This Bike is FAST - 2020 Specialized Venge Pro

2020 Specialized Venge Pro
Roval CL50 wheels
26c S-works turbo tires
Sram Force AXS groupset
Aerofly2 bars
Specialized Power saddle
Quarq powermeter
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[@shaunb93291]

Jeff. I have one as well. Small piece of advice, periodically tighten the computer mount. The weight of the camera can jostle it loose over time. I lost my camera in Murrietta.

[@MjoedDrikkar]

Try to use loctite or something similar

[@kevinlilly619]

Same!

[@MrWAREO777]

I missed the part where you mentioned it was a giveaway

[@noah2921]

Yeah, me too - he must've cut it out accidentally? I hope so (:

[@gretamt-berlincyclingvideo5022]

It's at 09:53!!!!

[@moetarded7757]

Think of the number of subz with a giveaway!!! Lol I would sub twice!!

[@Huss_110]

@@gretamt-berlincyclingvideo5022 I see what you did there -_- 😂

[@thedistance1155]

You will get the giveaway if you fixed the damned door!!!

[@JaiBansalVideos]

Never clicked on a video faster. Thank you for finally making this video!

[@sabastanknight6168]

Thanks for breaking down the crankshaft info. I am an intermediate cyclist and i am gonna upgrade my bike next season so that was a real good knowledge drop. Enjoy that sick whip, and be safe !!

[@tyle.s9084]

Just watched your „my bike video“ from about a year ago. I would call that one hell of an upgrade

[@raphaelcouture-guillet3005]

"hydraulic cables" that just grinds my gears

[@guynoir3116]

I can do without'em . Not the brakes , the hydraulic part .

[@jochem1986]

They are lines, not cables.

[@2darkdragon]

i miss the chinese carbon wheels...it was humbling

[@travisg1518]

They still sell knock offs at websites.

[@rishabprasad7633]

One day I'll have one of these and I'll sit back peacefully when I see this kind of videos

[@401SquirrelFeeder]

I have 3 of these.... in my camera roll 😭😭😭😭

[@JesseDishner]

Haha

[@aldrinclementina4297]

It's amazing how everything coming back. As an old racer who's stilling doing quick and speedy group/club rides, I have to say that having a 48T big chain is something I had back in the days since the 7 speed race bikes I've had. I have ridden from 48T, 52/42, 53/39. I'm looking now to go for a 52/39. Cuz I'm stilling running 10 speed. But it good to see these type of innovation.. I'm 49 I believe and I can say that a 52 is more friendly for my knees... lol... thanks for sharing. Greetings from Curaçao

[@johnnains195]

A bike that looks fast without moving is a great bike ! I'd personaly prefer a less black-ish/stealth-ish paintjob but I'd still take it xD Good luck to the whole team for the end of this "season" and years to come.

[@joshualancekemp]

Thanks for the bike video fix !!! Missing your regular content.. That is a beyond awesome bike - I got to ride one a few months ago when I worked at the Specialized bike shop in Savannah. Awesome tech.

[@guitardog7414]

I liked when specialized goes around filing lawsuits on smaller companies.

[@Ninjump]

Jeff we're bike twins! Hold onto this one - peak bike

[@SeraStaplz]

Most race bikes I look at the same way I look at a Ferrari. Cool, fast, would love to take for a spin, but never really want to own. This is one of the few bikes I looked at and actually wanted to have for myself. And when you own a bike that every time you look at it, you describe it as "sexy," that's an amazing feeling. Listen to him every time he looks at the cockpit.

[@Timtimzi]

Glad you're enjoying the bike! Nice camerawork too!

[@dmitrijvladimirov8696]

Oh, i could by one and move from apartment to cardboard box for a couple years. Great deal i think.

[@swolebro]

If you live in the SF Bay area like he does, you'd only have to live in the box for 3-4 months before you've saved enough on rent to buy this. lol

[@dmitrijvladimirov8696]

@@swolebro Nah, i am in Kazakhstan. I can start a small business here for that amount of money.

[@gdevansh]

Dmitrij Vladimirov Start the business and then use the money you earn to buy the bike

[@dmitrijvladimirov8696]

@@gdevansh Guess i had to had said more clearer. This video is huge flex and have`t any worth in cycling theme. The title is stating obvious things like: top notch bikes are really fast. NO WAY! I wrote this here `cause i like this chanel and it`s direction. You should flexing on luxury things somewhere else.

[@ryanspivey2453]

Dmitrij Vladimirov that seems unfair. Sure, fast bikes go fast but Jeff has also had like a million requests for this very sort of video so clearly it has a place. Remember that Jeff was racing and winning on a far less expensive bike and with a smaller and not as strong team. If anything, this video is a statement that if you work hard, race smart and do well that a strong team might bring you onboard and you too can get a bike like this.

[@LoaforDie]

Just got my Venge Pro the other day. It’s as advertised, fast. As well as sleek.

[@M.E.Cyclist]

Daaaang, so clean and sleek! My next step up is wireless electronic! Oh wait, I got furloughed :(

[@bNaVSK]

Hello Jeff, I'm very happy to see you being properly and deservedly sponsored, and I can't wait to see the amazing content you'll bring us in the future. However, and as a fan of your very solid and consistent speech, I don't like to see you buy in all those marketing claims, like a stiffer BB being faster, or a 10t cog being as efficient. I had the chance to ride that very same model and I loved how it felt, but agreeing with all performance-marketing claims that brands make is a different story. Thanks for all your great content!

[@Mattskis36]

Maybe he's just speaking from experience.

[@bNaVSK]

@@Mattskis36 despite of placebo effect being highly effective performancewise , a great part of performance improved components its not discerned by riding experience, and often is misunterstood (i.e. low tire pressure).

[@teslacybertruck750]

Bike goes: 🚴⚡💨💨💨💨💨 Norcal Cycling: I can still make it faster 🤔

[@tquick3321]

Soooo glad your with the Cali boys now

[@nickzaffino471]

I love the video especially your comparison with gear ratios, but I would've liked to see more of your thoughts on the wireless system, the batteries, and shifting feel.

[@TriDaddy]

Loving the bike! I have the same ride - Other paint scheme. MY bike shop reversed wrapped the bars to make that cockpit event cleaner without the electrical tape!

[@janieskelinen1959]

I have Sworks Venge Vias and I even think that is so fast and nice ride. Cannot imagine how nice this would be. :)

[@albr4]

venge vias is faster, but doesn't look as nice.

[@drummerboi989]

Hey Jeff, coming from gravel and mtb racing, road and crit racing is sort of new. Wondering how tall you are to ride a 56cm with a 120mm stem. Do you size down for a road race bike with longer stem to be more aero and to really throw the bike around? 🤘🏼

[@thomasmichaelpenders]

I just built a 2012 Venge pro frame which is like new with all dura ace 9100 and mavic kysyrium helium anniversary rims. Looks so cool

[@matthiaskettner6686]

Neat paintjob, great bike. Was considering to get exactly this one too but decided for the tarmac. Have fun dude.

[@Nicoya]

Looking at that seat to bar drop makes me jealous. Short legs means fully slammed I only get about 5cm unless I want to go crazy with negative stems. At the end of the day I can at least get a position that works for me but it’d sure be nice if it weren’t on the far end of the adjustment range.

[@andromalius27]

Why not just size down a frame to shorten the steerer tube and lengthen the stem to compensate for the reduced reach?

[@HeathyRoidz]

Andromalius i already have a 49cm haahah, and I needed to buy a 13cm negative 6° stem..., granted, I have about 12cm of drop, but I comfortably ride it for 4h

[@Nicoya]

Andromalius with my tarmac in 52cm I’ve got a 126mm head tube. If I could somehow scrunch myself down into fitting on a 44cm frame I’d only be 2.1cm lower in front with a 105mm head tube. I’d also have to deal with the head tube angle being slacked out by 2 degrees in order to avoid massive toe overlap.

[@JRapids]

I feel you. My fit is 2XS frame with 140mm stem. =)

[@HeathyRoidz]

JRapids 2xs? Doesn’t that look a bit weird?

[@RudiDwiHartanto]

I thought u guys running 23 or 25 on crit, congrats man! enjoy this bikeee

[@404nobrakes]

specialized 26 is just a normal 25

[@KenSmith-bv4si]

I have the 2020 Tarmac Pro with Sram force AXS , its pretty fast but , I'm sure that Venge is super fast . Same paint colour ,also I switched to 28mm tubeless Hutchinson Fusion5 skins , the bike rides so much better now .

[@dannyr333]

Dang I dk if nocal u sell this so good or I really just like this bike... bro those roval wheels came on there look so super steez... man everything you talked about how its versatile, stiff (only on chainstays;for power), its lightweight(carbon), it drivetrain with 12 speed ratios dude plus it looks gorgeous I just did an upgrade last august 19' and got me a caad 10 and been customizing it part by part since some wheelsets, pedals, saddle like newer and stuff I watch and listen to see what is good ya know.. so this video is super cool for someone in the market of these high end newer made bikes cuz you gave a very detailed description in only brief 10 mins Peace dude

[@kimrice394]

Love Specialized! Cut my teeth on Camber, then an Epic and a Stumpy HT. Love their shoes, kits, and helmets. The R&D from their race programs trickle down into everything they make. Currently running a Langster as my total overkill urban path bike. Fast, fun! Specialized, if your watching, please make some Single Speed frames(MTB, Cross/Gravel) again!!!

[@PedroPrego]

The bike is simply gorgeous. Best looking bike in the market. Now my question is: how do I always see totally slammed stems on youtube and foruns with not even all pros are using them like that? Am I doing something really wrong with my bike w.r.t fit? I look at the geometry of the venge and I don't think I could ride such a bike without having a tower of spacers underneath the steam. And I'm rather slim and flexible.

[@same8825]

Hey bud, I watch your vids ALL THE TIME now. Thanks for all of your content. Question that I have that I really hope you can answer. I'm not a racer and shoot who knows, maybe one day I will be. I absolutely love cycling and love beating my PRs. I'd like to think I've gone fast, fastest being 55 mph, but I like to go on 20-50 mile long rides... I want to complete a century ride in 2021. Long story short, I'm hearing "Venge is a race bike, Tarmac is a race bike" but in terms of comfort, being 200-210 lbs (yes, I fluctuate because I love beer a little too much and tend to slack on rides here and there) but money aside, can this bike with a 'perfect' fit be the bike for me? Is the tarmac better for me? Can I be on this bike for 2-3 hours at a time with a nice fit and still be comfortable? I'm nervous about getting a 'race' bike thinking it's only for flat riding.... I ride a ton of hills and probably way more so than just flat but I LOVE THE WAY THESE BIKES LOOK AND TO ME THAT'S THE HALF OF IT. Sorry, I got excited writing this. Hope you can help :) and thank you in advance!

[@450808201]

Great video and great bike! Would you now prefer sram over shimano di2? Love to hear your comparison. :)

[@Turbo329]

Btw, I use "Gunk Degreaser - Foamy" from the local auto parts store on my cassette and chain. It will make even the cruddiest setup like new. Spray it down and then wash it down with the hose.

[@fhasdame351]

Great videos from you as always!

[@ChrisOwenHalper]

Since Shimano DI2 buttons are customizable, I set them up as paddle shifters like these. Bike mechanics hate it because they are used to the default setting.

[@mikes1984]

1. Stiffness in these big bikes is a small difference, and blind tests have shown people cant tell the difference, in some cases ppl fee the less stiff bikes to be more stiff 2. 53-11 is more efficient than 48-10, small cogs are inefficient from a mechanical point of view

[@ATLaracheClub]

Congratulations on the new bike man, looking sweet :D I have exactly one thing from that bike, and that's the saddle, hehe. :D

[@darienbirks8429]

Hey @NorCalCycling, nice video. Wondering if you lowered the stem yourself?

[@tmunk123]

The Pro's are riding SRAM AXS with 54 tooth chainrings. As a crit racer, you should definitely go with bigger chainrings. Unfortunately, the biggest you can probably get is a 50.

[@rlr3063]

You probably want to change the top cap, if you hit it with your knee, is going to fly off to never be seen again. Saying that, Specialized sells another one that is locked in place by some screws. And something good, is the exact same frame as the S-Woks, just without the branding. Love mine, hope you do too. :)

[@thomasvmanning]

Lol. I got that same bike stand after I got my Venge because the seatpost required a compatible clamp. I can attest it is a fast bike and a nice stand!

[@oliverturner81]

Yes it is😀👍 I also have the venge vias but this one is on point hands down.

[@Mikeoats138]

awesome man looks great. I have the sl6 tarmac expert and it rips, I need to test out the Venge one day. from previous bikes, any old carbon rims laying around!

[@Turbo329]

I'm looking at one of these too. Cool vid man.

[@bubbachua]

I love the look of that handlebar

[@arthurpang7264]

Awesome bike. The SRAM groupset is not stock is it?

[@brauljo]

7:19 the AXS 48/35 chainset is their semi compact chainset, so it's like a 52/36. The 53/39 is like the AXS 50/37.

[@NorCalCycling]

Not on force

[@lynardglenndeguzman5588]

I wish i could have one just like that

[@YanyanFlores29]

Same bro

[@cliffcox7643]

same

[@heathlett275]

I love the unaero discs and kamm tail rubbish

[@onederment]

Jeff, you obviously know how to kick grams off your configuration. I recently been looking at right size frames for my size and sure would like to go for a smaller frame size and a longer stem, but I found it impossible to get the recommended stack height. So I guess you trade things off for speed? Any chance of you sharing your Specialized Venge Pro framesize to personal reach and stack height? Usually the bigger the chainring the more efficient the power becomes. Specialized obviously have compromised this ideal or am I wrong?

[@tquick3321]

Eriks bike shop Minnesota boy here

[@arlokkkk]

Hi, I'm new to your channel and new to road biking. Do you like endurance rides too or just race stuff? I watched a couple of races and it seems much fun.

[@ethanyoung4063]

Loving your swift racing btw

[@njdad7766]

Why not the SWorks version? Mikes Bikes are sponsored right? Just curious if you prefer the extra grams, or something else team oriented!!!

[@Schwartz387]

I have the same exact bike I am a Specialized certified bike fitter. I had the the version before the Venge Vias which was a heavy pig, the new one over a pound lighter. Also got a lot easier to work on the last one was a nightmare. Next time I am out in Morgan hill I will let you know.

[@PedroPrego]

I would love a video focusing on "how to get you flexibly-fit (is this a word?) to ride a venge!". What can we do to be able to ride that slammed stem? Those long and low bikes.

[@randyeveryday]

New subscriber from Philippines. I was amazed by ur bike sir.

[@marcusfistarol8270]

I love Specialized.....just bought my first Road-Bike (tarmac) after habe ridden MTBs all.my Life and i love that change.

[@geemoya4500]

Did jeff just say ?"i was born in the wind tunnel"😜

[@Big-Tony-365]

How much does this setup weight? Thanks for the videos Jeff

[@ptorider]

i love my venge too! :D

[@eatmyjetfuel4998]

same man, love the colour of the blue.

[@adccars359]

@ 5:23 Not just a bike my friend. Srams gear range is exceptional. I run standard with an 11-32 np. Better than compact imo. Unless you really need a 34-32 to get where youre going. That bike looks amazing.

[@aerojetrocketdyners-2538]

*Cries in my Btwin Triban 520*

[@foobywooby]

it does the job :/

[@benji1681]

It’s not about the bike

[@whatwelearned]

Dismayed that you didn't cut to that clip of you saying "Shimano is just better. Sorry, SRAM and Campy fans"

[@Schwartz387]

Edward Coupe yes if your di2 goes dead during a ride you have to hope you have enough juice to get home. With sram wireless you can just swap batteries.

[@jarnozondag694]

@@Schwartz387 or just charge you damn di2 in time. It's not a Garmin that goes dead in one ride. Also, don't carry a battery just charge your damn stuff before you go for a ride...

[@jonchaprnka3601]

@@Schwartz387 I have charged my Di2 setup once in 1600 miles and not because it died.

[@shreddagorge]

@@jonchaprnka3601 Biggest problem I've had with Di2 is the battery lasts so long I forget to check it!

[@XCRunner88]

Jeff, what's the weight of the bike as you have it configured? I didn't hear you mention it in the video.

[@bluemystic7501]

I'm of the attitude that equipment matters. Is this a better bike for you than the Felt? Or with your fitness, is it kind of all the same?

[@TheDiegis]

Just bought the same bike, thanks to your video!😁 Wondering what degree stem you have, looks pretty parallel to the ground. My bike comes with 100mm / 6 degree, don’t like the look of it at all. Any suggestions!

[@NorCalCycling]

I use a 120, same angle

[@TheTurdFerguson]

Hey!! We're bike brothers! Hi Five!!

[@jakesiney]

Drivetrain is clean, which lube are you using on that?

[@jasonnguyen170]

Loving It!!!

[@okanaganmedia]

I have an opportunity to buy a 2012 Venge Pro. I have never bought an expensive bike like this. Is it a good bike to make the leap into a high end bike? If not, what would you recommend for a used, upper level , road bike under 2500 US?

[@Arrica101]

Damn that's a beautiful bike 😍

[@swolebro]

Would it be possible for you to do a scienticious constant-wattage test with this against your last race bike, like you did for aero wheels and helmets? (Solo riding is okay during the 'rona lockdown, right? You certainly wouldn't have to worry about traffic interrupting the test.)

[@javiernarro92]

what about the saddle jeff, i use an ISM too and have been looking into a switch to the power for a while now

[@prt1226]

That’s a beauty!!!

[@lornelee1891]

You can use 11-34 cassette on the current shimano.

[@ruffrydazz2032]

On a medium cage you can but not short/DA. Max cog size is 30t.

[@JesseDishner]

Just switched over to an 11-34 on the back, waiting to pick it up today. Did have to change the RD.

[@ruffrydazz2032]

@@JesseDishner Then you clearly don't have a DA or other short cage RD.

[@philipk4475]

@@ruffrydazz2032 i'm pretty sure you can get 34 to work even on DA if you manipulate the B screw enough, and it will shift find, though Shimano doesn't officially encourage it. And using a long cage derailleur is not a big deal, either

[@lukemorrish-thomas1961]

is 35x33 ever actually going to be necessary though? I'd definitely rather have closer gear shifts than have a load of gears at the bottom that are never going to get used

[@w4yland3r27]

What a beauty. thanks for sharing.

[@EricAbbottTri]

How do you like it compared to your Felt 2020 FR?

[@superfisto]

Is this your first specialized bike?

[@NorCalCycling]

Yes

[@martin_3146]

I really don't like SRAMs compromise here. The 10T adds drivetrain friction and requires the xdr freehub, which SRAM designed in a way that it doesn't work with Shimanos rear hub bearing arrangement, which i think is the main reason Shimano felt pushed to develop their own microspline nonesense for 12T, segmenting the freehub standards. You can replicate the same wide range with 11T on 12x, as demonstrated by Campy and even sram itself with its cheapest 12x mtb 11-50T 12x cassette which fits on a standart freehub. All the gears whould be bigger, which would reduce drivetrain friction. I hope SRAM offers something like this once 12x drops down to rival and apex. My 11-36T 11x Force cassette offers identical range and everything is cheap and available. Still would love an Force Etap derailleur though.

[@jeremysweeten2792]

Yes, S-Works is sick!!!...but, the non-S is just as magical and will save you $$$

[@aerontobias6708]

What happened to the felt

[@cliffcox7643]

He probably FELT this was a better bike, and in a VENGEful move, stowed it away.

[@brettbaker3991]

New team

[@millmoormichael6630]

bye bye.. 😂

[@Bpf1893]

Love the color.

[@captainru_media]

Soo nice design. 👌

[@tommoelbommo]

I may well be wrong, but I think shim do bigger than 30 cassette, but you need long cage rear mech?

[@bee_whisper]

looks fast stood still .

[@LayMamaHoMah]

Hope the rumours are true that the clean cockpit system will trickle down to the 2021 Tarmac SL7

[@popitn2nd]

Have you ever put bigger tires on that bike like 28c or 30c? If so, any issue ?

[@melihsaruhan2462]

What kind of bar tape is that?

[@lianchu4236]

So do you think you stil need a 2x drivetrainwith that 48 tooth ?

[@kyleessex6301]

would you run as a 1x for a flat crit? wireless seems pretty easy to remove the FD.

[@ep2526]

You seem tall. How tall are you and what size frame is that? I see the trend is smaller frames and long slammed stems. Just curious.

[@NorCalCycling]

I'm 6ft maybe 6'1. t's a 56

[@TheDiegis]

What frame size u got there? cool video!!

[@NorCalCycling]

56cm

[@logann6615]

What camera did you use to record this video?

[@samuelsmith7929]

What is your saddle to bars drop ?

[@sponsurd]

Considering selling my mint 2014 S-Works Roubaix and switching to this Venge Pro - Any suggestions?