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helios
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There seems to be a good number of really great looking Transitions on the site; everyone post yours here and enjoy the kinship! ;-)
Shots of your bike in action, garage door shots, outfitted for training or race ready, who cares.
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I hope to be joining here in about a month.. pic to follow..
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Dec 16, 09 21:40
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who needs a mafia when you've got yokazuna
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Just you wait a bit. Then I'll have triplets... :P
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You've done fantastic things with the living room. My SL2 keeps the Shiv from getting lonely for the time being, until an SL3 joins the family. Every other ride with one of my teammates ends up with us pondering when Santa will show up with new bikes (we're sort of in the same family - you're sponsored by Specialized and I'm riding for Team Specialized next year).
And if you're saying what I think you're saying, believe the hype.
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Sorry...that's not a Transition.
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Dec 16, 09 22:28
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That set up just looks fast! Love it.
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You need some pictures on those walls...
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I'm counting down the days til my 2010 XL Trans Pro frameset arrives. Damn slow boat from China!
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Elvis, your wheels look like they were made just for your bike.
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Dec 17, 09 5:45
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Dec 17, 09 6:16
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Dec 17, 09 7:34
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Why are you using the back bolt on the seatpost?
Most of the bikes posted here are using the offset seatpost... with the seat all the way forward.
I wonder why there arent more 0 offset seatposts?
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Dec 17, 09 7:42
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DANG!! I will get mine on here this afternoon. . . That SHIV is wicked looking and Rapp's bike is sick.
Love this thread!
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Dec 17, 09 7:43
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Why are you using the back bolt on the seatpost?
Most of the bikes posted here are using the offset seatpost... with the seat all the way forward.
I wonder why there arent more 0 offset seatposts?
I'm running my seat where it is as a function of correct fit for me; I'm not flexible enough to ride as steep as some of the others.
As to why many are running the standard offset post with the seat all the way forward as opposed to the zero offset, I would guess it's because only the S-Works comes with the zero offset post. All other models must buy it seperately and it's not cheap. If you can get to where you need to be on the standard offset post, the zero setback becomes an expensive cosmetic upgrade.
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Why are you using the back bolt on the seatpost?
Most of the bikes posted here are using the offset seatpost... with the seat all the way forward.
I wonder why there arent more 0 offset seatposts?
I'm running my seat where it is as a function of correct fit for me; I'm not flexible enough to ride as steep as some of the others.
As to why many are running the standard offset post with the seat all the way forward as opposed to the zero offset, I would guess it's because only the S-Works comes with the zero offset post. All other models must buy it seperately and it's not cheap. If you can get to where you need to be on the standard offset post, the zero setback becomes an expensive cosmetic upgrade.
I wasnt suggesting changing your seatpost angle. It just looked to me from the picture that you could use the front offset position and have a better hold on the seat rails. I always worry about having the bolts hold the rails at the very back (though that may be OK as well.)
With regards to the flexibility/steep issue I am the wrong person to make commentary on that.... though there is at least one person posting here who might. However, as I understand from the FIST discussions there is flexibility issue with regards to how steep/not steep you can ride.... the only flexibility issue comes into how much drop you can have.... though once again I am the wrong person to make commentary on that.
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Dec 17, 09 7:51
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New member as of last week.
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Dec 17, 09 7:51
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Dec 17, 09 7:53
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I'd like a standard seatpost if someone has an extra.
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Dec 17, 09 7:54
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i have to say, without the offset seat post, the transition isnt pretty......... but with it, it does look a lot more like a mean machine...
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Dec 17, 09 7:57
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mine is a 2007 and am hoping the checkbook fairy will be nice and help me get a new one soon :)
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i have to say, without the offset seat post, the transition isnt pretty......... but with it, it does look a lot more like a mean machine...
I have an offset post (and some new saddles to test), so I will put it on and you can tell me what you think.
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My baby just prior to check in for IMFL
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oh no, i got my frenglish wrong. What i meant to say is, i dont like the seat post that people have on there transition. I dont think it make the bike look good. You are the only one with a straigh seat post and that is the best way to make the bike look mean and fast... Just my opinion really..... but i think that ''neutral'' straigh seat post look way better than what i see in the other pic on this thread... and would allowed for one step bike also!
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Why are you using the back bolt on the seatpost?
Most of the bikes posted here are using the offset seatpost... with the seat all the way forward.
I wonder why there arent more 0 offset seatposts?
wait 'till I post a picture of mine....
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It seems to me that Specialized needs to make an additional piece for the setback seatpost. A clamp with the seatclamp in the middle. The current reversable clamp leaves UCI legal riders with a choice of seat all the way forward (in the back position of the clamp) or all the way back (with the forward position of the clamp). It would be an easy fix.
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I want those wheels.
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Anyone with the S-Works weighed their bike fully built? Just curious the weight difference between my Pro with the S80's and a S-Works with a set of say 808's or something?
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Anyone with the S-Works weighed their bike fully built? Just curious the weight difference between my Pro with the S80's and a S-Works with a set of say 808's or something?
I weighed my S-works with a pair of 202 tubulars and s-works mondo tires on and got 14.1. I think I could get it to 13.5, maybe even sub-13, in very raceable condition easily.
I have a team geo (lower head tube) sz58.
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Anyone with the S-Works weighed their bike fully built? Just curious the weight difference between my Pro with the S80's and a S-Works with a set of say 808's or something?
I weighed my S-works with a pair of 202 tubulars and s-works mondo tires on and got 14.1. I think I could get it to 13.5, maybe even sub-13, in very raceable condition easily.
I have a team geo (lower head tube) sz58.
Are you talking about your Tarmac or Transition??
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Anyone with the S-Works weighed their bike fully built? Just curious the weight difference between my Pro with the S80's and a S-Works with a set of say 808's or something?
I weighed my S-works with a pair of 202 tubulars and s-works mondo tires on and got 14.1. I think I could get it to 13.5, maybe even sub-13, in very raceable condition easily.
I have a team geo (lower head tube) sz58.
Are you talking about your Tarmac or Transition??
Tarmac. Sorry. I just realized that he was probably asking about the Transition.
Sub-13 for a Transition would be BAMF...
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They are not so light. My medium S-works with SRAM red, Specialized SRM, and Hed Black Dog bars is a little under 19 with training wheels. Just a little lighter with 808s.
As I recall bare frame weight was 1650ish grams and fork 540ish? Post is not light either so that puts you 600+ grams heavier than some of the lighter bikes out there.
Not that it matters for tri/tt.
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Thanks for the info! I know it doesn't really matter and it wouldn't be a huge difference, but I'm a nerd for useless information :) HOWEVER, if Jordan's Transition really was ~13lbs, then I'd say the premium for S-Works over the over frames is a steal!
For reference, mine came in at 21.12lbs as pictured above.
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I've never tossed our bikes on the scale, but my friend has an S-WORKS and it is considerably lighter than my Transition, enough to notice just by picking em up. The carbon is higher quality which results in less being used to get the stronger frame.
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Anyone with the S-Works weighed their bike fully built? Just curious the weight difference between my Pro with the S80's and a S-Works with a set of say 808's or something?
I weighed my S-works with a pair of 202 tubulars and s-works mondo tires on and got 14.1. I think I could get it to 13.5, maybe even sub-13, in very raceable condition easily.
I have a team geo (lower head tube) sz58.
I'm gonna say it's time to check out that scale of yours. My medium S-Works with the tubular Easton's pictured above came in at about 17.1. And for anyone wondering, yes, weight does make a big difference. Not sure why people would think otherwise.
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Nice tires. The Team Quicksteps are also pretty awesome.
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def. favorite combo but the color seems so rare, is it a limited ed. one ?
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I like the all red ones the best. The yellow/black looks pretty good. It's the 08 Expert model I think.
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I've never tossed our bikes on the scale, but my friend has an S-WORKS and it is considerably lighter than my Transition, enough to notice just by picking em up. The carbon is higher quality which results in less being used to get the stronger frame.
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anything else different btwn the two models besides te weight b.c large price difference
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Must've been the Zipps and dura-ace products. I have aksiums and ultegra.
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anything else different btwn the two models besides te weight b.c large price difference
Maybe titanium bolts and studs for the brakes. But I haven't gotten confirmation of that yet.
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My 08 S-Works, Gerolsteiner livery.
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What kind of bottle mount do you have between your bars? I was thinking about switching to something like that this year.
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Is your front a C2 width HEd or a normal rim width hed?
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Front and rear rims are both NON-C2 :-)
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with the Scott!! Sweet!
wish I could find one of those.
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Jan 3, 10 8:31
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It's the cheapest, but I really dig the black/ yellow.
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Is that a medium or a large?
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Medium.
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Is that a medium or a large?
It's a large...if they had any '09 XLs in stock (with the identical stack to the large) it would've been a tough choice between the 2 for me. As it is, both of those sizes have less front center than my old 55 P2K had.
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Jan 3, 10 14:19
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what's that cable dropping out of the bottom of your down tube???
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Jan 3, 10 14:41
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Anyone know where I could buy a zero offset seatpost for my 2009 Transition Comp? Specifically looking for one to match the yellow graphics like the photo sent by TriJunk. Thanks and Happy New Year!
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Jan 3, 10 15:11
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in a similar vein to the above post, i, too, am looking for either an uncut setback or uncut zero setback seatpost for my red 2009 transition pro. i've had a couple leads but i haven't been able to solidify anything yet. so if anyone has the stock 2009 pro seatpost or the seatpost from their red 2009 s-works transition, please contact me. thanks!
chrisar/gwest, if you're reading this, can you please get back to me?
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Jan 3, 10 15:41
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rear brake cable housing for the brake located under the rear chain stays.
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Jan 3, 10 16:09
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This was the original . . .
Then the cable sleeve on inside of the frame crinkled and Specialized replaced it for free, but not the paint job so here she is now . . .
She is VERY VERY good to me . . .
You guys have some sick bikes.
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Jan 3, 10 16:30
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Wow, man!! You have an S-works Tarmac a Roubaix, and two(??) Transitions?? Crap, and another Specialized I see in there that I can't identify!
Specialized must love you!! :-)
I hope my stable will look like that one day. :-D
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Jan 3, 10 16:32
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Looking to join the mafia if anyone is selling a Large.
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Jan 3, 10 16:34
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Old pic. I prefer the bike with the Ironman race number on the seat post.
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Jan 3, 10 16:59
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I am the proverbial - Fat Guy With A Little Coat - . . .
I follow the, "If you can't be fast, Buy fast!"
I have S-Works Roubaix, Tarmac, and Transition. I also have the Transition Pro (my training bike)
I put a lot of miles in on my TT bike so I made a decision to go with a training bike . . . Or to be cool in my own mind, I'm not sure which.
AND I JUST - Figured who this is. KMill in da house!
As for a stable of bikes - Build the room and they will come.
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I need to take that off . . . I'm still basking in it a little . . . A LOT.
Fun ride this morning bro.
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Jan 9, 10 11:36
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Just picked it up on Wednesday, an excellent ending to a bike wreck and broken QR frame! I just hope I can do it justice
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Jan 9, 10 12:05
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Have you been able to do any field testing? I'd love to see a sequel to "Something borrowed, something...fast."
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Jan 9, 10 14:12
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Have you been able to do any field testing? I'd love to see a sequel to "Something borrowed, something...fast."
Not yet...but based on the tunnel results posted by MITAerobike, I expect it to be very similar to the P3C I had borrowed.
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Feb 12, 10 20:50
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Did you use a sub 9 disk or a 900 in AZ? Is the sub 9 compatible with the transition?
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Feb 12, 10 21:44
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sorry for the bad resolution...I love the black and yellow as well...
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Feb 13, 10 0:05
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I got the yellow and black comp a few weeks ago as well...am loving it so far, no pics as yet tho..
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Feb 13, 10 6:26
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Feb 17, 10 15:16
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Picking up one this weekend
Pics Soon to come
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Feb 17, 10 15:18
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Are they mating in hopes of producing a rockhopper? =]
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Nice rides and congrats on your accomplishments!
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Feb 17, 10 16:00
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Just got mine and getting her fit Friday.
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Feb 17, 10 16:43
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here's a question for the mafia---are there any tricks to getting the rear wheel on/off without having to get your hands dirty? I'm finding that with the way the dropouts are situated, I always have to grab the chain or the RD to get the wheel on/off. am I just an idiot? I'm just to road bikes where the rear wheel takes a second to remove/install. Thanks guys/gals.
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Feb 17, 10 17:07
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By Orbea has horizontal drop-outs as well, but the only thing I have figured out is to bring a shop towel and fold it up into my flat kit. It's saved my white gloves and bar tape several times this year already.
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Feb 17, 10 17:19
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here's a question for the mafia---are there any tricks to getting the rear wheel on/off without having to get your hands dirty? I'm finding that with the way the dropouts are situated, I always have to grab the chain or the RD to get the wheel on/off. am I just an idiot? I'm just to road bikes where the rear wheel takes a second to remove/install. Thanks guys/gals.
Asked and answered:
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Feb 17, 10 17:54
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Thanks!!!
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Feb 17, 10 19:22
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And since you guys made no effort with the background of your pictures:
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Feb 18, 10 5:27
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man you must go through ALOT of tires..
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Feb 18, 10 5:39
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Last year was this:
This fall winter I owned this bike, but now its for sale in the classifieds, message me if you want a road bike to back up that transition!
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Feb 20, 10 20:10
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2010 Spec Transition Expert is on the way...
I'm switching everything to SRAM Red. Will post a pic when done.
BTW, will be selling the brand new Shimano Ultegra 6700 that comes stock on the bike.
Crankset - $230
Rear Derail - $90
Front Derail -$50
Bottom Bracket - $20
Send me a personal message if you're interested!
Also selling,
Shimano bar-con TT shifters, aero TT brake levers
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Feb 20, 10 20:17
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Your bike is super sweet, any chance for a standard from the side shot with its race shoes on? =]
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Feb 22, 10 18:33
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Ill put a good White pic up, Nice Shoes on it Soon
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Feb 22, 10 19:23
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Nice...but based on your spacer/stem setup, I'm thinking you might have been able to go up a size...
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Feb 23, 10 8:44
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yea its a 120 stem. i'm only 5'9" so i thought this would fit me. got too good of a deal on it to pass though. after i get used to it i will take a spacer or two out
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Feb 23, 10 14:05
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Feb 23, 10 15:44
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for the love of all that's beautiful lose those red decals on the front wheel ... or get yellow ones or something!!
looking fast is more important than being fast.
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The blue one is SUPER sweet...
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I like to call this the "fin mafia" nowadays. Not to be confused with the finman mafia. That guy stole a good nickname though! Doh!
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Feb 23, 10 17:23
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You leave the shoes clipped into the trainer....flying starts?
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After missing most of my '09 season due to a stress fracture in my foot twice, I am limiting the rotation as much as possible.
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Feb 24, 10 14:19
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Feb 24, 10 21:22
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Feb 25, 10 13:44
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Coming soon to a race maybe near you!
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Feb 25, 10 13:58
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I thought you sold it because of having problems with the brakes.
Curious why do you have the bottle in the middle of the down tube instead of the bottom?
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Feb 25, 10 14:23
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New brakes, replaced the 2008 brakes with slightly better 2009 brakes.
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Feb 25, 10 14:39
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"cute and polite"
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Feb 25, 10 14:44
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LOL!!!
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When are you painting it black?
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Feb 25, 10 14:58
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I need to go buy some flat black no gloss spray paint. But it's such a pia to strip it down. Maybe when the new aero bars get here.
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Feb 25, 10 15:25
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Please paint your Transition flat black and post pics. That would be sooo hot
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Feb 25, 10 15:38
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keep the white, and make the red black.
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Feb 26, 10 18:59
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What cranks are those and what length?
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2010 Specialized S-Works Transition Module Build:
Size: Extra Small (48cm)
Shifters: Sram Red R2C, Carbon
Brake Levers: Sram 900tt Carbon
Wheels: Dura Ace, 50mm Carbon Clincher, Ceramic Hub
Tires: Vittora Open Corsa EVO CX 290 TPI
Aerobars: PRO Missle Drop, w/S-Bends Carbon
Computer: Garmin GPS Edge 500
Saddle: Specialized Tri Tip Gel SL 40
Hydration: Carbon Beaker Concepts Hydro Tail
Rear Derailleur: Sram RED
Front Derailleur: Shimano Dura Ace
Small Chainring: Specialized 39T
Big Chainring: Shimano Dura Ace 54T
Cassette: Shimano Ultegra 11-28T
Chain: Shimano Dura Ace, Hollow Pin
Bottom Bracket: Specialized Ceramic BB30
Total Weight.... Drum Roll....
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Feb 27, 10 11:39
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cant see your pic...
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Feb 27, 10 11:55
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Feb 27, 10 12:14
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Just gotta do something about the red accents on that saddle...
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Feb 27, 10 12:15
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that thing is SUUUUUPPPPPPERR SWEET! =]
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Feb 27, 10 15:41
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Already painted em black :)
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Feb 27, 10 16:20
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myself and a few others are going flat black on our transitions soon, excited!
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Feb 27, 10 16:29
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I am VERY interested to see this. This is something I would strongly consider. Please post pics asap :)
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Feb 27, 10 17:29
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ps, i meant i only painted my seat accents gloss black, not the entire bike... that would be insane. I'd rather spend the 10 hours it would take to do that riding the bike instead of painting it.
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Feb 27, 10 18:23
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Could you get any further forward?
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Feb 27, 10 19:02
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I'm 5'4", 126lbs... what do you expect? Its an xs frame too :)
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Feb 27, 10 20:04
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If you are 5'4 I would wager that your front end is way too long.
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Feb 27, 10 22:59
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My S-Bends had to be cut quite a bit down to size me. I was professionally fit on the bike.
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Feb 28, 10 6:46
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Here is my new trusty Ricinante teathered to my computrainer waiting as I prepare to battle the windmills at American Zofingen, Harryman and Lake Placid.
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If you are 5'4 I would wager that your front end is way too long.
You're making some assumptions about femur length for that 5'4". I would wager that the rider has short femurs for his height.
I just helped a teammate decide on whether he should go with a size S or M Transition. He's 5'8", but his torso length is disproportionately long for his height. Basically, from his hips to his shoulders, he has the body of a guy who's 5'11" or so...and his femurs are proportionally shorter to take him down to 5'8". He ended up deciding on a going with a M, but having them swap 170 crankarms and a straight seatpost for the stock post. Seat position-wise he'd obviously fit on either...but the M "fit" his upper body better.
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Was the picture of your bike pre-fit or post fit?
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long arms?
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63" tall
64" span (finger tip to tip)
28" inseam
28" waist
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So i guess im actually 5'3", now that i busted out the tape measure.
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It's going to be great flat black. We should see if we can get a group buy on spray paint.
I'll probably clear coat mine. Was also thinking of getting grey spray paint and spraying some smoke trails on it. Totally home garage it project.
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I think we found a winner...
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Hey Carl
any chance u could post details (& pic?) of the new Shiv brake setup? Ie how have they done away with the barrell adjusters on the brake levers?
I'd love to run Di2 brake levers so intrigued how he brake setups changed.
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Wife's Transition...
Special thanks to Andrew at Specialized for setting us up with the stickers for the wheels. Really brought the old school trispokes up to date!
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like the wheels
I know why everyone gets rid of that base bar it comes with. Just got mine out on the road for the first time today. The Zertz insert......garbage...... its in the way and cant bring my clip-ons inward anymore. so i have to turn my s-bends and i don't like the feel of that with my hands. should be getting a profile cobra soon.
Im open to any other thoughts on a good base bar
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whoa, that's logo overkill! 11 Specialized stickers on one side???
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Who makes those wheels again????
Born to Tri - forced to work..........
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Mar 27, 10 5:59
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If more of the seat mast was exposed, it would be 12!
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You forgot the 4 logos on the stem and one on the headset cap ;)
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New setup. Switched over from a size large Transition Comp. This is an xl. Much better feel. No more lower back or hip discomfort. Really happy with how it turned out.
Have Hed3's for race wheels.
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sweet bike....i really like the seat post
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Apr 26, 10 22:11
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My Transition in action, just trying to do it justice.
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your setup is so fast that I can only see you in the picture if I use my periphery! very nice.
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updated pics before the first race of the season
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May 6, 10 15:12
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Thanks for reviving this thread. Here's my new baby!
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May 6, 10 15:12
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My 2008 S-Works. Need to throw the Zipps on one of these days I suppose, but I do like the Rovals
Oh yeah... and the previous owner...
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Can anyone comment on a 2008 vs. 2009 comp? The 09 has a full vision cockpit and the 08 is pretty standard except for the Zipp aero bars. The 08 is also around $500 cheaper. Anything else I'm missing?
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Can anyone comment on a 2008 vs. 2009 comp? The 09 has a full vision cockpit and the 08 is pretty standard except for the Zipp aero bars. The 08 is also around $500 cheaper. Anything else I'm missing?
http://bikepedia.com/...ikeIDs=15807b+24727b
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Hey does anyone have one of the blue seat posts they would be willing to part with? I think its from 2008 but I'm looking for a 450 mm length one in either std or team set back..
I would really appreciate it because mine broke in a crash..
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If you'd make do with an s-works post there is one on e-bay right now.
http://cgi.ebay.com/...;hash=item255aeabc57
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It's been asked a couple times, but here goes again. I'm trying to find the black and yellow zero offset seat post for a 2009 Transition comp. Any ideas. I've done quite a bit of google'ing with no luck. I've only been able to find the white and black one listed on the Specialized website. If I can't find one I may have mine painted.
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Your looking for someone with a small frameset, the zero offset only came in size small in non S-works framesets.
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I could be wrong, but I think the reason why you've had no luck is because the comp only comes with one seat post option. Someone mentioned it in an early thread (i.e. only the s-works version had 2 seatposts) and if you go on specialized's website, it mentions two seatposts for the s-works only (go under archives and click under "technical specifications" for the s-works and the comp) .
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Ok...
Basically I'm looking for the Zero but in a different color.
http://www.specialized.com/...305&eid=5135#top
There are photos of red ones, white ones, and black ones in this forum thread. Just need to figure out where to find one.
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Jun 15, 10 17:52
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Are you selling your bike helios?
http://cgi.ebay.com/...;hash=item2307cddb5d
don't think so but i saw they were using your picture
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That is indeed a pic of my bike, but I am not selling. (Well, it's always for sale if the right offer is made, but I am not actively pursuing a buyer.)
I should charge a royalty fee for my pic.
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Gotta love these Transitions!
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I'm in
Is your wheel cover just taped on? it doesn't seem to have the screws in place. I was thinking of doing this, any ideas?
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yes his wheel cover is taped on, he ordered it with out holes from wheelbuilder.com
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Okay: Old Skool Specialized Transition. Still love it!
My next TT bike will be a Transition again. Would like a white one :-) Only see the red, the blue-ish and the black-yellow... Have to wait or custom paint.
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Still a very cool looking ride
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yes his wheel cover is taped on, he ordered it with out holes from wheelbuilder.com
Yeah...what he said! :-)
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Okay: Old Skool Specialized Transition. Still love it!
My next TT bike will be a Transition again. Would like a white one :-) Only see the red, the blue-ish and the black-yellow... Have to wait or custom paint.
Kaikala
The Transition Pro "colorway" has been mostly white for over a year now...
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Has anybody built one up with Di2 yet, I am thinking of doing it, just wanted to see if its been done yet?
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Thanks. I've seen it around but too much red for my taste. I recognize it's becoming more and more the signature of Specialized. I really like the clean look of a white and/or black bike.
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I just bought the new 2011 PRO. I am SUPER AMPED to get this bad boy. It will be my first TRI bike. I will be sure to post photos.
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I noticed you are clamping your adamo at the very back of the saddle rail, and since you put all your weight on the front of the adamo do you ever have issues with your saddle rotating if you hit potholes or anything?
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I noticed you are clamping your adamo at the very back of the saddle rail, and since you put all your weight on the front of the adamo do you ever have issues with your saddle rotating if you hit potholes or anything?
Nope.
I'll have to check though, but I do recall that I've moved my saddle slightly forward since that pic was taken...and I
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Either way, I haven't had any "tilt issues".
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yes his wheel cover is taped on, he ordered it with out holes from wheelbuilder.com
Yeah...what he said! :-)
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Gotta love these Transitions!
How you like those Planet X wheels??
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Where and how did you get your specialized custom painted. I want to do the same thing.
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Where and how did you get your specialized custom painted. I want to do the same thing.
That's the 2008 factory paint job--an instant classic. I'm not a fan of the 2010 and early 2011 paint scheme.
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Why aren't you a fan.....
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Nov 4, 10 12:05
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I agree, they don't look nearly as nice as that 08 paint scheme. I guess just preference, we all like different colors/designs.
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this thread is making me wanna sell my P2C..
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Just a preference thing. I liked the branding better on the 08/09 bikes and the aggressive look of the paint scheme. The 10/11 looks (to me) a little half-hearted. The best of the bunch for 10/11 is the comp, with the carbon/red/white. I talked to Specialized about them custom-painting me one in the old '08/09 carbon/yellow, and they said they couldn't do it, and doing it on my own would void the warranty. So I'm looking at some different bikes for 2011, which breaks my heart--I really really love the Transition.
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The Black and Red paint is BAD A$$..... I don't know why they changed that. does anyone??
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What is a good set up for water bottle cages. the X wing???
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they're great. I don't know what kind of hubs theyve rebranded, but they're really good and smooth. They spin fast and it seems like forever. I highly recommend them.
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Another old-school transition
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love the copper color. Mine is a few years old as well, but escorted me to many an AG podium and top bike time
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Nov 5, 10 6:25
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I love this thread.
I really love the black/white 2011 Expert.
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This is the greatest thread EVER..
LONG LIVE TRANSITIONS
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Nov 5, 10 12:12
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84% sure Planet X uses Novatecs.
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Nov 5, 10 16:20
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I, too, am a member of the Specialized Transition mafia.
I don't have a camera so I can't post a photo, but it's a Black and Yellow Transition Comp, upgraded with complete Dura-Ace group, Profile Design Cobra wing base bar and Stryke aerobars, and Hed Jet 9 in the back and Hed Jet 6 in the front.
The upgrades have made the ride exceptional. Plus, as others have noted, the color combination is superb--different from most bikes.
Thanks for starting this thread. I've enjoyed looking at the photos and reading the posts. You all have very nice bikes.
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Nov 6, 10 16:39
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My wife's Transition, not to shabby.
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So I'm waiting to build up my new-to-me 2009 Transition. None of my previous bikes had internal cable routing and I used the Cateye Astrale8 computer (wired). I like it alot because I could switch between Cadence and MPH on the big display. I have tried other Cateye's that have cadence but you can only see it as the smaller, bottom number.
It doesn't seem possible to use the A-8 with the Transition so I'm looking for some advice on computers that can have cadence on the bigger display.
Thanks.
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So I'm waiting to build up my new-to-me 2009 Transition. None of my previous bikes had internal cable routing and I used the Cateye Astrale8 computer (wired). I like it alot because I could switch between Cadence and MPH on the big display. I have tried other Cateye's that have cadence but you can only see it as the smaller, bottom number.
It doesn't seem possible to use the A-8 with the Transition so I'm looking for some advice on computers that can have cadence on the bigger display.
Thanks.
What's preventing you from using the A-8 on the Transition?
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So I'm waiting to build up my new-to-me 2009 Transition. None of my previous bikes had internal cable routing and I used the Cateye Astrale8 computer (wired). I like it alot because I could switch between Cadence and MPH on the big display. I have tried other Cateye's that have cadence but you can only see it as the smaller, bottom number.
It doesn't seem possible to use the A-8 with the Transition so I'm looking for some advice on computers that can have cadence on the bigger display.
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What's preventing you from using the A-8 on the Transition?
On my previous setup, I looped the wire around the cable housing. With the internal cables, how would I run the wire to the rear without looping it around the frame?
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So I'm waiting to build up my new-to-me 2009 Transition. None of my previous bikes had internal cable routing and I used the Cateye Astrale8 computer (wired). I like it alot because I could switch between Cadence and MPH on the big display. I have tried other Cateye's that have cadence but you can only see it as the smaller, bottom number.
It doesn't seem possible to use the A-8 with the Transition so I'm looking for some advice on computers that can have cadence on the bigger display.
Thanks.
What's preventing you from using the A-8 on the Transition?
On my previous setup, I looped the wire around the cable housing. With the internal cables, how would I run the wire to the rear without looping it around the frame?
Those harnesses aren't very expensive, right? ($15-$20?)...well, if it was me, I'd buy a spare harness, cut the wire near the computer mount, feed it up through the "SRM port" (i.e. the spare "channel" that goes between the frame cable entry behind the stem and coming out at the bottom of the downtube next to the rear brake cable outlet) and then splice the harness back together. If you don't feel up to the "challenge" of that splice job, you HAVE to be able to find a friend that's wiring saavy enough to do it for you, right?
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So I'm waiting to build up my new-to-me 2009 Transition. None of my previous bikes had internal cable routing and I used the Cateye Astrale8 computer (wired). I like it alot because I could switch between Cadence and MPH on the big display. I have tried other Cateye's that have cadence but you can only see it as the smaller, bottom number.
It doesn't seem possible to use the A-8 with the Transition so I'm looking for some advice on computers that can have cadence on the bigger display.
Thanks.
What's preventing you from using the A-8 on the Transition?
On my previous setup, I looped the wire around the cable housing. With the internal cables, how would I run the wire to the rear without looping it around the frame?
Those harnesses aren't very expensive, right? ($15-$20?)...well, if it was me, I'd buy a spare harness, cut the wire near the computer mount, feed it up through the "SRM port" (i.e. the spare "channel" that goes between the frame cable entry behind the stem and coming out at the bottom of the downtube next to the rear brake cable outlet) and then splice the harness back together. If you don't feel up to the "challenge" of that splice job, you HAVE to be able to find a friend that's wiring saavy enough to do it for you, right?
That is some nice outside the box thinking!!! As an aside, are you aware of any wireless ones that allow you to change the position of the cadence/mph numbers?
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So I'm waiting to build up my new-to-me 2009 Transition. None of my previous bikes had internal cable routing and I used the Cateye Astrale8 computer (wired). I like it alot because I could switch between Cadence and MPH on the big display. I have tried other Cateye's that have cadence but you can only see it as the smaller, bottom number.
It doesn't seem possible to use the A-8 with the Transition so I'm looking for some advice on computers that can have cadence on the bigger display.
Thanks.
What's preventing you from using the A-8 on the Transition?
On my previous setup, I looped the wire around the cable housing. With the internal cables, how would I run the wire to the rear without looping it around the frame?
Those harnesses aren't very expensive, right? ($15-$20?)...well, if it was me, I'd buy a spare harness, cut the wire near the computer mount, feed it up through the "SRM port" (i.e. the spare "channel" that goes between the frame cable entry behind the stem and coming out at the bottom of the downtube next to the rear brake cable outlet) and then splice the harness back together. If you don't feel up to the "challenge" of that splice job, you HAVE to be able to find a friend that's wiring saavy enough to do it for you, right?
That is some nice outside the box thinking!!! As an aside, are you aware of any wireless ones that allow you to change the position of the cadence/mph numbers?
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Don't really know about the other question...I can configure my 705 to display basically anything I want all at once...and I'm not much up on other bike computers. Sorry.
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How do you custom paint a Transition???
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What is the best color scheme of the Transitions....
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My transition should be delivered in few days. Any recommendations on the best place to attach a speed sensor. Can't see any in the photos on this thread so there must be a good place to hide it. It is my first tri bike and I've been using a road bike with a wireless sensor on the back of the front fork until now, which must be an easy location to improve on.
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Picked up mine the other day - very happy! Few more fits to go, am gonna swap the saddle out for an Adamo and lower the bars. The white tape is also going and I have XLab rear hydration mounts to add. Also looking at a speedfill.
Has anyone else who uses a Garmin gone with a stem mount? Or any other ideas welcome please.
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My transition should be delivered in few days. Any recommendations on the best place to attach a speed sensor. Can't see any in the photos on this thread so there must be a good place to hide it. It is my first tri bike and I've been using a road bike with a wireless sensor on the back of the front fork until now, which must be an easy location to improve on.
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Non-drive chainstay is where I put mine.
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top or bottom?
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That is a GREAT looking ride. I am insanely jealous.
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Top. But I'm not sure it really matters.
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My transition should be delivered in few days. Any recommendations on the best place to attach a speed sensor. Can't see any in the photos on this thread so there must be a good place to hide it. It is my first tri bike and I've been using a road bike with a wireless sensor on the back of the front fork until now, which must be an easy location to improve on.
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Non-drive chainstay is where I put mine.
Mine is built into my GPS head unit ;-)
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My transition should be delivered in few days. Any recommendations on the best place to attach a speed sensor. Can't see any in the photos on this thread so there must be a good place to hide it. It is my first tri bike and I've been using a road bike with a wireless sensor on the back of the front fork until now, which must be an easy location to improve on.
thanks
Non-drive chainstay is where I put mine.
Mine is built into my GPS head unit ;-)
That won't do you much good if you want to ride inside, like today. Or yesterday. Or tomorrow. WTF is with this rain?
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My transition should be delivered in few days. Any recommendations on the best place to attach a speed sensor. Can't see any in the photos on this thread so there must be a good place to hide it. It is my first tri bike and I've been using a road bike with a wireless sensor on the back of the front fork until now, which must be an easy location to improve on.
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Non-drive chainstay is where I put mine.
Mine is built into my GPS head unit ;-)
That won't do you much good if you want to ride inside, like today. Or yesterday. Or tomorrow. WTF is with this rain?
Ummm...isn't your speed pretty easy to determine when your bike is attached to a trainer or on rollers? It's basically, zero, no? ;-)
On the rain...Welcome to SoCal. It doesn't rain often, but when it rains, it RAINS! We typically get a week's worth of rain at least once throughout the winter season.
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>>That won't do you much good if you want to ride inside, like today. Or yesterday. Or tomorrow. WTF is with this rain?
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Ahh but if you have cadence and a garmin you don't need the GPS - the cadence bit does speed and distance too. Genius.
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you can use a bontrager ant+ fork speed sensor affixed with silicone sealant in either your drive side or non drive side chainstay.
I use this on my p3c because he joule needs speed.
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don't the garmins also have a speed sensor?
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Yes but you need GPS for it. If you get the cadence kit, you get a spoke magnet so it does speed, dist, cadence indoors on a turbo/rollers
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Yes, they have one available...but you don't
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I don't know if anyone caught it, but my response to Jordan was partially to hint that I'm not sure what the purpose of measuring speed/distance indoors could be ;-)
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Yes but you need GPS for it. If you get the cadence kit, you get a spoke magnet so it does speed, dist, cadence indoors on a turbo/rollers
What's the point of speed/distance when working out indoors. Effort and time is really all you need to know...
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Not everyone can afford a power meter?
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Not everyone can afford a power meter?
Can you afford a HR monitor? That (along with a really good fan to cool you) would be a more reliable measure of "training dose" than any speed/distance measurement that doesn't relate to riding outdoors.
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what's the point of speed outdoors ;)
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what's the point of speed outdoors ;)
It's tough to do VE field tests without it.
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MY NEW TRANSITION PRO HAS BEEN DELIVERED TO MY LBS. SOOOOOOO PUMPED.... FIRST TRI BIKE EVER
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congrats! you are going to love it!!!
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What add on's are essential now.
What kind of computer should I get?
What kind of hydration system??
What about wheel set?
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What add on's are essential now.
What kind of computer should I get?
What kind of hydration system??
What about wheel set?
Which transition did you get? I use a Garmin 310XT on mine. Wheels, I got the pro, so Mavic Cosmic Carbone SLs, which are fab. I've got the XLab super wing cage mount for behind the seat for now and during training. Will probably look to get a speedfil for when the weather hots up and racing approaches. You're gonna love it! I only picked mine up last week (Been waiting to have it since OCTOBER!!!)
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Seriously, the Transition is one of the prettiest bikes out there on the market.
Very envious!
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You have no idea how amped I have to pick it up. Very little work has gotten done while at work. day dreaming hard about my new mistress
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I got the PRO.
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I picked up my new Transition PRO today. She is a beaut.... How do I add a picture to this forum???
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I picked up my new Transition PRO today. She is a beaut.... How do I add a picture to this forum???
http://forum.slowtwitch.com/...this_forum_P1250878/
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To post a picture:
1. Open a photobucket account.
2. Upload your pictures to your account from your computer (I use "My Pictures" folder for this).
3. Locate the html link below the pic in the share box (the 3rd link in the box).
4. Click once on the link, it will say "copied" for a few seconds.
5. Go back to the Slowtwitch thread (I always have two windows open).
6. In the text box of your reply, right click and click on "paste".
7. When you save or preview your post the picture should be in the body of the post.
Just make sure your pictures are not too big as they will take forever to upload and will be too big to link properly. It is easy, although different, to change the picture size on digital cameras.
Now, lets see some pics.
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That sounds very complex. is there an easier way???
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There probably is an easier way, this is just the method I use. Several people have mentioned tinypic.com. I have never used it but obviously it works too. And really, after setting up your photobucket account and doing the method once, it is way more simple than it sounds.
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Do you have a facebok page? Or any other webpage you can upload pics to? All you have to do is upload it somewhere, right click the picture, click view image, then copy the address. When you start a new post, click the little picture frame button just above the are you write in, and paste the web address you just copied.
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So I need some feedback from other Transition owners. Here is a link to a thread I started today regarding problems with my FD. Any advice would be appreciated.
http://forum.slowtwitch.com/...;;page=unread#unread
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I got this weapon in June, for 60% off brand new...came with Zipps and everything.. Unfortunatly though I bought it on the way to going to the doctor as I was feeling ill... Turned out I had Glandular and was unable to ride it for 3.5months.
Anyway I have been riding it since October and needless to say the more I ride it the more I love it. Not only is it fast and stable it (as any teenager will tell you) most importantly it looks awesome.
This is me last weekend at a OD State Champs on my way to the fastest time in my AG (not gonna lie having the best bike in my AG always helped a lot!).
In regards to fit, it is quite relaxed as I was being cautious as my first race on it was a HIM, I am planning on moving the armpads in closer over winter and getting a little lower. Also I am still having some discomfort in the downstairs region so will look at fits/saddles to change that. For the record I had a BG fit.
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Great, great picture :)
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I need to cut the seat tube shorter on my frame. Is there any best recommended way to do it or will a hacksaw suffice?
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I dont know.
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I need to cut the seat tube shorter on my frame. Is there any best recommended way to do it or will a hacksaw suffice?
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Seat tube? Or seat post? If you're considering cutting the actual frame, no, there is no recommended way to do it. You'll destroy your warranty and most likely your frame in the process.
If you just need to cut the seat post: Yes, a new, fine-bladed hacksaw will work. Once you get the spot marked to cut, place a strip of masking tape all the way around the post and then cut through the tape. This will help keep the carbon fibers from splitting so much on the end. Once you're done, use some fine grain sandpaper to smooth out the end and you're done.
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Hacksaw with 24-32 tpi blade, cutting guide and a vent mask. Make sure you know have dialed in your fitting because if it ends up being too low, you will need a new fork. Also make sure there is some clearance between the top of the stem and the top tube (couple millimeters) so your headset cap has some room.
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I think he was asking about the
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Oh, you are probably right. Same technique could be used for the seat tube, except the clamping might be more difficult. At least you don't have to worry about making it all even and pretty since the cut end should be out of sight (Transition right)?
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Thanks for the responses. Yes I was talking about the seat post. Not the seat tube technically speaking, however some frames have seat masts that are designed to be cut. I'm in the process of building up a transition pro frame any areas I should particularly pay attention to. Should I have the frame chased and faced prior to BB install or is that just over kill? I was also considering replacing the cable housing that came with it (bought it used). Is it a pain to re route.
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Here's what Ive done so far:
Disregard the blue bar tape, it will be a more proper color when I'm done.
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Is it a pain to re route.
Not in the least. The housing feeds right in.
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Either way just make sure it is cut strait. I cut a few corners here on my ISP giant and it rocks every now and then.
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Looks like you have a cable stop (hanger) for the front brake integrated with the A-head upper bearing cap, is that right?
It also looks like your cable stop is long enough to allow a levelled stem without exessivly bending the front brake cable.
Do you know the brand of the cable stop and where I can buy a similar one? I'm trying to get the same low stack on my aero bars as you have.
Great looking bike by the way, love the colors and wheels!
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Hi.
Thanks for the kind words on my bike.
I don't know what brand the cable stop is - I bought the bike with that mounted. I can check my bike later.
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I've joined the Mafia! 2011 Transition Pro, SRAM Red, SRAM 900 shifters, Quarq, Garmin Edge 500, Pro Missile Bars w/Zipp extensions, carbon Profile Design brake levers, ISM Adamo Breakaway....excited to roll my Zipp disc & 808:
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Looks awesome. How do I post a pic of my new Transition Pro. AKA "Maryann"
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Mar 7, 11 13:56
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War Eagle!!!
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Mar 7, 11 15:17
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The BB does not require any facing work.
The housing is easy to re thread. Just poke the outer all the way through.
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I just bought a 2009 tran comp full Dura Ace with Vision aero bars.
What is the best water bottle set up for aero purposes for an Olympic and HIM?
Rear mount
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Mar 7, 11 17:54
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There are heaps of posts on that here.
I think run whatever you are comfortable with using.
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Mar 7, 11 21:58
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Specialized Virtue bottle on the down tube and a regular bottle between the extensions.
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Specialized Virtue bottle on the down tube and a regular bottle between the extensions.
X2...the Virtue bottle is a really nice piece of gear. Rock solid; easy in/out.
It's simple, but it isn't easy.
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Thanks guys for the feedback. Everything is new to me so just trying to be the best I can be.
I do need to get better about using the search tool though.
Peace out.
PS Anything else that you guys can recommend to make me go fast is appreciated. :) I know train train train.
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Why doesnt anyone have a saddle bag on there Tri bike?? What is your out on a training ride and get a flat?? Is it not cool to have a saddle bag on your transition, even a small one with a spare and co2??
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Why doesnt anyone have a saddle bag on there Tri bike?? What is your out on a training ride and get a flat?? Is it not cool to have a saddle bag on your transition, even a small one with a spare and co2??
The way my seat is positioned on the post, it doesn't really work too well. I put a tube between the rails on my seat and stuff the rest in my jersey pockets.
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Why doesnt anyone have a saddle bag on there Tri bike?? What is your out on a training ride and get a flat?? Is it not cool to have a saddle bag on your transition, even a small one with a spare and co2??
It's taken me months to find one that fits the seat post! Found an altura one that does. I use it for iphone/co2 etc as I don't like having stuff in pockets.
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Mar 13, 11 5:13
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Why doesnt anyone have a saddle bag on there Tri bike?? What is your out on a training ride and get a flat?? Is it not cool to have a saddle bag on your transition, even a small one with a spare and co2??
That's what your jersey is for in training. Racing with a bag is lame. ;)
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Mar 13, 11 5:16
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x2 to that....just finished the Aus Long Course Champs (83k Bike) stuff in jersey pocket
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Ok ok ok. I see a saddle bag is lame. Now how do I add a picture of my new bad A$$ Transition Pro. AKA "Maryann". Sorry but I name all my bikes after women in my life.
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Mar 13, 11 10:06
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I had a hard time finding a saddle bag that had a long enough strap to go around my Transitions' seatpost. I ended up sewing some extra velcro to extend it. I know seatposts are lame and everything, but I think being stranded on the side of the road with a flat or a mechanical is lamer. ;-P
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Mar 13, 11 10:28
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Try the Arundel Dual. No SP strap and its bulletproof.
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I wouldn't worry what is supposedly right or wrong regarding something so trivial as a saddle bag. I live in a rural area and like to have all my life savers on me - tube, levers, CO2, phone, money etc. and would rather carry it in a saddle bag as it's easier.
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I don't think seatposts are lame, but attaching lots of junk to your bike kinda is when you have a perfectly nice jersey to carry it all. Triathletes never seem to use those jersey pockets. But if you MUST have a bag under your seat the ones from Spesh work just fine. Jordan Rapp has a gray one in some photos of his transition. One great thing about Specialized is that you can stick with them for just about all your gear, from bikes to bags to water bottles.
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I train in a tri top... doesn't have any pockets.... It's just easier to go into a brick in that than a jersey? Maybe should invest in a jersey, maybe it's where I'm going wrong :P
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Mar 13, 11 16:27
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Mar 13, 11 17:26
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Here is my solution. It also solves my excessive sweat rate issues for long training rides when I have no access to water refills along the way...
Admittedly, I'm riding old-school. I still think it's a crisp look that pairs well with my silver trivent shoes and white/silver bell sweep r helmet. Notice the white/silver eyewear frames, too. That was a gift for myself...
Cheers!
Seriously, don't take me too seriously.
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Mar 13, 11 17:31
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Hot damn thats purdy...
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Mar 13, 11 18:06
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HOW DO I ADD A PHOTO OF MY TRANSITION????
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Mar 13, 11 18:55
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I really like the new paint scheme of the comp.
Here's mine, finally finished the build just in time for st anthonys.
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Mar 23, 11 7:54
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Thanks friend. I gotta say it's been a love affair with Christine since day one. I added the Eastons last year and OMG!
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What does everyone think of the wheel set up of Zipp 808 in the front and 1080 in the rear. I found a guy looking to sell this set up for $1900. You think its worth it and a good set up. They are 2011 edition Zipps..
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Apr 6, 11 13:58
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Here's mine!! Not near as impressive as some but I love it! Complete with HED JET 60's w/o decals!
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Apr 7, 11 19:11
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thanks to jhnyringo it is finally photo worthy!
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Apr 22, 11 8:47
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I love it! A "McLovin" Venge-inspired Transition! Where can I get me one of those?
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& transition inspired the venge!
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May 4, 11 21:52
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My first Tri bike (my first tri is a sprint June 11) so how do I get in the Mafia?
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May 4, 11 23:24
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You need some new red accented wheel stickers
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May 5, 11 10:45
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A little late to the party, but at the party none the less. Here is my ride.
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May 5, 11 11:48
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I use a saddle bag reverse mounted under my xlab wing, b/c the seat post is too big for the straps i just tie the straps around the xlab nut.
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May 5, 11 11:57
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Here's mine. Just picked it up last week and took it today for it maiden voyage. LOVE this bike. Very responsive. Carbon aerobars and wheels are next once I feel i've earned them (or when Flo releases their wheels). I've only had my first fitting, so be kind. Then again, this is ST so i should know better :) And yes, holy seatpost batman it correct. I'm 6'5 with an inseam of 37". I'm a tall mofo
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Thats the most amazing transition I have seen. Maybe you would be so kind to send me a few more pictures?
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May 21, 11 14:34
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thats a beauty congrats !!
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May 21, 11 14:46
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transition looks so awesome with carbon wheels congrats
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May 21, 11 20:06
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what year is this transition? where did you get it? love the color.
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Heres my Transition (again). Made a few changes:
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Will shoot a better picture soon.
Changes are:
Handlebars and stem: Pro Missile EVO handlebar and stem. Slightly more relaxed bend and a not as low and aggressive position.
Saddele-> Prologo Nago Evo tri40
Hydration:Xlab Superwing and Specialized virtue
Still have the 25mm schwalbe training tires on, but got Bontrager R4 Aero and Vredestein latex tubes for racing.
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Finished building her up last night. Low quality iPhone photo for now, camera battery was dead.
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how do i post a pic??????????
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how do i post a pic??????????
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why the switch from 08 to 09? damaged frame? color skeme. I get the change in size for the last change…
just curious...
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08 Sworks was first Transition. Used it, loved it. Always had a thing for the 08/09 black/yellow comp though. Happened to find somebody who was selling a frameset & I couldn't help myself. Ended up being more trouble than it was worth. Had to have a straight post custom painted, had some issues with the internal routing & FD cable stops (Specialized fixed all that). Was a great way to learn how to build a bike though. In the process of taking down the Sworks, found some decent cracks in the top of of the frame around the seatpost clamp. I guess there were some issues with this clamp back then. In any event, I was able to warranty the frame & that is how I ended up with the '11 Pro. I love having it in an XL & knocking out my spacers. I wasn't a huge fan at first, but know I think it's really a looker. I'm still a huge fan of Specialized.
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I think I remember you searching for a zero off set seat post now. Your latest version is one of the best builds I've seen, congrats.
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Hey everyone, just installed some Hawk-Racing BB in my 08 transition and they rock!
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Recently completed. And for those of you searching, use the part number shown to order this hanger through the "warranty parts department" of Specialized. Note that you will need a standard stem with this part as it replaces the stem insert that comes with the bike. Also note that you will need a different thread-in boss for the termination of the brake cable since the treads on these hangers are smaller than the original equipment. Enjoy.
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Where to put the computer (310XT) ? I have a bottle as a torpedo on the bars, so there is no place. When I put it on stem I can not watch it, because it is too back. Please, help with an idea.... ( Currently I have alu Vision, but I will upgrade to HED Corsair ).
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take a look at the xlab computer mount.
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Jun 2, 11 13:12
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What does your Transition weigh????????
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XL frame - 9kg
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Jun 2, 11 18:07
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Woohoo.. joined up here so I could be in the mafia.
Want wheels something fierce but I'd be in divorce court if I brought those home right now
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Jun 2, 11 18:34
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Nice. I just got the Expert as well. Love that friggen thing! Enjoy!
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Is this different to the hangar that came with the '10/11 transition pro? My original one is stopping me getting my front end as low as I want. Have already had to change some of the cabling.
Here's mine:
2010/2011 Transition Pro
SRAM Red with Force 50/34t 170mm (got rid of the Specialized stuff)
Adamo Race 2 saddle
Disc cover (ST classifieds, oh yeah!)
Home mounted bottle cage (XLab Gorilla plus Camelbak Podium Chill)
Still riding the Mavic Cosmic Carbones (just took the decals off) with Conti GP4000S's
The disc cover is taped on and rides nice.
To come:
New aerobars? But first I'd like some new race wheels. Just don't know what to get - HED? Zipp?
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Yes. Different. Will allow you to get lower.
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Finally get to add to this thread. The bike is pretty much ready for IMLP. Photo error, not shifted into the big chainring. That and I know most people hate the 80's style wrap ;)
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What's in the duffle bag?
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Let me guess on the saddle bag....and I sympathize with you! None of your pals carry tubes or tools? I ride with people who not only don't carry anything for flats or something as simple as a 5mm, but don't OWN anything of anything. Mind boggling. So I have a MacGruber kit in tow. I wish they make cycling jerseys with a monogramed pocket protector.
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A box of tissues for everyone I pass ;) OK, so I'm not super fast, but it sounded like a good response.
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Hey Rappstar,
Like the custom job on the seatpost, did you do that? Looking for some pointers on painting the post. I have a non-matching post on my Transition and want to paint mine. Would like to know if there are any things to avoid while painting carbon.
Great job at Leadman. I am a LV local and that was a crazy day! We have wind alot of the time, and at Silverman it can sometime really howl. You kicked some serious a$$....WOW!!!! Look forward to seeing you race more in LV....anything in the horizon?!
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Hey Rappstar,
Like the custom job on the seatpost, did you do that? Looking for some pointers on painting the post. I have a non-matching post on my Transition and want to paint mine. Would like to know if there are any things to avoid while painting carbon.
Great job at Leadman. I am a LV local and that was a crazy day! We have wind alot of the time, and at Silverman it can sometime really howl. You kicked some serious a$$....WOW!!!! Look forward to seeing you race more in LV....anything in the horizon?!
Thanks,
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I just did that "custom" job with some colored electrical tape. Easy! But you can certainly do a mask & paint. Or have some local airbrush guy do it. Painting carbon is super easy. Any automotive paint would be fine. I'd just get some krylon spray paint and use that with some masking tape & newspaper to set your masks.
I should be back in LV for the ITU LD World's in early Nov. Thanks for the kudos!
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I just got the same bike. I have only ridden it once but I got it last night! Looking for info on water bottle and Garmin 310xt placement.
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Thanks for the pointers!
Look forward to seeing you at ITU Long Course. I swim Master's with Frank, the RD for Silverman/70.3 WC/ITU Long Course and will be volunteering that day....look forward to seeing you out there! The bike course for ITU remains much the same as Silverman, whereas, for 70.3 WC, they take it away from the "Three Sisters" and River Mountain Loop Trail, which in my opinion was a real defining element for Silverman. Too many people in too short a time period I am told. I think it has something to do with getting media access to the trail. (IMHO!)
I am fortunate enough to have won a lottery spot for 70.3 that were made available for local athletes, should be a fun experience! Nothing wrong with chomping down on some HUMBLE pie!
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Quick question. This seemed like an appropriate place for it. I check craigslist every so often in case someone actually has a decent tri bike on there. There's a guy with an '09 Transition Comp for $900 which he says he's only ridden twice. Thoughts? Thanks.
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Finally joining a Mafia. Here is my w/ and w/o hydration system.
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WOW! ultra cool with Quarq powermeter and DI2! How do you like that bottle with the "aero" straw? I see you got an aftermarket straight seatpost too. I just got one in the same paint - did you cut yours? Is it difficult? And whats up with the "minimum seatpost insertsion"? How does that work?
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WOW! ultra cool with Quarq powermeter and DI2! How do you like that bottle with the "aero" straw? I see you got an aftermarket straight seatpost too. I just got one in the same paint - did you cut yours? Is it difficult? And whats up with the "minimum seatpost insertsion"? How does that work?
Love the Di2. Big shout-out to Emery's (see signature line) for the wiring. Cannot use the internal wiring kit for the Transition. So, Emery's had to improvise. They made a custom mounting bracket under the bottom bracket to hold the connections. They actually routed the wire under and attached it to the rear brake arm to keep it hidden. It really is an amazing job.
I am mixed on the bottle. I love the shape, love the bracket, love the "tray" for the Garmin, and love the ease of use. However ... if filled too full, it splashes everywhere on even the smallest of bumps. Splashes very badly.
Yes, I had to cut the seatpost. It is quite long. Not hard. Measured multiple times, then used a band saw with a carbon cutting blade. Are you talking about the "minimum seatpost insertion" marking on the back of the seat tube near the little hole? I believe the seat post has to be at least long enough to go past that hole. I cut it w/ some wiggle room and had no issues.
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Joining the Mafia! I've had the bike a little less than a year, and it got me through training for and racing Ironman South Africa without any significant trouble. I originally bought the black and yellow Transition Comp, but after a month the front derailleur cable jammed inside the frame, and Specialized replaced it with a 2010 Pro frame. Can't complain about that kind of customer service.
I was extremely fortunate to get a Kona 2011 lottery slot, so my next major race on this bike will be in Hawaii. I'm looking at upgrading my wheels next - really like what I see about the Flo 60/90 combo (if they're ready in time) and have a Zipp FC 404/808 set on reserve to rent if that does not pan out.
Besides wheels, any recommendations on upgrades/improvements? As you can see, I've been reading the forums here, and dumped the double-bottle rear hydration carrier I used to have and now have a single tie-wrapped under the seat, a torpedo-style cage up front, and the Virtue aero bottle on the frame. The rear under-seat cage can hold either a toolkit (as seen in the picture) or extra water.
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JSA, what size is that frame? Sweet set-up
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Thanks. Size is Large.
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What's your inseam?(mine is 37" @ 6'4")
Glad to see i'm not the only one with alot of seatpost.
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I am 6' 2" w/ a 34" inseam.
Yeah, seat post looks long, but, I still had to cut it. Love the bike. My position is quite a bit better than on my prior bike.
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Jun 26, 11 21:34
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There sure are a lot of "slow" bikes in this thread. They look nice though. lol
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The point of the transition frame is indeed to have a lot of seatpost showing. Thats why the frame slopes down so heavily. The seatpost is extremely aerodynamic with its narrow foil shape, whereas it is not possible to make the frame that narrow and foil shaped - thus the more seatpost the better :)
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Well then I am taking full advantage of it then.
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Jun 29, 11 7:21
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Hi all. Im on the verge of joining the mafia. Some advice on which frame is needed though. Is there a huge amount of difference between the sworks and the pro? At the moment Ive got the choice of a brand new 2010 pro frame or a year old sworks with the s-works being marginally more expensive than the new pro frame.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Ta in advance
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No. The Sworks is 9r, the rest are 7r, except the Shiv which is 10r.
Basically, different layups, altering weight and stiffness a tiny bit. High odds you'd never notice the difference between the three, as the Transition is a monster stiff bike in any layup or configuration. I've had Sworks, Comp, and Pro. I can't notice a difference, but I can tell you that they are all incredibly stiff.
If it was my money, I'd buy the new bike.
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Hey JSA great ride! two questions. What aero bottle is that and what kind of arm rest adapters are you using? I find my zipp vuka's a bit too narrow!
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Hey JSA great ride! two questions. What aero bottle is that and what kind of arm rest adapters are you using? I find my zipp vuka's a bit too narrow!
Thanks.
Torhans Aero 30 water bottle with Torhans mounting bracket.
Those are stock Zipp Vuka clip on a Zipp Vuka Bull base bar.
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Thanks for the quick reply. i am going to look at switching out my vuka aero as there is no adjustments.
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Any chance you could send me some more pictures of that beauty?
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Jul 7, 11 11:07
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Virtue Aero Bottle is a Poor Design. Racing last week and bottle popped out. Lost bottle. $50 bucks down the drain.
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it is a poor design. even if you blow up the bottle & don't squeeze it before you put it in the cage, it's still prone to popping out.
that's why most of us use velcro, because the bottle fits better in the frame than any other.
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How do you use velcro. please explain
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Jul 7, 11 11:20
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just slap some sticky industrial strength velcro on the cage:bottle interface.
bottom of bottle, top of cage. at this point I only have some at the bottom of the bottle where it curves & in the curvy part of the cage by the seattube.
no popping out.
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Virtue Aero Bottle is a Poor Design. Racing last week and bottle popped out. Lost bottle. $50 bucks down the drain.
No need to bother with velcro. Just roughing up the sides of the bottle with a little sandpaper will do the trick.
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what disc are you using?
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im trying to get more drop on my bars. Looks like you were able to flip your stem to drop yours. I am unable to do the same because my brake hanger is too close. Teh cable is already being pinched. How did you do it? did you just move your brake hanger to the side. Cant really tell with this picture. Please let me know. thanks.
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Is your wheel cover just taped on? it doesn't seem to have the screws in place. I was thinking of doing this, any ideas?
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I see what you did now. You took off your on the fly adjuster and the threaded thingamajigger.
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When you say standard stem, please explain. Sorry im a bafoon when it comes to turning wrenches. Also What size thread in boss do i need and do i get this from the same place as the hanger? Thirdly, what number is it in the picture? What is the bottom number on the sticky? Thanks for all the help. Is this easy to do yourself?
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Recently completed. And for those of you searching, use the part number shown to order this hanger through the "warranty parts department" of Specialized. Note that you will need a standard stem with this part as it replaces the stem insert that comes with the bike. Also note that you will need a different thread-in boss for the termination of the brake cable since the treads on these hangers are smaller than the original equipment. Enjoy.
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Standard 1 1/8" steer tube stem. You can't just remove the sleeve from the stock stem and use it...wrong diameter. The part number to order is W70940011 from your Specialized dealer's waranty dept. (or call the waranty department directly). Ignore the bottom number. I didn't bother with measuring the thread size since I fabricated a sleeve from spare parts at home. When you pick up the part, just have them supply you with a cable boss that will fit (from their spare parts bin). Easy to do.
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where did you get this paint job? bike looks sick, nice work
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SButsch wrote:
Standard 1 1/8" steer tube stem. You can't just remove the sleeve from the stock stem and use it...wrong diameter. The part number to order is W70940011 from your Specialized dealer's waranty dept. (or call the waranty department directly). Ignore the bottom number. I didn't bother with measuring the thread size since I fabricated a sleeve from spare parts at home. When you pick up the part, just have them supply you with a cable boss that will fit (from their spare parts bin). Easy to do.
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Just received the part. how long is your stem? Looks like the angle that i want to achieve. Any recomendations for stems? I want super light yet strong. Any idea what i would be paying for one as well. My LBS is looking into some options as well.
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The photo you are referencing is the setup before I switched out the brake hanger (that is the original 100mm Specialized adjustable stem set to -16 deg. (I think that's correct?)). I am running a -10 degree 100mm Vision Sizemore right now (below) with my Vision bars (~50$). You can definitely buy lighter, but a 20% lighter stem is 20% of a really small number to start with...
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the stem that i currently have on my bike is a 80mm with between a 8-10 degree rise. By me switching out the brake hanger and then getting a stem and flipping it over essentially giving me a 8 to 10 degree drop, will i have to get a longer or shorter stem to keep the same distance between my armrests and seat?
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The photo you are referencing is the setup before I switched out the brake hanger (that is the original 100mm Specialized adjustable stem set to -16 deg. (I think that's correct?)). I am running a -10 degree 100mm Vision Sizemore right now (below) with my Vision bars (~50$). You can definitely buy lighter, but a 20% lighter stem is 20% of a really small number to start with...
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So if I understand your correctly, you are moving from the 1cm standard drop hanger to the low-profile, deep drop hanger, right?
You currently have a 5mm top cap & 10mm hanger height. Moving to the integrated, I believe total stack will be 5mm.
And then you want to take your 10° drop stem & make it a 10° rise?
If all that is correct, you'd be well served to play around here:
http://alex.phred.org/stemchart/Default.aspx
Set your control as 73° steer angle, 80mm stem, +/-10°. You can play with the spacers & stem angles to see how much stack/reach you get from each iteration of adjustment.
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So, in essence, if you have this:
80mm stem / 15mm spacer / 10° negative rise
and go to this:
80mm stem / 5mm spacer / 10° positive rise
Your new position will be 6mm shorter in reach & 17mm higher in stack.
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Correct on few accounts. Yes moving to the deeper drop hanger. I wanted to do this initially to flip my stem upside down get get my bars even lower, not higher. So instead of a 10 degree rise, i wanted to have a 10 degree drop. I think i am saying that right. I want lower bars is the bottom line. Through the process i have found out that i need a different stem as well because of the steering tube diameter. So i am under the impression that i need to replace my stem becuase it does not accommodate the integrated drop diameter.
with all this said, i was curious wether or not i needed a longer or shorter stem. I want to maintain the same distance between my arm pads and my seat however just be lower in the front end.
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I'm pretty confused about what your current setup is & if you want to keep it the dimensions the same or change the fit.
Either way, go to the site I linked. Enter as the red stem your current fit. Ie, 80mm / whatever rise/drop you have / spacers.
Steerer angle is 73. Assuming you are using the cane creek headset cap & the 1cm brake hanger, your spacers should total 15mm.
Now play with the blue stem until you get the two stems to basically match, within reason. Your new spacer amount should be 5.
ie, if you are right now at 80mm -10, and you go to a 80mm -7, doing the spacer swap, you will be 2mm longer, 5mm lower.
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So, in essence, if you have this:
80mm stem / 15mm spacer / 10° negative rise
and go to this:
80mm stem / 5mm spacer / 10° positive rise
Your new position will be 6mm shorter in reach & 17mm higher in stack.
just playing with the link a bit this is what i came up with. I currently have a 80mm stem with a 10 degree rise and a 5mm spacer. I am going to get a a 80mm stem with a negative 10 degree rise and take out the 5mm spacer. This will generate a 33mm drop and extend my reach by 10mm. With that said, I will have to move my seat up on the rails a bit more to have the same distance between my arm pads and my seat. did i make sense with all this? Really appreciated the link by the way. this is exactly what i was trying to figure out.
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you should be getting a stem that accommodates your desired fit.
not altering your saddle placement to accommodate your front end.
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Start here:
http://www.slowtwitch.com/...de_Bike_Fit_649.html
Stem is the final variable (and will likely get longer in your case...which is good since I would think that it would get twitchy down in the aero position with an 80mm stem...and with too little weight on the front wheel, would cause speed wobbles and wind gust issues with my H3's, ...but I digress)
Start with station angle per Slowman's tutorial. Buy an on-screen protractor (~$40) for your pc, and "tune" your position step by step. Reason being is that there are a lot of scenarios and a lot of unknowns that would make my recommendations useless.
If everything with your fit is currently perfect except for a larger than ideal hip angle...then you can likely get away with doing what you've proposed with the understanding that your forearm-to-pad interface will be a little more toward your hands (more elbow hanging off the back of the pads and a slightly larger shoulder angle).
If everything with your fit is currently perfect except you want to present less surface area to the wind...then you will rotate your static position around the bottom bracket and buy a stem that meets your forearms in their new location (likely slightly longer and definitely angled down).
If everything with your........there are a lot of scenarios. I would need your measurements and pics, but following Slowman's tutorial is where I would probably start if you are new to this. It's fun, and causes OCD.
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If everything with your fit is currently perfect except you want to present less surface area to the wind...then you will rotate your static position around the bottom bracket and buy a stem that meets your forearms in their new location (likely slightly longer and definitely angled down).
It is the above scenario. Just want to flatten out a bit so i have less wind resistance. based on the number that i ran. Just sticking with an 80mm stem and going with a negative 10 degree rise versus the positive 10 that i currently have, this will lengthen my reach about 10mm. So with that said i will not have to get a new stem. Plus even if i wanted to keep the same ratio from my arm pads to my seat all i would hav to do is move my seat up. I am aware that this would rotate my entire body position over the bottom bracket in whick i am definitely ok with. I find myself riding way up on the nose anyways when i am cranking it out. Wouldnt mind having a bit more surface area to sit on.
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Hi folks,
I'm a new member on this forum. My name is Marc, I'm french (nobody's perfect...) I'm 22 years old and a student in a business school. I guess it is a good summary!
Then, go to the important point which is : I'm also member of this mafia.
I've done a few changes on it since this photo was taken ; No big changes, I've put Nokon cable housing and changed my old Look pedals for the aero ones.
Oh yeah! I'm going to change my Campagnolo components to replace them by SRAM RED. My Campagnolo shifters suck and that's why I've bought the R2C SRAM. For now, I'm waiting for my Shimano freehub which will replace the Campagnolo one.
I hope I'm understandable (I cross my fingers for that)
Marc
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Understood you fine Maarc. Welcome. What are the specifics of your rear disc wheel? I like the graphics.
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Hi folks,
I'm a new member on this forum. My name is Marc, I'm french (nobody's perfect...) I'm 22 years old and a student in a business school. I guess it is a good summary!
Then, go to the important point which is : I'm also member of this mafia.
I've done a few changes on it since this photo was taken ; No big changes, I've put Nokon cable housing and changed my old Look pedals for the aero ones.
Oh yeah! I'm going to change my Campagnolo components to replace them by SRAM RED. My Campagnolo shifters suck and that's why I've bought the R2C SRAM. For now, I'm waiting for my Shimano freehub which will replace the Campagnolo one.
I hope I'm understandable (I cross my fingers for that)
Marc
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DougRob,
Firstly, I'm happy to be understood. Secondly, my rear disc wheel is a Reynolds Element. Usualy, this kind of wheels are tubular but I've chosen a clincher version. You will find some details on this address:
http://www.reynoldscycling.com/..._item&p_itm_pk=9
I'm extremely happy of that wheel. I'd like one day to buy a front wheel Zipp 1080. Spoke wheels are great, no doubt but I'd lie if I told I wasn't curious.
I've just seen your website, that's a very nice passion in deed.
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Here is a pic of my Transition after a 5 hour ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway and off into a number of valleys. It is a great place to ride.
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Très beau Marc! Je suis un peau jalous! Une fois que vous avez installé RED il va être encore meilleur!
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Il ya un peu de rouge. Mais, ce qui est mieux et fera un grand changement? Seule ma force et non pas quelque cassette? Il est rouge, mais pas tous. Je suisen français au Québec maintenant et la circonscription de la montagne. Il semble, sans tout rouge, je suis stong comme un taureau français.
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Thank you very much! I'm seeing that many people speak french :D
Drswammy: You're absolutely right, RED SRAM won't make me a better biker but I hope that it'll make me better shifting that's all. I also wanted something quite light, that's the second point which decided me. When you buy some very expensive peice, I think it's normal to hope something great and beautiful but it's just a point of view.
For your photo: Yes, it looks like a great place to ride. I can see that your wheels are Zipp. I'd like to try their wheel because every one says that they're great...
Steve_c: Many thanks, I'm a student, I work in a job a 15h a week, it allows me to buy things whixh improves my bike weeks after weeks :D I can't wait to ride equiped with the R2C on it!
Marc
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Carl Spackler wrote:
who needs a mafia when you've got yokazuna
Holy SH%T. I don't care if Pee Wee Herman is pedaling this bike, he would stil look cool and fast.
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how did you get this paint job? i want it!
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Here is mine, it´s screaming for a Zipp disc.
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larf, I love your front wheel, it is exactly the one I want :D Are you satisfied of it? My front wheel is your rear one, I'm glad to ride with it but I envy to try a Zipp 1080 :( You've got a very nice bike! I just stay a little bit surprised when I see the Shimano shifters because the materiel used is aluminium, the others are in carbon. I expect you to say that it won't be a big difference between an alloy shifter and a carbon one but I regret to see that Shimano doesn't make as much innovation as Sram on TT components.
Please let me know if you don't understand me, I never use translator to improve myself in english but it might not be the best way to be understood I guess.
Marc
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Hello, the 1080 is a fast wheel, Zipp states that the new 808 FC is even faster but I am not even close to the FOP so I ride what I like most, period. You have to get used handling it in windy conditions, it´s a little like sailing. Carbon or aluminum shifters are just the same for me, carbon being better looking though.
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Sharp. Transition is a sharp looking ride...only reason I'm getting rid of mine is I realized I should be riding the next size up.
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Aug 28, 11 19:16
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My transition
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Aug 29, 11 12:41
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Why is the transition PRO off the Specialized website??????
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The colour is wonderful and really rare I think, I've seen only one time a Transition with this white and blue colour!
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She got some new shoes (that I finally fitted some rubber and cassette on) so I had to take some pictures. Forgive the filthy bike, a bath is this weekend
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Interesting the way you have the saddle so far back...is this for UCI compliance so you can still race in TTs?
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ian10 wrote:
Interesting the way you have the saddle so far back...is this for UCI compliance so you can still race in TTs?
That's not so far back. It's an Adamo...the front 2.5 inches isn't there.
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Here I have been a member for 2 years, and it took this long to post this picture. Built this bike during winter of 2009/2010, and everything on this bike came from the markdown table at the LBS, or from ebay (starting with the frame at a 40% discount) . The only thing i am annoyed with is the color scheme of the seat post. I had to get a longer seatpost, and the only colorway available was the 'team' colors, so no way to match the rest of the bike. Oh, and the other thing to be choked about, the seat post cost 30% of what the frame originally cost!
Thats Ok, its a damn fun ride!
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Tom A. wrote:
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Interesting the way you have the saddle so far back...is this for UCI compliance so you can still race in TTs?
That's not so far back. It's an Adamo...the front 2.5 inches isn't there.
Hey there
I'm just about to pick up my Transition, and was wondering how your disc cover goes? I've got HED Jet 6's but noticed on Wheelbuilder's website that the Transition is incompatible with their disc cover.
Any tips so I don't go get something that doesn't work...
Thanks
Nigel W
PS: Photos will follow once I pick the bike up on Friday :)
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Yeah...apparently that's their general response to folks looking to run a cover in a Transition.
That said, it all depends on the particular hub (and its NDS flange location) and also requires one to tape the cover to the spokes from the inside. Do a search here and you should find out all the information you could ever want to know ;-)
http://bikeblather.blogspot.com/
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thanks, it's i think a 2010 saxobank team model. got it in singapore.
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I'll look into that then, thanks Tom.
This is my new Transition, with wheels on. Only thing I'm changing is the saddle, got a white one on order.
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Oct 12, 11 13:21
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Upgraded the wheels on mine. Ready for my first full in 10 days.
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Oct 17, 11 21:10
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Where is your computer on this setup? (with the bottle between the aero bars)
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Oct 18, 11 4:04
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Love these bikes!! If anyone has a small they are looking to get rid of let me know. Frame or complete bike.
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Got car doored on the really expensive! 2010 S-Works Transition :(.
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it. You owners with EXPENSIVE bikes NEED to have this. Now, I wouldn't even ride unless my insurance was up to date. Do you have the $$$ to replace your bike out of pocket?
Mine cost $135 per year with special sports equipment added. It covers $10k max, $2.5k max single item (frame/module with depreciation).
All I have to say is after the mountain of insurance paperwork and physical recovery, I went with a
Trek Speed Concept 9.9
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Main reason for the switch (FYI for Transition Owners):
-I can now adjust my brakes at my handlebars (while riding!), and it doesn't take me 1 hour and two same size hex keys to adjust them properly (as on my S-Works Transition).
-Also, not that it makes a lot of difference in triathlon, but the even the
S-Works
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Hopefully this helps someone out in the future, biggest thing is don't learn the hard way that insurance is cheap and worthwhile when you go down on your expensive rig!
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Try this again....
This is my winter project where I got the idea from '
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did you follow the same process as timtri13 to remove the paint and decals? also, what was your painting process? did you use a primer first and how many coats of the flat black? please continue to post pics of the process. thanks
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Originally I ordered Carbolift, and followed their process to remove the paint. (brush on thick, wrap, put in front of heater...etc), but it did not work well with the clearcoat and portions of the really thick paint. It did work very well with some of the thinner logo paint, it stripped it right off in less than an hour, but places where the paint was really thick like the front fork where the aluminum met the carbon I put at least 4 applications and even left overnight in front of a heater and it still wasn't coming off. It made a really big mess... imo
I resorted to 150grit sandpaper to get the rest of the paint/clearcoat off, and once i broke through to carbon I moved to 320grit so not to eat the carbon up. I then followed that up with a 650grit really light over the whole bike to really smooth it off. Once it was completely sanded smooth to my liking I cleaned it off with denatured alcohol until the cloth was completely white with no carbon residue.
My original plan was to strip the bike and take it to a body shop to have them paint it. They quoted me $200 if I had everything stripped and brought to them in pieces. I decided to try it myself with $40 in spray paint and if it didn't work out i would take it to a professional.
After doing a lot of reasearch online and talking to a few body shop guys I bought Krylon Fusion (flat) spraypaint. I did not have to put a primer on with that since it bonds to the material like a primer. I used a whole can on a practice piece of plastic to make sure i knew how far away, and how long to spray without running...etc. Once I felt comfortable with spraying it took it to the frame. I put on 4 coats of flat black over a couple days, using 650 grit sandpaper on any blemishes in between coats. The black turned out better than I could have imagined I would do, really smooth and no blemishes....I then turned to the masking....man that was a pain in the rear. long story short there are a couple places where the tape lifted and I had some underspray, but was able to fix most of it with a 1500gr sandpaper. I felt better about my taping job after visiting my LBS and seeing some of the same problems I had on a 'professional' paint job.
I was really pleased with the outcome. Now if I can just get my vinyl stickers done, it will complete it. I ended up saving $160 on a paint job, which is going to upgrading my components. Next purchase SRAM Red RD...
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Is there a reason to use the front bolt for the seat as opposed to the rear bolt other than comfort of position?
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Samsonite the orange looks good and will look better once the bike is together. I think the angle of the transition sticker looks odd though. .02
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Do not wreck such a masterpiece with all of those decals please. I would maybe do the S on the front and Specialized on the downtube and that is it. I would also maybe do them in gloss instead of grey but that is just me.
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Better late to the party then never I suppose.
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Looks awesome, i would only do the specialized on the down tube and forks, and the S on the seat stay and front of head tube, and maybe an s-works on top tube. how much to do my frame?
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Hi where is it possible to buy this bike part for termination of brake cable. Thanks
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Inform you local Specialized dealer to order it through their Warranty Parts Department. You will need a different threaded brake housing termination screw as well (it's a smaller thread than the stock hanger uses), but this should be something they have in a spare parts bin.
Steve
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Thanks!! They have this part !
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Happy to help. This damn part took a while for me to get a hold of, so I thought I should share (as long as you aren't racing in ohio). Kidding.
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Hi all,
There are some very nice bikes in here.
I love this thread and have been a trawler for a couple of months and thought I would make my first post of my pride and joy.
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Rando,
Good job, I like the colours! Are you satisfied from your wheels? Are the Flash point great?
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Whats the size of your frame? XL?
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Jan 17, 12 1:11
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Thanks for that Marcc.
The Flash Points are great. I love them but to be honest, they are the only carbon deep rim wheels I have ridden so not really much to compare too. Rode this bad boy on the weekend during a sprint distance tri and averaged 41.6km/h.
The frame is a size Med and I am 5ft 11inches.
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Yea, it's an XL.
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Jan 18, 12 7:48
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got some Robert Jordan books on the shelf there?
i'm a fellow Transition owner and fellow sci-fi/fantasy nerd.
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Hope to be joining the team soon, just need my QR to sell
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Good eye, I've got plenty of others you can't see.
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i saw one today in the cat 3/4 road race
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i saw one today in the cat 3/4 road race
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Jan 22, 12 19:35
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that's a good looking bike.
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Hope I'm not too late to the party.
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Jan 23, 12 16:29
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Thanks, Almost done building it. just need to replace the crankset and the build will be complete.
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i recently purchased a cover for a Jet60. I informed Wheelbuilder that it was for a Transition so i expected to have to tape the NDS to the spokes. They did a great job. They sent a request for photos of the wheel and made something that is perfect for the job. At first i thought they had made a mistake as the NDS was smaller than the DS - but they informed me it was so it would fit closer to the spokes..........and it does. It is a perfect fit with the edge of the rim. No need to tape from the inside and not even close to touching the chain stays.
Just shows it isn't two plastic circles and a few scews that you are buying - it is the years of expertise.
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Project is finally coming together. Painted matte black and awaiting decals.
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What kind of stem/bars do you have going?
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What kind of stem/bars do you have going?
Stem/bars are off a Shiv.
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Feb 24, 12 4:32
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Hi everyone!
Just to remember that I'm French, yeah, no one is perfect... :) Just to apologize for my poor english, I'll try to be understandable as much as I can.
As I said few weeks later, I was buildind my bike, I've changed some pieces and bought other one... I tried to buy each component which was the best for me and then, I've realized my "Marc's bike" :)
I've put a latex chamber on my rear wheel, I've used some talcum powder, I took some pictures to show my preparation for the members who are about to invest on it ;) The tyre is a Continental GP4000S which is very good on yet road...Well I hope that it'll be helpful :D I've put a tubular tire on my front wheel which increases the comfort of riding but it's my personal view...
And to have the detail of the weight:
The datas are in grammes, so finally, my bike is 8.4kg. As you can notice, that's not the lightest bike but it's absolutly fantastic to keep the speed when you're riding.
So I hope you enjoyed!
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Feb 24, 12 6:08
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That is one awesome looking Transition! I love it dude!
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Feb 24, 12 7:19
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My new 2011 Transition Pro frame set is on the Fedex truck for delivery today (only place I could find a large frame set was on clearance at bike shop in NY, no inventory at Specialized so LBS couldn't get it).
This will be my first time building a bike from scratch. Current bike is a roadie that I converted to TT, so I already have bars/brakes/crank/adamo saddle and have a set of H3's. Will add SRAM Force derailleurs and TT900 bar-end shifters. Can't wait to build it, will post pics when finished. Then I get to convert the roadie back to original drops/STI shifters...old crank kind of sucks, but it won't be my primary ride anyway.
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Many thanks realtalk!
tpero, I hope that you'll be glad from buying a Transition. I'm very happy, I find it very efficient in fact! The only bike which could make me change of frame is a Specialized Shiv I think :)
But for now, I just enjoy it!
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Feb 24, 12 14:35
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Wow that's sweet mate. You've done a beautiful job on the build. I'm looking to give my transition a makeover this year but it would be tough to top that!
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Wow that's sweet mate. You've done a beautiful job on the build. I'm looking to give my transition a makeover this year but it would be tough to top that!
Hi Cortez, I could not afford buying the bike in this configuration in one shot... I've built it in 2 years... Piece by piece. I guess that the best thing you can do is to be patient, no need to be in a hurry dude! (My wallet agrees with that too :D)
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I am looking for a 2009 Specialized Transition Comp size medium to buy. Complete bike. If you know anyone selling one of these, please have them contact me.
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THIS IS THE BADDEST TRANSITION I HAVE EVER SEEN. I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED THIS BIKE, BUT YOU HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL OF EYE APPEAL. VERY NICE JOB.
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Mar 21, 12 8:04
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This probably isn't the thread to bring this up, and pardon my ignorance. I've always liked the looks of this bike, but I heard or read somewhere that they fit a certain body type and are hard to fit. As a result, I never looked further, and have been fixated on Cervelo. But man, these are some crazy sick looking bikes! This has definitely tweaked my interest and requires more research!
Ok - my bad. I googled this bike, and found the ST article on this bike.
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Mar 21, 12 8:21
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great looking bike
but how come you have the speed/cadence sensor mounted on the front side of the front fork?
I have always thought it would be more aero to have it mounted rear-facing: that way it is tucked in behind the fork are out of the way. Am i missing something?
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Mar 21, 12 8:29
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maybe this will prevent the device from snapping off any spokes if it somehow gets pushed into the spokes while riding. if it were placed in the rear of the fork you could either lose your sensor completely or lose some spokes... during a race neither are good options.
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I think the consensus is that it is just "not that aero", and after some research any reasonable person can see why they say that. Like you, I find that these bikes LOOK very good, and look EVEN BETTER when they have been pimped as they have on this thread. Also like you, I have moved on from Specialized and I am also fixated on Cervelo currently. I really wanted to match my SL4 Tarmac with a sweet Transition in the same color way, but just see that the bike is weakish in aero design at the end of the day- but I am still drawn in by photos like this and the price and the fact that I am never going to be a "contender" anyway so what do I care. I am now in the midst of a P3 build and have parted ways with the Transition, but they are fun to look at for sure.
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are you implying the Transition is not that aero? It's been shown to be on par with the P3 for sure.
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I am implying that a less than "flat" top tube, as a simple example, doesn't exactly make sense to me (so far as I can see in the little time I have taken to look into such matters) with respect to aero design given that a design like that increases the vertical exposure to airflow of that part, for example, unnecessarily. There are a number of articles that would support this position, I'm sure, if one were so inclined to seek them out. I also imply that, for me, it doesn't really matter anyway (I'm not a contender- ever), and that I have moved on from Specialized to a P3 because I appreciate that it is more simplistic and aesthetically appealing to me than the Transition [is now], but that I still really love looking at Transitions and still photograph them in T1 when I see a nice one, and did so again just recently at the 70.3 in Singapore where I saw a number of really good looking examples including a crazy green one. I think this position, my position, is one of the reasons that this thread still pops up from time-to-time: people just seem to really like their Transitions, and some people without Transitions also really like looking at Transitions. I am new here, but I have not seen the "Show Us Your P3" thread- although I would like that very much, too. I have seen the "Transition Mafia" thread pop up many times, though, and each time I look forward to seeing who has done what with the Transition platform. It's probably a bit like a VW Beetle in that regard??? Or not, but I digress....
I am not implying that I am an expert, nor am I implying that the hairs you may care to split appeal to me in any way.
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Mar 31, 12 6:01
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Just received and installed my boyd 58/85 carbon clinchers! thought I would share.
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This thing is so nasty! It would match the Tarmac perfectly. Oh well, zigged when I coulda zagged!
Very cool looking whip!
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Thanks man! I think it looks pretty nasty myself
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Apr 6, 12 12:55
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After getting a good deal on the frame, this was my first solo bike build. Most of the parts I took off my old road-to-TT conversion, ordered new shifters/derailleurs. Let me know how I did!
Frame: 2011 Specialized Transition Pro (L)
Race Wheels: Hed 3, decals removed
Base Bar: Profile Design Cobra Wing
Aero Bars: Profile Design Sonic CSX Carbon S-Bend
Shifters: SRAM TT900
Front Derailleur: SRAM Force
Rear Derailleur: SRAM Force
Crank: Shimano 105 Hallowtech, 165mm, 50-34 (considering replacing with SRAM Apex to get it black, but not sure I want to spend any more money...)
Pedals: Speedplay X-5
Saddle: Adamo Race
Cables: Jagwire Racer
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Apr 7, 12 8:09
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A little late to the party, but here she is...
[traditionally in Austria, the really good boys get the nicest bikes for Easter]
oh... and this is what will hopefully happen after flo's second shipment:
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Apr 8, 12 15:02
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flogazo wrote:
A little late to the party, but here she is...
[traditionally in Austria, the really good boys get the nicest bikes for Easter]
oh... and this is what will hopefully happen after flo's second shipment:
That looks sweet! Thanks for posting that.
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Apr 8, 12 20:35
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Is that your lunch bag hanging off the back of the seat?
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Apr 9, 12 16:38
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Race ready for this Sundays 70.3 in Florida. Still have to put the race tires back on. Spare kit is tucked under the saddle. Still trying to decide whether or not to remove the decals from the rear wheel or buy decals for the front. Thoughts??? And I need a disc cover. Waiting for some extra funds to swap out the cockpit, or find a sweet deal
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Hi, nice looking machine - with the stickers I think you can't go wrong either way.
One question: What size frame is this? I like how the virtue aero bottle exactly fits in the bottom corner of the frame "triangle". Is this true for any frame size? I thought I've seen pictures where there's a little gap to the seat tube...
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Apr 13, 12 12:43
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Looks just like that on my medium. I think what you are seeing is that some mount the bottle in the second set of holes, which moves it up about an inch. Maybe easier to remove and install while riding? I have to jiggle mine sometimes going both directions.
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Apr 13, 12 12:44
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Should fit fine with any frame. Mated up great w/ my large Transition, does the same with my XL.
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beautiful ride
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Apr 14, 12 11:50
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Finally finished and ready to race. Thanks to timtri13, samsonite and yimmy for all the help and for answering all my questions.
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Apr 14, 12 11:51
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Nice venge paint job.
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Apr 14, 12 11:57
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Nice bike!
How is install your bottle between the arm? It is not tie wrap...
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I used a piece of aluminum that i had laying around and attached the cage to it with a single screw. I then zip tied the aluminum to the bar extensions. The rear of the cage is resting on the base bar and it too is zip tied.
I basically made my own version of the profile design mount and saved myself $30-40
http://www.runnersworld.com/...file-design-hc-mount
I prefer this method over just using zip ties, it feels much more sturdy and i have personally have better piece of mind knowing i won't be mid ride and lose a bottle.
hope this helps
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Beautiful paint job - But no 'S' on the head tube?
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Apr 15, 12 8:05
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+! HOT BIKE! Whoa... sexy paint.. good choice!
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Apr 15, 12 8:37
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the "S" is on the head tube... its the same color as the s-works
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Man that looks good!
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Very nice!! She needs a black crank, brakes, seat post clamp and saddle clamp to finish it off.
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Almost finished with my PITA project. Still needs Flo 60, 90 and white bar tape. Also, still hadn't put the final piece of green vinyl on the chainstay in this pic.
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Hot Damn. Sickness
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Apr 18, 12 16:28
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Love the HTC scheme!
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Apr 18, 12 21:43
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Two questions guys.
1.Where can I get one of those aero triangular bottles at?
2. Is it true that disc covers do not fit on the transition bc the chainstay widths are too narrow?
Forgive me as I am no wrench....Also fyi those flat black transitions are sick!!!!
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Here is where I purchased mine. Seemed to be the best price around.
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/specialized-virtue-aero-water-bottle-and-cage-id42224.html
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Anyone experience seatpost slippage? Twice I've tighten to spec and she keeps slowly slipping down. Just carbon greased it up and tightened again. I weigh 155lbs so I don't think my weight is an issue.
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Nope. And I've ridden them exclusively for the past 4 years, 3 different Transitions. I'm 165lbs now, have been upwards of 180.
Even without carbon paste I had no issues. But with carbon paste & proper torque, can't see how you'd have an issue.
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wheelbuilder built me a disc cover for a Jet60 that fits on my 2011 transition. I told them upfront that i was aware of the issue, they asked for photos of the wheel, and built a NDS cover that fits flush with the inside of the wheel.
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I recently bought a 2007 Transition Expert frame with out a fork. Which fork will fit? And can anyone confirm that the 40 Series Cane Creek Headset with 41mm bearing is the correct headset?
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Looks to me like most aftermarket 1 1/8" forks should fit. Most are pretty close in axle-crown length. A google search said that the rake was 45mm on smaller sizes and 43 on larger sizes.
Yeah the 40IS41 does look right to me.
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Thanks for the help. This is my first tri bike and was a bit confused with the mindset headset and general lack of information regarding this frame. Once again thanks for your help.
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May 10, 12 17:42
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Runless wrote:
Looks to me like most aftermarket 1 1/8" forks should fit. Most are pretty close in axle-crown length. A google search said that the rake was 45mm on smaller sizes and 43 on larger sizes.
Yeah the 40IS41 does look right to me.
If I'm not mad (definite possibility) but you'd better get a 1" fork, not 1 1/8.
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Re: 2007 Transition Expert [Derf]
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2007 Transitions are aluminum and used a 1 1/8" fork:
http://www.specialized.com/...=2007&spid=22296
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I win a reading fail. Mea culpa.
Defer to you. Tip of the hat.
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Jun 6, 12 20:06
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Has anyone ever tried or replaced the standard brakes with something that actually has some stopping power? I have been doing a lot of hill training lately and I just don't feel like I have a ton of confidence during the descent. If you have had success could you post some pics of the replacement brake? also, do they make an adapter to use, lets say a dura ace brake or a tri rig (single bolt) on a 2 bolt style like the transition? I know it's not as aero but i think maybe i would just replace the rear.
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rye wrote:
Anyone experience seatpost slippage? Twice I've tighten to spec and she keeps slowly slipping down. Just carbon greased it up and tightened again. I weigh 155lbs so I don't think my weight is an issue.
I had this problem till I used a torque wrench!
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Jun 9, 12 18:53
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Yes. It was a warranty item. Specialized sent me a new seatpost.
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Re: Specialized Transition mafia [nole-limit]
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Has anyone ever tried or replaced the standard brakes with something that actually has some stopping power?
Nope. I've never understood this knock against the Transition. My brakes work just fine. Running on Easton carbon rims with yellow Swissstop pads.
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Jun 10, 12 6:45
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prosper wrote:
say hello to the original McLovin'
Love the look nice work!
I feel a winter project plan hatching!!
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rye wrote:
Anyone experience seatpost slippage? Twice I've tighten to spec and she keeps slowly slipping down. Just carbon greased it up and tightened again. I weigh 155lbs so I don't think my weight is an issue.
My post slipped till I used a torque wrench on the clamp. I just wasn't going tight enough!
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Really nice bike. I am looking to get a similar bike/wheels combination and become a member of the mafia.
I have two questions for you:
1. How does the bike handles/feels in a hilly course?
2. Whats your experience with the S80 on the front? I am thinking doing a S80 rear - S60 front to cut the side winds. Any thoughts?
Thanks
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elduque wrote:
Really nice bike. I am looking to get a similar bike/wheels combination and become a member of the mafia.
I have two questions for you:
1. How does the bike handles/feels in a hilly course?
2. Whats your experience with the S80 on the front? I am thinking doing a S80 rear - S60 front to cut the side winds. Any thoughts?
Thanks
1. I've never ridden a different TT bike so a comparison I can't do. The bike handles very well I think and I'm super comfortable on it in any conditions. I'm a seated climber in general (hardly ever stand) so climbing in aero works out for me
2. Again, never ridden a different size aero front wheel but on gusty days I can feel the S80 up front. I think the initial shock when I get blown a little is worse than it really is. Once I realize the wind is there it hasn't/doesn't bothered me too much. If I don't get blown around any I get lulled into thinking it's not going to happen. I'm 6' - 180 for reference. If you're comfy in aero I wouldn't recommend against running the S80 up front unless maybe it's super windy (which I might not have experienced yet).
The S80's are kinda heavy though but compared to Zipps what isn't. Can't say I feel it too much when riding them though. I swapped out the front for carbon/more aero bits and lowered it a bit. I like the ride better now and seem to be more comfortable
HTH
Instead of adding another post I thought I'd edit this one and show some pictures of my new bar set. 3T aura pro's with Carbon brake levers. Looks a whole lot better if anything :D
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Re: Specialized Transition mafia [jamgam]
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Thanks for the info.
That bike just continues to look better and better.
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been lurking around the forum for some time now and am learning so much from you guys.. starting my triathlon career with this bike still in the works... some carbon aerobars would finish the touches..
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It took me a while to get her built, but here she is:
Weight is 20 lbs, after her first ride.
Someone toss me a Safety Noodle!
http://www.tri-junkie.com/
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I tried to locate one of these parts through my local dealer, and his rep told him that they are out of stock and no longer in production. Does any one have a spare that they are looking to sell?
Leratz06210 wrote:
Hi where is it possible to buy this bike part for termination of brake cable. Thanks[/quote]
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Dec 27, 12 16:58
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bump...
any more to add to the stable?
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Dec 27, 12 17:11
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here is mine from last summer setup
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Dec 28, 12 7:41
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here is mine but will be looking to sell soon.
Thoughts on being an Urban Triathlete
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My 2010 Transition Pro (frame). Taken July 2012
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PSA: Your Garmin 910xt with v2.7 firmware may have
a serious showstopper problem
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Garmin Forerunner 910xt 2.7 problem description with 2.6 "downgrade" instructions
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Hi there,
while I am not yet a member of the 'Specialized Transition mafia, I am for sure willing to become one!! Still looking for a Specialized transition S-Works (Fact 9 tubing) in red/white - wonder, what kind of connection you got your bike from China - could you please share this infos with me by sending infos to
stehle@em.uni-frankfurt.de
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Best regards from Germany
Joerg
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Jan 29, 13 11:47
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I had a chance to purchase a used Transition w/ dura ace setup for a very good price and I'm planning to change the cables. Reading through here it seems that it's either going to be easy or going to be really hard (maybe even have the frame shipped to Spez if cables get stuck). Are there cables that would work best with Spez Trans? Maybe Alligator, Jagwire, etc. etc. to make it easier? Or would it be better to take it to a local shop and have them do it even if it will probably cost more so I don't have to worry about it?
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Jan 30, 13 10:17
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My first tri bike. First race of the year will be Galveston 70.3
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Jan 30, 13 11:09
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flyrunride wrote:
I had a chance to purchase a used Transition w/ dura ace setup for a very good price and I'm planning to change the cables. Reading through here it seems that it's either going to be easy or going to be really hard (maybe even have the frame shipped to Spez if cables get stuck). Are there cables that would work best with Spez Trans? Maybe Alligator, Jagwire, etc. etc. to make it easier? Or would it be better to take it to a local shop and have them do it even if it will probably cost more so I don't have to worry about it?
If the cables are stuck, most likely it's due to sweat or Gatorade. Try pouring very hot water down the cable entry holes. That should take care of it.
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flyrunride wrote:
I had a chance to purchase a used Transition w/ dura ace setup for a very good price and I'm planning to change the cables. Reading through here it seems that it's either going to be easy or going to be really hard (maybe even have the frame shipped to Spez if cables get stuck). Are there cables that would work best with Spez Trans? Maybe Alligator, Jagwire, etc. etc. to make it easier? Or would it be better to take it to a local shop and have them do it even if it will probably cost more so I don't have to worry about it?
If the cables are stuck, most likely it's due to sweat or Gatorade. Try pouring very hot water down the cable entry holes. That should take care of it.
Thank you. I read about that method too, I hope I don't encounter any issues during recabling. Will post pix when everything is cleaned up properly :) It's one fast pony
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Jan 30, 13 18:45
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not sure if you are replacing the cable and the housing or just the cables..... from my experience, i was able to remove all the cable and housing except for the housing for the front derailleur. just be careful when trying to remove it. good luck, great bike!
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Jan 30, 13 18:59
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very nice good luck
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not sure if you are replacing the cable and the housing or just the cables..... from my experience, i was able to remove all the cable and housing except for the housing for the front derailleur. just be careful when trying to remove it. good luck, great bike!
I'm planning to replacing the cables and housing, currently I'm able to pull the housing for the rear brake and RD and it moves fine but not the FD. If the housing for the FD isn't removable I'll just replace the cable then and oil it than trying to rip it off which might cause more problems with the housing breaking inside the frame. I'll plan on pouring hot water and maybe even a bit of soap to the cables and let it sit for a bit before pulling them out. Thanks.
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Feb 1, 13 13:38
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urbantriathlete wrote:
here is mine but will be looking to sell soon.
True to his word urbantriathlete sold it.... to me. So here it is again, now with new bar tape.
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Replaced and cleaned up the housing & cables but couldn't get the FD housing out since it felt tight or stuck so just replaced the cable. Will probably bring it to a shop next winter to see if they can do something about it. Just had it for a couple of weeks and it's fun and fast, my bike fitting went well too and when I get used to it I can probably get more aero. Got the helmet and can't wait to get aero-wheels for it.
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Feb 5, 13 11:03
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This bike is broken in 3 pieces due to a car accident, getting a SHIV now, but I got love for all my bikes, old new and broken.
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Swim with swimmers, bike with cyclists, run with runners. Train with those who are hard to keep up with. Soon you will be hard to keep up with.
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Ouch... I was looking at the Shiv and CD01 before getting the Trans. It was the price, setup and color that made me get the Spez-T (also probably coz Macca & Cancellara was riding them too). Enjoy your Shiv.
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Here she is. Not new, but new to me. Just need the snow to melt so I can test it out!
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Albella:
I picked up a red frame like yours this weekend, and I have the same problem ill finish building it this week and I need snow to melt =)
Everyone:
How do you guys do your cable housing?
Do you have an extension or do you run just one cable housing all the way?
How does the cable housing for the front DR works? Is it a cable all the way to the exit or does it just go inside?
Is someone running osymetric rings?
Where do I get the little plastic that goes in the front brake/fork so it doesn't hit the frame directly?
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Getting yelled by:
http://www.fmcoaching.com/
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A late entry. 2009 Transition Pro, with an Adamo TT saddle, Sram Red 165mm crankset, Zipp Vuka Aerobars, and Zipp 404/Powertap wheels. Had a professional fitting done last year, and just finished this year's Oceanside Ironman 70.3 (plus some shorter races). Love the bike!
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Help out a Spez-T brother. I'm looking for a shop in the bayarea (east bay if possible) that can fix the FD cable because it is stuck right now. I don't want to force it out since it's working fine right now and I was able to change the cable wire to a new one but I want to get it fixed before my 1st 70.3 this August. Thanks in advance. Still loving the bike.
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When you say the fix the fd cable bc it is stuck, do you mean the cable or the housing? the fd housing cannot be removed and it sounds as though you have already replaced the cable. If you are still having problems/issues pull out the cable and give it a good lube job and see how that works. hope this helps
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I meant the housing is stuck and I can't get it out. It should be replacable right? Looks like there was a fix but not sure which shop around the area has experience on this
http://forum.slowtwitch.com/...0derailleur;#3551220
