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 61 places the top of the head tube 47 mm higher and 38 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 54 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack

+47 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+38 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

+54 mm

Longer: steadier at speed

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 61 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.