NTQ237 wrote:
GatorRacer wrote:
PS We will not redesign for 2020 ;)
Hello GatorRacer
May I just suggest for 2021, new basebar wings. We are 6 in my squad to own a Shiv Disc and 5 of us are touching the basebar with the knees when standing on the pedals (and I am not talking about a pure sprint, just a common "relaunch" or steep section where you need to go off the saddle).
I don't know if others here have also to complain about it but for us, it is really a shame as this bike (especially when you train in a hilly area) is otherwise close to perfect.
I tried to attach a picture with quick draw of what I am meaning (a design directly more forward after the tilting bolt to offer clearance for the knees).
Thanks for the reply.
I have to agree with this. I want to buy this bike - I really do. I love something that looks a little different to the norm and has had the hard yards spent on it. However, I test rode one and currently rejected it based purely on the basebar design (and I have owned every tri/tt Specialized made).
1) The bike itself is great but that basebar is too deep rearwards for my liking. I need a bike that is better suited to occasional out of the saddle activity (for what this bike now costs). I know aero is king but this is the only bike I've had this problem with and I don't want compromises like this at this price point.
2) When you look at other bikes (like the new Scott plasma 6 or cervelo's P5d), I have to wonder what aero penalty the Shiv's folding wings have. It's extremely fat and I do wonder if the form was compromised too much as the expense of obtaining the travelling ability. Not all of want or need the folding wings so I'd like to see a one piece aftermarket alternative that is more aero. At this price point, we have to see something close to perfection.
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UK Gearmuncher: Nov 14, 20 1:05