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	Shiv Elite2016 Specialized	Recommended

RRP
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)

66 km/h

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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