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	Shiv Elite2016 Specialized	Recommended

MSRP
Where to Buy	— $1 At
Category	Triathlon
	4.5
Frame	Carbon
	Carbon
Wheels	Aluminum
Wheel Size	700c
	Rim


	105
Drivetrain	2 × 11
Brand Site	specialized.com
Summary	The Specialized Shiv Elite is a carbon frame triathlon bike with upper mid-range components and rim brakes.

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Gear Range

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

Highest gear

(descending)

Geometry

Specs

	Shiv Elite2016 Specialized

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 Standard: BB30, 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 Type: Rigid
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 Type: Rim
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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