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2008 Specialized

S-Works Transition

A carbon frame triathlon bike with ultra high-end components and rim brakes.
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FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetRED, Force
BrakesRim
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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
Cycling News
Specialized Transition Expert | Cyclingnews.com

Nov 2009 · BikeRadar.com,

Long term review of this time trial machine

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BikeRadar
Specialized Transition Expert review

Oct 2009 · Jeff Jones

The Rovals are OK-ish as training wheels but then another problem becomes apparent: the narrow, high flanges and low spoke count (20 per wheel) mean that the rear is subject to a lot of lateral flex (there’s no problem with the front). . .

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Road Bike Action
Specialized Transition S-Works

Oct 2009 · R BA

There are plenty of time trial bikes on the market, but few can match the Transition's mix of aerodynamic proficiency and spot-on handling.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

S-Works FACT 9r N'Aero tube shaping, compact aero geometry, vertical seat adjustment

Fork

S-Works FACT N'Aero fork, alloy 1"" steerer

Bottom Bracket

S-Works, oversized integrated

Headset

Specialized Mindset Plus Carbon, 1"" integrated threadless, cartridge sealed bearings, 10mm and two 5mm carbon spacers

Stem

S-Works Pro-Set stem, 31.8mm handlebar clamp, 4-position adjustable, Ti hardware

Handlebar

Zipp Vuka Aero carbon aero bar combo

Saddle

Body Geometry TriTip, super light foam, carbon reinforced base, hollow Ti rails, microfiber cover, 50mm nose width

Pedals

Composite body test ride pedals

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Red, short cage

Front Derailleur

SRAM Red, braze-on clamp, bottom pull

Crank

S-Works FACT carbon, integrated oversize design

Shifters

SRAM Force TT, 10-speed

Chain

SRAM 1090R, 10-speed

Brakes

Front: S-Works integrated brake system, Rear: S-Works integrated brake system

TypeRim

Brake Levers

Zipp Vuka aero carbon brake levers

Wheels
Rims

Zipp 404 carbon clincher

Spokes

Stainless 14g aero

Front Hub

Zipp 404 carbon clincher

Rear Hub

Zipp 404 carbon clincher

Tires

Front: S-Works Mondo, 700x21c, dual-compound tread, aramid bead, 127TPI, Rear: S-Works Mondo, 700x21c, dual-compound tread, aramid bead, 127TPI

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