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Today’s Deals2023 Ventum
NS1 FRAME SET
A carbon frame aero frameset with rim brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$3,699| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
| 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 balances speed with comfort, making it suitable for a variety of road conditions. It features a refined frame design for stiffness and aerodynamics, along with innovative components like a one-piece bar/stem combo and SRAM UDH compatibility. While praised for its ride quality and versatility, some reviews note limitations in cockpit flexibility and a higher price point.
Versatile design suitable for various road conditions
Refined frame for stiffness and aerodynamics
Innovative components like one-piece bar/stem combo and SRAM UDH compatibility
Good comfort and ride quality
Limited cockpit flexibility
Higher price point
Some components may be too compliant for aggressive riding
The updated Ventum NS1 is a multifaceted road design, focused on speed but able to hang on dirt roads and gravel.
BikerumorThe NS1 is a bike that it almost impossible to dislike and will serve plenty of riders well.
CyclistThe cockpit’s compliance meant outside of high-torque riding situations the front end of the bike was distinctly smooth.
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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 for SRAM Rival AXS drivetrain
Easy assembly process
Highly responsive handling at speed
Wide tire clearance (28mm stock, 30mm recommended)
Direct-to-consumer model allows component customization
Stiff front end; lack of vertical compliance
Twitchy handling; not suitable for beginners
Heavy crankarms on Rival AXS (100g more than Force)
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.
| Rear Derailleur | FRAME SET |
|---|---|
| Crank | FRAME SET |
| Shifters | FRAME SET |
| Brakes | FRAME SET Type: Rim |
First added January 7
Last updated March 18
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