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2020 Cervélo P-Series vs 2019 Specialized Shiv TT

The L is the Specialized Shiv TT size closest to your 56 Cervélo P-Series. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.

What changes on the Specialized Shiv TT

Compared with the Cervélo P-Series in 56, the Specialized Shiv TT in L places the top of the head tube 38 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−38 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−5 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−20 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Chainstays
−15 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Cervélo P-Series numbers we have for size 56 are missing the head angle and seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCervélo P-Series 56Specialized Shiv TT LDifference
Reach425420mm−5 mm
Stack540502mm−38 mm
Chainstay length405390mm−15 mm
Wheelbase1015995mm−20 mm
BB drop7572mm−3 mm
Standover790806mm+16 mm
Head tube length137100mm−37 mm
Head tube anglenot listed72°
Seat tube anglenot listed75.75°
Effective top tubenot listed547mm
BB heightnot listed258mm
Seat tube lengthnot listed561mm
Fork lengthnot listed367mm

Differences are the Specialized Shiv TT minus the Cervélo P-Series. Full charts: 2020 Cervélo P-Series, 2019 Specialized Shiv TT.

Where each sits in its class

Cervélo P-SeriesSpecialized Shiv TT

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other triathlon bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.

What each ships with

The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.

PartCervélo P-SeriesSpecialized Shiv TTS-Works TT
Brakenot listedSpecialized Shiv
Handlebarnot listedSpecialized Aerobar
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Shiv Team

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