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!
- 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)