The cycling world can't stop talking about this new super-fast bike going into the Tour de France
Meet the road bike that's getting lots of attention right now, just ahead of July's Tour de France: the new Specialized S-Works Venge ViAS.
Up front things look stiff and fast with the new stem and headset and the new proprietary "zero-drag brake" tucked in behind the fork and out of the wind.
And here's what Specialized says about the new wheelset:
Roval CLX 64 wheelset provides the ultimate in speed and performance. Optimized for both head- and crosswinds, the CLX 64 wheelset is tubeless-ready and features a 21mm internal rim width for enhanced traction, minimal rolling resistance, and improved aerodynamics.
A view of the cockpit and the Aerofly ViAS handlebar from the rider's point of view.
With the brake tucked behind the fork, things suddenly look a lot more aero up front.
As for that tire, it's the S-Works Turbo. The company claims it's "the world's fastest tire" and saves 35 seconds over 40km.
A closer look at the front "zero-drag brake" and full monocoque carbon fork.
From Specialized's note:
FACT carbon fork is designed to drastically reduce aerodynamic drag, while still providing incredible stiffness and steering response for all out efforts and twisting descents.
A view of the front and the S-Works Aerofly ViAS handlebar.
Here's another view from the side closer up.
Says Specialized:
The FACT 11r carbon frame features fully internal cable routing, and it's Rider-First Engineered in order to provide consistent performance across the entire size range.
The rear "zero-drag brake" is tucked in pretty tight.
Says Specialized:
Proprietary integrated brakes create the perfect blend of aerodynamics and power, creating zero additional drag while achieving best-in-class stopping power and modulation.
Here's how the new Venge compares with Specialized's previous bikes.
This is S-Works Sub6 shoe, which Specialized says is the most aerodynamically advanced and lightest it's ever produced.
And this is the new helmet, the S-Works Evade.
Specialized says it saves 46 seconds over 40km compared to a standard road helmet.
And the S-Works Evade GC skinsuit, which is said to save 96 seconds over 40km.
Seen from the front the new Venge looks seriously aero.
Another look up front: Everything looks clean and neat with all cables internally routed.
A view from the other side of the bike.
The new S-Works Venge ViAS.
Some details about the "Win Tunnel" that Specialized says it used to design the new Venge.
What Specialized means when it says the new Venge and aero gear will save five minutes over 40 kilometers:
And to sum it up:
Here's how much the new Specialized S-Works Venge ViAS and everything else in this aero "ecosystem" will cost you.
We'll ask the folks at Specialized if they'll let us test and review this bike so that we can see just how fast it really is. And how it rides. So stay tuned.
Also: As part of its "5 Minutes" theme, Specialized has produced new videos with four celebrities, including ace sprinter Mark Cavendish, who will be racing the new Venge at July's Tour de France. Watch it below:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/FLtQAzI_nGA
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"5 Minutes with Gordon Ramsay" is another. Watch it below:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/NMTA6JoU_D8
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"5 Minutes with Jenson Button":
http://www.youtube.com/embed/HopbsSSL1Ow
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And "5 Minutes with David Pearl":
http://www.youtube.com/embed/dgxUGGsroVs
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