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What is the difference between Specialized Venge and Tarmac?

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.

Is the Specialized Venge comfortable?

Fast on the flat, comfortable on the climbs and aesthetically pleasing, this bike encouraged me to get out and ride when my motivation might otherwise have been lacking.

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.E

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.M

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.M

Can the Venge climb?

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.

Is Specialized still making Venge?

Aero bikes and all-around bikes have finally become one. As such, Specialized will phase out its dedicated aero bike, the Venge, which will only be available in certain markets as a frameset going forward. That’s how confident Specialized is that the Tarmac SL7 is the future of race bikes.M

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.B

What happened to the Venge?

Are aero bikes dead?

The aero bike is dead. Earlier this week the company launched its latest road racing bike, the Tarmac SL7, which not only hits the UCI weight limit of 6.8kg but is so fast in the wind-tunnel thatSpecialized has decided to ditch its dedicated aero bike, the Venge, altogether.

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.M

Does Specialized still make Venge?

Which is better specialized tarmac or specialized Venge?

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. The Venge frame is said to result in 20% aero savings over a traditional non-aero bike (like the Tarmac). If true this means faster speed, less time and less fatigue.

Which is the best bike for sprinters tarmac or Venge?

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. The Venge frame is said to result in 20% aero savings over a traditional non-aero bike (like the Tarmac).

What’s the weight of a specialized s-works Venge?

S-Works Venge comes in at 7.1kg with deep, 64mm Roval carbon wheels. A weight saving of 450 grams, which on a bike is reasonable but not massive. The older Venge VIAS would have been closer to 750 grams in difference, which is starting to be significant.

What’s the difference between Venge and tarmac stack?

On a 54 cm one of the main geometry differences between the Tarmac and the Venge would be the Stack. You can get 10 mm lower on the Venge for aero gains.

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