2018
2018 Specialized Shiv Elite
The 2018 Specialized Shiv Elite sits more upright than most triathlon bikes, with a slacker head angle and a shorter rear center. Reach 365 to 445 mm, stack 495 to 590 mm. The Shiv Elite build comes with Shimano 105 shifting and DT Swiss R460 wheels.
Source: specialized.com. Checked .
Key facts
- Brand
- Specialized
- Model
- Shiv
- Model year
- 2018
- Frame
- Elite
- Type
- Triathlon
- Geometry labels
- XS, S, M, L, and XL
- Drivetrain
- Shimano 105
- Wheels
- DT Swiss R460
- Geometry
- Complete for every size
- Source
- specialized.com
- Checked
Geometry by size
| Measurement | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach(mm) | 365 | 385 | 405 | 425 | 445 |
| Stack(mm) | 495 | 514 | 540 | 565 | 590 |
| Head tube angle(°) | 70.25 | 71.5 | 72 | 72.5 | 72.5 |
| Seat tube angle(°) | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 |
| Effective top tube(mm) | 479 | 504 | 530 | 555 | 581 |
| Chainstay length(mm) | 395 | 395 | 395 | 395 | 395 |
| Wheelbase(mm) | 958 | 974 | 993 | 1016 | 1044 |
| BB drop(mm) | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| BB height(mm) | 258 | 258 | 258 | 258 | 258 |
| Standover(mm) | 752 | 772 | 797 | 822 | 847 |
| Seat tube length(mm) | 505 | 525 | 551 | 577 | 603 |
| Fork length(mm) | 367 | 367 | 367 | 367 | 367 |
| Head tube length(mm) | 99 | 115 | 139 | 163 | 189 |
Stock build
11 parts
Drivetrain
Wheels & Tires
Brakes
Cockpit
Seatpost & Saddle
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Quick answers
- Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2018 Specialized Shiv Elite?
- Geometry is listed for XS, S, M, L, and XL.
- What are the reach and stack of the 2018 Specialized Shiv Elite in size M?
- In size M, reach is 405 mm and stack is 540 mm.
- What is the head tube angle of the 2018 Specialized Shiv Elite?
- The head tube angle is 72 degrees in size M.
- What does the 2018 Specialized Shiv Elite ship with?
- The stock build includes Shimano 105, DT Swiss R460, Specialized Shiv, and Specialized Shiv.
- Which years of the Specialized Shiv are on Quiver?
- Quiver has the Specialized Shiv for 2018, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, and 2011.
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