Is the new Ventum GS1 the ideal consumer-direct gravel race bike? Jordan digs in to find out how it compares.
Ventum is direct to consumer, and the bikes arrive to the purchaser in tip-top shape for assembly. I was taken aback by my last review of the care taken in the pre-build process, and this time was no different. I’ve seen all manner of pre-built bikes, and most of the time, you want to check every single bolt with a torque wrench or rebuild completely.
The updated GS1 headset and cable management system took some time to perfect, but I find this a headache on most bikes. It sits very flat on the frame and gives a super clean look, and it’s a nice update. Notably, you can change the stem and spacer position without having to mess with the cables. Though like many modern bikes with internal routing through the headset, changing the headset bearings is far more complicated.
Where the GS1 outperforms other bikes is on flat or rolling gravel. The updated geometry put the rider in a slightly more aggressive position, but not out of the comfort zone. The position feels like a mix of a road and cyclocross fit, more concentrated on power production, and the bike plows forward.
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