opinions needed.....buying new bike.....kestrel talon tri or specialized transition apex

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Helping sister buy her first real tri bike on very limited budget. Narrowed down to Kestrel Talon Tri for about $1300 or the Specialized Transition Apex for just under $1600. Working with one of two local bike shops to ensure proper fit. Both bikes appear to be very similar. Any reason to spend the extra money on the Transition? Any feedback on either bike is appreciated.


2013-10-11 1:58 PM
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Subject: RE: opinions needed.....buying new bike.....kestrel talon tri or specialized transition apex
the specialized is a real tri bike, the kestrel is a road/tri hybrid type thing. The spec is on par with the p3 aerodynamically, the kestrel is a decent bit slower. If she fits the transition, it's a no brainer for $300 imo.
2013-10-11 2:06 PM
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Subject: RE: opinions needed.....buying new bike.....kestrel talon tri or specialized transition apex
x2... the specialized dimensions on the elite is very close to the SHIV, thus more triathlon specific... I'd second the specialized.
2013-10-11 2:20 PM
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Subject: RE: opinions needed.....buying new bike.....kestrel talon tri or specialized transition apex
The specialized will likely also be easier to resell, and at a higher resale price.
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Thats a good point ....hadn't figured in the equation.....resale value.

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