Specialized's new S-Works Venge stands for not being satisfied with being second fastest. This is the new shape of speed.
Being eight seconds faster than the ViAS, the new S-Works Venge is not only the most aerodynamic bike on the road, but it’s also lost 460 grams. Enabling you to live and breathe aero, Specialized's philosophy of "Aero is Everything" has never been greater represented than with the Venge, and that's because Specialized know that aerodynamic optimisation is the best thing they can do to make you faster.
Surprisingly, their quest for the perfect tube shape didn’t start in Specialized's Win Tunnel. It actually started with a brand new piece of technology, the FreeFoil Shape Library. Specialized's engineers wrote an optimisation algorithm and utilised a supercomputer to help create new airfoil shapes with different weights, surface areas, and structural targets. Armed with this vast library of shapes, all with different aspect ratios, they could plug them into the different parts of the bike and test a variety of configurations to determine the fastest setup in the Win Tunnel.
Compared to the fastest aero road bike to date (the Venge ViAS), the new Venge is eight seconds faster over 40km at zero degrees of yaw. It's also faster out on the road in all wind conditions - not just in the tunnel. And while it's cool that the new Venge is more aero, there are other factors to make it the fastest on the market. Striking the perfect combination of weight and aerodynamics plays a crucial role in a bike’s overall performance.
A bike that’s strictly aero will feel great on the flats, but it'll suffer on the climbs and in quick accelerations. A bike that’s strictly lightweight, however, will suffer on everything but the steepest climbs. So, not only did Specialized's designers make the Venge more aero than the ViAS, but they also took 460 grams out of the module weight. This means they saved 240g in the frame, 25g in the fork, 107g in the cockpit, 25g in the seatpost, and 63g in small parts. So no matter the course, the Venge will prove to be the fastest option when you need to go up, down, and all around.
Much of this weight saving comes from the Rider-First Engineered™ tubes. They implemented much of the discovery from the new Tarmac's development, like different layup schedules and materials, and this culminated in a Venge that’s not only lighter, but one that also has a higher stiffness-to-weight ratio and 40% more compliance than the ViAS - no matter what the frame size. And while you can't always see these changes, all it takes is one ride to feel the quick accelerations and bump-eating compliance. Of course, Specialized didn't stop there.
The geometry also received an an update, and now, it's based on over 40,000 Retül data points, as well as professional rider input. This enabled them to implement a Performance Road Geometry that perfectly combines a responsive front-end with a short wheelbase, delivering instantaneous response and optimal power transfer. Last, but certainly not least, the Venge houses some exciting new features. The new cockpit - developed in partnership with Specialized's World Tour teams - features a stem with a higher stiffness than anything they've ever tested, new bars that are faster, lighter, stiffer, and feature a textured pattern on the tops for extra grip and control. Next up is tyre clearance. The Venge has absolutely no problem in clearing 32mm-wide tires. And, finally, Specialized have put their Shimano A-Junction in the seatpost, making it easier to charge, check the battery level, and for team mechanics to make adjustments.
The S-Works Venge comes with the best component spec around, with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, hydraulic disc brakes, Roval CLX 64 Disc wheels dressed with 700x26mm Turbo Cotton Tires, and Specialized's own S-Works Power Cranks that are the lightest & most accurate in the world.
Key Specifications
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Frame - S-Works FACT 11r Carbon
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Fork - S-Works FACT 11r carbon, 100x12mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
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Drivetrain - Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9150, 11-speed
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Brakes - Shimano Dura-Ace R9170, hydraulic disc
Full Specification
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Frame - S-Works FACT 11r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, Win Tunnel Engineered, internal electric only cable routing, OSBB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
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Fork - S-Works FACT 11r carbon, 100x12mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc
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Number of Gears - 22
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Shifters - Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 Disc R9170
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Chainset - S-Works Power Cranks, dual-sided power measurement, +/- 1.5% accuracy
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Chainrings - 52/36T
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Cassette - Shimano Dura-Ace 9100, 11-speed, 11-28t
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Chain - Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-speed
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Front Derailleur - Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9150, braze-on
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Rear Derailleur - Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9150, 11-speed
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Bottom Bracket - OSBB, CeramicSpeed bearings
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Pedals - Not Included
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Rims - Roval CLX 64 Disc, carbon, tubeless-ready
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Front Hub - Roval AFD1 Centerlock
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Rear Hub - DT Swiss 240
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Front Tyre - Turbo Cotton, 320 TPI, 700x26mm
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Rear Tyre - Turbo Cotton, 320 TPI, 700x26mm
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Front Brake - Shimano Dura-Ace R9170, hydraulic disc
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Rear Brake - Shimano Dura-Ace R9170, hydraulic disc
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Handlebars - S-Works Aerofly II, 80mm reach x 130mm drop
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Grips - S-Wrap Roubaix bar tape
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Stem - 2019 Venge integrated stem, 6-degree
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Saddle - S-Works Power, 143mm, carbon rails, carbon base, synthetic leather
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Seatpost - 2019 S-Works Venge aero seatpost, FACT carbon, Di2-compatible