2018 Specialized Shiv Expert vs 2020 Cervélo P-Series

What changes on the Cervélo P-Series

Compared with the Specialized Shiv Expert in M, the Cervélo P-Series in 48 places the top of the head tube 55 mm lower and 24 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−55 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−24 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−18 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

n/a

One of the bikes has no number for this

Chainstays

+10 mm

Longer: more planted

The two frames

Only the Specialized Shiv Expert is drawn. The Cervélo P-Series numbers we have for size 48 are missing the head angle and seat angle.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Cervélo P-Series minus the Specialized Shiv Expert. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Shiv Expert, 2020 Cervélo P-Series.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Shiv ExpertCervélo P-Series

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.