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2013 Specialized

Shiv Comp Rival Mid-Compact

A carbon frame triathlon bike with upper mid-range components and rim brakes.
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FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetRival, Apex
BrakesRim
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

41 mph

Shiv Comp Rival Mid-Compact

40 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'6"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'0" – 6'5"

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Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'6", size SM, Just right
Reviews
Velo
Pro Bike Gallery: Bert Grabsch’s Specialized Shiv

Oct 2013 · Logan VonBokel

The German runs a SRAM Red Black group and a Specialized crankset on his time trial rig

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BikeRadar
Specialized Shiv Pro review

Sep 2012 · Guy Kesteven

Comfortable and relaxed handling long-haul cruiser, although the wheels could be upgraded

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VeloNews
You won’t see Levi racing this: Specialized’s new Shiv

Oct 2011 · Lennard Zinn

Specialized's new Shiv is real fast — but it ignores UCI rules for road racing.

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Bikerumor
2011 Specialized Shiv - Pics and Ride Review

Jul 2010 · AJ

The 2011 Specialized shiv triathlon bike front end

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Specialized Shiv Pro 10r carbon, FACT IS construction, crosswind-optimized airfoils, 1-1/8"" lower bearing, OSBB, Control Tower Fit System, Fuelselage Integrated Hydration System

BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

Fork

Specialized FACT Aero carbon monocoque fork, carbon steerer and crown for 1-1/8"" bearing

Bottom Bracket

OS integrated

Headset

1-1/8"" upper and lower, Cr-Mo cartridge bearings

Stem

Specialized Elite-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt, 31.8mm

Handlebar

Specialized hydroformed alloy aerobars

Saddle

Body Geometry Romin Evo Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

Seatpost

Shiv Aero FACT carbon, 12.5mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Nylon flat test ride, loose-ball, w/ reflectors

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Rival

Front Derailleur

SRAM Apex

Crank

FSA Gossamer BB30

Shifters

SRAM TT500 SL

Cassette

SRAM PG-1050, 10-speed, 11-28

Chain

KMC X10 CP

Brakes

Front: Specialized Shiv Aero, Rear: Specialized Shiv Aero

TypeRim

Brake Levers

TRP TL720 Aero lever

Wheels
Rims

Front: DT Axis 2.0, Rear: DT Axis 2.0

Tires

Front: Specialized Turbo Elite, 100TPI, aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c, Rear: Specialized Turbo Elite, 100TPI, aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c

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