While many would consider a dropper post an extreme modification on a gravel bike, it provides better control and safety, especially if you plan on tackling rougher and more challenging terrain.
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Gallery: Peter Sagan’s Specialized Venge Vias

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If you like bike bling you’ll love this! The Specialized S-Works Venge Vias Peter Sagan was riding at this year’s Tour Down Under in Adelaide.

We caught up with Sagan and his stunning S-Works prior to the start of Stage 4 from Norwood to Campbeltown, a stage that was ultimately won by Aussie sprint sensation Caleb Ewan with Peter Sagan hot on his wheel.

Sagan’s race bike features a full Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 groupset with 28-11 cassette. He has 172.5mm cranks, a 53/39T chainring and 4iiii power meter.

Wheel wise he was running Roval CLX64’s coupled with S-Works Turbo tyres – the fastest wheel and tire combination the company has ever produced.

Up front you’ll see the Specialized aero handlebar and stem with a distinct lack of bar tap on the top section. A Garmin 520 is neatly mounted ahead of the bar and secured with a safety lanyard.

Images: Nat Bromhead.

 

 

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While many would consider a dropper post an extreme modification on a gravel bike, it provides better control and safety, especially if you plan on tackling rougher and more challenging terrain.

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