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Today’s Deals2023 Transition
Spur Carbon Frameset
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$3,499| Weight | 5.4 lbs (frame) |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 120mm rear |
| Shock | RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate |
| Wheels | 29″ |
5'0" – 5'7"
5'4" – 6'0"
5'8" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Transition Spur is a lightweight, full-carbon trail bike that excels in both climbing and descending, offering a perfect blend of efficiency and fun. Its modern geometry and flex-stay design provide a responsive and confident ride across various terrains. The bike is praised for its versatility, making it suitable for long-distance rides and technical trails alike.
Lightweight and efficient climber
Confident and capable descender
Modern geometry for balanced handling
Versatile for various trail conditions
Full carbon frame with lifetime warranty
Higher entry-level price point
May not suit die-hard XC racers
Carbon-only construction may not appeal to all
The Spur quickly rose into the top spots of many testers’ ‘favorite’ lists at The Beta Tests.
BetaThis bike is here to party.
BIKE MagazineTransition’s Spur XO1 is the best-realised ‘down-country’ bike we’ve ever tested.
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Dec 2024 · Ron Koch
Transition’s lightness, both in feel and on the scales, makes for a bike that can be pedaled farther and pointed down gnarly lines with fresh legs, thanks to the overall efficiency.
Mar 2024 · Tim Wild
A Sedona hot lap on the new Transition Spur suggests this is a bike that can punch above its weight.
Incredibly light
Playful geometry
Lifetime frame warranty
Limited colorways
Some might like more adjustability on the fame
Nov 2021 · Mike Kazimer
Call it a downcountry bike, a short-travel trail bike, or an aggressive XC bike, at the end of the day this Spur is all about having a good time, no matter which way the trail points..
Jul 2021 · Robin Weaver
The Spur manages to balance speed and efficiency with more than enough downhill composure that would put a lot of longer travel trail bikes to shame
Great geometry
Smooth and composed downhill
Sprightly and efficient uphill
Reactive and fun to ride
Needs a 180mm rear rotor as standard
Feb 2021
Long-term review and comparison of two category-bending short-travel mountain bikes – both of which are happy to wrestle a weight class up.
Excels at long days and quick rips
Progressive pedaling platform, stiff and efficient
Snaps and pops, playful
Confidence-inspiring geometry
Good small bump compliance for comfort
Well-engineered hardware, durable paint
Flex in the chassis at speed in rougher terrain
Less traction than bigger bikes on steep technical terrain
Premature bushing wear in SiD fork
Stock DT Swiss wheels felt flimsy (cheesium)
Feb 2021 · Nicole Formosa
With how perfectly the Transition Spur walks the line between XC and trail, you'd never know it was the brand's first go at it.
A true modern trail bike
Super efficient climber
Parts spec skewed for descending
Lightweight (5.4 pound frame, 25.2 reported test weight)
Lifetime warranty
Entry-level price for a complete bike is $5,000
May not be XC enough for die-hard racers
Dec 2020 · Scott Prendergast
Say hello to the latest release from Transition Bikes called the Spur, which slots into a category that the brand hasn’t had an offering in to date. Ever heard of a bike category called ‘down country’? If not, think of it as ‘XC’ but without the mandatory shaving of your legs and removing the peak from the front of your helmet. From a traditionally very gravity orientated bike brand we were more than a little curious when we heard that […]
Dec 2020 · Mick Kirkman
Transition Spur joins the downcountry mountain bike wave. Sporting modest amounts of suspension travel but not shying away from aggressive geometry.
Perfect speed/capability ratio.
Business-like way it keeps wheels on the ground.
| Frame | Spur Carbon 120mm BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.4" Colors: Aqua; Raw Carbon; Deep Sea Green; Black Powder |
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| Shock | RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate, (190x45mm) Travel: 120mm |
| Bottom Bracket | 73mm BSA Threaded |
| Tires | 29 x 2.4 |
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First added January 12
Last updated December 2
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