You asked, Ventum listened - The Ventum Slowtwitch Build

Sep 29, 16 9:43

Post #1 of 52 (13115 views)

Hello ST

After looking over a lot of feedback, Diaa and I have had multiple discussions and feel ST is a great place to gauge market interest. As such, we are going to offer the Ventum Z as a frame-set for a limited time. This announcement will only be posted on ST. If the ST market accepts it, we will look into making it a permanent product that can be be purchased through our dealers, distributors, and other sales channels.

The bike will come with Ventum Z frame, 3T fork, seat post, headset, bottle kit, and magnet kit. It will be offered at $2,999USD.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts,

Jimmy

JImmy Seear
Co-Founder Ventum
http://www.ventumracing.com

Re: You asked, Ventum listened - The Ventum Slowtwitch Build [JimmySeear] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 16 11:18

Post #2 of 52 (11701 views)

Pretty sweet! But what is a Ventum Z? Is it on your website?

Re: You asked, Ventum listened - The Ventum Slowtwitch Build [nickwhite] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 16 11:23

Post #3 of 52 (11662 views)

Clearly you haven't been spending enough time on ST Nick.

http://forum.slowtwitch.com/..._-_%245499_P6089109/

Last edited by: James Haycraft: Sep 29, 16 11:23

Re: You asked, Ventum listened - The Ventum Slowtwitch Build [James Haycraft] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 16 11:31

Post #4 of 52 (11618 views)

Haha, got it. Ventum's new bike launched at Interbike. Lower price. I dig it.

Re: You asked, Ventum listened - The Ventum Slowtwitch Build [JimmySeear] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 16 11:46

Post #5 of 52 (11513 views)

I think that is a great price point. I am definitely interested. What is the time frame on this for ordering/shipment?

Mike

Re: You asked, Ventum listened - The Ventum Slowtwitch Build [JimmySeear] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 16 11:56

Post #6 of 52 (11433 views)

Great price point. A full $1k less than the equivalent Dimond and $430 less than tririg.

Re: You asked, Ventum listened - The Ventum Slowtwitch Build [JimmySeear] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 16 12:01

Post #7 of 52 (11405 views)

Big step in the right direction

All I need is for zachboring to engineer me an Omega X-based or Magura-based fork, with beard and stem junction, for this bicycle, and I'm in.

Re: You asked, Ventum listened - The Ventum Slowtwitch Build [JimmySeear] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 16 12:03

Post #8 of 52 (11390 views)

Definitely interested but need to see more pics, so far we have only seen one pic of the front end.

Re: You asked, Ventum listened - The Ventum Slowtwitch Build [Benv] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 16 12:06

Post #9 of 52 (11371 views)

It's the same bike as the Ventum One. It just has slightly heavier carbon and a different fork.

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Re: You asked, Ventum listened - The Ventum Slowtwitch Build [JimmySeear] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 16 12:08

Post #10 of 52 (11351 views)

I'm impressed.

'It never gets easier, you just get crazier.'

Re: You asked, Ventum listened - The Ventum Slowtwitch Build [JimmySeear] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 16 12:17

Post #11 of 52 (11306 views)

This is awesome! Very interesting and compelling entry for those of us with lots of nice parts laying around and are interested in long course. If it's still available after Kona I'll likely pick one up.

Re: You asked, Ventum listened - The Ventum Slowtwitch Build [JimmySeear] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 16 12:21

Post #12 of 52 (11274 views)

JimmySeear wrote:

Hello ST

After looking over a lot of feedback, Diaa and I have had multiple discussions and feel ST is a great place to gauge market interest. As such, we are going to offer the Ventum Z as a frame-set for a limited time. This announcement will only be posted on ST. If the ST market accepts it, we will look into making it a permanent product that can be be purchased through our dealers, distributors, and other sales channels.

The bike will come with Ventum Z frame, 3T fork, seat post, headset, bottle kit, and magnet kit. It will be offered at $2,999USD.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts,

Jimmy

I'm not going to be purchasing one but I wanted to commend you guys for keeping your finger on the heartbeat of the Triathlon world. ST is definitely a place to gauge interest but also get some direction to where the markets most vocal AGers want to spend their money. Congrats on expanding the product line with the new Z!!

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Re: You asked, Ventum listened - The Ventum Slowtwitch Build [georged] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 16 12:22

Post #13 of 52 (11271 views)

I'm not.

Stop spec'ing your frames with a 3rd party fork. It looks terrible.

Why not offer your own fork with the same layup as your cheaper frame?

"One Line Robert"

Re: You asked, Ventum listened - The Ventum Slowtwitch Build [JimmySeear] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 16 12:27

Post #14 of 52 (11246 views)

Jimmy, I was kind of skeptical when I read the following in the Ventum Z thread, but it is really great to see that you guys are actually acting on what you're saying. Props.

Quote:

We are working on lowering costs and passing those saving to the end consumer.

Pain is temporary.

Re: You asked, Ventum listened - The Ventum Slowtwitch Build [nickwhite] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 16 13:05

Post #15 of 52 (11101 views)

nickwhite wrote:

Pretty sweet! But what is a Ventum Z? Is it on your website?

The Z bike is not on our website yet. We will have to go to our studio and do a full range of photo's so it can match the look of our other photos.

JImmy Seear
Co-Founder Ventum
http://www.ventumracing.com

Re: You asked, Ventum listened - The Ventum Slowtwitch Build [tsrf900r] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 16 13:06

Post #16 of 52 (11088 views)

tsrf900r wrote:

I think that is a great price point. I am definitely interested. What is the time frame on this for ordering/shipment?

Mike

Hi Mike,

We will be able to start shipping these frame-sets by start of November and maybe a couple weeks earlier.

Feel free to email me - jimmy@ventumracing.com and I can take care of you.

JImmy Seear
Co-Founder Ventum
http://www.ventumracing.com

Re: You asked, Ventum listened - The Ventum Slowtwitch Build [PubliusValerius] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 16 13:07

Post #17 of 52 (11078 views)

PubliusValerius wrote:

Big step in the right direction

All I need is for zachboring to engineer me an Omega X-based or Magura-based fork, with beard and stem junction, for this bicycle, and I'm in.

How can I help get the Omega X-based or Magura-based fork, with beard and stem junction organized for you?

JImmy Seear
Co-Founder Ventum
http://www.ventumracing.com

Re: You asked, Ventum listened - The Ventum Slowtwitch Build [Benv] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 16 13:08

Post #18 of 52 (11063 views)

Benv wrote:

Definitely interested but need to see more pics, so far we have only seen one pic of the front end.

I will be able to get some more photo's done once I return from Kona.

JImmy Seear
Co-Founder Ventum
http://www.ventumracing.com

Re: You asked, Ventum listened - The Ventum Slowtwitch Build [GreenPlease] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 16 13:10

Post #19 of 52 (11051 views)

GreenPlease wrote:

This is awesome! Very interesting and compelling entry for those of us with lots of nice parts laying around and are interested in long course. If it's still available after Kona I'll likely pick one up.

This will be available after Kona. We will start shipping by November 1st and maybe a couple weeks earlier.

JImmy Seear
Co-Founder Ventum
http://www.ventumracing.com

Re: You asked, Ventum listened - The Ventum Slowtwitch Build [PushThePace] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 16 13:11

Post #20 of 52 (11044 views)

PushThePace wrote:

JimmySeear wrote:

Hello ST

After looking over a lot of feedback, Diaa and I have had multiple discussions and feel ST is a great place to gauge market interest. As such, we are going to offer the Ventum Z as a frame-set for a limited time. This announcement will only be posted on ST. If the ST market accepts it, we will look into making it a permanent product that can be be purchased through our dealers, distributors, and other sales channels.

The bike will come with Ventum Z frame, 3T fork, seat post, headset, bottle kit, and magnet kit. It will be offered at $2,999USD.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts,

Jimmy

I'm not going to be purchasing one but I wanted to commend you guys for keeping your finger on the heartbeat of the Triathlon world. ST is definitely a place to gauge interest but also get some direction to where the markets most vocal AGers want to spend their money. Congrats on expanding the product line with the new Z!!

Thank you for the kind words. We are listening and we move as fast as possible.

JImmy Seear
Co-Founder Ventum
http://www.ventumracing.com

Re: You asked, Ventum listened - The Ventum Slowtwitch Build [JimmySeear] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 16 14:12

Post #21 of 52 (10864 views)

JimmySeear wrote:

Hello ST

After looking over a lot of feedback, Diaa and I have had multiple discussions and feel ST is a great place to gauge market interest. As such, we are going to offer the Ventum Z as a frame-set for a limited time. This announcement will only be posted on ST. If the ST market accepts it, we will look into making it a permanent product that can be be purchased through our dealers, distributors, and other sales channels.

The bike will come with Ventum Z frame, 3T fork, seat post, headset, bottle kit, and magnet kit. It will be offered at $2,999USD.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts,

Jimmy

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Re: You asked, Ventum listened - The Ventum Slowtwitch Build [wsrobert] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 16 14:22

Post #22 of 52 (10810 views)

I'm in the market for a new frame with build kit ready from my current TT bike.

Now very interested in a Ventum at what is now an affordable frameset price point, very tempting. The big but also for me is the fork which is currently a deal breaker.

When looking for a performance rig and looking at the competition (Felt IA 10, Cervelo P3) I want to see a smooth well thought out integrated frame-fork junction.

How much extra for the Ventum fork?

Re: You asked, Ventum listened - The Ventum Slowtwitch Build [NatFal_in_Aus] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 16 14:37

Post #23 of 52 (10760 views)

NatFal_in_Aus wrote:

I'm in the market for a new frame with build kit ready from my current TT bike.

Now very interested in a Ventum at what is now an affordable frameset price point, very tempting. The big but also for me is the fork which is currently a deal breaker.

When looking for a performance rig and looking at the competition (Felt IA 10, Cervelo P3) I want to see a smooth well thought out integrated frame-fork junction.

How much extra for the Ventum fork?

Was thinking exactly the same about the fork. I was never in love with the ventum look but it sorts of grows on me. No disc brakes, you can use it on trainer, price coming down nicely, good integration. I still prefer the look of the dimond but that no trainer thing is a big deal breaker when you leave in a country with sh#t weather. Another year and I mightbeconvinced to buy one :-)

Re: You asked, Ventum listened - The Ventum Slowtwitch Build [frenchieTT] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 16 15:11

Post #24 of 52 (10669 views)

Well if they include the Ventum fork, that kind of kills sales of their original frameset, no?
Like Dimond won't sell the Brilliant fork with their X frame.

Re: You asked, Ventum listened - The Ventum Slowtwitch Build [Thomas Gerlach] [ In reply to ]

Sep 29, 16 17:50

Post #25 of 52 (10461 views)

Agreed; this is great stuff! Good man, Jimmy!

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