Pro bike: Tony Martin's Specialized Shiv TT

This article first appeared on Bikeradar

German Tony Martin helped drive the Omega Pharma-QuickStep team to victory in the 2013 world team time trial championships Sunday aboard a Specialized S-Works Shiv TT. It was not the first Worlds win for Martin, nor the first aboard a Shiv. Here we take a look at the bike he rode this weekend, and will mount again Wednesday to defend his individual time trial world title.

While UCI rules specify that frames must be available to the general public and not one-off models, there are a few unique pieces to Martin's rig. For starters, Martin runs an enormous 58-tooth chain ring (paired to an 11-26 SRAM Red cassette). And the German is also on Specialized S-Works clincher tires. While nearly all professional riders race on tubulars for road events, a select few choose clinchers for time trials as they can offer lower rolling resistance. Martin's mechanic pumps his 24.2mm tires to 8bar (116psi).

 

Complete bike specs

Frame: Specialized S-Works SHIV
Fork: Specialized S-Works SHIV
Headset: Specialized S-Works
Stem: Specialized S-Works SHIV
Handlebar: Shimano Missile EVO
Tape: Specialized S-Wrap Roubaix
Brake calipers: Specialized S-Works SHIV
Front derailleur: SRAM Red
Rear derailleur: SRAM Red
Shifter levers: SRAM Red Time Trial
Cassette: SRAM Red XG1090 (11-26)
Chain: SRAM Red PC1091
Cranks: Specialized S-Works (175mm)
Power meter: Quarq power for SRAM
Bottom bracket: Ceramic Speed
Pedals: Look Keo Blade
Front wheel: Zipp 808 Firecrest
Rear wheel: Zipp Disc
Tires: Specialized ProTour Time Trial clincher 24.2mm
Saddle: Specialized TTS with Grip
Seatpost: Specialized S-Works SHIV
Complete bicycle weight: 7.4kg/16.31lb
 

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