Today we take a closer look at the Specialized Venge ITU race bike of 2-time Ironman World Champion Chris McCormack. Pics were taken while Macca did the swim segment in San Diego.

The Specialized Venge of Macca in transition.

Zipp 404 Firecrest wheels with custom Macca graphics.

SRAM Red components and Gore Ride On housing, and a gear setup ready to take off.

Macca must be a creature of old habits, because these new Specialized Trivent shoes have a nice attachment point for the rubber band on the inside of the shoe.

A Specialized Romin saddle to protect the junk.

Hmm, upside down gels?

Macca's Profile Design shorty bars have the Specialized Prevail helmet perched on top.

SRAM Red brakes to slow down that Venge.

The view from the other side.

Macca's prototype Under Armour flats with a special not - not for sale.

All images © Lars Finanger / slowtwitch.com