2010 Specialized
Transition A1 Elite
An aluminum frame triathlon bike with upper mid-range components and rim brakes.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | 105, Shimano |
| Brakes | Rim |
For This Bike
5'2" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'1" – 6'5"
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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 Transition Elite, smooth weld A1 alloy aero tubing |
|---|---|
| Fork | Transition full monocoque fork, 1 1/8"" steerer |
| Bottom Bracket | With Crankset |
| Headset | Cage bearings integrated HS. w/ 20mm of spacers w/ top cap |
| Stem | Specialized Comp-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt 31.8mm clamp |
| Handlebar | Profile T2+ Aerobar |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Rival road, w/ Cr-Mo rails |
| Seatpost | Carbon wrapped, two-bolt clamp, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Silver cage/black body, w/ black toe clips and strap |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
| Crank | Shimano FCR-550 |
| Shifters | Shimano Bar Con shifters |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 10-speed, 12-27t |
| Chain | KMC DX10 SC |
| Brakes | Front: Tektro cold-forged, dual pivot brake w/ cartridge pads, Rear: Tektro cold-forged, dual pivot brake w/ cartridge pads Type: Rim |
| Brake Levers | Aero lever |
| Rims | Alex Race 32, aluminum, sleeve joint, CNC machined sidewalls |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless 14g |
| Front Hub | Forged alloy, sealed, 28h for J bend round spokes |
| Rear Hub | Forged alloy, sealed, cassette, QR, 32h |
| Tires | Front: Specialized Mondo Pro II 700x21c, aramid bead, 120TPI, w/ Flak Jacket protection, Rear: Specialized Mondo Pro II 700x21c, aramid bead, 120TPI, w/ Flak Jacket protection |
Last updated July 9
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