As we mentioned in our 2013 Specialized coverage, UK riders will be able to get there hands on a more affordable Venge in 2013.
The new carbon Comp bike will retail for £2,500 and comes with a predominantly Shimano 105 groupset, 52-36T FSA Gossamer Pro chainset and DT Swiss Axis 4.0 rims. Take a look at the full spec below or read parts one and two from the 2013 Specialized road launch in Snowbird, Utah.
Full specification
- Frame: FACT 10R carbon, FACT IS construction, aero tube shape, compact race design, tapered 1-1/8" to 1-3/8" head tube, internal cable routing, carbon OSBB
- Fork: Venge Pro FACT carbon, full monocoque, OS race for 1-3/8" bearing
- Headset: 1-1/8" upper and 1-3/8" lower Cr-Mo cartridge bearings, w/custom Venge top cap
- Stem: Specialized Comp-Set 6061 alloy, cone head bolt, 12-degree, 4-degree shim, 31.8mm
- Handlebars: Specialized Tarmac Comp, alloy, deep bend
- Tape: Specialized Pro D2
- Front brake: Shimano 105
- Rear brake: Shimano 105
- Front derailleur: Shimano 105
- Rear derailleur: Shimano 105
- Shift levers: Shimano 105 STI
- Cassette: Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 11-28
- Chain: Shimano Tiagra 10-speed
- Crankset: FSA Gossamer Pro
- Chainrings: 52/36
- Bottom bracket: With crankset
- Front wheel: DT Axis 4.0
- Rear wheel: DT Axis 4.0
- Front tyre: Specialized Turbo Elite, BlackBelt, 100TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c
- Rear tyre: Specialized Turbo Elite, BlackBelt, 100TPI, aramid bead, 700x23c
- Inner tubes: Turbo Ultralight, Presta valve
- Saddle: Body Geometry Romin Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
- Seatpost: Venge Aero, FACT carbon, flippable 20/0mm offset
- Seat binder: Venge integrated seat clamp assembly
