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Today’s DealsNS1 SRAM FORCE AXS
A carbon frame aero bike with high-end components and sram force hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$5,999| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
| Drivetrain | Electronic |
| Groupset | Force, Force eTap |
| Brakes | SRAM Force Hydraulic Disc |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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View Comparison5'1" – 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, innovative components like the one-piece bar/stem combo, and a race-ready build. While praised for its stiffness and aerodynamic efficiency, some reviews note the bar/stem's flexibility and the bike's high price point as drawbacks.
Versatile design suitable for various road conditions
Refined frame shaping for added stiffness
Innovative components like the one-piece bar/stem combo
Race-ready build with high-quality groupset and wheels
Bar/stem combo may be too flexible for aggressive sprints
High price point
Some components like tires may detract from ride quality
The updated Ventum NS1 is a multifaceted road design, focused on speed but able to hang on dirt roads and gravel.
The NS1 is a bike that it almost impossible to dislike and will serve plenty of riders well.
The 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 thanks to direct-to-consumer model
Option to add single-sided power meter for $250
Preferred 48/35 chainrings with 10-33t cassette
Simple assembly process with pre-installed handlebar
Highly responsive handling at speed
Twitchy handling, not suitable for beginners
Vertical compliance poor, especially front end
Lacks modern refinements of competitors

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 | SRAM FORCE AXS |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM FORCE AXS |
| Shifters | SRAM FORCE AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM FORCE AXS Type: SRAM Force Hydraulic Disc |
First added July 17
Last updated April 19
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