SHIFT
Carbon Aero Bike

OVERVIEW

‘Shift’ is a word that can imply different things. To ‘put in a shift’ is, in sporting terms, generally a compliment, just reward for hard work and perseverance. Much like the feeling at the end of a great road ride. Elsewhere it might suggest, in the words of a certain Mr Cruise, the need for speed – to ‘get a shift on’. We think both apply to our new flagship carbon road bike, the Pearson Shift. 

The successor to our much-loved Minegoestoeleven (thank you, Spinal Tap), the new Pearson Shift is a thoroughbred race machine, a carbon aero bike designed for winning but just as suited to ticking along in the middle of a group ride; elite speed, everyday rideability. The aerodynamic frameset benefits from improved aero tubing, including a deeper downtube. 

Boasting Pearson’s class-leading optimised geometry, the streamlined aesthetic includes a bulked-up front fork, while an aero teardrop seat-post houses a Fizik Tempo saddle. Dropped rear-stays ensure stiffness while reducing vibration and the one-piece carbon handlebar-stem offers exceptional handling and clean lines. 

Shift features ceramic headset bearings, whose lifetime warranty means they won't need to be replaced (we’ll still check them during your Pearson service). The bike also has a T47 bottom bracket, improving both frame stiffness and performance and riders can choose from three Di2 electronic groupsets. 

Carbon deep-section rims are allied to Sapim CX-Ray spokes, to reduce drag but remain stable on gusty rides. There is clearance for 700x32c tyres and Shift comes fitted with Pirelli P-Zero TLR race tyres.

FEATURES

• Aerodynamic 'bike fit friendly' carbon frameset.
• Slam the handlebar stem or add up to 40mm in steerer spacers for optimal fit.
• Groupset choices: Dura-Ace 9270 12-speed Di2, Ultegra Di2 8170 12-speed or 105 Di2 R7170 12-speed.
• Hydraulic, flat-mount disc brakes.
• T47 threaded oversize bottom bracket.
• Can accommodate 32mm tyres.
• Fully integrated carbon handlebar and stem.
• Aerodynamically integrated carbon seat post.
• Pearson Hoopdriver Cut and Thrust 50/40mm deep carbon wheelset OR Hoopdriver Tooth and Nail 50mm deep carbon wheelset OR DCR 30mm deep alloy wheelset.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

• Frameset: Aero unidirectional 'S-Series' carbon monocoque.
• Fork: Aero unidirectional carbon monocoque.
• Shifters: Dura-Ace Di2 ST-R9270 12-spd, Shimano Ultegra Di2 ST-R8170 12-spd or 105 Di2 ST-R7170 12-spd
• Chainset: Dura-Ace Di2 FC-R9200 12-spd, Shimano Ultegra Di2 FC-R8100 12-spd or 105 Di2 FC-R7100 12-spd (52/36 available on request).
• Cassette: Dura-Ace Di2 CS-R9200 12-spd, Shimano Ultegra CS-R8100 12-spd or 105 CS-R7100 12-spd 11-34
• Chain: Shimano 12-spd.
• Rear Derailleur: Dura-Ace Di2 RD-R9250 12-spd, Shimano Ultegra Di2 RD-R8150 12-spd, or 105 Di2 RD-R7150 12-spd.
• Front Derailleur: Dura-Ace Di2 FD-R9250 12-spd, Shimano Ultegra Di2 FD-R8150 12-spd, or 105 Di2 FD-R7150 12-spd.
• Brakes: Dura-Ace Di2 BR-R9270, Shimano Ultegra BR-R8170 or 105 BR-R7170 hydraulic.
• Rotors: Dura-Ace Di2 R9270 RT-CL900, Shimano Ultegra RT-CL800 or 105 SM-RT70 160mm.
• Bottom Bracket: FSA T47. (CeramicSpeed upgrades available).
• Headset: CeramicSpeed SLT ceramic headset bearings.
• Handlebars: Pearson fully integrated carbon one-piece.
• Saddle: Fizik Argo Vento R5.
• Seatpost: Integrated carbon seat post (2 offsets - inline, 20mm setback).
• Bar tape: Fizik Vento Solocush.
• Tyres: Pirelli P-Zero TLR 700x30c or 700x32c.(tubed or tubeless available).
• Wheelsets: Pearson Hoopdriver Carbon Cut and Thrust tubeless-ready. 50mm depth rear, 40mm front 23mm internal width OR Pearson Hoopdriver Carbon Tooth and Nail tubeless-ready 50mm deep 21mm internal width OR DCR alloy tubeless-ready 30mm deep 20mm internal width.
• Power meters available on request.
• Mechanical groupsets available on request.
• (Please note that specification may vary due to availability of parts - we will, of course, make you aware of any changes).