Fabian Cancellara’s (Saxo Bank) new Specialized S-Works TransitionShane Stokes
Specialized claim the small ‘speed gussets’ beneath the down tube help direct airflow coming through the fork crown and – in the eyes of the UCI – also help stiffen the front end.Shane Stokes
Cancellara has to run the extra-setback ‘Team’ seatpost model to get far enough behind the bottom bracket.Shane Stokes
Not many riders can produce power with this much handlebar drop.Shane Stokes
The Zipp 808 deep-section tubular front wheel offers a good compromise between handling stability and aerodynamic performance.Shane Stokes
The Zipp 900 rear disc is littered with the company’s trademark surface dimples.Shane Stokes
The S-Works carbon crankset is fitted with FSA K-Force TT chainrings.Shane Stokes
A Dura-Ace derailleur handles rear gear changes.Shane Stokes
Specialized keeps the chain stays and seat stays nearly parallel to the frame’s centerline before kinking them out just as they meet the dropouts.Shane Stokes
The seat tube closely follows the arc of the rear wheel.Shane Stokes
The Transition-specific brakes use aero shapes and pivot on frame-mounted stubs that also improve braking power.Shane Stokes
The rear brake is mounted below the chain stays where the air is already turbulent.Shane Stokes
Cancellara may be using a new bike this year but we anticipate that he will continue his winning ways.Shane Stokes
The S-Works post requires just a single bolt for adjustments.Shane Stokes
Cancellara calls a Prologo Scratch TR saddle home for much of the day.Shane Stokes
The Scratch TR uses variable density foam padding for support and comfort.Shane Stokes
Specialized designed the Transition to be as narrow as possible.Shane Stokes
Moving the rear brake allows for cleaner lines at the top of the seat stays.Shane Stokes
Bar-end shifters are fitted to Vision’s R-bend extensions.Shane Stokes
Narrowly set pads make for a sleek body position.Shane Stokes
The brake lever blades are noticeably narrow.Shane Stokes
Cancellara uses a rather unassuming Vision by FSA stem.Shane Stokes
The integrated bottom bracket design stiffens things up and also sheds weight.Shane Stokes
Zipp even applies its dimples to the rear hub shell.Shane Stokes
These tyres wear a Specialized hot stamp but they’re not listed in the company catalogue.Shane Stokes
Internally routed cables enter the frame behind the stem in ‘dirty’ air. A fourth tube is on hand for power meter wire routing.Shane Stokes