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A triathlon bike with high-end components and shimano 105 rim brakes.
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| Fork | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | Dura-Ace, Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 Rim |
5'1" – 5'5"
5'3" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'9"
5'7" – 6'0"
5'10" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
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Aug 2010 · Guy Kesteven
For most riders the plus-30mph aero benefits will be outweighed by the sluggish overall feel and soft braking of the entry-level Specialized

Nov 2009 · BikeRadar.com,
Long term review of this time trial machine

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.
| Frame | Specialized E5 AEROTEC, fully manipulated aero tubing, compact Transition race design |
|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon aero Transition fork, carbon legs, aluminum steerer, Speed Zertz |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano 105, Hollowtech II |
| Headset | Specialized Mindset Plus, 1 1/8"" integrated threadless, cartridge sealed bearings, alloy 20mm cone w/ one 10mm and two 5mm alloy spacers |
| Stem | Specialized Comp-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt 31.8mm bar clamp, 4- position adjustable |
| Handlebar | Specialized Zertz Transition bullhorn bars, 31.8 clamp, w/ Profile Designs T2 aero bars |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Toupé Team, superlight foam, carbon reinforced base, microfiber cover |
| Pedals | Composite body test ride pedals |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra, 10-speed, short cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105, 10-speed, 31.8mm clamp, bottom pull |
| Crank | Shimano 105, Hollowtech II 2-piece crankset |
| Shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace, 10-speed bar ends |
| Chain | Shimano 105, 10-speed |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano 105, Rear: Shimano 105 Type: Shimano 105 Rim |
| Brake Levers | Aero Levers |
| Rims | Mavic Aksium |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless 14g aero |
| Front Hub | Mavic Aksium, 20 hole, Mavic QR |
| Rear Hub | Mavic Aksium, 24 hole, Mavic QR |
| Tires | Front: Specialized Mondo Pro, 700x21C, aramid bead, 120TPI, Rear: Specialized Mondo Pro, 700x21C, aramid bead, 120TPI |
First added July 9
Last updated July 9
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