My new Venge

mrdsgs

A self build using record 10, some very old Zipp 404's, Rotor 3D compact cranks and aero 52/36 Q rings, S-Works carbon bars and Rotor stem.

errorist

Lovely looking beast. The old Zipps work well.

TKF

'ansome

lc1981

Very, very nice.

supermurph09

Have to say that's one of my favourite bikes on this thread.

declan1

Supermurph09 wrote:

Have to say that's one of my favourite bikes on this thread.

It's the only bike on this thread.

OP: I love it. It's almost understated, but looks REALLY fast!

supermurph09

declan1 wrote:

Supermurph09 wrote:

Have to say that's one of my favourite bikes on this thread.

It's the only bike on this thread.

Edit: I really like this bike, its one of my favourites in the "Your Road Bikes" section

karl1081

great bike but top end specialized framesets like the venge never look like there worth the money ,so plain and so many alternative stunning framesets out there for lots less money

pride4ever

Its a stunner and the only Specialized I'd have.

Dick Scruttock

karl1081 wrote:

great bike but top end specialized framesets like the venge never look like there worth the money ,so plain and so many alternative stunning framesets out there for lots less money

See I would rather have something plain that something that looks like its been shot at with a paintball gun. Each to their own though.

danlikesbikes

I normally reserve this for Felt bikes, but gonna break out the big guns and say BIKE PORN

mrdsgs

This Colnago is my pride and joy, though I do like my new Venge. The Colnago Extreme Power is very understated compared to most frames these days but still lots of white lettering over the bare carbon weave and then the shiny laquer. The S-Works Venge looks subtler in the flesh because of the matt finish. Both bikes as photographed are very similar weight because the Fulcrum wheels are lighter but the bars on the Venge are virtually weightless! Both well under 17 lbs. as photographed.

mrdsgs

This is a better picture, just with older red Racing Zero wheels which I actually think look better.

bristolpete

karl1081 wrote:

great bike but top end specialized framesets like the venge never look like there worth the money ,so plain and so many alternative stunning framesets out there for lots less money

Where ?

S-Works has to be one of the best pro rata value top end frames out there now.

Lovely build. Really like it.

I am thinking about a 54cm Venge, but cant decided on it. Had a 56cm last year which was too big, but the big is great. I love the Tarmac too and cant decide which frame.

3specs

Great bike i almost went for the same frame but could not resist the limited addition Boonen.I have just placed a deposit on it and can't wait for the mechanical bits to arrive so the bike can be finished. I am looking at Shimano DA but will have to be patient as the latest version has yet to land. I have been looking for a second bike for ages and finally came to the conclusion that it would be good to have this bike set up with high gearing to use on flatter rides and in particular a charity ride i do every year.

upperoilcan

That Venge is a winner.

Good work.

3specs

What have you found the it ride like? I hear varying reports but i enjoyed riding my Tarmac SL3 before it was stolen and this bike is to replace my old favourite.

mrdsgs

Not overly harsh which is what I was possibly expecting. Very rigid, minimal flex anywhere, corners and brakes very well, 60 mile/3 hour non-stop rides and I am not uncomfortable. Copes well with poor rod surfaces without too much vibration but I am sure my carbon bars help there. I am very impressed so far.

3specs

Thanks for the update. I cant wait to finalise and build my new ride!