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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Triathlon | Triathlon | Triathlon |
| Carbon | Aluminum | Carbon | |
Fork | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Wheel Size | 700c | 700c | 700c |
Brakes | Rim | Rim | Rim |
Groupset | Rival, SRAM | Apex, SRAM | Ultegra, Dura-Ace |
Drivetrain | 2 × 10 | 2 × 10 | 2 × 10 |
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Summary | The Specialized Transition Comp, Specialized Transition Elite AL, and Specialized Transition Expert are all triathlon bikes with rim brakes. The Transition Elite AL has an aluminum frame, while the Transition Expert has better components. | ||
Frame | Specialized FACT 7r N'Aero tube shaping, triple monocoque construction, compact aero geometry, vertical seat adjustment, threaded BB BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded | Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, smooth weld alloy, aero tubing BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded | Specialized FACT 7r N'Aero tube shaping, triple monocoque construction, compact aero geometry, vertical seat adjustment, threaded BB BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded |
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Fork | Specialized FACT N'Aero carbon, 1"" steerer | Specialized FACT carbon fork, 1 1/8"" steerer | Specialized FACT N'Aero carbon, 1"" steerer |
Bottom Bracket | With crankset | With Crankset | With crankset |
Headset | 1"" Cr-Mo cartridge bearings with carbon 20mm cone spacer and 20mm of carbon spacers | 1 1/8"" sealed Cr-Mo bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm alloy cone spacer with 20mm of spacers | 1"" Cr-Mo cartridge bearings with carbon 20mm cone spacer and 20mm of carbon spacers |
Stem | Specialized Comp-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt 31.8mm clamp | Specialized Comp-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt 31.8mm clamp | Specialized Comp-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt 31.8mm clamp |
Handlebar | Profile T2+ Aerobar | Profile T2+ Aerobar | Profile T2+ Aerobar |
Saddle | Body Geometry TriTip 50 w/ hollow Cr-Mo rails | Body Geometry Riva Road, w/ steel rails | Body Geometry TriTip 50 w/ hollow Cr-Mo rails |
Seatpost | Transition Aero Carbon | Specialized Elite, carbon wrapped alloy, two-bolt clamp, 27.2mm, Zero setback | Transition Aero Carbon |
Pedals | Black cage, body & toe clips w/ strap | Black cage, body & toe clips w/ strap | Black cage, body & toe clips w/ strap |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival | SRAM Apex | Shimano Ultegra |
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Front Derailleur | SRAM Rival | SRAM Apex | Shimano Ultegra |
Crank | SRAM S300 | SRAM S100 | Shimano Ultegra |
Shifters | SRAM TT500 SL | SRAM TT500 SL | Shimano Dura Ace TT levers |
Cassette | Shimano 105, 10-speed, 11-28t | Shimano 105, 10-speed, 11-28t | Shimano Ultegra, 10-speed, 11-25t |
Chain | KMC X10 CP | KMC DX10SC | Shimano Ultegra |
Brakes | Front: Specialized aero brake, Rear: Specialized aero brake | Front: Tektro cold-forged, dual pivot brake w/ cartridge pads, Rear: Tektro cold-forged, dual pivot brake w/ cartridge pads | Front: Specialized aero brake, Rear: Specialized aero brake |
Brake Levers | TRP Aero lever | TRP Aero lever | Aero lever |
Rims | Mavic CXP22 w/ eyelets | Mavic CXP22 w/ eyelets | Mavic CXP22 w/ eyelets |
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Spokes | Stainless 14g | Stainless 14g | Stainless 14g |
Front Hub | Forged alloy Hub, sealed bearings, 28 hole, for J bend round spokes | Forged alloy Hub, sealed bearings, 28 hole, for J bend round spokes | Forged alloy Hub, sealed bearings, 28 hole, for J bend round spokes |
Rear Hub | Forged Alloy Hub, Sealed Bearing, 32 hole, for J Bend Round spokes | Forged alloy, sealed, cassette, QR, 32h | Forged Alloy Hub, Sealed Bearing, 32 hole, for J Bend Round spokes |
Tires | Front: Specialized Turbo Pro, 700x23c, Aramid bead, 127TPI, w/ Double Black Belt protection, Rear: Specialized Turbo Pro, 700x23c, Aramid bead, 127TPI, w/ Double Black Belt protection | 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 | Front: Specialized Turbo Pro, 700x23c, Aramid bead, 127TPI, w/ Double Black Belt protection, Rear: Specialized Turbo Pro, 700x23c, Aramid bead, 127TPI, w/ Double Black Belt protection |