[Review] 2014 S-Works Specialized Venge Di2 - Built to Fly

The 2014 Specialized Venge is a pure-science mind wrapped in a lay-down- the-law body. 

With a one-two punch of Shiv inspired aerodynamics and Tarmac-borne stiffness, this machine was built to fly. With multiple World Tour victories under its belt, the FACT carbon frame and supreme handling delivers the winning formula of aero, light weight, and stiffness. With a measured 22 watts of free power at 40km/hr over the Tarmac, it’s tailor-made for serious performers who like to crush competitors’ dreams and break spirits into tiny pieces. 

When Specialized released the new venge a couple years ago, they really wanted to blend the performance on the aerodynamic side of their time trial and triathlon bikes with the descending and sprinting capabilities of the Tarmac.

Their goal was to create a bike that took both of those genre's and mesh them together. Specialized has also tuned it for real world aerodynamics. The shape is pretty symmetrical, kind of like an oval. What that translates to is - when air hits the frame from pretty much any angle, the air is going to stick to the frame longer. Once you get up to 20 or 25 miles an hour, you really start to feel that benefit.

Now let's take a look at the specifications of the new S-Works Venge. 

FRAME:
Specialized FACT 11r carbon, FACT construction, aero-shaped tubing, compact race design, tapered 1-1/8" to 1-3/8" headtube, internal cable routing, carbon OSBB
FORK:
S-Works FACT carbon full monocoque, OS race for 1-3/8" bearing
HEADSET:
1-1/8" upper and 1-3/8" lower, hybrid cartridge lightweight bearings, w/ custom Venge top cap
STEM:
S-Works SL, 3D forged 7050 aluminum, 4-bolt, 31.8mm
HANDLEBARS:
S-Works Tarmac Bend, FACT carbon, 140mm drop, 85mm reach
TAPE:
Specialized SL
FRONT BRAKE:
Shimano Dura-Ace
REAR BRAKE:
Shimano Dura-Ace
BRAKE LEVERS:
Shimano Dura-Ace
FRONT DERAILLEUR:
Shimano Dura-Ace, braze-on, 11-speed
REAR DERAILLEUR:
Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-speed
SHIFT LEVERS:
Shimano Dura-Ace STI, 11-speed
CASSETTE:
Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-speed, 11-28
CHAIN:
Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-speed
CRANKSET:
S-Works FACT carbon, OSBB
CHAINRINGS:
53/39
BOTTOM BRACKET:
OS integrated, CeramicSpeed, sealed ceramic bearings
PEDALS:
Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors
FRONT WHEEL:
Roval Rapide CLX 60, w/ CeramicSpeed bearings
REAR WHEEL:
Roval Rapide CLX 60, w/ CeramicSpeed bearings
FRONT TIRE:
S-Works Turbo, 220TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24c
REAR TIRE:
S-Works Turbo, 220TPI, foldable aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24c
INNER TUBES:
Lightweight, 80mm presta valve
SADDLE:
Body Geometry Romin Evo Pro, carbon rails, 143mm
SEATPOST:
S-Works Venge, FACT carbon, flippable 20/0mm offset
SEAT BINDER:
Venge integrated seat clamp assembly

Visit Bicycle Sports today to see the newest 2014 bikes from Specialized. 

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