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.
| Part | One M | One M | Shiv M |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stem | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Bar | 420 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm |
| Crank | 172.5 mm | 172.5 mm | 172.5 mm |
The good news is that the new version of the Ventum One checks all of the real-world boxes that actually matter for triathletes—nutrition, fit, ...
So I don't say this lightly – the Ventum One is the most stable handling triathlon bike I have ever ridden. My main route that involves the ...
The good news is that the new version of the Ventum One checks all of the real-world boxes that actually matter for triathletes—nutrition, fit, ...
So I don't say this lightly – the Ventum One is the most stable handling triathlon bike I have ever ridden. My main route that involves the ...
One key feature is the down tube that Specialized says is lighter and stiffer than that of the previous-generation Shiv while being narrow enough to be hidden ...
VERDICT: Specialized says the new Shiv TT Disc is 500g lighter, rides better and is more comfortable despite being no slower than the previous design.