The 2019 Specialized S-Works Venge — lighter and more aero than the preceding Venge ViAS, Specialized saysSpecialized
The S-Works Aerofly II bar is quick in the wind, but unlike integrated bar/stem models, can still be easily adjusted for fitSpecialized
The full frontal here is quite minimalSpecialized
The Venge cockpit looks integrated to the eye and the air, but the cables and wires run underneath the stemSpecialized
The Shimano Di2 charging and adjustment port nestles into the seatpostSpecialized
Specialized engineers worked with a library of tube shapes, each optimized for aero and stiffness characteristics, to form the 2019 VengeSpecialized
Specialized claims that the frameset is right on the performance edge — any more aero and it would be heavier; any lighter and it would be less aeroSpecialized
The S-Works bikes are disc-only and Shimano-onlySpecialized
Shimano R9170 calipers and rotorsSpecialized
Not easily seen but valuable — CeramicSpeed bearings and a dual-sided power meterSpecialized
While Specialized will happily sell you a separate time-trial bike, you can also use the ViAS clip-on for fast set-up against the clockSpecialized
The Aerofly II has a new textured top for a little grip without tapeSpecialized
The 2019 Specialized S-Works VengeSpecialized
Specialized experimented with a number of cockpit prototype configurations, looking to hit the sweet spot of aero and real-world adjustableBen Delaney / Immediate Media
For a visual comparison, Specialized removed the amount of weight from the Venge ViAS in white that the company saved with the new Venge in blackBen Delaney / Immediate Media