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Specialized release new S-Works Venge disc aero bike

Specialised today announced the latest iteration of their Venge aerodynamic road bike. The new revision promises even less aerodynamic drag while significantly reducing weight over previous frames. The new Venge has a redesigned frame and fork to improve aerodynamic performance over the outgoing Venge ViAS. Specialized claim that the new Venge will outpace the old […]

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Specialized S-Works Venge ViAS Disc eTap review

Specialized launched the disc brake version of the Venge ViAS in 2017. A year after the rim brake version despite the ViAS being designed to be a disc brake bicycle but with the indecision from the UCI, Specialized was forced to release a rim brake version first in 2016. Specification FRAMES-Works FACT 11r carbon, Rider-First […]

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Specialized Venge long term review

The Venge Elite is a carbon aero bike from Specialized. The FACT 10r carbon frame utilises less high-modulus carbon fibre than the range-topping S-Works, making it less stiff and slightly heavier although tube profiles and wind-cheating shapes stay the same. It sports aero-optimized tubing, a compact race design, and a tapered head tube and was […]

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First Look: Specialized Venge Elite

Specialized South Africa has given us a Venge Elite frame to join our long term bike fleet for the year. This gave us the opportunity to source some parts we’ve been dying to try in order to complete the custom build. Frame, Fork & Seatpost: Specialized Venge Elite The Gloss Tarmac Black, Hyper, Red colour […]

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Specialized recall MY16 Venge ViAS S-Works and Pro level frames

We are voluntarily recalling all MY16 Venge ViAS S-Works and Pro level frames in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”). MY16 Venge ViAS Pro. AFFECTED MODELS: All Model Year 2016 Venge ViAS frames with rim brakes. This includes S-Works and Pro level frames sold as complete bikes and/or modules and all warranty […]

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Specialized creates a complete aerodynamic ecosystem around new S-Works Venge

Specialized Bicycle Components has always worked to provide riders with more than just new products, instead choosing to elevate the rider’s experience with technically advanced products that provide real-world performance benefits. To this end, Specialized built its very own Win Tunnel in 2013, and since then, has been pushing the limits of aerodynamic engineering and […]

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New Teammachine ALR Series from BMC

The all-new Teammachine ALR01 road series delivers BMC’s Swiss, Premium, Performance values to cyclists that have long-dreamed of owning a BMC. The triple-butted, hydro-formed, TCC frame inherits a beautiful, traditional road geometry with nothing short of brilliant acceleration, while its full carbon fork delivers a compliant front end and excellent handling. Just a few pedal […]