efficiency, some reviews note its comfort and value as areas for improvement. The bike's design and technology push boundaries, though it may not suit every rider's needs, especially for long-distance comfort.

Pros
  • Aerodynamic efficiency

  • Superior handling and acceleration

  • Disc brake performance

  • Lightweight for an aero bike

  • Cutting-edge technology

Cons
  • Comfort issues on long rides

  • Value compared to competitors

  • Complex setup and maintenance

  • Limited versatility for non-racing use

  • Divisive aesthetics

Key Quotes
It’s a bonkers race bike.
Bicycling
The Venge is famously the bike that favours. It was born out of a collaboration with McLaren, which provided its Formula One expertise to optimise the aerodynamics.
Cycling Weekly logoCycling Weekly
'Holy shit this thing is fast'
Cyclist logoCyclist

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BikeRadar
Specialized S-Works Venge ViAS eTap Disc review

Mar 2017 · Robin Wilmott

The tubeless-ready Roval 64 disc wheels maintain pace, but I couldn’t shake the feeling that it takes some serious effort to get into 20mph-plus figures. . .

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Cycling Tips
Specialized Venge ViAS Expert Disc Ultegra review: Aero, disc, and all business - CyclingTips

Jan 2017 · James Huang

Disc brakes and aerodynamic efficiency have traditionally been considered to be mutually exclusive, especially when compared to the latest crop of ultra-integrated rim-brake calipers that sleekly blend into the surrounding structures. Specialized claims the new disc version of its Venge ViAS can go head-to-head with the rim-brake version, however, both in the wind tunnel and […]

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road.cc
Specialized Venge ViAS Expert Disc

Nov 2016 · David Arthur @davearthur

Very fast with excellent brakes, the Venge ViAS Disc could be a glimpse of the future...

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Cyclist
Specialized Venge Vias Disc review

Oct 2016 · James Spender

Designers of the Specialized Venge Vias Disc say it’s like a ‘hot knife through butter’. And for once, the marketing hype is right.

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Bicycling
First Look: Specialized Venge ViAS Disc

Jul 2016 · Matt Phillips

Disc brakes were always part of the plan

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
Pro bike: Marcel Kittel's custom Specialized Venge Vias

Jul 2016 · Andre Cheuk

Canadian Cycling Magazine takes a look at the Specialized Venge Vias custom painted for sprinter Marcel Kittel, at the 2016 Tour de France.

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Velo
Specialized Venge Pro ViAS

May 2016 · VeloNews.com

The Venge may look like an awkward bird attempting its first flight, but there is a beauty in its details — the scooped handlebars that keep the rider in

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Cycling Weekly
Specialized Venge Elite

May 2016 · Oliver Bridgewood

The Specialized Venge Elite is a great bike but lacks for a 105 chainset and 25mm tyres

Highs
  • Great handling through the corners

  • Comfortable for an aero bike

  • Aero handle bar

Lows
  • Don't get a complete groupset

  • Saddle slipped on seat post

  • Comes with 23mm tyres - would prefer 25mm

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Specs
Build
Frame

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

Fork

Specialized FACT carbon, full monocoque

Headset

1-1/8"" upper, 1-3/8"" lower, stainless steel cartridge bearings, w/ custom 15mm Venge top cap

Stem

Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt

Handlebar

S-Works Aerofly

Saddle

Body Geometry Power Pro, carbon rails, 143mm

Seatpost

S-Works Venge, FACT carbon, flippable 20/0mm offset

TypeRigid

Pedals

Nylon platform pedals w/ reflectors

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano Dura-Ace, braze-on

Crank

Specialized Pro, 52/36T

Shifters

Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-speed

Cassette

Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-speed, 11-28t

Chain

Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-speed

Brakes

Front: Shimano Dura-Ace, Rear: Shimano Dura-Ace

TypeShimano Dura-Ace Rim

Wheels
Rims

Front: Roval CL 40, Rear: Roval CL 40

Tires

Front: S-Works Turbo, 120TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24mm, Rear: S-Works Turbo, 120TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24mm

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