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2018 Specialized Shiv Expert vs 2019 Cervélo P2 Base

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Cervélo P2 Base

Frame stack
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Frame reach
−28 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Chainstays
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One of the bikes has no number for this

The two frames

2018 Specialized Shiv Expert (L)The Specialized Shiv Expert frame drawn to scale.J 1016

Only the Specialized Shiv Expert is drawn. The Cervélo P2 Base numbers we have for size 51 are missing the stack, head angle, seat angle, chainstay length and wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Shiv Expert LCervélo P2 Base 51Difference
Reach425mm397−28 mm
Stack565mmnot listed
Head tube angle72.5°not listed
Seat tube angle77°not listed
Effective top tube555mmnot listed
Chainstay length395mmnot listed
Wheelbase1016mmnot listed
BB drop72mmnot listed
BB height258mmnot listed
Standover822mmnot listed
Seat tube length577mmnot listed
Fork length367mmnot listed
Head tube length163mmnot listed

Differences are the Cervélo P2 Base minus the Specialized Shiv Expert. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Shiv Expert, 2019 Cervélo P2 Base.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Shiv ExpertCervélo P2 Base

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.

PartSpecialized Shiv ExpertExpertCervélo P2 Base
DerailleurShimano Ultegra R8000not listed
CassetteShimano Ultegra R8000not listed
ChainShimano Ultegranot listed
CranksetShimano Ultegra R8000not listed
WheelsetDT Swiss R460not listed
TireSpecialized Turbo Pronot listed
BrakeSpecialized Shivnot listed
HandlebarSpecialized Shivnot listed
SeatpostSpecialized Shivnot listed

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