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2019 Specialized Shiv TT vs 2020 Cervélo P-Series

The 54 is the Cervélo P-Series size closest to your L Specialized Shiv TT. 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 TT in L, the Cervélo P-Series in 54 places the top of the head tube 20 mm higher and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+20 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−8 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
±0 mm
About the same
Head angle
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Chainstays
+15 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2019 Specialized Shiv TT (L)The Specialized Shiv TT frame drawn to scale.J 995

Only the Specialized Shiv TT is drawn. The Cervélo P-Series numbers we have for size 54 are missing the head angle and seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Shiv TT LCervélo P-Series 54Difference
Reach420mm412−8 mm
Stack502mm522+20 mm
Head tube angle72°not listed
Seat tube angle75.75°not listed
Effective top tube547mmnot listed
Chainstay length390mm405+15 mm
Wheelbase995mm995±0 mm
BB drop72mm75+3 mm
BB height258mmnot listed
Standover806mm773−33 mm
Seat tube length561mmnot listed
Fork length367mmnot listed
Head tube length100mm118+18 mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Shiv TTCervélo P-Series

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 TTS-Works TTCervélo P-Series
BrakeSpecialized Shivnot listed
HandlebarSpecialized Aerobarnot listed
SeatpostSpecialized Shiv Teamnot listed

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