Tony Martin (Omega Pharma-QuickStep) remains on Specialized’s all-conquering Shiv TT in 2014(Image credit: Cyclingnews.com)
SRAM riders are still on cable shifting (Image credit: Cyclingnews.com)
Grip has been added to the bars (Image credit: Cyclingnews.com)
Martin’s rig on training camp looks like it is still fitted with an enormous 58T chainring (Image credit: Cyclingnews.com)
The big update to Martin’s bike is his switch to SRAM Red 22 (Image credit: Cyclingnews.com)
The big update to Martin’s bike is his switch to SRAM Red 22 (Image credit: Cyclingnews.com)
The Specialized Shiv ready for action(Image credit: Cyclingnews.com)
Valve access taped up (Image credit: Cyclingnews.com)
Flash paint for a flash bike (Image credit: Cyclingnews.com)
A Specialized TTS saddle(Image credit: Cyclingnews.com)
The Specialized Shiv TT was used by four of elite TT world champions in 2013 – not bad going(Image credit: Cyclingnews.com)
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it: the German three-time world TT champion has kept much of the same componentry and gear as last year, but there are some changes…(Image credit: Cyclingnews.com)
Martin looks to have retained the same bar extension height as his 2013 rig (Image credit: Cyclingnews.com)
A Zipp 808 front wheel knifes through the air(Image credit: Cyclingnews.com)
A Zipp disc wheel keeps drag low(Image credit: Cyclingnews.com)
Omega Pharma-QuickStep use QuarQ power meters(Image credit: Cyclingnews.com)
Unbranded bars on Martin’s TT rig(Image credit: Cyclingnews.com)
Unbranded bars on Martin’s TT rig(Image credit: Cyclingnews.com)
Martin is still using Look’s 2013 Keo Carbon Blade pedals(Image credit: Cyclingnews.com)
Tony Martin (Omega Pharma-QuickStep) begins the 2014 season carrying the rainbow stripes of the World TT champion. It’s largely a case of as you were: it’s his third title and he remains on the bike that has delivered him the titles – the Specialized Shiv TT.
However the German powerhouse swaps 10-speed SRAM Red for the new 11-speed version, meaning he’s got some extra teeth to combine with his preference for massive chainrings.
Complete bike specs • Frame: Specialized S-Works Shiv • Fork: Specialized S-Works Shiv • Headset: Specialized S-Works • Stem: Specialized S-Works Shiv • Handlebar: PRO Missile Evo • Tape: Specialized S-Wrap Roubaix • Brake calipers: Specialized S-Works Shiv • Front derailleur: SRAM Red • Rear derailleur: SRAM Red • Shift levers: SRAM TT 900 • Brake levers: SRAM TT 900 • Cassette: SRAM Red XG1090 • 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 Turbo • Saddle: Specialized TTS • Seatpost: Specialized S-Works SHIV • Complete bicycle weight: 7.4kg/16.31lb Critical measurements • Rider height: 1.86m/6'1" • Rider weight: 75kg/165lb • Saddle height (from BB center to top): 75.6cm • Seat tube (center to center): 56.3cm • Top tube length (virtual): 53.5cm
