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NS1 SRAM FORCE AXS
A carbon frame aero bike with high-end components and rim brakes.
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$6,499| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 |
| Groupset | Force |
| Brakes | Rim |
5'1" – 5'7"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'6" – 6'0"
5'8" – 6'2"
5'11" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Ventum NS1 is a versatile aero road bike that excels in both speed and comfort, making it suitable for long rides and less than perfect pavement. It features a lightweight design, competitive pricing, and customization options, though some may find its front end too stiff or its branding generic. The bike is praised for its stable handling and efficient performance, but it may not be the fastest aero option for those seeking pure speed.
Competitive pricing
Lightweight for an aero bike
Comfortable for long rides
Stable and precise handling
Customisation options available
Too much vertical stiffness in the front end
Relatively rough ride on bumpy roads
Branding is a bit generic
All-rounder attitude may not suit those looking for the fastest aero bike
It's not hard to make a bike very stiff. It's also not hard to make a bike very soft or cushy - but to do both well is difficult.
Cycling NewsThe NS1 performs best at speed, and its stiff qualities and tight handling aid in that aspect.Road Bike Action
The bike felt stiff where it should, in pedaling efficiency and steering, without feeling jarring in the saddle.
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Nov 2023 · Will Tracy
An extra 5 mm of tire clearance and redesigned carbon layup headline the tweaked frame design of the Ventum NS1 road bike.
Aug 2023 · Sam Challis
The second generation Ventum NS1 attempts to blend aero styling into a lightweight package to create an all-round race bike.
Competitive pricing
Smart cable routing
Good comfort
Clean design
Cable routing comes at cost of cockpit flexibility
Middling weight
Tyres deaden ride feel
Mar 2023 · Jordan Villella
The updated Ventum NS1 is a multifaceted road design, focused on speed but able to hang on dirt roads and gravel. A near do-it-all design.
Dec 2022 · RBA Staff
Ventum’s NS1 is built for speed
Competitive pricing
Simple assembly process
Highly responsive ride
Responsive and precision cornering
Good build and performance on fast group rides and in races
Twitchy handling
Rough ride on bumpy roads
Lacks modern refinements
Vertical stiffness in front end
Limited color options
May 2022 · Josh Ross
Direct-to-consumer American triathlon brand makes the jump to road bikes with Ventum NS1, but is it a successful one?
Choose all the parts to match your preferred sizing
30mm tyre clearance
Aero optimization
Competitive pricing
Not everyone loves an integrated front end
Paint is subdued
Apr 2022 · Ben Delaney
200-plus miles on the consumer-direct aero bike leaves me impressed and eager for more.
| Frame | Ventum NS1 Carbon Frame |
|---|---|
| Fork | Ventum NS1 Carbon Fork |
| Handlebar | Ventum Carbon One-Piece Bar/Stem |
| Seatpost | Ventum Seatpost, Material: Carbon, 400mm Length, 25mm offset Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Force RD-FRC-E-D1 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM Force FD-FRC-E-D1 |
| Shifters | SRAM Force ED-FRC-D1 |
| Cassette | SRAM CS-XG-1250-D1 |
| Brakes | Rim Type: Rim |
| Rims | Vision Team 30 Alloy, ENVE Foundation 45, ENVE SES 3.4, ENVE SES 6.7, Zipp 303 S, Zipp 303 Firecrest, Zipp 404 Firecrest |
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First added December 8
Last updated December 17
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