It's hard to find a bike that perfectly matches your "type" of cyclist and your expectations. For my part, I found my perfect match with the SPECIALIZED VENGE. Aerodynamics, stiffness, and stability summarize the qualities that place the VENGE in a unique class.

Its aerodynamics are directly derived from SHIV technology, which attests to its effectiveness. It's therefore not surprising to see many professionals on the Ironman ultra-distance circuit using it by reversing their seatpost. Moreover, these aerodynamics have proven their worth on the UCI circuit and in wind tunnels. Who doesn't dream of a speed gain to leave some dust behind!

Its lateral stiffness is surprising, and the VENGE has nothing to envy its little brother, the SPECIALIZED TARMAC. It offers a smooth ride for greater comfort and better stability while providing energy transfer to the rear wheel during acceleration.

Aerodynamics and stiffness are synonymous with a rouleur-sprinter.

I've been racing on the FQSC circuit for almost 20 years now, and I define myself as a rouleur-sprinter. My playground is mostly hilly with slight climbs, which corresponds to the majority of our races on the circuit. The stiffness and stability of the VENGE definitely give me an advantage during my sprints and mass finish races. This high-speed stability forces me to maintain my front-to-rear energy transfer to avoid wobbling my bike from side to side, thus optimizing my quest for speed during sprints. As a fan of long breakaways, my VENGE definitely offers me an advantage in speed gain, and the secret is that the faster I go, the greater the gain.

For me, the SPECIALIZED VENGE is synonymous with performance. The more I push my limits, the more it gives back, leaving me no choice but to honor it.

François Doyon, Canadian Masters A champion