Specialized Shiv Elite Features
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The Shiv was designed with one goal in mind—making you faster over the bike leg of your race. Of course, we wanted to do this without setting you back six months' rent. So, whether you're looking to go after your first triathlon or set a fresh PR, you can ride with the confidence that your Shiv is up to the task.
This Shiv Elite places an emphasis on delivering speed and performance at a palatable value. That said, it's spec'd with a mix of Shimano 105 and Praxis components, our legendary Sitero Comp saddle, and smooth, durable, and fast DT R460 wheels.
At a Glance
- A full FACT 10r carbon fiber frame was developed in our very own Win Tunnel, and it's not only been aerodynamically optimized for straight-line speed, but it also features airfoils that have been optimized to limit side force in crosswinds.
- A bike can only be as fast as its rider, which is why we developed the Control Tower fit system that let's you optimize your stack and reach numbers in order to find your most comfortable and powerful position for your desired length.
- The Fuselage Hydration System houses a water bladder inside of the frame, making it virtually invisible to the wind. And to go along with your water, the optional add-on Fuelcell fits plenty of food and even has room for a flat kit. The best part of the Fuselage and Fuelcell combination is that, when packed correctly, it cleans up the frame and saves up to 75 seconds when compared to a taped-up system.
Component Specifications
| 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 |
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon, full monocoque |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 R7000, braze-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105, 11-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11-28t |
| Chain | KMC X11 Extra Lightweight, 11-speed |
| Crankset | Praxis Zayante, BB30 |
| Bottom Bracket | Praxis, PF30 |
| Front Tire | Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24mm |
| Rear Tire | Turbo Pro, 60 TPI, folding bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x24mm |
| Inner Tubes | Presta, 40mm valve |
| Front Brake | Shiv rim caliper |
| Rear Brake | Shiv rim caliper |
| Stem | Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise |
| Handlebars | Specialized Shiv Aerobar, alloy |
| Saddle | Sitero Comp |
| Seatpost | Shiv, 12.5mm |
Specialized Shiv Elite
| Bike/Frame Size | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack | 495 mm | 514 mm | 540 mm | 565 mm | 590 mm |
| Reach | 365 mm | 385 mm | 405 mm | 425 mm | 445 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 395 mm | 395 mm | 395 mm | 395 mm | 395 mm |
| Wheelbase | 958 mm | 974 mm | 993 mm | 1016 mm | 1044 mm |
| Top Tube Length, Horizontal | 479 mm | 504 mm | 530 mm | 555 mm | 581 mm |
| Bike Standover Height | 752 mm | 772 mm | 797 mm | 822 mm | 847 mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 505 mm | 525 mm | 551 mm | 577 mm | 603 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 77° | 77° | 77° | 77° | 77° |
| Head Tube Length | 99 mm | 115 mm | 139 mm | 163 mm | 189 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.25° | 71.5° | 72° | 72.5° | 72.5° |
| BB Height | 258 mm | 258 mm | 258 mm | 258 mm | 258 mm |
| BB Drop | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Trail | 65 mm | 58 mm | 60 mm | 57 mm | 57 mm |
| Fork Length, Full | 367 mm | 367 mm | 367 mm | 367 mm | 367 mm |
| Fork Rake/Offset | 50 mm | 50 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Front Center | 574 mm | 590 mm | 609 mm | 632 mm | 659 mm |