I went with the Venge… First, you already know I have one so I’m biased, but the Argon is tough for me to get in Michigan. The Trek, with its seat mast, is set up for H2 and I’m an H1 (for at least another ten years, maybe 20) so I’m guessing I have to get the proper size to make the geometry work right…. With the Venge Vias I can get a size smaller, peg the saddle, slam the stem and ride with a smile. Besides, the Venge’s brake setup is just awesome. They do need to fix that stem/steering tube interface. Awesome post.
Thanks! LBS has a demo, exactly as pictured. I enquired my size – an XS or S – and it won’t be available till April/May if I ordered now. And the whole stem/steering/handle bar design takes some getting used to.
I have a feeling the side profile just doesn’t do it justice. I hope it’s as good (and fast) as it looks!
BikeWar 
Now THAT’S what I’m talkin’ about! Awesome post! This one’s gonna take a minute!
I went with the Venge… First, you already know I have one so I’m biased, but the Argon is tough for me to get in Michigan. The Trek, with its seat mast, is set up for H2 and I’m an H1 (for at least another ten years, maybe 20) so I’m guessing I have to get the proper size to make the geometry work right…. With the Venge Vias I can get a size smaller, peg the saddle, slam the stem and ride with a smile. Besides, the Venge’s brake setup is just awesome. They do need to fix that stem/steering tube interface. Awesome post.
I have a Venge, not the Vias. Oops.
Thanks! LBS has a demo, exactly as pictured. I enquired my size – an XS or S – and it won’t be available till April/May if I ordered now. And the whole stem/steering/handle bar design takes some getting used to.
I have a feeling the side profile just doesn’t do it justice. I hope it’s as good (and fast) as it looks!