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    Category
    Triathlon
    3.3
    Frame
    Aluminum
    Carbon
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Tektro Rim
    105
    Drivetrain
    2 × 10
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Transition A1 Elite is an aluminum frame triathlon bike with upper mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.

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    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    38 mph

    Transition A1 Elite

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    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

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    Silver cage/black body, w/ black toe clips and strap

    Groupset
    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

    TypeTektro Rim

    Brake Levers

    Aero lever

    Wheels
    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

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