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2018 Transition

SCOUT GX

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

$3,999
Weight31.6 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 130 / 150mm
ForkRockShox Pike RC
ShockFox Float DPX2 Performance Elite
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant
BrakesSRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
SCOUT GX
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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 GX

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

4'8" – 5'3"

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
Vital MTB
2019 Transition Scout Alloy GX Bike

Nov 2019 · Csteen

Nine months and countless rides aboard a promising rig reveal where it excels and where it could be improved. Let's dig in...

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BIKE Magazine
Tested: Transition Scout GX | $4,000

May 2019

The Transition Scout is a freeride bike for the regular rider.

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Pinkbike
Field Test: 3 Full Suspension Mountain Bikes Under $3000

Jan 2019 · Richard Cunningham

RC compares the Norco Fluid FS 1 with Whyte's G-170 S and the Transition Scout Alloy NX to see how much trail bike you can buy for under $3000.

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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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Aluminum

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

RockShox Pike RC Solo Air 150mm

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox DPX2 Performance Elite

Travel130mm

Bottom Bracket

73mm BSA Threaded

Headset

FSA No.57E

Stem

RaceFace Aeffect R (40mm)

Handlebar

RaceFace Chester 35 (780mm x 35mm)

Saddle

ANVL Forge Stealth Cromo

Seatpost

RockShox Reverb Stealth

TypeDropper

Pedals

N/A

Grips

Velo Single Clamp

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle

Front Derailleur

No Support

Crank

SRAM Descendent 6K (32t, 170mm)

Shifters

SRAM GX Eagle

Cassette

SRAM XG 1275 (10-50t)

Chain

SRAM GX Eagle

Chain Guide

N/A

Brakes

SRAM Guide R, Rear: 180mm Post Mount

TypeSRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Guide R

Wheels
Rims

E*Thirteen TRS 30mm

Front Hub

Novatec D711SB & D462SB XD

Rear Hub

Novatec D711SB & D462SB XD

Tires

Maxxis Minion DHF / DHR II 2.3 EXO Dual

Disc Rotors

SRAM Centerline (180mm)

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