ProfessorChaos wrote:I suggested a revamp, and re-release of the Venge ViAS rim brake as a complete bike, and the idea was shot down. I figured if we could take a 4-500g out of the bike, and release it as a special edition it would sell well. That being said we do still have some sizes of the rim brake ViAS frameset in stock in the US market.
That is a real shame. In my opinion Specialized really missed the mark with this one.
It seems like the cost was not consistent with the offerings of other manufacturers. The Trek Madone is cheaper, and is arguably a superior bike.
Not to mention the extremely competitive pricing of the Canyon Aeroad.
I love the look of the Venge Vias, but it didn't seem to be worth the price tag.