Specialized Venge
louissuggett
Posts: 36
So today I picked up the latest steed from work (Sigma Sport). I am on a very small budget as i'm a student so getting a good frame was the most important thing. I'm not going to be training on this bike as I have a couple of cross bikes and a road training bike so the venge stays in the garage for racing and sunny days. I mainly race crits and the longest E12 races I do are no more than 3 hours, so comfort wasn't the priority.
I wanted something that was going to be dirty quick but also ride like its on rails and handle like a beast. I generally throw the bike around a lot and can be quite aggressive so I needed something strong. From working with Specialized at work (Sigma Sport) I knew that the Venge would suit me down to the ground. I could only afford the 104/ultegra model but I am upgrading to di2 in a few months.
I rode the bike back from work today and all I can say is that I nearly took it back because its soooooooo quick. It's very very stiff and when you get above about 22mph it cruises and just wants to go quicker and quicker. You also feel as though all the power you put through the pedals goes into the rear wheel and leaves you with a bike that you can flick around and accelerate on very rapidly. I wasn't expecting it to be too forgiving and although the cable routing does rattle a little bit, It seems to take all the bumps ok.
Will next ride it on Friday for my BG fit, training on the winter bike for now (all this rain
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Will update with more info and pictures after next weekends first race of the season!
Enjoy
I wanted something that was going to be dirty quick but also ride like its on rails and handle like a beast. I generally throw the bike around a lot and can be quite aggressive so I needed something strong. From working with Specialized at work (Sigma Sport) I knew that the Venge would suit me down to the ground. I could only afford the 104/ultegra model but I am upgrading to di2 in a few months.
I rode the bike back from work today and all I can say is that I nearly took it back because its soooooooo quick. It's very very stiff and when you get above about 22mph it cruises and just wants to go quicker and quicker. You also feel as though all the power you put through the pedals goes into the rear wheel and leaves you with a bike that you can flick around and accelerate on very rapidly. I wasn't expecting it to be too forgiving and although the cable routing does rattle a little bit, It seems to take all the bumps ok.
Will next ride it on Friday for my BG fit, training on the winter bike for now (all this rain
)Will update with more info and pictures after next weekends first race of the season!
Enjoy
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Funny how you've already slammed the stem. I wish they'd sort that headtube out.
Looks like a nice finish, pics don't quite do it justice.
What racing wheels are you putting on there?0 -
haha yeah Im fortunate enough to be able to have my stem supper low and still feel comfortable. I still don't feel as though its low enough so i may get a -17 degree stem.
For now, im just going to stick my ksyriums or aksiums on it as im going to be doing more road races and training that crits. My deeps are almost dead so they won't make an appearance. Maybe when I have a bit more money, i will get another set.0 -
Looks good but it's just wrong without a set of deep section wheels. It's also a shame that Specialized bikes look so weird when they're bigger than a 56
Road - Dolan Preffisio
MTB - On-One Inbred
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That looks great. I am really liking the Venge styling as you see more and more about.
I got my Allez from Sigma, although it's been a while since I popped in.Allez 16 - bad weather / turbo trainer
Tarmac Expert SL3 - test colours
Dogma 2 - ex Team Sky0 -
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nice, i like it0
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more shots required...0
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check my venge out
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I like the Venge, but it really does need some deep wheels, Headtube doesn't look all that out of place to me. Friend of mine just bought it and is LOVING it!Canyon Roadlite AL-Shamal Wheels-Centaur/Veloce Group
Canyon Ult CF SL- Spin Koppenberg-Ultegra group0 -
Just got my hands on this, well worth it.
http://youtu.be/K2FH87qAUWU0
