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    Shiv Expert2018 Specialized
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    MSRP
    $3,700
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Triathlon
    5.4
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		Carbon
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    		Rim
    		Ultegra
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 11
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    		The Specialized Shiv Expert is a carbon frame triathlon bike with high-end components and rim brakes.

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    Insights
    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 Expert

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Shiv Expert2018 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, 130mm spacing

    BB Standard: BB30, Press Fit

    Fork

    Specialized FACT carbon, full monocoque

    Bottom Bracket

    Praxis BB30 w/ Shimano conversion adaptor

    Stem

    Specialized, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

    Handlebar

    Specialized Shiv Alloy Aerobars

    Seatpost

    12.5mm Shiv seatpost

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    Nylon, 105x78x28mm, loose balls w/ reflectors

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Ultegra 8000, 11-speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Ultegra 8000, braze-on

    Crank

    Shimano Ultegra R8000, 52/36T

    Cassette

    Shimano 11-speed Ultegra 8000, 11-28t

    Chain

    Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed

    Brakes

    Front: Specialized Shiv, Rear: Specialized Shiv

    Type: Rim

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: DT R460, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 20h, Rear: DT R460, sealed cartridge hubs, 14g spokes, 24h

    Tires

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

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