Specialized just introduced the bike and as is typical today, they don't wait until they have a big inventory sitting on the dock waiting to ship in order to launch a new bike. In addition, it would seem to make sense to put a few out there and get some feedback in case there are some glitches/bugs/incosistencies that need attention. In the meantime, I believe the contract Specialized has with the teams is to supply the Venge as it existed when the contract was written. It would cost a lot of money to immediately outfit these Spec sponsored riders with a new model. Why should Specialized spend much time arming Cavendish with a new bike when he is leaving the team. The Tarmac has always been a little better handling than the Venge so people like Sagan and Contadore will stay on the Tarmac. They are not typically on the front of the pack through most of the road type races. And of course seat time could play a role. I rode my friends Colnago C59 a couple times yet still prefer my Tarmac. I am sure this would change if I put more time on the Colnago but I am not in a buying mood right now and besides, I am perfectly happy with the Tarmac.

Lets wait and see what the field looks like next year and who all is still riding the old Venge. Specialized already rules the podium right now.