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    Category
    Triathlon
    5.4
    Frame
    Carbon
    Carbon
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Rim
    Dura-Ace, Ultegra
    Drivetrain
    2 × 10
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Transition Expert is a carbon frame triathlon bike with ultra high-end components and 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)

    42 mph

    Transition Expert

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Specialized FACT 7r N'Aero tube shaping, triple monocoque construction, compact aero geometry, vertical seat adjustment

    Fork

    Specialized FACT N'Aero carbon, monocoque construction, 1"" steerer

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano FC-4500

    Headset

    Specialized Mindset Plus, 1"" integrated threadless, sealed cartridge bearings w/ two 10mm and two 5mm carbon spacers

    Stem

    Specialized Pro-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt 31.8mm bar clamp, 4-position adjustable

    Handlebar

    Vision Tech aluminum Transition aero bar

    Saddle

    Body Geometry TriTip, super light foam, carbon reinforced base, hollow Ti rails, microfiber cover, 50mm nose width

    Seatpost

    Specialized Transition carbon, 2 position

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

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

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Dura-Ace, short cage

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Ultegra SL, braze-on clamp

    Crank

    Shimano Ultegra SL

    Shifters

    Shimano Dura-Ace, 10-speed bar end shifters

    Cassette

    Shimano 105, 10-speed 11-25t

    Chain

    Shimano Ultegra, 10-speed

    Brakes

    Front: Specialized integrated brake system, Rear: Specialized integrated brake system

    TypeRim

    Brake Levers

    Vision Tech aero levers

    Wheels
    Rims

    Roval Fusee Star, E5

    Spokes

    Stainless steel, bladed

    Front Hub

    Roval Fusee Star, forged and CNC hub body, Roval Ti QR

    Rear Hub

    Roval Fusee Star, forged and CNC hub body, alloy cassette, Roval Ti QR

    Tires

    Front: Specialized Mondo Pro, 700x21C, aramid bead, 120TPI, Rear: Specialized Mondo Pro, 700x21C, aramid bead, 120TPI

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