For years, time trial bikes have adhered to a standard formula - slender, deep airfoils, precarious handling, inadequate braking, and hefty frames. While these attributes may have sufficed for the "flat and fast" courses of the past, today's technically demanding circuits necessitated a shift. So, with a keen eye on innovation, Specialized have stretched the boundaries of UCI regulations by integrating disc brakes, shedding weight, and refining the fit for the new Shiv TT. This is the most adaptable TT bike on the market but rest assured, it hasn't compromised on aerodynamics. Here's to another decade of triumphs and gold medals.
The S-Works Shiv TT Disc Module serves as the ideal starting point for crafting your ultimate TT machine, giving you a great advantage in your next TT ride on triathlon.
As time-trial courses evolve to become more intricate and challenging, it's imperative to leverage years of research and feedback from professional riders to engineer the fastest time trial bike suitable for all terrains. From technical inner-city prologues to undulating courses with steep gradients, the focus extends beyond sheer straight-line speed. With this in mind, Specialized trimmed weight and substantially enhanced the handling characteristics of the Shiv TT with its entirely redesigned silhouette.
Fitment emerged as a primary design consideration for the new Shiv TT. Drawing upon extensive Retül data and insights from professional riders, Specialized have overhauled the geometry and front-end of the bike. Updated spacers, a redesigned bridge, and repositioned armrests ensure a precise fit, enhancing stability and confidence, while the integration of a one-piece bar and stem streamlines the front-end, reducing weight and harmonising the bike's overall feel.
In today's time trials, disc brakes have become indispensable, catering to variable weather conditions, tight bends, and rough surfaces. Not only do they enable later braking into corners and allow for shifting while maintaining your grip on the bars, but they also contribute to a more steadfast chassis during cornering and acceleration. Rest assured, they don't compromise aerodynamics in the slightest.