2018 Specialized Shiv Sport vs 2020 Cervélo P-Series
The 48 is the Cervélo P-Series size closest to your XS Specialized Shiv Sport. 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 Cervélo P-Series
Compared with the Specialized Shiv Sport in XS, the Cervélo P-Series in 48 places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and 16 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −10 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +16 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +17 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 Sport is drawn. The Cervélo P-Series numbers we have for size 48 are missing the head angle and seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Shiv Sport XS | Cervélo P-Series 48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 365mm | 381 | +16 mm |
| Stack | 495mm | 485 | −10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.25° | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | 77° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 479mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 395mm | 405 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 958mm | 975 | +17 mm |
| BB drop | 72mm | 75 | +3 mm |
| BB height | 258mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 752mm | 732 | −20 mm |
| Seat tube length | 505mm | not listed | |
| Fork length | 367mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 99mm | 87.5 | −12 mm |
Differences are the Cervélo P-Series minus the Specialized Shiv Sport. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Shiv Sport, 2020 Cervélo P-Series.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Shiv SportCervélo 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.
| Part | Specialized Shiv SportSport | Cervélo P-Series |
|---|---|---|
| Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X10EL | not listed |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba 2D | not listed |
| Chainring | Specialized fiber | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss R460 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Espoir Sport | not listed |
| Brake | Specialized Shiv | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Shiv | not listed |
| Seatpost | Specialized Shiv | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Sitero Comp | not listed |
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