Ventum is dressing the all-new GS1 up for a gravel battle. We observed the brand new gravel race machine on the Ventum sales space at Sea Otter Basic. Whereas it won’t appear to be a wild departure at first look, loads of delicate tweaks recommend Ventum is fine-tuning this race-ready gravel rig for much more versatility and velocity.
The celebrities and stripes body in query? That’s present gravel nationwide champion Lauren Stephens’ body, with some bits that aren’t 100% sponsor appropriate. Evidently Ventum had it on mortgage till her race.
Ventum GS1 Gravel Race Bike – What’s New?
The pinnacle tube—that’s for certain. The entrance finish appears to have undergone a facelift (aero face slim?), and it seems extra like the fashionable gravel machines we’ve seen from Trek and firm.
Flicked Flip Chip
The flip-chip appears to be gone. In our assessment of the present mannequin of the GS1, we appreciated the non-compulsory longer/quick chip possibility, particularly for those who’re rolling between gravel on some weekends and cyclocross on others.
No Soiled Water Bottle Mount
The up to date Ventum GS1 lacks the under-downtube water bottle mount, and I’m glad to see it gone. I’m not a fan, and I by no means used it in our assessment of the present mannequin. It appears to solely get bottles soiled. It’s not an enormous deal, but it surely’s one much less mount to rattle free mid-race, and two fewer holes within the body.
Clearance for Days
Tire clearance is getting a notable increase. The prototype body we caught had Schwable Thunderburts entrance and rear. This transfer is on development with what we see unfolding within the gravel race scene with “drop bar mountain bikes.”
Out again, the chainstays look barely extra sculpted, with a thinner profile. However that could possibly be wishful considering. It doesn’t matter what, I do know they’ve a bigger tire clearance, particularly to suit these Burts.
Extra to Come
We’re excited to see if our hypothesis on the brand new Ventum GS1 is true. One factor is certain: It seems quick, and with riders like Lauren Stephens piloting it, it’ll win races.
Take a look at the present Ventum GS1 right here.
