First look at the elusive Ventum

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Leanda Cave has been riding this version but without the water reservoir wooden dummy in place. It is however there to show us roughly what that shape will be like.
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Up close with the wooden place holder where eventually a water reservoir will sit. The bike can easily be ridden without, but word has it that is faster with it on.
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The rear end of the Ventum has very distinctive lines.
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The seat cluster of the Ventum with a tape marking of the preferred seat height of the 4 time Triathlon World Champion.
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A slightly different angle of this bike from the non driveside.
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The chainstay on the non driveside is very narrow and tall, and is designed for ideal airflow.
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The driveside chainstay is broader and shorter and shrouds the cassette and derailleur in addition to adding stiffness.
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The view from above shows the differences between the two stays.
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A Shimano direct mount brake is under the bottom bracket.
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The rear perspective shows that there is not much to see, not for the wind, nor for the competition.
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This is the cockpit Leanda Cave has been using, but that is something that has not yet been decided for the Ventum yet.
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The same is true for the fork. It is a place holder or test fork that allows Leanda Cave to ride the Ventum and give feedback. This one houses an integrated TRP brake.
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Leanda Cave does like an ISM seat, and here she has a Prologue edition.
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The drivetrain side of the Ventum.
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