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Venge Frameset
A carbon frame aero frameset.
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.
Aerodynamic efficiency
Superior handling and acceleration
Disc brake performance
Lightweight for an aero bike
Cutting-edge technology
Comfort issues on long rides
Value compared to competitors
Complex setup and maintenance
Limited versatility for non-racing use
Divisive aesthetics
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'Holy shit this thing is fast'
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mars 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. . .
janv. 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 […]
nov. 2016 · David Arthur @davearthur
Very fast with excellent brakes, the Venge ViAS Disc could be a glimpse of the future...
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.
juil. 2016 · Matt Phillips
Disc brakes were always part of the plan
juil. 2016 · Spencer Powlison
The Venge ViAS disc is a blast. Racers who demand powerful brakes, precise handling, and unrelenting stiffness will be happy.
juil. 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.
mai 2016 · Oliver Bridgewood
The Specialized Venge Elite is a great bike but lacks for a 105 chainset and 25mm tyres
Great handling through the corners
Comfortable for an aero bike
Aero handle bar
Don't get a complete groupset
Saddle slipped on seat post
Comes with 23mm tyres - would prefer 25mm
| 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 BB Standard: BB30, Press Fit |
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| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon, full monocoque |
| Bottom Bracket | Hope, BB30 |
| Headset | 1-1/8"" upper, 1-3/8"" lower, stainless steel cartridge bearings, w/ custom 15mm Venge top cap |
| Seatpost | Specialized Venge, FACT carbon, flippable 20/0mm offset Type: Rigid |
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