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    6.1
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    3.9
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    CarbonCarbonCarbonAluminumCarbon
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    Wheels
    CarbonAluminumAluminumAluminumCarbon
    Wheel Size
    700c700c700c700c700c
    Brakes
    RimRimRimRimRim
    Groupset
    RED, ForceUltegra, Shimano105, Shimano105, ShimanoRED, SRAM
    Drivetrain
    2 × 102 × 102 × 102 × 102 × 10
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    specialized.com

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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 Pro

    42 mph

    Transition Expert

    38 mph

    Transition Comp

    38 mph

    Transition A1 Elite

    42 mph

    S-Works Transition

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

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

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

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

    Specialized Transition Elite, smooth weld A1 alloy aero tubing

    S-Works Transition FACT 9r N'Aero tube shaping, triple monocoque construction, compact aero geometry, vertical seat adjustment, OS BB

    Fork

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

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

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

    Transition full monocoque fork, 1 1/8"" steerer

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

    Bottom Bracket

    With Crankset

    With Crankset

    With Crankset

    With Crankset

    Ceramic bearings

    Headset

    1"" Ahead set, 30mm carbon spacers (2x10mm, 2x5mm), no top cap

    1"" Ahead set, 30mm carbon spacers (2x10mm, 2x5mm), no top cap

    1"" Ahead set, 30mm carbon spacers (2x10mm, 2x5mm), no top cap

    Cage bearings integrated HS. w/ 20mm of spacers w/ top cap

    1"" Ahead set, 30mm carbon spacers (2x10mm, 2x5mm), no top cap

    Stem

    Specialized ProSet, 3D forged alloy, 4-position adjustable

    Specialized ProSet, 3D forged alloy, 4-position adjustable

    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

    S-Works 3D forged with carbon-wrap top and front cap

    Handlebar

    Profile T2+ Aerobar

    Profile T2+ Aerobar

    Profile T2+ Aerobar

    Profile T2+ Aerobar

    Profile carbon X3

    Saddle

    Body Geometry TriTip 50 w/ hollow Ti rails

    Body Geometry TriTip 50 w/ hollow Cr-Mo rails

    Body Geometry TriTip 50 w/ hollow Cr-Mo rails

    Body Geometry Rival road, w/ Cr-Mo rails

    Body Geometry TriTip 50 w/ hollow Ti rails

    Seatpost

    Transition Aero Seatpost

    Transition Aero Seatpost

    Transition Aero Seatpost

    Carbon wrapped, two-bolt clamp, 27.2mm

    S-Works Transition Aero Carbon

    Pedals

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

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

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

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

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

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM RED

    Shimano Ultegra

    Shimano 105

    Shimano 105

    SRAM RED

    Front Derailleur

    SRAM Force

    Shimano Ultegra

    Shimano 105

    Shimano 105

    SRAM RED

    Crank

    Specialized Pro Crankset 53x39

    Shimano Ultegra

    Shimano 105

    Shimano FCR-550

    S-Works Crankset 53x39

    Shifters

    SRAM SL TT lever

    Shimano Bar Con shifters

    Shimano Bar Con shifters

    Shimano Bar Con shifters

    SRAM SL Aero TT lever

    Cassette

    SRAM 10-speed, 12-27t

    Shimano Ultegra, 10-speed, 11-25t

    Shimano 105, 10-speed, 12-27t

    Shimano 105, 10-speed, 12-27t

    SRAM RED, 10-speed, 11-25t

    Chain

    KMC X10 CP

    Shimano Ultegra

    KMC X10 CP

    KMC DX10 SC

    KMC X10 Superlight

    Brakes

    Front: Specialized Aero Brake, Rear: Specialized Aero Brake

    Front: Specialized Aero Brake, Rear: Specialized Aero Brake

    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: S-Works Aero Brake, Rear: S-Works Aero Brake

    Brake Levers

    Aero lever

    Aero lever

    Aero lever

    Aero lever

    SRAM TT lever

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: Mavic Cosmic Carbone SL, Rear: Mavic Cosmic Carbone SL

    Front: Mavic Cosmic Elite, Rear: Mavic Cosmic Elite

    Front: Mavic Aksium, Rear: Mavic Aksium

    Alex Race 32, aluminum, sleeve joint, CNC machined sidewalls

    Front: Zipp 404 Clincher, Rear: Zipp 404 Clincher

    Spokes

    Stainless 14g

    Front Hub

    Forged alloy, sealed, 28h for J bend round spokes

    Rear Hub

    Forged alloy, sealed, cassette, QR, 32h

    Tires

    Front: S-Works Mondo, 700x21c, 127TPI, Rear: S-Works Mondo, 700x21c, 127TPI

    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

    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

    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

    Front: S-Works Mondo Open Tubular, 700x21c, 290TPI, Rear: S-Works Mondo Open Tubular, 700x21c, 290TPI

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