Transition Smuggler

The Smuggler takes the 29er in a new direction with a short travel platform that isn’t short on versatility and has critics calling it one of the top mountain bikes of 2016. Aggressive geometry with a slack 67.5 head angle and roomy cockpit let you push the bike hard while the 29 wheels smooth out rough terrain. The short 435mm chainstay and 115mm of progressive suspension keep the bike agile, responsive and playful for maximum fun on whatever trail you choose.

• Progressive Geometry – Long, Low and Slack
• Award Winning GiddyUp Link Suspension
• Integrated Rubber Chainstay Protection
• Collet Style Main Pivot Hardware
• ISCG05 Chainguide Mounting
• Syntace X12 Rear 142mm Axle and Universal Transition Derailleur Hanger
• Full Size Water Bottle Compatibility
• User Friendly 73mm Threaded Bottom Bracket
• Internal Cable Routing with Stealth Dropper Post Routing
• Large Frame Weight With Rear Shock: 7.3 lbs. / Large Complete Bike w/Kit 2: 29 lbs.

“The Smuggler takes the benefits of the larger 29” wheels (increased grip, traction and rollover) and adds nimble and agile handling along with an urgency not often felt on longer travel bikes.

If singletrack with ‘a dash of tech’ is your thing and you like to get the hammer down, you need to ride this bike. The Smuggler devours testing terrain, whether up, across or down. We found ourselves riding faster and further, adding in that extra loop, chasing fading daylight.” – Dirt Magazine   Click here for the full article

” With the shock wide open, bombing down very rocky runs like Geronimo on Phoenix’s South Mountain was a blast. We were able to easily lift the bike and place it where we needed it to be, and the larger diameter wheels took away a large degree of the harshness from the boulders strewn across the trail. It was as if we were riding a 140-150mm travel 650b wheeled sled, and the comfortable geometry kept us at ease when poor line choice would otherwise get us into trouble. The bike’s ability to get our testers out of these moments unscathed was inspiring. Sitting a little deeper into the shock than normal gives the bike plenty of control and small to medium bump compliance, and only through the rowdiest chunk, big hucks, and large compressions are you really reminded that you’re on a “little” bike.” – Vitalmtb.com Test Sessions   Click here for the full review

” It was an all-day marathon machine that turned technical climbs into wheelchair ramps. The Smuggler packs a 130mm pike up front, and has Transition’s reputation for shredding behind it. So we climbed into the saddle with guns blazing and none was disappointed. It wasn’t as simple as just calling it ‘lively’ or ‘playful.’ The relatively slack front end and soft rear end devoured the loose, mid-sized chop covering our trails, keeping the tires on the ground through the twisting chutes that send similar bikes sliding.”   – Bike Magazine, The Bible of Tests

” I probably flew downhill faster than on any 29er with comparable travel. And there’s no way to quantify it, but I certainly had more fun. ”   – Bicycling Magazine   Click here for the full review

COLOUR	Lime Green, Stealth Black	Lime Green, Stealth Black	Lime Green, Stealth Black	Lime Green, Stealth Black
REAR SHOCK	RockShox Monarch RT3 Debonair	RockShox Monarch RT3 Debonair	RockShox Monarch RT3 Debonair	RockShox Monarch RT3 Debonair
FORK	RockShox Pike RCT3 Solo Air 130mm (2 Color Decal Kit)	RockShox Pike RCT3 Solo Air 130mm (2 Color Decal Kit)	RockShox Yari RC Solo Air 130mm (2 Color Decal Kit)
HEADSET	Cane Creek 40 Series	FSA NO.57E	FSA No.57E
STEM	RaceFace Turbine Basic 35 50mm	RaceFace Aeffect 35 50mm	RaceFace Aeffect 35 50mm
BAR	RaceFace Turbine 35 (760mm x 20mm)	RaceFace Ride 35 (760mm x 20mm)	RaceFace Ride 35 (760mm x 20mm)
GRIPS	Velo Single Clamp	Velo Single Clamp	Velo Single Clamp
SADDLE	ANVL Forge Stealth CroMo	ANVL Forge Stealth CroMo	WTB Volt Comp
SEATPOST	Rockshox Reverb Stealth (170mm, 125mm)	KS Lev Integra w/ Southpaw Remote (150mm, 125mm or 100mm)	KS eTen Integra (100mm)
BRAKES	SRAM Guide RSC	SRAM Guide R	SRAM DB5
ROTORS	SRAM Centerline (180mm)	SRAM Centerline (180mm)	SRAM Centerline (180mm)
SHIFTERS	SRAM X1	SRAM GX	SRAM NX
REAR DERAILLEUR	SRAM X01	SRAM GX	SRAM NX
CASSETTE	SRAM XG1175 (10-42)	SRAM XG1150 (10-42)	SRAM PG1130 (11-42)
CHAIN	SRAM PC1130	SRAM PC1130	SRAM PC1110
CRANK	RaceFace Turbine Cinch (DM30t, 170mm or 175mm)	RaceFace Aeffect Cinch (DM30t, 170mm or 175mm)	SRAM NX 24mm GXP (30t, 170mm or 175mm)
RIMS	Stan's Flow MK3 29 32h	RaceFace AR 27mm 29 32h	WTB STP i25 29
HUBS	Stans Neo	SRAM MTH 716/746	SRAM MTH 716/746
TIRES	Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.3 EXO 3C Front, Maxxis Minion DHR II 29x2.3 EXO 3C Rear	Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.3 EXO Dual Front, Maxxis Minion DHR II 29x2.3 EXO Dual Rear	Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.3 EXO Dual Front, Maxxis Minion DHR II 29x2.3 EXO Dual Rear

Fork Axle To Crown: 541mm
Fork Offset: 51mm
Rear Shock Size: 216mm x 63mm
Shock Hardware: 21.8mm x 8mm
Headset (Top): 44mm Zero Stack
Headset (Bottom): 56mm Zero Stack
BB Shell: 73mm BSA Threaded
Rear Brake Mount: 160mm Post Mount
Rear Axle: Syntace X12 12mm x 142mm
Front Derailleur Style: None
ISCG Tabs: ISCG 05 (2.5mm Offset)
Seatpost Diameter: 31.6mm
Seat Clamp: 37mm
Max Chainring Size: 36t Single
Max Tire Size: 27.5 x 2.5
Shock Tune: ML, Debonair, 2 Bands
GiddyUp Suspension Setup Guide Click Here