Argon 18 PLATINUM DURA ACE 2003 VS Specialized TRANSITION ELITE 2005 specs comparison

Argon 18 Platinum Dura Ace

General Infos

Model	Platinum Dura Ace
Manufacturer	Argon 18
Year of production	2003
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Color choice	- Blue and Black - Red and Black -Black
Sizes	- 46cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters)
Sizes	- 46cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Michelin Axial Pro Race
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Mavic Ksyrium SSC
Rims manufacturer	18-hole and 20-hole Mavic Ksyrium SSC SL
Spoke nipples type	Aluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel	Aero Mavic Zicral

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Carbon Fiber Composite
Frame type	Bonded
Handlebar construction	3T Forgie XL
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	3T Forgie XL
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) American
Bottom bracket type	109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-7700
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 23 Teeth 9-speed

Argon 18 Platinum Dura Ace Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Braze-on Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork type	Argon 18

Other Specs of Argon 18 Platinum Dura Ace

Component group sets	Shimano Dura-Ace
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Italia SLR
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter U.S.E. Alien

Specialized Transition Elite

General Infos

Model	Transition Elite
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2005
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Blue
Sizes	- 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 21c Specialized Mondo Pro
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Transition RX-4.1 Levers Aluminum Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Alex ALX-330
Rims manufacturer	16/20-hole Alex ALX-330
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. Straight Gauge Alex Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	E5 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Specialized Zertz
Handlebar extender	Profile Carbon Stryke
Handlebar stem details	Specialized Pro
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Specialized Mindset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG73
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	FSA Gossamer
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth FSA Gossamer
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace Bar End
Rear gear set	11 - 23 Teeth 9-speed

Specialized Transition Elite Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Ultegra
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber
Fork type	Specialized Carbon Transition Aero

Other Specs of Specialized Transition Elite

Component group sets	Triathlon Mix
Pedals details	Composite Body
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Specialized Transition
Seat post extension	Specialized Transition Aero Speed Zertz