Originally Posted by
noodle soup
Does the 2016 Venge have those dropouts that face slightly forward? [MENTION=364302]Doge[/MENTION] might be able to add a little here.
those dropouts are a dealbreaker IMO.
I don't know about the 2016. I had a 2015. There were two issues. One was under load the wheel would pull out due to angle, and 2 the hardened steel plates on the dropouts made them very difficult to clamp and bite.
Later I think they fixed this. I reported it in May 2015. Specialized ViAS seems to have a similar problem. There was no response from product support or the dealer. I would not buy Specalized again.
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It appears the rear quick release isn't getting an effective bite on the dropouts, and can slip out. Specialized PR manager Katie Sue Gruener said the company is asking all riders with a Venge ViAS rim bike to please stop riding it and contact their local Specialized retailer for a new rear derailleur hanger and a safety inspection.”
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/spec...m-brake-bikes/