S-Works Venge ( updated cracked frame page3)

super_prestige

Ever since I built up my Venge the Di2 junction box really bugged me, it seemed to clutter the front end.
So after many nights searching the net for answers I finally took the plunger, or should I say the drill.

Started with this,

Then this,


Then,







Ended up with this, it also has the added advantage of a full length rear brake outer which gives a much better lever feel.







If any one is interested I can do a how to in the workshop section.

teebs_123

How are you getting on with the wheels?

bbrap

Nice and tidy with the DI2 junction box. How do you access the charge port and see the LED for charge state? I'm assuming you need to drop the bars or have I missed something in your design?

bernithebiker

bbrap wrote:

Nice and tidy with the DI2 junction box. How do you access the charge port and see the LED for charge state? I'm assuming you need to drop the bars or have I missed something in your design?

If you have the EWW-WU101 sender, then you can see the battery level in % on your Garmin.

And the battery should last at least a month, so no biggie.

I'm surprised the health and safety crew aren't already here frothing at the mouth that a handlebar has a non-original hole in it, but given where it is, I reckon it'll be fine.

Beatmaker

I'm surprised the health and safety crew aren't already here frothing at the mouth that a handlebar has a non-original hole in it, but given where it is, I reckon it'll be fine.

I wouldn't ride it, that hole would keep popping into my head when I was descending quickly. It does look tidy though!

mamba80

bernithebiker wrote:

bbrap wrote:

Nice and tidy with the DI2 junction box. How do you access the charge port and see the LED for charge state? I'm assuming you need to drop the bars or have I missed something in your design?

If you have the EWW-WU101 sender, then you can see the battery level in % on your Garmin.

And the battery should last at least a month, so no biggie.

I'm surprised the health and safety crew aren't already here frothing at the mouth that a handlebar has a non-original hole in it, but given where it is, I reckon it'll be fine.

Bernie, you use a chainsaw to cut a steerer tube, i doubt a 6mm hole in the handle bar clamping area is going bother you too much!

Got to wonder when 3T will have this modification in their next run of handlebars... or not!

keef66

Very neat! Considering the bars have 2 larger cable exit holes already, I'd have thought the alloy would be thick enough in the centre section to survive this treatment?

(I might be popping the faceplate off and taking a precautionary peek at it every now and then though...)

bernithebiker

mamba80 wrote:

bernithebiker wrote:

bbrap wrote:

Nice and tidy with the DI2 junction box. How do you access the charge port and see the LED for charge state? I'm assuming you need to drop the bars or have I missed something in your design?

If you have the EWW-WU101 sender, then you can see the battery level in % on your Garmin.

And the battery should last at least a month, so no biggie.

I'm surprised the health and safety crew aren't already here frothing at the mouth that a handlebar has a non-original hole in it, but given where it is, I reckon it'll be fine.

Bernie, you use a chainsaw to cut a steerer tube, i doubt a 6mm hole in the handle bar clamping area is going bother you too much!

Got to wonder when 3T will have this modification in their next run of handlebars... or not!

Yep, nothing like a chainsaw when you're in a rush......

Now that the new Di2 9150 is about to come out with the junction box in the bar end, this kind of mod is sort of redundant now, but if you're sticking with 9070 then worth a try.

But to be properly 9150 compatible, any new handlebar now has to have a hole at the bottom underside of the drop to allow the cables to pass outside (or a clear and easy route inside). Funnily enough, there's a video about that...! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvNFnoyD9JM

super_prestige

Teebs_123 wrote:

How are you getting on with the wheels?

Wheels are great they bought as a stop gap, and never been replaced 8000km since May and no problems, run true and straight, and bearings are silky smooth.

super_prestige

bbrap wrote:

Nice and tidy with the DI2 junction box. How do you access the charge port and see the LED for charge state? I'm assuming you need to drop the bars or have I missed something in your design?

I have a EWW-WU101 in the seat post, and I can read battery level on my Garmin.

super_prestige

If i thought there would have an issue drilling I wouldn't have done it.
There would be more chance of the bars snapping due to over tightening, and plus the cable exit holes are more than likely to go first.

Drilling bars isn't new.

bobmcstuff

Super Prestige wrote:

Teebs_123 wrote:

How are you getting on with the wheels?

Wheels are great they bought as a stop gap, and never been replaced 8000km since May and no problems, run true and straight, and bearings are silky smooth.

Good to hear, thinking of getting some - those are the 55mm right?

Matthewfalle

Beatmaker wrote:

I'm surprised the health and safety crew aren't already here frothing at the mouth that a handlebar has a non-original hole in it, but given where it is, I reckon it'll be fine.

I wouldn't ride it, that hole would keep popping into my head when I was descending quickly. It does look tidy though!

Nah - well thought out and cleverly made that be - no problem at all with doing that with Ali bars. Carbon I'd say no, but Ali that's fine.

Top work that man.

super_prestige

bobmcstuff wrote:

Super Prestige wrote:

Teebs_123 wrote:

How are you getting on with the wheels?

Wheels are great they bought as a stop gap, and never been replaced 8000km since May and no problems, run true and straight, and bearings are silky smooth.

Good to hear, thinking of getting some - those are the 55mm right?

Yes, 55mm highly recommended, I don't think I would ever notice the difference between these and high end wheels.
At £500 a pair a lot cheaper to replace and not to expensive that they only get used on super nice days.

bobmcstuff

Cool. I'm looking at an Allez Sprint with those as a budget-ish aero race bike for next year, seems like it should fit the bill (£1,870 for the both and 0% deals readily available).

super_prestige

Little update.

Steerer now cut down, new saddle Brooks C13 and a trial of some gums wall's, which I am sure will divide opinion.

Matthewfalle

Looks brilliant - position and gum walls are spot on.

Great work.

Garry H

Looks pro.

Decking's a mess though. Could have a nasty accident on that.

Matthewfalle

Agree - looks well slippy Slidey

Secteur

I've got backache just looking at that!

Fab!

SuperHans808

Gorgeous looking bike! All about the gum walls

super_prestige

Thought I would update this thread, after returning from 2 weeks cycling in France last summer whilst cleaning the bike down I found a crack in the frame. This would explaine the creeks whilst out of the saddle climbing. Not really what you want to see after you have climbed and descended the Tourmalet.

IMG_1256 by Christopher Woodhouse, on Flickr

IMG_1257 by Christopher Woodhouse, on Flickr

IMG_1259 by Christopher Woodhouse, on Flickr

I took the frame to Chester Concept Store, and they were fantastic, bear in mind I didn't even purchase it from them, a few pictures were take and sent to specialized. Specialzed requested the frame for further inspection 2 weeks later I got the call to say a new frame was benign dispatched. This was built up free of charge by the guys at Chester Conspcept store.

super_prestige

Whilst the rebuild too place I also added a few upgrades.
9100 chainset and brakes.

IMG_1703 by Christopher Woodhouse, on Flickr

cougie

Nice service from specialized but my mates cracked two s works bikes now. I think they are playing right on the edges of weight and durability.

slowmart

I’d rather have a robust frame rather than save 300grams which is the real world difference between the S works and Specialized’s next frame down .

Each to their own as I can understand the appeal of the s works brand

Great service from Specialized though but that’s part of the premium you pay for buying into the brand.

Camcycle1974

Super Prestige wrote:

Whilst the rebuild too place I also added a few upgrades.
9100 chainset and brakes.

IMG_1703 by Christopher Woodhouse, on Flickr

Lovely. Same wheels but with the decals removed?

keef66

Crikey; well spotted!

As a rider of one of the ubiquitous CR1-SLs I suppose I should give it a close peering at occasionally...

super_prestige

Camcycle1974 wrote:

Super Prestige wrote:

Whilst the rebuild too place I also added a few upgrades.
9100 chainset and brakes.

IMG_1703 by Christopher Woodhouse, on Flickr

Lovely. Same wheels but with the decals removed?

Yes, same wheels with the decals covered up.