Photos: 2012 Specialized Shiv
- By Nils Nilsen
- Published Oct 4, 2011
- Updated Oct 5, 2011 at 1:48 AM UTC
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2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv
The 2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv.
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2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv
The Shiv has a standard steerer tube and the raised section behind the stem is intended to reduce drag.
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2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv
This proprietary stem and standard 31.8 stems both work with the Shiv.
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2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv
The Fuelselage bladder is hidden in the frame and opens behind the stem.
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2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv
The S-Works Shiv comes with a crank, brakes and bars.
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2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv
The Di2 wire or cable and housing pops out the rear of the seatstay just above the derailleur.
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2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv
The seatpost can be reversed to put the saddle further forward.
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2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv
Specialized also showed a new aerobar with a ton of adjustment.
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2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv
The external housing adds a tiny amount of drag, says Cote.
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2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv
The rear has different tube shapes than the front.
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2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv
The seatstays tuck very closely to the wheel.
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2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv
The Di2 battery mounts beneath the non-drive chain stay.
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2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv
Small extension covering a little slice of the wheel.
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2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv
The headtube/downtube area is absolutely massive.
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2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv
Tire closely positioned to the frame.
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2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv
Vertical dropouts.
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2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv
Two-bolt seatpost clamp blends well with the toptube.
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2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv
Reversable seatpost.
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2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv
The S-Works versions come with a chaincatcher.
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2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv
An additional bottle mount.
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2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv
The headtube is fairly broad.
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2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv
And it narrows at the downtube.
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2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv
The rear brake is identical to the front.
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2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv
The opening for the bladder.
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2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv
The underside of the bladder's cover has a magnet to keep it fixed to the top tube.
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2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv
The bite valve option. An open piece is also available.
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2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv
The hose can be magnetically fixed to the extensions.
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2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv
The stem/steerer tube area is a busy place.
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2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv
These spacers are shaped to blend with the tower.
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2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv
New aerobars with a massive adjustment range. Photo: Nils Nilsen
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2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv
The extensions can be lifted, dropped or rotated. Photo: Nils Nilsen
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2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv
The Fuelselage pulls out of the frame. Photo: Nils Nilsen
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2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv
Displaying the three different positions for the proprietary aerobar/stem combo. Photo: Nils Nilsen
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2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv
Alloy version also coming later in the year. Photo: Nils Nilsen
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2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv
The Shiv Comp. Photo: Nils Nilsen
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2012 Specialized S-Works Shiv
Fitted with a standard stem, the bike can use any aerobar. Photo: Nils Nilsen
FILED UNDER: Kona 2011 / Photos TAGS: 2011 kona / Specialized Shiv















