Specialized SWorks Venge Di2 Carbon Road Bike Black White 2012

Specialized S-Works Venge Di2 Carbon Road Bike Black White Introduction

Be the first to own this amazing road bike, read on and realize what all the fuss is about!

Seems there have been a few motorsports/bicycle collaborations lately, but this one is by far the hottest.

Specialized has teamed up with McLaren to create a sub-950g, aero shaped road bike. Taking advantage of the legendary car racing team?s FEA analysis and, uh, specialized computer programs, they developed new layup schedules and fabrication methods and created a frame that?s 15% lighter than their standard Venge. That included removal of a non-structural internal layer of carbon that?s normally used to easy mandrel removal, saving 40g with no detriment to performance.

Designed to combine the aero benefits of the Shiv with the lightweight, race-proven performance of the Tarmac, the Venge is already a pretty light, stiff bike. This version puts it over the top. It starts with a UCI-legal high modulus FACT IS 11 carbon frame and gives it a seemingly incongruous mix of thin, aero shaping and beefy construction with internal ribbing and reinforced sections.

The bottom bracket, chainstays and seat tube are constructed as one piece, with continuous carbon fibers running throughout and internal ribbing.

The seatstays use a combination of rounded inside shaping and a smooth, flat outside to calm and direct the air before it hits the rear tire.

The seat tube falls within the UCI?s 3:1 rule and is reversible, giving it either a 0§ or 20§ offset depending on which way you slide it in. Check the seat collar, too, with rear-facing double bolts. The FACT Carbon fork blades mimic the aero 3:1 shaping of the post and run in a straight line from top to bottom.

The Specialized McLaren Venge was in development for 9 months. It?ll be raced for the first time at the 2011 Milan San Remo road race under three riders each on three Specialized sponsored teams, including HTC-Columbia?s Mark Cavendish, who should put the bottom bracket stiffness to the test. In a video, Specialized?s Head of Research and Development Chris D?Aluisio said this frame?s aerodynamics should translate to about a 3m advantage in a 200m sprint. If history is any indication, that should make Cav pretty much untouchable with the proper leadout.

Specification and Features of Specialized S-Works Venge Di2 Carbon Road Bike Black White

• UCI-legal, FACT IS 11r Aero Race Design, full-monocoque carbon frame with one piece carbon OSBB/chainstay, internal cable routing, and tapered head tube provides the complete performance formula for weight, stiffness, and aerodynamics
• UCI-legal, carbon fork with 3:1 airfoil shaping and straight profile for best combination of aerodynamics and stiffness; carbon dropouts with co-molded steel inserts for added durability
• The revolutionary Dura-Ace Di2 electronic shifting option with SEIS (Shimano Electronic Itelligent System) takes the already superior Shimano shifting performance to a whole new level like never seen before.
• Specialized S-Works FACT carbon crankset with OSBB, removable carbon spider, and ceramic bearings has the highest strength-to-weight ratio for unparalleled efficiency and power transfer
• The Zipp 404 Carbon Clincher Firecrest aero deep-profileweighs just 1557 grams per set, putting it among the lightest deep-profile carbon clinchers available on the market.
• New Body Geometry Romin Evo carbon-reinforced saddle with hollow Ti rails features contoured profile and turned-down nose for comfort and power in aggressive position
• Stiff, light, UCI-legal bladed carbon seatpost flips between 20mm and 0mm setback; also wide range of vertical adjustability.
• Frame S-Works FACT 11r, Aero Race Design, FACT IS construction, internal cable routing, 1-3/8" lower HS bearing, carbon OSBB shell
• FORK S-Works FACT carbon monocoque, OS race for 1-3/8" bearing
• HEADSET 1-1/8" upper and 1-3/8" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings w/ custom integrated Venge spacer
• STEM S-Works ProSet Stem, 3D forged 7050 alloy, carbon-wrap top and front cap, Ti front bolts and alloy top bolt, alloy shim
• HANDLEBARS S-Works SL Carbon, shallow drop
• TAPE Specialized Grip tape
• FRONT BRAKE Shimano Dura-Ace
• REAR BRAKE Shimano Dura-Ace
• BRAKE LEVERS Shimano Dura-Ace STI, Flight Deck Compatible
• FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano Di2
• REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano Di2
• SHIFT LEVERS Shimano Dura-Ace STI, Flight Deck Compatible
• CASSETTE Shimano Dura-Ace, 10-speed, 11-25t
• CHAIN Shimano Dura-Ace
• CRANKSET S-Works FACT carbon, removeable carbon spider, 53x39T
• CHAINRINGS 53 x 39T
• BOTTOM BRACKET Press-in OSBB cups with ceramic bearings
• PEDALS Nylon flat test ride pedal
• FRONT WHEEL Zipp 404 Firecrest
• REAR WHEEL Zipp 404 Firecrest
• FRONT TYRE S-Works Turbo, 220TPI, Black Belt protection, 700x23c
• REAR TYRE S-Works Turbo, 220TPI, Black Belt protection, 700x23c
• INNER TUBES Super Light Turbo, 80mm presta valve
• SADDLE Body Geometry Romin Evo, hollow Ti rails
• SEATPOST SW Venge FACT carbon, flippable 20/0mm offset
• SEAT BINDER Venge seatclamp assembly
• Please press on below link for more pictures and information on this amazing road bike!
  

  http://venge.specialized.com

Specialized S-Works Venge Di2 Carbon Road Bike Black White perfect for

• Suitable for all riders who want the ultimate road machine.

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Due to the supplier wishing to prevent internet sales and mail order, this item can only be shipped within the EU.