You've reached a retired site page. PBS no longer has the rights to distribute the content that had been provided on this page. Find the perfect bike and cycling gear for you. One complete, easily-searchable site where you can read authoritative tests of bicycles and gear, watch video reviews. Attila, a Hungarian now living in Switzerland wrote about a clicking noise he figured out, "My bike was making clicking noises when I was out. Specialized Venge Review: Is It the Fastest Road Bike Ever? Specialized is calling its new S- Works Venge Vi. AS the fastest bike ever created. After three days of test riding, we're not quick to argue. Four years since its initial launch, the new Venge is more than just a refresh. Specialized's retooled aero road bike is the first bicycle designed almost entirely in a wind tunnel and effectively a complete revamp. Both the brake cables and electronic Dura- Ace wires are completely internal. And the brake calipers are now integrated into the front fork and seat tube, neatly sheltered from the wind. The distinctive downtube is bigger than the previous edition of the Venge, twisting dramatically from top to bottom. The upper half optimizes aerodynamics behind the headtube, while the bottom half is designed to smooth air around the bottom bracket and seat tube. The different sizes of the Venge each have a slightly different downtube shape and carbon layup to optimize both power and aerodynamics for the rider. The rear triangle and seat stays are smaller and stiffer than the previous model, allowing for better power transfer, says Specialized. Even the cockpit is new, with the low, integrated stem connecting to the flat- topped handlebar. So how does all this make you faster? The average rider spends 7. Yu says. After more than 6. Specialized's in- house wind tunnel, Yu claims this Venge cuts through the air more efficiently than any other road bike, even the highlyregarded Cervelo S5. When coupled with Specialized's new suite of aero products — Evade helmet, S- Works 6 shoes, Evade skinsuit, Roval CLX6. S- Works Turbo tires — the manufacturer claims the new Venge can shave more than five minutes off your time over a 4. After three days riding the new Venge in the wind tunnel and on the roads near Specialized's California headquarters, we believe it. With the first turn of the pedals, the bike snaps forward. Primary designer Chris D'Alusio says the focus on aerodynamics doesn't detract from the Venge's nimble handling. The bike is, after all, designed for racing everything from the Tour de France to amateur criteriums, not just going fast in a straight line. On the second day of testing, we rode two back- to- back 2. The first was on a Specialized Tarmac — a non- aero bike that won last year's world championship road race — with a regular kit and helmet. On the second effort, we used the new Venge and Specialized's recent line of aero products (minus the S- Works 6 shoes, which weren't available at the time). Though it was just one comparison, we dropped two minutes in real- world conditions. That doesn't quite extrapolate out to five minutes over 4. Specialized was reluctant to release the weight of the bike, but it likely falls into the 1. The Venge isn’t as light as its Tarmac cousin, but it’s more than capable on the uphills, and an absolute rocket on the descents. We hit more than 5. The race- ready S- Works Venge Vi. AS will retail for $1. August. Each is equipped with a Quarq power meter, integrated Garmin computer mount, Shimano Di. Roval CLX 6. 4 carbon wheels. A regular (non- S- Works) Venge Pro Vi. AS will go for $8,0. Shimano Dura- Ace drivetrain. The New Specialized Venge Could Be the Fastest Road Bike Ever. Aluminum is light, plain and simple. Fortunately, it’s also strong. If you want to make the jump to your first true road bike, an option like the Z95 is what you. International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research. A frameset with brakes, stem, handlebars, seatpost, and fork will also be available for $5,8.
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