Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $3,999
    $5,999
    $7,299
    Where to Buy
    $3,999

    At Transition

    $5,999

    At Transition

    $7,299

    At Transition

    Category
    TrailTrailTrail
    Weight
    34.5 lbs31.1 lbs30.9 lbs
    5.3
    6.7
    8.5
    AluminumCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    Marzocchi Bomber Z2Fox Performance Float 34Fox Performance Elite Float 34
    Shock
    Fox Float X PerformanceFox Float X PerformanceFox Float X Performance Elite
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    29″29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    NX Eagle, Truvativ StyloGX Eagle, NX EagleGX Eagle Transmission, SRAM
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 121 × 12 Electronic
    Suspension
    FullFullFull
    Front Travel
    140mm140mm140mm
    Rear Travel
    130mm130mm130mm
    Brand Site

    transitionbikes.com

    transitionbikes.com

    transitionbikes.com

    Summary
    The Transition Smuggler Alloy NX, Transition Smuggler Carbon GX Mechanical, and Transition Smuggler Carbon GX AXS are all 29″ full suspension trail bikes. The Smuggler Alloy NX has an aluminum frame, while the Smuggler Carbon GX AXS has better components and a better fork.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Smuggler Alloy NX
    Smuggler Carbon GX Mechanical
    Smuggler Carbon GX AXS
    Other Trail bikes
    Gear Range

    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

    Smuggler Alloy NX

    28 mph

    Smuggler Carbon GX Mechanical

    28 mph

    Smuggler Carbon GX AXS

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Smuggler Alloy 130mm

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance2.5"

    ColorsOrchid; Espresso

    Smuggler Carbon 130mm

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance2.5"

    ColorsOrchid; Espresso

    Smuggler Carbon 130mm

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance2.5"

    ColorsOrchid; Espresso

    Fork

    Marzocchi Z2, (140mm)

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float 34 Grip Performance, (140mm)

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float 34 Grip 2 Performance Elite, (140mm)

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    Fox Float X Performance, (210x50mm)

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float X Performance, (210x50mm)

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox Float X Performance Elite, (210x50mm)

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    73mm BSA Threaded

    73mm BSA Threaded

    73mm BSA Threaded

    Headset

    FSA No.57E

    FSA NO.42/48/ACB

    FSA NO.42/48/ACB

    Stem

    RaceFace Aeffect R (40mm)

    RaceFace Aeffect R (40mm)

    ANVL Swage (40mm)

    Handlebar

    RaceFace Chester 35, SM(780x20) MD/LG/XL/XXL(780x35)

    RaceFace Chester 35, SM(780x20) MD/LG/XL/XXL(780x35)

    ANVL Mandrel Alloy 35, SM(800x20) MD/LG/XL(800x30) XXL(800x40)

    Saddle

    SDG Bel Air V3

    SDG Bel Air V3

    SDG Bel Air V3

    Seatpost

    OneUp Dropper Post, SM(150mm) MD(180mm) LG/XL/XXL(210mm)

    OneUp Dropper Post, SM(150mm) MD(180mm) LG/XL/XXL(210mm)

    OneUp Dropper Post, SM(150mm) MD(180mm) LG/XL/XXL(210mm)

    Grips

    ODI Elite Flow

    ODI Elite Flow

    ODI Elite Flow

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM NX Eagle

    SRAM GX Eagle

    SRAM GX AXS Eagle Transmission

    Crank

    SRAM Stylo 6K DUB, (170mm x 30t)

    SRAM Stylo 6K DUB, (170mm x 32t)

    SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type, (170mm x 32t)

    Shifters

    SRAM NX Eagle MMX

    SRAM NX Eagle MMX

    SRAM POD Bridge MMX

    Cassette

    SRAM XG 1275 (10-50t)

    SRAM XG 1275 (10-52t)

    SRAM XS 1275 T-Type (10-52t)

    Chain

    SRAM NX Eagle

    SRAM GX Eagle

    SRAM GX Eagle Transmission

    Brakes

    SRAM Code R

    SRAM Code R

    SRAM Code Silver Stealth

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB ST i30

    WTB ST i30

    Raceface Aeffect R

    Spokes

    Pillar Double Butted

    Pillar Double Butted

    Raceface 2.0/1.7/2.0

    Front Hub

    Novatech D791SB/D902SB

    Novatech D791SB/D902SB

    Raceface Trace 28H

    Rear Hub

    Novatech D791SB/D902SB

    Novatech D791SB/D902SB

    Raceface Trace 28H

    Tires

    Front: Maxxis Assegai EXO+ (2.5), Rear: Maxxis Dissector 3C EXO+ (2.4)

    Front: Maxxis Assegai EXO+ (2.5), Rear: Maxxis Dissector 3C EXO+ (2.4)

    Front: Maxxis Assegai EXO+ (2.5), Rear: Maxxis Dissector 3C EXO+ (2.4)

    Disc Rotors

    SRAM Centerline (200/180mm)

    SRAM Centerline (200/180mm)

    SRAM Centerline (200/180mm)

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