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2016 Specialized

Shiv Elite

A carbon frame triathlon bike with upper mid-range components and rim brakes.
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FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
Groupset105
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 Elite

40 mph

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Reviews
VeloNews
Pro bike gallery: Majka’s Specialized Shiv at the Giro

May 2016 · Lennard Zinn

Rafal Majka rode the Giro's stage 9 TT aboard a Specialized Shiv

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Pro Bike Gallery: Lars Boom’s Specialized S-Works Shiv

Jul 2015 · Dan Cavallari

Stage 1 in Utrecht will be flat, fast, and hot, so riders like Boom are making adjustments for as much speed in the heat as possible

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Specs
Build
Frame

Specialized FACT 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

Shock

Stainless steel pivots

Bottom Bracket

BB30, press-fit

Headset

1-1/8"", stainless steel cartridge bearings

Stem

Specialized Comp Multi, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 12-degree rise

Handlebar

Specialized Shiv Alloy Aerobars

Saddle

Body Geometry Sitero Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails

Seatpost

Shiv Aero, FACT Carbon, +/-12.5mm and +/-37.5mm setback

TypeRigid

Pedals

Nylon platform pedals w/ reflectors

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105, 11-speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105, braze-on

Crank

TURN Zayante by Praxis Works, BB30, 52/36T

Cassette

Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-28t

Chain

Shimano 105, 11-speed

Brakes

Front: Specialized Aero, side pull, Rear: Specialized Aero, side pull

TypeRim

Brake Levers

Tektro TL-720, aero TT

Wheels
Rims

Front: AXIS 2.0, Rear: AXIS 2.0

Tires

Front: Turbo Pro, 700x24mm, 60TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, Rear: Turbo Pro, 700x24mm, 60TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection

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First added July 9

Last updated July 9

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