Specialized Shiv Masters Track World Record

 

In 2009 I broke the M50-54 2,000m world record on a Specialized Transition in Sydney, Australia... a road frame with track drop outs!

In 2014 I broke the M55-59 2,000m world record on a Specialized Shiv in Manchester, United Kingdom... a road frame with track drop outs!

 

Geeking out on a Sunday afternoon:  In the five years that have passed since my trip to Sydney, the UCI has outlawed the Transition.  I went for the Shiv for obvious reasons: fit, aerodynamics and total weight is just over the legal limit.  When you are racing in and above the 50kph range you look for speed in your training, and in your machine.  Here's how my 4 October 2014 world record went down...
- unmodified 2013 large Shiv, never built up for racing on the road
- ultra fast 2012 McLaren helmet borrowed from Don Langley (UCI legal)
- brand new 2012 Specialized large aero gloves
- brand new 2014 Squadra long sleeved large skinsuit
- brand new 2014 Specialized xlarge socks ;-)
- brand new 2013 Zipp super 9 disc wheel with new Continental tempo tire @ 160 psi
- borrowed 2014 Fast Forward front disc with new Continental tempo tire @ 160 psi
- relatively new 2014 Specialized S-Works 46.5 shoes
- Shimano 170mm cranks with 52x14 gearing at an average of 109rpms after start.
= 2:19.821 vs. old record of 2:20.413 (James Host)

Thank you Specialized for making such great products.  Larry Nolan, Team Specialized Junior Director (and still loving to race)