Specialized Shiv
Triathletes and time trialists. Not a road-race twin of Tarmac.
Specialized's TT/tri bike. Extreme aero position, storage, and a stack/reach pair that should only be compared with other TT bikes.
Triathletes and time trialists. Not a road-race twin of Tarmac.
Specialized's TT/tri bike. Extreme aero position, storage, and a stack/reach pair that should only be compared with other TT bikes.
| Measurement |  Kestrel4000 2012 | DimondLync 2022 | SpecializedShiv 2022 |  Quintana RooV-PR 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stackmm | 508 | 510+2 | 510+2 | 532+24 |
| Reachmm | 412 | 415+3 | 408−4 | 412 |
| Head tube angle° | 73.0 | 73.0 | 72.0−1.0 | 73.0 |
| Seat tube angle° | 78.0 | 78.0 | 77.0−1.0 | 77.5−0.5 |
| Chainstaymm | 395 | 395 | 395 | 400+5 |
| Wheelbasemm | 992 | 996+4 | 992 | 994+2 |
| BB dropmm | 58 | 60+2 | 70+12 | 64+6 |
| BB heightmm | — | — | — | — |
| Standovermm | — | — | — | — |
| Part | 4000 M | Lync M | Shiv M | V-PR M |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stem | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Bar | 420 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm |
| Crank | 172.5 mm | 172.5 mm | 172.5 mm | 172.5 mm |
VERDICT: The new S-Works Shiv is the most innovative and off-the-wall design from Specialized so far, claiming 're-definition of aero, fuel and fit' · PRICE: £ ...
Specialized S-Works Shiv key details · Minivan-like storage · A dual crown-like fork · A folding cockpit · Extensive fit adjustments · One heck of a price tag · Most ...
