r/TransitionBikes

Hello everyone, I’m considering upgrading my current bike to a transition scout. I have a strong preference to 27.5 wheels, as I am 5.4ft (1.64m) with a small inseam. So I’d like to avoid a 29er preferably.

I am coming from a modified stumpjumper fsr 650b. I use it for a more enduro style riding. I usually ride chunky Rocky and steep trails. Some are slow tech, others are a mix of slow and high speed hits, it’s all natural African terrain.

I got the stumpjumper as a frame and put on some custom parts. I am planning to run a 160 lyrik as my final upgrade. My plan is to get a transition scout frame and just take off all the compatible parts I put on the stumpy and just move them to the scout.

My local trails are about 1 to 2km but with constant chatter or gnarly rocky bits, so the body, suspension and tires get hit hard. I have videos on my page

So I would like to know, if I get a transition scout frame, would the stock marzocchi shock work fine, or would I benefit from switching to a deluxe ultimate, or vivid air? How does the suspension linkage feel? I am looking for a playful but confidence inspiring rig. I intend to run the bike with a 160 fork.

So I’m about 380lb I’ve been looking at the smuggler for a min after riding the alloy version of it. Was hopefully waiting for a sale on the bike to come and the time has finally come. BUT for only the carbon option.
Was wondering would it be worth to just get the carbon option as it’s almost 1k cheaper sitting at 4100. While the alloy version still stays at 3600? They come built the same although the carbon comes with the base pike which I think it’s a bit beefier stantions vs the psylo that comes with the alloy version.

I have a regulator and I bottom out every ride. It has the stock Rockshox super deluxe ultimate air shock which shipped with maximum tokens. I upgraded from 150mm to 160mm thinking that it would help but it didn’t. The shock has hbo but I don’t notice it doing anything. I weigh 97kg and have not run into this problem on my previous bike which was a 150mm trek slash so I don’t understand why it’s happening so often. I dropped sag from 30% down to 25% but this was too harsh. I’ve played with the compression settings extensively but am struggling to get it set up right. I think my next move will be to upgrade to the progressive air can which should offer up more bottom out resistance. I understand it’s ok to bottom out every now and then but it’s happening a lot and it doesn’t build confidence. Here’s a question I’ve been asking, is it possible to get a bottomless feeling from 160mm at 97kg? Or am I just on the limit of what 160mn can provide at that body weight? You also have the extra weight from the motor and battery. Your thoughts and insights would be greatly appreciated.

I'm in the market for a new enduro rig and saw a new Nomad recently came out, I prefer mullet and saw the new sentinel has mx options and would love a mullet spire. Any rumors of a new gen Spire dropping soon?

Anyone know if the new Spur Eagle 90s will go on sale like all the other builds anytime soon?

Looking at pulling the trigger here on a new Transition Spur. The closeout price on the 2025 Spur is Very appealing and was hoping to know how different the new Spur is and is it worth the insanely high price tag. I like the 130mm fork but I can change that on the 2025 model.

Any other massive changes that are worth it?

I have some thoughts about changing the front travel of my sentinel v2 carbon from 160mm to 150mm and the rear from 150mm to 140mm. I couldn’t find anything about the front travel on the website archive.
That would change the Head angle and the seat tube angle with plus ~0.5 degrees. The problem I have with this idea is, that it would lower the bottom bracket height around 4mm. I am currently running the cane creek angle set with 1 degree.
Do you have any experiences with this idea or have a link to a thread?

(I don’t know how accurate my calculations are. Right now running 160mm/150mm)

I’m interested in buying a bike from transition bikes but I cannot get through to anyone on their main phone line. Has anyone else had this problem or should I try a different number?

Is it too much to go mullet?

I am visiting a few places soon that's mostly descending. A bike park and another place that's just steep, ungroomed (if that's the right word) downhill most of the time.

I am going to put a zeb 170mm on and extend the rear to 160mm (Fast Coil).

With the extra front travel making the bike slacker, would it still be ok to go mullet?

I think it'll bring it to about 63 head angle. Which sounds fine?

Considering stock travel mullet, I liked how the bike feels. That was 63.4 I think.

I am an intermediate rider.

Hi all, I have fallen in love with the transition spur but can't find a used one anywhere. I just sold my other mountain bike to afford an upgrade. This is my dream bike and would love the opportunity to have one. Thank you all!

I'm a large and my budget is $3,000 (hope this is reasonable). I am in central texas but would pay for shipping

I bought a Scout frame set last year and built it up with parts from my HT which I had been using as my trail bike. It's the best bike I've ever had. I have mine set up with a 160 Zeb and it's beyond amazing. Totally playful but can handle chunk really well. Now my park bike frame and shock has been run into the ground and I want to do the same thing with the other parts. However, there are no longer any lilac mediums available on the site. I've asked if they'll be making any more and I'll get a yellow if I have to, but wonder if this is a sign they are winding down the Scout... Would be very sad.

I’m thinking of replacing my relay and am considering the regulator. It really comes down to power and range. I’m towing more and I can’t keep up with friends on full powered bikes. I also can’t commute easily on the relay. The power delivery is such that it’s not effective on flatter rides. With that: does the regulator get up to speed and hold speed near 20 mph on flat/roads? What kind of elevation and range are you seeing? Can you get a full size water bottle into a size small? Or medium? Is the range extender required?

Thanks in advance!