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Venge Elite
A carbon frame aero bike with upper mid-range components and shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | 105 |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc |
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 a high-performance aero bike that excels in speed and aerodynamics, offering a stiff and responsive ride. It features disc brakes for improved control and comes in various builds, including some with electronic shifting and power meters. While it's praised for its handling and efficiency, some reviews note a harsh ride quality and the bike's divisive aesthetics.
Fast and aerodynamic
Stiff and responsive
Disc brakes offer improved control
Electronic shifting and power meter options
Excellent handling
Harsh ride quality
Divisive aesthetics
Heavier than some competitors
Complex setup and maintenance
Limited comfort for long rides
It’s a bonkers race bike.Bicycling
The Venge is a great bike, best suited to aspiring racers. However it struggles to compete with other bikes the same price when it comes to value
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Dec 2018 · David Arthur @davearthur
Incredible performance – if you can afford it
May 2017 · William Tracy
Designed in Specialized’s proprietary “Win Tunnel,” the Venge ViAS Expert Disc has radical design features and tube shapes meant for eking out every
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. . .
Feb 2017 · Philippe Tremblay
To celebrate his 15th and final classics campaign Specialized give Boonen angelic inspired graphics
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 […]
Jan 2017 · VeloNews.com
Photos of Peter Sagan's 2017 Specialized S-Works Venge Vias. He will likely ride the rim brake model at Tour Down Under.
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.
Jul 2016 · Matt Phillips
Disc brakes were always part of the plan
| 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 |
| Bottom Bracket | Praxis |
| Stem | Specialized Pro SL, alloy, 4-bolt |
| Handlebar | S-Works Aerofly |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Power Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Specialized Venge, FACT carbon Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105, braze-on |
| Crank | Praxis Zayante, 52/36T |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 STI, 11-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-28t |
| Chain | KMC X11, 11-speed |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano 105 front, Rear: Shimano 105 Type: Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: Axis Elite, quick-release, Rear: Axis Elite, quick-release |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: S-Works Turbo, 220 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24mm, Rear: S-Works Turbo, 120 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24mm |
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Last updated November 6
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