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Today’s DealsTransition Elite AL
An aluminum frame triathlon bike with upper mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | Apex |
| Brakes | Tektro Rim |
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 A1 Premium Aluminum, smooth weld alloy, aero tubing |
|---|---|
| Fork | Specialized FACT carbon fork, 1 1/8"" steerer |
| Bottom Bracket | With Crankset |
| Headset | 1 1/8"" sealed Cr-Mo bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm alloy cone spacer with 20mm of spacers |
| Stem | Specialized Comp-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt 31.8mm clamp |
| Handlebar | Profile T2+ Aerobar |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Riva Road, w/ steel rails |
| Seatpost | Specialized Elite, carbon wrapped alloy, two-bolt clamp, 27.2mm, Zero setback Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Black cage, body & toe clips w/ strap |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Apex |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM Apex |
| Crank | SRAM S100 |
| Shifters | SRAM TT500 SL |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 10-speed, 11-28t |
| Chain | KMC DX10SC |
| Brakes | Front: Tektro cold-forged, dual pivot brake w/ cartridge pads, Rear: Tektro cold-forged, dual pivot brake w/ cartridge pads Type: Tektro Rim |
| Brake Levers | TRP Aero lever |
| Rims | Mavic CXP22 w/ eyelets |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless 14g |
| Front Hub | Forged alloy Hub, sealed bearings, 28 hole, for J bend round spokes |
| Rear Hub | Forged alloy, sealed, cassette, QR, 32h |
| Tires | Front: Specialized Turbo Comp, 700x23c, Aramid bead, 120TPI, w/ Double Black Belt protection, Rear: Specialized Turbo Comp, 700x23c, Aramid bead, 120TPI, w/ Double Black Belt protection |
First added July 9
Last updated July 9
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