What is the difference between Specialized Venge and Tarmac?
Venge is 7. l kg which is very light compared to it’s predecessor the Vias but about 450g heavier than Tarmac with listed spec. Comfort – Tarmac more relaxed geometry, seatpost more compliant which probably makes it feel better on long recreational rides but didn’t test that.
How much faster is Venge than Tarmac?
The Venge is still a bit faster. The SL7 is roughly as quick as the old Venge Vias. The Venge Vias is roughly 8 seconds slower than the new Venge over 40km, according to Specialized.
Is the Specialized Venge comfortable?
The Venge has dropped weight and got more comfortable while aerodynamics, Specialized’s key consideration with regards to all its top end bikes, has improved vastly on the Tarmac.
Is Venge good for climbing?
Climbing, the Venge never felt like anything but a light and efficient road racing bike. For sure there are bikes that feel lighter and more efficient, but the Venge feels like a proper road racing bike when climbing, and not a bike that climbs well for an aero bike.
Why was Svenge Venge discontinued?
His statement was that they (Spec) have found that the Tarmac is pretty close in terms of Aero, and that it’s a better all-around bike… so they’ve cut the Venge from the range and won’t be making it any longer.
What replaced the Specialized Venge?
SL7
But there are important distinctions, and it’s important to note that the SL7 basically replaces the Venge. Going forward, Specialized will only offer the Venge as a frameset, and only in select markets. The Tarmac SL6 comp model offers high end performance, just without all the new aero and weight saving tricks.
What is the Venge ViAS?
The Venge Pro ViAS was developed with one objective in mind—to be the fastest bike in the world. The design for this bike started with building our own Win Tunnel, and with more than 1000 hours of testing, prototyping, and refining, we can say with confidence that we nailed our objective… Wishlist.
What does Specialized Venge weigh?
960g
Specialized tells us that it’s the most aerodynamic Venge yet, but the frame weighs just 960g. Overall weight is only 7.56kg in a large 58cm with 64mm-deep aero carbon wheels. That’s impressive.
Is Venge an endurance bike?
Soon to be cycled out of production, the Venge is Specialized’s dedicated aero race bike. It’s still technically faster than the new Tarmac SL7 with all else equal, but at a slight weight penalty. The endurance bike that’s capable of being ridden over the rough stuff.
How much does the S Works Venge weight?
Specialized tells us that it’s the most aerodynamic Venge yet, but the frame weighs just 960g. Overall weight is only 7.56kg in a large 58cm with 64mm-deep aero carbon wheels. That’s impressive. As is the S-Works’ specification.
What happened to the Specialized Venge?
The Venge will still exist as a frameset, but with this new Tarmac SL7 (affectionately called the Varmac in the Cycling Weekly office), we wave goodbye to it as a built bike. The Tarmac SL6 will continue to be available at Sport and Comp level, for those who prefer the old bike’s ride quality.
Will there be a new Venge?