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Pro Bike Gallery: Kasper Asgreen’s Specialized S-Works Shiv Disc

Deceuninck-Quick-Step rider's TT rig has a high front end to accommodate the 1.92m Dane, but with narrowly-set TT extensions, a specially treated chain, and 58-46 chainrings, that won't hold him back.

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Specialized updated its Shiv TT bike for 2019. The time trial bike now includes disc brakes; some riders tested the bike out at the Giro d’Italia, but the bike makes its official debut during stage 2 of the Tour de France. Photo: Dan Cavallari | VeloNews.com
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Kasper Asgreen’s Shiv accommodates the tall rider with a prolific amount of seatpost showing, and some impressive spacer stacking at the cockpit. Photo: Dan Cavallari | VeloNews.com
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Getting aero doesn’t always mean getting as low as possible. Here, Asgreen runs several spacers beneath his extensions to ensure his body remains in an aero position that’s stable as well. It also helps ensure his body stays in a position that’s optimized for power output. Photo: Dan Cavallari | VeloNews.com
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Asgreen’s extensions sit extremely close together that the tips to accommodate his strongest riding position. Photo: Dan Cavallari | VeloNews.com
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This gives you a sense of the kind of position that closes the shoulders for maximum aero benefit. Photo: Dan Cavallari | VeloNews.com
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Millimeters to spare. Photo: Dan Cavallari | VeloNews.com
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Deceuninck-Quick-Step supports Specialized’s Riding For Focus program, which gets bikes in the hands of kids with ADHD to help them cope with the condition. Photo: Dan Cavallari | VeloNews.com
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While many riders have moved toward truncated saddle designs, Asgreen still has a more traditional style saddle with a long nose. It’s positioned as far back on the seat rails as possible. Photo: Dan Cavallari | VeloNews.com
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DQS riders were sporting Specialized tail lights on their training ride outside Brussels the day before the 2019 Tour de France started. Photo: Dan Cavallari | VeloNews.com
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Inflating tires on a disc wheel is no easy proposition, but the generous opening on this Roval wheel certainly eases the pain. Photo: Dan Cavallari | VeloNews.com
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A CeramicSpeed UFO chain cuts down on drivetrain friction. The custom blend of materials in the treatment leave a white, waxy film on the chain itself. Photo: Dan Cavallari | VeloNews.com
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Asgreen runs a 58-46 chainring combo up front. After his training ride, he joked with a team mechanic, “Got anything bigger?” Photo: Dan Cavallari | VeloNews.com
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An 11-28 cassette complements the big gearing up front. Photo: Dan Cavallari | VeloNews.com
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More chain treatment leaving its mark on drivetrain components. Photo: Dan Cavallari | VeloNews.com
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Disc brakes have arrived. Up until now, the pro peloton only seemed to embrace discs on TT bikes, and under certain sprinters’ bikes. Now they have gone more mainstream and they crop up even on lightweight climbing bikes. Photo: Dan Cavallari | VeloNews.com
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Asgreen was on this Specialized Turbo Cotton time trial tire during his pre-race training ride. It’s 700x26c and appears to be a clincher. Photo: Dan Cavallari | VeloNews.com
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While aerodynamic frontal area is most significantly impacted by the rider’s body, it certainly helps to have a bike that minimizes drag. It’s clear just how far bicycle designers go to do exactly that. Photo: Dan Cavallari | VeloNews.com

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