Anyone out there have any thoughts/experience with a 2006 Specialized Transition S-Works bike? I have been competing on a regular road bike but my times are getting to the point where I think I will benefit from a tri bike. I have the option to pick this one up for a VERY good price, much lower then new bikes with lower quality components.
Have you ridden the bike?
Have you ridden the bike? The most important thing with a tri bike is how it fits you.
I rode it and it feels
I rode it and it feels great. I've been fitted so I'm pretty comfortable with what I need size wise. With the frame being a couple of year old I'm trying to decide whether to go with what was a top of the line a few years ago or something more basic that it new.
you'll see alot of different
you'll see alot of different opinions here. If money does not matter (which is not common nowadays) i would get a new transition. However, if money is tight then a used bike could be the way to go. The real security you get with a brand new bike is a manufacturer warranty, when with a used bike you wont get that.
Does the 2006 Transition
Does the 2006 Transition S-Works have a carbon frame? All the new Transitions are carbon. I almost bought one from my LBS for $2400.
The 2006 frame is not
The 2006 frame is not carbon, its the year before they made the switch to carbon frames. Unfortunately money does matter somewhat. I can pick up this bike for $1400 with Dura Ace components and carbon Spinergy wheels. Obviously I can't get anything new in that price range and although I'm will to pay up to $2500, the bike I would get new for that amount I'm not sure would be as good. That's why I was solicting opinions.