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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Triathlon | Triathlon | Triathlon |
Aluminum | Carbon | Carbon | |
Fork | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Wheel Size | 700c | 700c | 700c |
Brakes | Rim | Rim | Rim |
Groupset | Apex, SRAM | Ultegra, Dura-Ace | Rival, SRAM |
Drivetrain | 2 × 10 | 2 × 10 | 2 × 10 |
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Summary | The Specialized Transition Elite AL, Specialized Transition Expert, and Specialized Transition Comp are all triathlon bikes with rim brakes. The Transition Elite AL has an aluminum frame, while the Transition Expert has better components. |
Frame | Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, smooth weld alloy, aero tubing | Specialized FACT 7r N'Aero tube shaping, triple monocoque construction, compact aero geometry, vertical seat adjustment, threaded BB | Specialized FACT 7r N'Aero tube shaping, triple monocoque construction, compact aero geometry, vertical seat adjustment, threaded BB |
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Fork | Specialized FACT carbon fork, 1 1/8"" steerer | Specialized FACT N'Aero carbon, 1"" steerer | Specialized FACT N'Aero carbon, 1"" steerer |
Bottom Bracket | With Crankset | With crankset | With crankset |
Headset | 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 | 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 Riva Road, w/ steel rails | Body Geometry TriTip 50 w/ hollow Cr-Mo rails | Body Geometry TriTip 50 w/ hollow Cr-Mo rails |
Seatpost | Specialized Elite, carbon wrapped alloy, two-bolt clamp, 27.2mm, Zero setback | Transition Aero Carbon | 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 Apex | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM Rival |
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Front Derailleur | SRAM Apex | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM Rival |
Crank | SRAM S100 | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM S300 |
Shifters | SRAM TT500 SL | Shimano Dura Ace TT levers | SRAM TT500 SL |
Cassette | Shimano 105, 10-speed, 11-28t | Shimano Ultegra, 10-speed, 11-25t | Shimano 105, 10-speed, 11-28t |
Chain | KMC DX10SC | Shimano Ultegra | KMC X10 CP |
Brakes | 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 | Front: Specialized aero brake, Rear: Specialized aero brake |
Brake Levers | TRP Aero lever | Aero lever | TRP 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, sealed, cassette, QR, 32h | Forged Alloy Hub, Sealed Bearing, 32 hole, for J Bend Round spokes | Forged Alloy Hub, Sealed Bearing, 32 hole, for J Bend Round spokes |
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 | 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 Pro, 700x23c, Aramid bead, 127TPI, w/ Double Black Belt protection, Rear: Specialized Turbo Pro, 700x23c, Aramid bead, 127TPI, w/ Double Black Belt protection |