Specialized Shiv 2012 Geometry

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Specialized shiv 2012 geometry. Fit the seatpost can be reversed to put the saddle further forward. Often in the brutal heat and wind cranking out every watt they can muster in pursuit of a personal best or perhaps a world championship. Specialized shiv pro 2012. Triathlon tt bike size guide.

Specialized shiv elite a1 2012 geometry data. Specialized comp multi 3d forged alloy 4 bolt 12 degree rise. Specialized say the new bike will be more aero in a wider range of conditions and its five size range and fit options mean riders of almost any size will be able to find a shiv to fit. Designed to be as aerodynamic and fast as possible shiv is specialized s non uci legal triathlon bike range designed for competitors of events such as the ironman series.

The original specialized shiv was launched in hawaii two years ago before a uci legal version now called the shiv tt hit the mass market but the 2012 shiv tears up the uci rulebook with a. About specialized shiv bikes. The shiv elite a1 uses an aluminium frame but all other models in the range use a carbon fibre frame with all carbon models using specialized s integrated hydration system which eliminates airflow disturbance typically found on water bottle mounted setups. Specialized s shiv has been one of the most iconic yet unobtainable aero bikes of recent years going through various frame only iterations to comply with assorted time trialling rules.

Rated 4 out of 5 by jerry44 from excellent entry level tribike the shiv elite a1 is an excellent entry level tribike for a triathlete on a budget. The shiv comp rival features a super light fact is 10r carbon frame with carbon aerobar and sram rival drivetrain. We ignored uci rules and designed the shiv exclusively for triathlon. With unmatched aerodynamics the fuelselage integrated hydration system and a huge range of fit adjustability.

Looking for the latest version of this bike. Specialized shiv alloy aerobars. Shiv riders spend hours on their bikes. The original specialized shiv was launched in hawaii two years ago before a uci legal version hit the mass market but the 2012 shiv tears up the uci rulebook with a radical triathlon specific shape.

The 2011 shiv might have been an aerodynamic success but it created fit problems for many triathletes. The most important changes to the new shiv are frame geometry and fit adjustability.