VentumNS1
Ventum's only road race bike, sold direct from Utah. The third-generation NS1 (2026) has a front end borrowed from the Tempus TT bike, with the leading edge pushed ahead of the steerer, an hourglass head tube and deeper fork legs, plus a frame more than 200 g lighter (852 g, M/L) and a little more stack and reach. Ventum pitches it as an all-rounder with 35 mm tyre clearance; most builds have the one-piece CR2 cockpit and Zipp carbon wheels.
- From
- $11,299$11,299$11,299
- Builds
- 6
- Sizes
- 6
- Frame weight
- 852 g30.1 oz
Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo
Our verdict
Overall
out of 100, average of 6 categories
For riders who want a light, fast all-rounder at a direct-sales price: 852 g frame, a one-piece cockpit offered in 16 sizes, threaded T47, UDH and 35 mm tyres. You give up published aero data and a power meter on the Shimano builds, and prices are only published in US dollars.
Scored Oct 2026
- + Wide fit adjustment
- + Premium frame
- + Affordable way in
AI-drafted from the specs on this page and reviewed before publishing. Scores are relative to every bike in the catalog when they were given, so they drop as newer bikes and parts raise the bar.
- Aero
- 78/100
- Frame
- 86/100
- Components
- 80/100
- Fit
- 88/100
- Practicality
- 80/100
- Price
- 86/100
Aero claims and front-end integration
Carbon grade, weight and warranty
Groupset, wheels and power meter
Sizes and adjustment range
Travel, standard parts, servicing
From the cheapest complete-bike MSRP
Bike duel
Frame & platform
Frame & fork
- Frame material
- Carbon (higher-modulus fibre than the previous NS1)
- Fork material
- Carbon, tapered carbon steerer
- Frame weight
- 852 g30.1 oz
- Weight measured on
- Frame, size M/L
- Frame sizes
- XS, S, M, M/L, L, XL
- Colours
- Onyx, Aerochrome, Limoncello, Bordeaux (Bordeaux on the Dura-Ace, Red AXS and frameset only)
- UCI frame approval
- Approved 10 Oct 2025 as 'NS1' (frame and fork), sizes XS-XL (6), code VENTUM-003 (UCI list version 2026.10.02)
Compatibility & standards
- Brake type
- Hydraulic disc, flat mount
- Max tire width
- 35 mm
- Bottom bracket standard
- T47 threaded
- Drivetrain compatibility
- Builds use 2x12 electronic Shimano Di2 and SRAM AXS
- Cable routing
- Internal
Fit & adjustability
- Cockpit
- One-piece carbon bar and stem (Ventum CR2) on most builds; the Rival AXS build has a separate Zipp stem and bar
- Standard stem and bar possible
- Yes
- Seatpost type
- Ventum carbon seatpost, 10 mm offset
- Fit notes
- 6 sizes with more stack and reach than the previous NS1, especially on larger sizes. The CR2 one-piece cockpit comes in 16 sizes (38-44 cm wide, 90-120 mm stems) and crank lengths of 165-172.5 mm can be chosen at order.
Aerodynamics
- Manufacturer aero claims
- Ventum publishes no drag figures. The front end, inspired by the Tempus TT bike, extends the leading edge ahead of the steerer and uses an hourglass head tube to cut frontal area; the fork legs are deeper.
Travel, maintenance & warranty
- Derailleur hanger
- UDH (SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger)
- Frame warranty
- Lifetime on frame, fork and seatpost for the original owner (register within 30 days); paint and decals 1 year; crash replacement offer for 5 years
- Sold via
- Direct from Ventum (ride-ready shipping in the lower 48 US states) and through dealers
Photos
Design sketches
Builds & components
Highlighted rows differ between builds. Green marks the best value.
NS1 Dura-Ace Di2 | NS1 Red AXS | NS1 Ultegra Di2 | NS1 Force AXS | NS1 Rival AXS | NS1 Road Bike Frameset | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||||||
| Price (MSRP) | $11,299$11,299$11,299 | $10,999$10,999$10,999 | $7,899$7,899$7,899 | $7,599$7,599$7,599 | $5,599$5,599$5,599 | $3,599$3,599$3,599 |
| Type | Complete bike | Complete bike | Complete bike | Complete bike | Complete bike | Frameset |
| Notes | Colours Onyx, Aerochrome, Limoncello and Bordeaux. Crank length and CR2 cockpit size can be changed at order (cockpit swap $75). | Colours Onyx, Aerochrome, Limoncello and Bordeaux. Crank length and CR2 cockpit size can be changed at order (cockpit swap $75). Ventum names the groupset 'Red AXS'/'Force AXS'/'Rival AXS' and lists the E1 chain; the 'E1' generation marker here follows the chain spec. | Colours Onyx, Aerochrome and Limoncello. Crank length and CR2 cockpit size can be changed at order (cockpit swap $75). | Colours Onyx, Aerochrome and Limoncello. Crank length and CR2 cockpit size can be changed at order (cockpit swap $75). Ventum names the groupset 'Red AXS'/'Force AXS'/'Rival AXS' and lists the E1 chain; the 'E1' generation marker here follows the chain spec. | Colours Onyx, Aerochrome and Limoncello. Alloy Zipp bar and stem instead of the CR2; crank length can be changed at order. Ventum names the groupset 'Red AXS'/'Force AXS'/'Rival AXS' and lists the E1 chain; the 'E1' generation marker here follows the chain spec. | Frame and fork. Colours Onyx, Aerochrome, Limoncello and Bordeaux. BikeRadar reports that the frameset includes the 10 mm-offset seatpost. |
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Groupset | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 | SRAM Red AXS E1 | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100 | SRAM Force AXS E1 | SRAM Rival AXS E1 | — |
| Launched | 2021 · current generation | 2024 · current generation | 2021 · current generation | 2025 · current generation | 2025 · current generation | — |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed | 12-speed | 12-speed | 12-speed | — |
| Electronic | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Wireless | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | — |
| Drivetrain | 2x | 2x | 2x | 2x | 2x | — |
| Shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | SRAM Red AXS E1 | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | SRAM Force AXS E1 | SRAM Rival AXS E1 | — |
| Notes | Combined shift and hydraulic brake levers | Combined shift and hydraulic brake levers | Combined shift and hydraulic brake levers | Combined shift and hydraulic brake levers | Combined shift and hydraulic brake levers | — |
| Crankset | Shimano Dura-Ace | SRAM Red AXS E1 Power Meter | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM Force AXS E1 Power Meter | SRAM Rival AXS E1 | — |
| Chainrings | 52/36 | 48/35 | 52/36 | 48/35 | 48/35 | — |
| Crank lengths available | 170 mm (XS-M/L), 172.5 mm (L-XL) | 165 mm (XS-S), 170 mm (M-M/L), 172.5 mm (L-XL) | 170 mm (XS-M/L), 172.5 mm (L-XL) | 165 mm (XS-S), 170 mm (M-M/L), 172.5 mm (L-XL) | 165 mm (XS-S), 170 mm (M-M/L), 172.5 mm (L-XL) | — |
| Power meter | — | SRAM Red AXS E1 Power Meter | — | SRAM Force AXS E1 Power Meter | — | — |
| Launched | — | 2024 · current generation | — | 2025 · current generation | — | — |
| Type | — | Integrated in crankset | — | Integrated in crankset | — | — |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano T47 Outboard | SRAM DUB T47 | Shimano T47 Outboard | SRAM DUB T47 | SRAM DUB T47 | — |
| Standard | T47 threaded | T47 threaded | T47 threaded | T47 threaded | T47 threaded | — |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | SRAM Red AXS E1 | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | SRAM Force AXS E1 | SRAM Rival AXS E1 | — |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | SRAM Red AXS E1 | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | SRAM Force AXS E1 | SRAM Rival AXS E1 | — |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 | SRAM Red XG-1290 | Shimano Ultegra R8100 | SRAM Force XG-1270 | SRAM Rival XG-1250 | — |
| Range | 11-30 | 10-36 | 11-30 | 10-36 | 10-36 | — |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed | 12-speed | 12-speed | 12-speed | — |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M9100 | SRAM Red E1 | Shimano CN-M8100 | SRAM Force E1 | SRAM Rival E1 | — |
| Brakes | ||||||
| Brake calipers | Shimano Dura-Ace | SRAM Red AXS E1 | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM Force AXS E1 | SRAM Rival AXS E1 | — |
| Type | Hydraulic disc, flat mount | Hydraulic disc, flat mount | Hydraulic disc, flat mount | Hydraulic disc, flat mount | Hydraulic disc, flat mount | — |
| Rotors | Shimano Dura-Ace RT-MT900 | SRAM Paceline X | Shimano Ultegra RT-MT800 | SRAM Paceline X | SRAM Paceline | — |
| Front rotor | 160 mm | 160 mm | 160 mm | 160 mm | 160 mm | — |
| Rear rotor | 140 mm | 140 mm | 140 mm | 140 mm | 140 mm | — |
| Mount | Center Lock | Center Lock | Center Lock | Center Lock | Center Lock | — |
| Wheels & tires | ||||||
| Wheelset | Zipp 454 NSW | Zipp 454 NSW | Zipp 303 SW | Zipp 404 S | Zipp 404 S | — |
| Front rim depth | — | — | 45 mm | — | — | — |
| Rear rim depth | — | — | 45 mm | — | — | — |
| Internal rim width | — | — | 23 mm | 23 mm | — | — |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | — |
| Tubeless ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Rim bead | — | — | Hookless | Hookless | — | — |
| Freehub options | Shimano HG | SRAM XDR | Shimano HG | SRAM XDR | SRAM XDR | — |
| Notes | Integrated TyreWiz | — | Integrated TyreWiz | Ventum's spec lists a 45 mm rim depth for this wheel | — | — |
| Tires | Schwalbe One | Schwalbe One | Schwalbe One | Schwalbe One | Schwalbe One | — |
| Tire width | 30 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm | — |
| Notes | Performance RaceGuard | Performance RaceGuard | Performance RaceGuard | Performance RaceGuard | Performance RaceGuard | — |
| Cockpit | ||||||
| Handlebar | Ventum CR2 | Ventum CR2 | Ventum CR2 | Ventum CR2 | Zipp Service Course 70 | — |
| Type | One-piece carbon bar and stem | One-piece carbon bar and stem | One-piece carbon bar and stem | One-piece carbon bar and stem | Drop bar (alloy) | — |
| Integrated stem | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | — |
| Widths available | 380, 400, 420 or 440 mm with 90-120 mm stems (16 sizes) | 380, 400, 420 or 440 mm with 90-120 mm stems (16 sizes) | 380, 400, 420 or 440 mm with 90-120 mm stems (16 sizes) | 380, 400, 420 or 440 mm with 90-120 mm stems (16 sizes) | 400 mm (XS-S), 420 mm (M-L), 440 mm (XL) | — |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | — | — |
| Notes | Stock size by frame: 400 x 90 (XS-S), 420 x 90 (M-M/L), 420 x 100 (L), 440 x 100 (XL); any other size for $75 at order. Integrated computer mount sold separately. | Stock size by frame: 400 x 90 (XS-S), 420 x 90 (M-M/L), 420 x 100 (L), 440 x 100 (XL); any other size for $75 at order. Integrated computer mount sold separately. | Stock size by frame: 400 x 90 (XS-S), 420 x 90 (M-M/L), 420 x 100 (L), 440 x 100 (XL); any other size for $75 at order. Integrated computer mount sold separately. | Stock size by frame: 400 x 90 (XS-S), 420 x 90 (M-M/L), 420 x 100 (L), 440 x 100 (XL); any other size for $75 at order. Integrated computer mount sold separately. | — | — |
| Stem | — | — | — | — | Zipp Service Course | — |
| Stem length | — | — | — | — | 90 mm (XS-L), 100 mm (XL) | — |
| Saddle & seatpost | ||||||
| Saddle | Fizik Vento Argo R5 | Fizik Vento Argo R5 | Fizik Vento Argo R5 | Fizik Vento Argo R5 | Fizik Vento Argo R5 | — |
| Saddle width | 140 mm | 140 mm | 140 mm | 140 mm | 140 mm | — |
| Seatpost | Ventum Carbon seatpost | Ventum Carbon seatpost | Ventum Carbon seatpost | Ventum Carbon seatpost | Ventum Carbon seatpost | — |
| Offset / setback | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | — |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | — |
| Bar tape | FSA Powertouch | FSA Powertouch | FSA Powertouch | FSA Powertouch | FSA Powertouch | — |
NS1 price & value
Building up the NS1 Road Bike Frameset
Included: frame and fork only, as listed.
Still to buy: Groupset, Crankset, Cassette, Chain, Brake calipers, Wheelset, Tires, Handlebar, Seatpost, Saddle, Pedals.
Ownership checklist
2 of 2 known checks pass, 2 not published by Ventum. Why these checks
- ✓
Threaded bottom bracket
T47 threaded
- ✓
UDH derailleur hanger
UDH (SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger)
- ?
Standard 12×142 mm rear axle
- ?
Works with mechanical shifting
NS1 geometry
| XS | S | M | M/L | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack | 493 mm19.4″ | 515 mm20.3″ | 541 mm21.3″ | 565 mm22.2″ | 590 mm23.2″ | 615 mm24.2″ |
| Reach | 370 mm14.6″ | 378 mm14.9″ | 388 mm15.3″ | 397 mm15.6″ | 405 mm15.9″ | 413 mm16.3″ |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
| Head tube angle | 71° | 72° | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
| Head tube length | 90 mm3.5″ | 110 mm4.3″ | 133 mm5.2″ | 158 mm6.2″ | 185 mm7.3″ | 211 mm8.3″ |
| Effective top tube | 516 mm20.3″ | 531 mm20.9″ | 553 mm21.8″ | 570 mm22.4″ | 585 mm23″ | 601 mm23.7″ |
| Seat tube length | 439 mm17.3″ | 448 mm17.6″ | 473 mm18.6″ | 490 mm19.3″ | 527 mm20.7″ | 543 mm21.4″ |
| Chainstay | 410 mm16.1″ | 410 mm16.1″ | 410 mm16.1″ | 410 mm16.1″ | 410 mm16.1″ | 410 mm16.1″ |
| Wheelbase | 968 mm38.1″ | 974 mm38.3″ | 984 mm38.7″ | 1,000 mm39.4″ | 1,015 mm40″ | 1,031 mm40.6″ |
| BB drop | 69 mm2.7″ | 69 mm2.7″ | 69 mm2.7″ | 69 mm2.7″ | 69 mm2.7″ | 69 mm2.7″ |
| Fork length | 373 mm14.7″ | 373 mm14.7″ | 373 mm14.7″ | 373 mm14.7″ | 373 mm14.7″ | 373 mm14.7″ |
| Fork offset | 45 mm1.8″ | 45 mm1.8″ | 45 mm1.8″ | 45 mm1.8″ | 45 mm1.8″ | 45 mm1.8″ |
| Trail | 70.9 mm2.8″ | 64.5 mm2.5″ | 58.1 mm2.3″ | 58.1 mm2.3″ | 58.1 mm2.3″ | 58.1 mm2.3″ |
| Front centre | 568 mm22.4″ | 574 mm22.6″ | 584 mm23″ | 600 mm23.6″ | 615 mm24.2″ | 631 mm24.8″ |
| Standover | 730 mm28.7″ | 745 mm29.3″ | 770 mm30.3″ | 788 mm31″ | 820 mm32.3″ | 840 mm33.1″ |
| Crank length | 170 mm6.7″ | 170 mm6.7″ | 170 mm6.7″ | 170 mm6.7″ | 172.5 mm6.8″ | 172.5 mm6.8″ |
| Stem length | 90 mm3.5″ | 90 mm3.5″ | 90 mm3.5″ | 90 mm3.5″ | 100 mm3.9″ | 100 mm3.9″ |
| Handlebar width | 400 mm15.7″ | 400 mm15.7″ | 420 mm16.5″ | 420 mm16.5″ | 420 mm16.5″ | 440 mm17.3″ |
Side view
Drawn to scale (how to read it).
How the geometry rides
The NS1 in size M against the middle size of 29 other bikes: tendencies from geometry, not a ride review (how to read this).
- Trail58.1 mm2.3″
shortestlonger than 48% of 29 bikeslongest
- Wheelbase984 mm38.7″
shortestlonger than 42% of 65 bikeslongest
- Front centre584 mm23″
shortestlonger than 53% of 29 bikeslongest
- Chainstay410 mm16.1″
shortestlonger than 63% of 73 bikeslongest
Good to know
Design
Ventum claims the new frame is 7.7% stiffer at the head tube and 11.9% stiffer at the bottom bracket than its predecessor.
SourceFit
Ventum's stock-fit table lists a 175 mm crank for size XL, but every build's spec lists 172.5 mm for L and XL; the geometry uses the build spec.
SourceHistory
Launched in February 2026 as the third NS1 generation, replacing the 2023 version (the first NS1 arrived in 2019). Ventum still sells the previous NS1 at reduced prices as 'Legacy' builds.
SourceVersions
Ventum publishes USD prices only.
Source
NS1 FAQ
Is the Ventum NS1 UCI legal?+
Yes. The Ventum NS1 is UCI legal, so it can be raced in UCI-sanctioned road races.
How much does the Ventum NS1 cost?+
Manufacturer prices (MSRP): $3,599–$11,299 across 6 listed builds and framesets: NS1 Dura-Ace Di2, NS1 Red AXS, NS1 Ultegra Di2, NS1 Force AXS, NS1 Rival AXS and NS1 Road Bike Frameset.
How much does the Ventum NS1 weigh?+
The frame weighs 852 g (30.1 oz) (Frame, size M/L).
What sizes does the Ventum NS1 come in?+
6 sizes: XS, S, M, M/L, L and XL.
What is the tire clearance of the Ventum NS1?+
Up to 35 mm tires.
Which groupsets are compatible with the Ventum NS1?+
Drivetrain compatibility: Builds use 2x12 electronic Shimano Di2 and SRAM AXS. Bottom bracket: T47 threaded.
What builds of the Ventum NS1 are available?+
NS1 Dura-Ace Di2: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200; NS1 Red AXS: SRAM Red AXS E1; NS1 Ultegra Di2: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100; NS1 Force AXS: SRAM Force AXS E1; NS1 Rival AXS: SRAM Rival AXS E1.
What warranty does the Ventum NS1 frame have?+
Lifetime on frame, fork and seatpost for the original owner (register within 30 days); paint and decals 1 year; crash replacement offer for 5 years
Is the Ventum NS1 aerodynamic?+
Ventum publishes no drag figures. The front end, inspired by the Tempus TT bike, extends the leading edge ahead of the steerer and uses an hourglass head tube to cut frontal area; the fork legs are deeper.
Sources
- https://ventumracing.com/products/ns1/
- https://ventumracing.com/ns1-dura-ace-di2/
- https://ventumracing.com/ns1-red-axs/
- https://ventumracing.com/ns1-ultegra-di2/
- https://ventumracing.com/ns1-force-axs/
- https://ventumracing.com/ns1-rival-axs/
- https://ventumracing.com/ns1-road-bike-frameset/
- https://ventumracing.com/ns1-owners-manual
- https://assets.ctfassets.net/761l7gh5x5an/7jA9krKzzy3lRXPzlm4uyn/7982d7114b9d62978cb87876ea476535/58780c70-6247-4448-8384-b145fa30aba9.pdf
- https://www.bikeradar.com/news/2026-ventum-ns1
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