2014 Venge, 2015 Tarmac, or 2016 Venge....

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mile2424
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by mile2424

Here's the dilemma, in the market for a new road bike, and trying to decide between the Venge and the Tarmac. I have a contact locally who has a 2014 S-Works Venge, mechanical Dura-Ace, Roval 60's, literally brand new for 5k. The other option is the new Tarmac Pro Race for MSRP of $5600. I guess the big unknown or question is what will the 2016 Venge feature over the old version, likely to be unveiled around TdF time. I know the used Venge is a relatively good deal, just wish I knew if the updates were going to be the new integrated seatpost, disc brakes, rider engineered frames based on sizing, etc. Or if they were going to have a major frame re-design, integrated brakes, etc. The tarmac is probably the better all around frame. Either one would work for my style of riding, mostly rolling hills, with some occasional climbing. Thoughts?

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by Nefarious86

Tarmac. Comfort FTW ;)
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kgt
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by kgt

Tarmac.
I know some guys who have sold their Venge because they did not like the ride. No one I know has sold his Tarmac because of the ride. They sell it only if they get bored and want something new.

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by rOYk

kgt wrote:Tarmac.
I know some guys who have sold their Venge because they did not like the ride. No one I know has sold his Tarmac because of the ride. They sell it only if they get bored and want something new.


That's right. Happy with my SL4 and will replace it only when Ill get bored with it

aaric
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by aaric

Tarmac, or wait for the new Venge and decide.

Poonjabby
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by Poonjabby

http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/ ... 4-pro-race

Lot of bike for the money unless you don't like SRAM for some reason.

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mimason
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by mimason

Very few aero bikes ride as well as a straight up road bikes. If aero is not in your priority list then its a no brainer.

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by NealH

Unless you typically do a lot of work on the front of your group then I would get the Tarmac. As indicated in the posts here, its a better all around bike.

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by mimason

Poonjabby wrote:http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/road/roubaix/roubaix-sl4-pro-race

Lot of bike for the money unless you don't like SRAM for some reason.

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....or don't want tons of head tube.

ChiZ01
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by ChiZ01

s-work logo looks more pro, for the same price, this is nobrainer

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by hull80n

:podium: loved 2015 Tarmac

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by albertop07

2015 Tarmac

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by seaneT1

If you have the money, 2016 venge...seems to be worth...if no,tarmac!!!

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by keong72

Still love 2015 tarmac

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by WMW

seaneT1 wrote:If you have the money, 2016 venge...seems to be worth...if no,tarmac!!!


This. Wait for reviews.
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