Iāve been looking to upgrade my 2012 S-Works Venge and then yesterday found a smoking deal on a brand new frame and wheels.
Frame: 2018 Specialized S-Works Venge Vias Disc
Wheels: Roval CLX 64 disc
Tires: Specialized Turbo Cotton
So need some advice on ordering a groupset for the new bike.
Any info would be a big help! Iām super excited about this new bike and canāt wait to get it built up.
Frame: 2018 Specialized S-Works Venge Vias Disc
Wheels: Roval CLX 64 disc
Tires: Specialized Turbo Cotton
So need some advice on ordering a groupset for the new bike.
- What are my options? I went over budget with the frame/wheels so Iād like to keep it as inexpensive as possible. Etap unfortunately is out of the question. Whatās a good value option? Iām pretty sure this bike only allows for electronic groupsets. Ultegra di2 (disc) is about $1,500 on Merlin ā is that the ābest valueā?
- The bike comes with Speed Concept BB bearings setup for OSBB, which fits Specialized cranks. It would be cheaper to get Ultegra cranks on there I believe.. so I may do that. Iām afraid to add an adapter though since I donāt want any creaks in the BB in the future. What would you do?
- I bought the frame from a coworker who races for Specialized. Itās brand new (never built up) but still technically āsecond handā. I want to switch out the current Aerofly āflatā handlebars for the ones that rise 25mm. Whatās the most efficient way to do this? Just buy from Specialized and sell the current set?
Any info would be a big help! Iām super excited about this new bike and canāt wait to get it built up.