{"id":1758678,"date":"2026-02-06T09:24:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T06:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1758678"},"modified":"2026-02-06T09:24:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T06:24:12","slug":"new-ventum-ns1-taller-geometry-for-real-world-speed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1758678","title":{"rendered":"New Ventum NS1: Taller Geometry for Real-World Speed"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Updated February 6, 2026 09:39AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Today Ventum is launching an update to the brand\u2019s NS1 aero road bike. This marks the biggest update since its introduction back in 2019 and a lot has changed in the cycling world since then. What hasn\u2019t changed is that Ventum is inherently an aero focused company that\u2019s made the shift from time trial bikes.<\/p>\n

That history matters to this update because just as Ventum was once on the forefront of taking triathlon aero technology and moving it to road bikes, the brand is now following the trend of higher stack height for aero gains. The new Ventum NS1 has all the usual trappings of lighter and stiffer but that\u2019s not the real news here.<\/p>\n

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Taller is faster<\/h2>\n

For most of the history of cyclists caring about aerodynamics the trend was lower in the front. No spacers and a negative stem was the name of the game. It didn\u2019t matter that not many people could actually hold that position or generate power in it. A smaller frontal area obviously translated to being lower at the front of the bike so that was what bikes, and riders, gravitated to.<\/p>\n

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That trend is changing. Triathlon was an early leader here with a shift to a praying mantis style position that was much taller. The idea is an aero position you can hold, while also getting as narrow as possible, is faster than a long and low position.<\/p>\n

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The taller position takes into account more than a simple frontal area calculation. Going taller means getting the back flatter and the forearms more comfortable in a \u201cparallel to the ground\u201d position. Both details make for a faster position overall while at the same time the taller position opens the hip angle for better breathing and power development in the legs.<\/p>\n

The new Ventum NS1 is picking up on these trends by going taller, not shorter for the new NS1. If you compare the old bike to the new bike there\u2019s essentially a 20mm stack of spacers now built into the head tube. At the same there is also an extra 13mm of reach which, again, helps with holding an aero position comfortably.<\/p>\n

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Given that comfort is a big part of this shift, Ventum has also added a few other comfort details. The max tire clearance jumps to one of the largest, for a road bike, at 35mm. Certainly there\u2019s other competitors in this space that have similar clearance but for a true road race bike this is on the larger end of things and it also tracks with the heavier slope in the top tube. More slope means more exposed seatpost and that in turn means more comfort.<\/p>\n

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SIZE<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nXS<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nS<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nM<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nM\/L<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nL<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nXL<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FRAME STACK<\/span><\/td>\n493 MM<\/span><\/td>\n515 MM<\/span><\/td>\n541 MM<\/span><\/td>\n565 MM<\/span><\/td>\n590 MM<\/span><\/td>\n615 MM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FRAME REACH<\/span><\/td>\n370 MM<\/span><\/td>\n378 MM<\/span><\/td>\n388 MM<\/span><\/td>\n397 MM<\/span><\/td>\n405 MM<\/span><\/td>\n413 MM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HEAD TUBE LENGTH<\/span><\/td>\n90 MM<\/span><\/td>\n110 MM<\/span><\/td>\n133 MM<\/span><\/td>\n158 MM<\/span><\/td>\n185 MM<\/span><\/td>\n211 MM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HEAD TUBE ANGLE<\/span><\/td>\n70.5\u00b0<\/span><\/td>\n71.5\u00b0<\/span><\/td>\n72.5\u00b0<\/span><\/td>\n73.0\u00b0<\/span><\/td>\n73.0\u00b0<\/span><\/td>\n73.0\u00b0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SEAT TUBE ANGLE<\/span><\/td>\n74.5\u00b0<\/span><\/td>\n74.0\u00b0<\/span><\/td>\n73.5\u00b0<\/span><\/td>\n73.0\u00b0<\/span><\/td>\n73.0\u00b0<\/span><\/td>\n73.0\u00b0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WHEELBASE<\/span><\/td>\n968 MM<\/span><\/td>\n974 MM<\/span><\/td>\n984 MM<\/span><\/td>\n1000 MM<\/span><\/td>\n1015 MM<\/span><\/td>\n1031 MM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FRONT CENTER<\/span><\/td>\n569 MM<\/span><\/td>\n575 MM<\/span><\/td>\n585 MM<\/span><\/td>\n601 MM<\/span><\/td>\n615 MM<\/span><\/td>\n631 MM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CHAINSTAY LENGTH<\/span><\/td>\n410 MM<\/span><\/td>\n410 MM<\/span><\/td>\n410 MM<\/span><\/td>\n410 MM<\/span><\/td>\n410 MM<\/span><\/td>\n410 MM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BB DROP<\/span><\/td>\n72 MM<\/span><\/td>\n72 MM<\/span><\/td>\n72 MM<\/span><\/td>\n70 MM<\/span><\/td>\n70 MM<\/span><\/td>\n70 MM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TOP TUBE LENGTH (HORIZONTAL)<\/span><\/td>\n517 MM<\/span><\/td>\n534 MM<\/span><\/td>\n554 MM<\/span><\/td>\n571 MM<\/span><\/td>\n587 MM<\/span><\/td>\n603 MM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SEAT TUBE LENGTH (PHYSICAL)<\/span><\/td>\n439 MM<\/span><\/td>\n448 MM<\/span><\/td>\n473 MM<\/span><\/td>\n490 MM<\/span><\/td>\n527 MM<\/span><\/td>\n543 MM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
STAND OVER HEIGHT<\/span><\/td>\n744 MM<\/span><\/td>\n756 MM<\/span><\/td>\n783 MM<\/span><\/td>\n801 MM<\/span><\/td>\n833 MM<\/span><\/td>\n849 MM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FORK RAKE<\/span><\/td>\n51 MM<\/span><\/td>\n47 MM<\/span><\/td>\n43 MM<\/span><\/td>\n43 MM<\/span><\/td>\n43 MM<\/span><\/td>\n43 MM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FORK LENGTH, FULL<\/span><\/td>\n373 MM<\/span><\/td>\n373 MM<\/span><\/td>\n373 MM<\/span><\/td>\n373 MM<\/span><\/td>\n373 MM<\/span><\/td>\n373 MM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TRAIL<\/span><\/td>\n68.9 MM<\/span><\/td>\n68.4 MM<\/span><\/td>\n64.1 MM<\/span><\/td>\n60.8 MM<\/span><\/td>\n60.8 MM<\/span><\/td>\n60.8 MM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TIRE CLEARANCE (MAX)<\/span><\/td>\n35 MM<\/span><\/td>\n35 MM<\/span><\/td>\n35 MM<\/span><\/td>\n35 MM<\/span><\/td>\n35 MM<\/span><\/td>\n35 MM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The expected changes<\/h2>\n

If the move towards more comfort was the unexpected change, then the rest of the changes are the expected changes. This is a new bike so it\u2019s obviously more aero, lighter, and stiffer.<\/p>\n

On the aero front, it\u2019s all about the\u2026 well the front. According to Ventum \u201cthe leading edge of the bike has been extended forward of the steerer, creating space for a cleaner, more efficient airfoil where the wind hits first.\u201d You could also read between the lines there and call that a \u201cSpeed Sniffer\u201d like Specialized does but this one is a bit different. Both Specialized and Bianchi have a similar sort of bump that extends past the front of the fork. Ventum is leaning towards something that looks closer to a Ridley, or perhaps the other tall aero bike the Morpheus, where there\u2019s a very deep head tube shape and the steerer tube isn\u2019t at the front.<\/p>\n

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The transition to the fork looks quite smooth and the fork is new as well. Ventum claims \u201cdeeper airfoils on the fork legs extend down from the new head tube, improving airflow management while also increasing front-end stiffness.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Despite this new, larger, head tube, the latest bike is quite a bit lighter. With an 852g claimed weight for a M\/L (size 56) the new bike is 203 grams lighter than before. Ventum claims this comes from \u201ca new carbon layup, refinements to the production process, and by shaving mass from the front-end and seat stays.\u201d<\/p>\n

And no new bike launch would be complete without claims of increased stiffness. Ventum holds that tradition and claims \u201c7.7% stiffer at the head tube\u201d and \u201c11.9% stiffer at the bottom bracket.\u201d<\/p>\n

As is customary in 2026 Ventum has also added UDH compatibility and the bottom bracket is a T47 standard.<\/p>\n

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Ventum NS1 pricing and availability<\/h2>\n

The latest update is available today through the Ventum Website. Pricing for a frameset is set at $3,599 and includes a proprietary D-shaped seat post. Colors available are Onyx, Aerochrome, and Limoncello. Prices for full builds start at $5,499 and range up to $11,299.<\/p>\n

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Drivetrain<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nWheels<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nCockpit<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nPrice<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SRAM Rival AXS (48\/35T)<\/span><\/td>\nZipp 303 S<\/span><\/td>\nZipp Service Course<\/span><\/td>\n$5,499.00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SRAM Force AXS (48\/35T, Power Meter)<\/span><\/td>\nZipp 303 SW<\/span><\/td>\nVentum CR2 Carbon One-Piece<\/span><\/td>\n$7,599.00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shimano Ultegra Di2 (52\/36T, Power Meter)<\/span><\/td>\nZipp 303 SW<\/span><\/td>\nVentum CR2 Carbon One-Piece<\/span><\/td>\n$7,899.00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SRAM Red AXS (48\/35T, Power Meter)<\/span><\/td>\nZipp 353 NSW<\/span><\/td>\nVentum CR2 Carbon One-Piece<\/span><\/td>\n$10,999.00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 (52\/36T, Power Meter)<\/span><\/td>\nZipp 353 NSW<\/span><\/td>\nVentum CR2 Carbon One-Piece<\/span><\/td>\n$11,299.00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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