Which is better Tarmac or Venge?

Handling – both very stiff bikes so nothing to chose from there. Venge felt marginally tighter round bends. Tarmac has quicker pick up. Comfort – Tarmac more relaxed geometry, seatpost more compliant which probably makes it feel better on long recreational rides but didn’t test that.

Is Specialized discontinuing the Venge?

It’s just as much Venge as it is Tarmac. In fact, if the facts and figures Specialized presents are correct, there’s no longer any point in having the Venge in their road lineup. This is an odd admission to make on Specialized’s part.

Is Specialized Venge good for climbing?

The shape is great as well; they are very comfortable to climb on – though the lack of bar tape on the middle of the bar is noticeable when I am sweating! But the fact that the bar tape, or lack of it, is what I notice when climbing is testament to the capability of this aero road machine.

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.

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 kind of bike is the Specialized Venge?

climbing aero bike
However, on steep or long climbs, the Venge takes the crown of best climbing aero bike that i’ve used thanks to its staggering 6.9kg weight – that’s almost a kilo lighter than the SystemSix. The S-Works Venge frame is hydraulic braking only, which is the same as a lot of new bikes released this year.

Is 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 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 is S-Works Venge?

a true two-wheeled machine that is responsive on the climbs, confident on descents, and easily keeps pace on the flats, the S-Works Venge is a dream build.

What does Venge mean?

venge in British English (vɛndʒ ) verb. (transitive) an archaic word for avenge.

Is the specialized tarmac SL7 the new Venge Venge?

The new Tarmac SL7 corners like it’s on rails. Though the SL7 technically replaces the previous Tarmac, in reality it appears aimed squarely at replacing Specialized’s own aero bike, the Venge. It’s just as much Venge as it is Tarmac.

What kind of bike is a specialized Venge?

Specialized Venge – Road Aero. The F1 inspired Specialize Venge is a purpose built aerodynamic road race bike and is suited to the intermediate to advanced cyclist. The Venge is a super stiff aerodynamic road bike for sprinters and guys who spend much of the day off the front in the wind.

What is the difference between the specialized tarmac SL5 and SL6?

The new Tarmac SL6 has been made more aerodynamic. The tubing shapes are much narrower than its SL5 predecessor, and Specialized compare this bike to the original Venge’s because apparently this Tarmac is faster! So, let’s break this potential confusion up into five parts so we can delineate between these two machines.

Is the Gen-3 specialized s-works Venge better?

The gen-three Venge is claimed to be better in every way than the second-generation Venge (AKA Venge ViAS ): lighter, more aerodynamic, better riding, and simpler. Here we take a look at the tech being the new Venge, and offer ride impressions based on a few weeks of testing. Read our review of the Specialized S-Works Venge here.