Specialized Transition Expert 2011 - Triathlon Bike

The competition betweeen manufacturers to produce ’the fastest bike on earth’ has resulted in a lot of claims and counter claims so whether or not this is the fastest bike on earth is debatable. What’s definite is that this is a race proven bike with many professional wins under its belt, add to that it’s looks and quality of build and spec the 2010 Specialized Transition Expert is certainly one of the most desirable time trial/triathlon bikes around.

Key features

• Specialized FACT 7r carbon frame
  
• Specialized FACT carbon fork
  
• 20 speed, Shimano Dura-Ace rear mech, Dura-Ace shifters
  
• Roval Fusée rims

The Specialized Transition Expert 2011 Features are:

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 inch steerer

Headset: Specialized Mindset Plus, 1 inch 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

Bars: Vision Tech aluminium Transition aero bar, Body Geometry cork ribbon

Front Brake: Specialized integrated brake system

Rear Brake: Specialized integrated brake system

Brake Lever: Vision Tech aero levers

Front Mech: Shimano Ultegra SL, braze-on clamp

Rear Mech: Shimano Dura-Ace, short cage

Shifter: Shimano Dura-Ace, 10-speed bar end shifters

Speed: 20

Chainset: Shimano Ultegra SL 53 x 39t

Bottom Bracket: Shimano FC-4500

Chain: Shimano Ultegra, 10-speed

Cassette: Shimano 105, 10-speed 11-25t

Rims: Roval Fusée Star, E5

Front Hub: Roval Fusée Star, forged and CNC hub body, Roval Ti QR

Rear Hub: Roval Fusée Star, forged and CNC hub body, alloy cassette, Roval Ti QR

Spokes: Stainless steel, bladed

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

Seatpost: Specialized Transition carbon, 2 position
Saddle: Body Geometry TriTip, super light foam, carbon reinforced base, hollow Ti rails, microfibre cover, 50mm nose width
Notes: Chain stay protector, derailleur hanger, clear coat, owners manual

A triathlon bike is specifically designed to be ridden comfortably and efficiently in the aerodynamic position using elbow-rest style aero handlebars. Triathlon geometry bikes facilitate the transition from cycling to running better than road geometry bikes

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