![]() We implemented much of the discovery from the new Tarmac's development, like different layup schedules and materials, and this culminated in a Venge that's not only lighter, but one that also has a higher stiffness-to-weight ratio and 40% more compliance than the ViAS - no matter the frame size. Much of this weight savings comes from our Rider-First Engineered™ tubes. ![]() So no matter the course, the Venge will prove to be the fastest option when you need to go up, down, and all around. This means we saved 240g in the frame, 25g in the fork, 107g in the cockpit, 25g in the seatpost, and 63g in small parts. So, not only did we make the Venge more aero than the ViAS, but we also took 460 grams out of the module weight. A bike that's strictly lightweight, however, will suffer on everything but the steepest climbs. A bike that's strictly aero will feel great on the flats, but it'll suffer on the climbs and in quick accelerations. Striking the perfect combination of weight and aerodynamics plays a crucial role in a bike's overall performance. It's also faster out on the road in all wind conditions - not just in the tunnel.Īnd while it's cool that the new Venge is more aero, there are other factors to fast. Armed with this library of shapes, all with different aspect ratios, we could plug them into the different parts of the bike and test a variety of configurations to determine the fastest setup in the Win Tunnel.Ĭompared to the fastest aero road bike to date (the Venge ViAS), and many others in the space that we won't name here, the new Venge is eight seconds faster over 40km at zero degrees of yaw. Our engineers wrote an optimization algorithm and utilized a supercomputer (yes, we used an actual supercomputer) to help create new airfoil shapes with different weights, surface areas, and structural targets. It started with a new piece of technology, the FreeFoil Shape Library. Surprisingly, our quest for the perfect tube shapes didn't start in the Win Tunnel. Being eight seconds faster than the ViAS, it's not only the most aerodynamic bike on the road, but it's also lost 460 grams. And this philosophy has never been truer than with the new Venge. Hell, why do you think we have our own Win Tunnel and the motto, "Aero is Everything?" We live and breathe aero, because we know that aerodynamic optimization is the best thing we can do to make you faster. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about the bike? Tell us what the bike is for and who it's aimed at. PEDALS Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose ball w/ reflectors REAR BRAKE Shimano Dura-Ace R9170, hydraulic disc REAR TIRE Turbo Cotton, 320 TPI, 700x26mmįRONT WHEEL Roval CLX 64 Disc rim, Roval AFD1, Center Lock™, CeramicSpeed bearings, 21hįRONT BRAKE Shimano Dura-Ace R9170, hydraulic disc REAR WHEEL Roval CLX 64 Disc, carbon, tubeless-ready, Win Tunnel Engineered, 64mm depth, DT Swiss 240 internals, CeramicSpeed bearings, 24hįRONT TIRE Turbo Cotton, 320 TPI, 700x26mm HANDLEBARS S-Works Aerofly II, 80mm reach x 130mm drop SEAT BINDER Venge integrated two-piece wedge SADDLE S-Works Power, 143mm, carbon rails, carbon base, synthetic leather REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9150, 11-speed SHIFT LEVERS Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 Disc R9170įRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9150, braze-onĬASSETTE Shimano Dura-Ace 9100, 11-speed, 11-28t List the components used to build up the bike.įRAME S-Works FACT 11r carbon, Rider-First Engineered™, Win Tunnel Engineered, internal electric only cable routing, OSBB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount discįORK S-Works FACT 11r carbon, 100x12mm thru-axle, flat-mount discīOTTOM BRACKET OSBB, CeramicSpeed bearingsĬRANKSET S-Works Power Cranks, dual-sided power measurement, +/- 1.5% accuracy Incredible performance – if you can afford it ![]() For now, though, the S-Works Venge is the aero bike to beat. The aero road bike category has been an exciting one to watch this year, and there are a few contenders that I'd very much like to ride. > Buyer's Guide: The hottest aero road bikes of 2019 If it was my money, well I'd buy the slightly more affordable Ultegra Di2 model because it wouldn't take me as long to save up for it (though it would still take bloody ages) because it basically gets the same frame and handlebar with slightly different wheels, and enjoy the performance and the savings. If you're a fan of going fast and have deep pockets, you'll adore the S-Works Venge. But the speed, the handling, comfort, the ease of fit adjustment, the integration of the handlebar and internal cabling, the high-quality spec, not to mention the jaw-dropping looks, all create a stunning display of design and engineering. It's not often that I say that about a test bike.
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