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2017 Transition

SCOUT Complete Kit 2

A 27.5″ full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

$5,099
SuspensionFull, 140mm front
ForkRockShox Pike RCT3
ShockRockShox Monarch RT3
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetX01, X1
BrakesSRAM Guide RSC Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
SCOUT Complete Kit 2
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

26 mph

SCOUT Complete Kit 2

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'0" – 5'7"

MD

5'4" – 6'0"

LG

5'8" – 6'3"

XL

6'0" – 6'7"

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Reviews

Summary

The Transition Scout is celebrated for its playful, fun-loving nature, blending slopestyle bike characteristics with trail bike versatility. It's praised for its lightweight carbon frame, impressive climbing efficiency, and surefooted handling, though some reviews note it can feel overwhelmed in steep, technical terrain. The bike's GiddyUp suspension and progressive geometry make it a standout for riders prioritizing maneuverability and fun over sheer speed or efficiency.

Pros
  • Lightweight carbon frame

  • Playful and maneuverable handling

  • Impressive climbing efficiency

  • Versatile for various terrains

  • GiddyUp suspension for smooth ride

Cons
  • Can feel overwhelmed in steep, technical terrain

  • Some components not up to price point

  • Energy-sapping suspension on climbs

Key Quotes
The Scout doesn’t care–it’s just here to have fun.
BIKE Magazine logoBIKE Magazine
It’s the most involving, fun, white knuckle ride you can imagine.
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar
The all new Scout Carbon has the character of a slopestyle bike blended with a super light weight package to pedal big mileage in any terrain.
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Mountain Bike Action
Bike Test: Transition Scout X01

Aug 2018 · Aiden

Shorter is better

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MBR
Transition Scout Carbon 3 review - MBR

Oct 2017 · Mick Kirkman

The Transition Scout Carbon 3 has a great shape and ground-tracking suspension. But for that cash, some equipment isn’t at the level we’d expect.

Highs
  • Eats bumps like a longer travel rig.

Lows
  • Energy-sapping suspension.

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BikeRadar
Transition Scout Carbon frameset long-term review

Sep 2017 · Tom Marvin

With a new chassis, air spring and damper, it’ll likely set the trail-bike benchmark, so I’m pretty chuffed to have it on my bike so early on. . .

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Revolution Mountain Bike Magazine
[R]eviewed: 2017 Transition Scout Carbon

Feb 2017 · February 9, 2017

Fast becoming one of the most down to earth MTB brands out there, Transition’s Pacific Northwest home has bred more than a few bikes dialled for specific purposes. So how does their all-round 125mm travel Scout fit in when redefined in carbon for 2017? With a geo-chart reading somewhat like a slope style bike with a steep seat tube in a super light package, you could say I was pretty keen to get amongst my local trails on it, as […]

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Bicycling
The Gravity-Friendly 2017 Transition Scout Carbon

Sep 2016 · Lydia Tanner

The trail favorite cuts more than a pound and gets even more agile

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Dirt Mountainbike
Transition launches carbon Scout

Jul 2016 · Smurf

Skinny Scout

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MTBR
Transition launches new Carbon Scout

Jul 2016 · Saris Mercanti

The Transition Scout has the heart of a slopestyle bike and the pedigree of a trail bike. It’s one hell of a fun ride and it just got a whole lot lighter. - Mtbr.com

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BIKE Magazine
Review: Transition Scout 2

Jul 2016

The Transition Scout 2, regardless of the landscape it is thrown into, is confidence inspiring and telepathically easy to ride.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Fork

RockShox Pike RCT3 Solo Air 140mm (Color Match Fork Decals Included)

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Monarch RT3 Debonair

Headset

Cane Creek 40 Series

Stem

RaceFace Turbine Basic 35 50mm

Handlebar

RaceFace Turbine 35 (760mm x 20mm)

Saddle

ANVL Forge Stealth CroMo

Seatpost

Rockshox Reverb Stealth (170mm, 125mm)*

TypeDropper

Grips

Velo Single Clamp

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM XO1

Crank

RaceFace Turbine Cinch (DM32t, 170mm or 175mm)*

Shifters

SRAM X1

Cassette

SRAM XG1175 (10-42)

Chain

SRAM PC1130

Brakes

SRAM Guide RSC

TypeSRAM Guide RSC Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Stan's Arch MK3 27.5 32h

Front Hub

Stans Neo

Rear Hub

Stans Neo

Tires

Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5x2.3 EXO 3C Front, Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.3 EXO 3C Rear

Disc Rotors

SRAM Centerline (180mm)

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