Welcome back to our regularly scheduled week long review of the Specialized Spring Classic Sale Bikes. Today we are going to highlight the Specialized Venge with two upper end models and one high end S-Works Venge. The Venge is a high end carbon road race bike from Specialized so the price is higher at the entry level point compared to other models they offer.
The Venge is my favorite bike that Specialized offers in their road category. I have a favorite mountain bike and cross bike from them but if I pulled the trigger on a carbon framed race bike I would put the Venge in the top 2 or 3 that I would ride and make a final decision on. Maybe it is something as goofy as the name just sounds cool or the color schemes on their frames but this bike always catches my eye in the shop.
First up is the Venge Expert UI2 that has a MSRP of $5,500 and is on sale for $4,500.
The Venge Expert Ui2's competition-crushing combo of Tarmac- inspired stiffness and light weight with Shiv-inspired aerodynamics makes this pure race machine truly more bike than aero. New Ui2 electronic shifting provides effortless, precise shifting at a great value.
- UCI-legal, FACT IS 10r frameset, full-monocoque carbon frame with one-piece carbon OSBB/chainstay, internal cable routing, and tapered head tube provides the complete performance formula for weight, stiffness and aerodynamics
- UCI-legal, full carbon monocoque fork with 3:1 airfoil shaping and straight profile for best combination of aerodynamics and stiffness
- FSA SL-K Light carbon BB30 crank is stiff and light for excellent power transfer
- Specialized Turbo Elite 100 TPI, offers BlackBelt protection for a tough tire that still offers low rolling resistance, great traction, and light weight to allow for quick climbs and fast descents
- Stiff, light, UCI-legal bladed carbon seatpost; pairs with Specialized BG Romin Comp with a shaped profile for max power and hollow Cr-Mo rails for durability
- Shimano Ultegra Di2 10-speed electronic shifters are state-of-the-art for immediate, precise, and hassle-free shifting
Next up is the Venge Comp with a MSRP of $3,700 and is on sale for $3,300.
The Venge Comp's competition-crushing combo of Tarmac-inspired stiffness and light weight with Shiv-inspired aerodynamics makes this pure race machine truly more bike than aero. Shimano 105 components and DT Axis 4.0 wheels are ready to race.
- UCI-legal, FACT IS 11r Aero Race Design, full-monocoque carbon frame with one-piece carbon OSBB/chainstay, internal cable routing, and tapered head tube provides the complete performance formula for weight, stiffness and aerodynamics
- Smooth, precise Shimano 105 STI shifters are renowned for their race-ready performance and exceptional value
- UCI-legal, full carbon monocoque fork with 3:1 airfoil shaping and straight profile for best combination of aerodynamics and stiffness
- Specialized Turbo Elite 100 TPI, offers BlackBelt protection for a tough tire that still offers low rolling resistance, great traction, and light weight to allow for quick climbs and fast descents
- FSA Gossamer Pro BB30 crank is stiff and light for excellent power transfer for efficiency on any terrain
- Stiff, light, UCI-legal bladed carbon seatpost; pairs with Specialized BG Romin Comp with a shaped profile for max power and hollow Cr-Mo rails for durability
Now if money was no issue you would have a hard time convincing me to not purchase this beautiful bike - The S-Works Venge DI2. It has a MSRP of $12,000 and is not included in the sale this month but I could not do a Venge post and not highlight this beauty!
The S-Works Venge's competition-crushing combo of Tarmac-inspired stiffness and light weight with Shiv-inspired aerodynamics makes this pure race machine truly more bike than aero. Throw in a FACT IS 11r carbon frame plus Pro Tour-proven Shimano Di2 electronic components, and this bike will elevate you to a whole new level.
- UCI-legal, FACT IS 11r Aero Race Design, full-monocoque carbon frame with one-piece carbon OSBB/chainstay, internal cable routing, and tapered head tube provides the complete performance formula for weight, stiffness and aerodynamics
- UCI-legal, full carbon monocoque S-Works fork with 3:1 airfoil shaping and straight profile for best combination of aerodynamics and stiffness; carbon dropouts with co-molded steel inserts for added durability
- Specialized S-Works FACT carbon crankset with OSBB, removable carbon spider, and ceramic bearings has incredible stiffness-to-weight for max power
- S-Works Turbo 220 TPI tire offers a fast, light, and tough tire. Extremely low rolling resistance and superior cornering traction lets you climb easily, descend faster, and corner harder.
- Stiff, light, UCI-legal bladed carbon seatpost flips between 20mm and 0mm setback and wide range of vertical adjustability; pairs with lightweight BG Romin Pro saddle with carbon rails
- Pro-quality, long-lasting and lightweight Ceramic Speed bottom bracket with ceramic bearings for reduced friction
There are a couple other models of the Venge that are on sale. I picked these three as the top of the line, middle ground, and entry level Venge just so you can get an idea of the sale pricing and exactly which level provides component wise for you to chose the bike that best fits you! Tomorrow we are going to highlight the Specialized Ruby line for the ladies out there looking for a new road bike for the upcoming season.
DON'T FORGET ABOUT OUR DEMO DAY/GRAND OPENING ON APRIL 27TH AT THE SHOP! GROUP RIDE AT 9:00 AND THEN FESTIVITIES HAPPENING ALL DAY LONG.
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