Compare: 2023 Transition Smuggler Alloy NX vs Smuggler Carbon GX Mechanical vs Smuggler Carbon GX AXS vs Smuggler Carbon XO AXS

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	Smuggler Alloy NX2023 Transition	Smuggler Carbon GX Mechanical2023 Transition	Smuggler Carbon GX AXS2023 Transition	Smuggler Carbon XO AXS2023 Transition

MSRP	$3,999	$5,999	$7,299	$8,499
Where to Buy	$3,999 At Transition	$5,999 At Transition	$7,299 At Transition	$8,499 At Transition
Category	Trail	Trail	Trail	Trail
Weight	34.5 lbs	31.1 lbs	30.9 lbs	30.4 lbs
	5.3	6.7	8.5	9.1
Frame	Aluminum	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Fork	Marzocchi Bomber Z2	Fox Performance Float 34	Fox Performance Elite Float 34	Fox Factory Float 34
Shock	Fox Float X Performance	Fox Float X Performance	Fox Float X Performance Elite	Fox Float X Factory
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	29″	29″	29″	29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	NX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo	GX Eagle, NX Eagle	GX Eagle Transmission, SRAM	X0 Eagle Transmission, SRAM
Drivetrain	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12 Electronic	1 × 12 Electronic
Suspension	Full	Full	Full	Full
Front Travel	140mm	140mm	140mm	140mm
Rear Travel	130mm	130mm	130mm	130mm
Brand Site	transitionbikes.com	transitionbikes.com	transitionbikes.com	transitionbikes.com

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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

Smuggler Carbon XO 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

28 mph

Smuggler Carbon XO 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

	Smuggler Alloy NX2023 Transition	Smuggler Carbon GX Mechanical2023 Transition	Smuggler Carbon GX AXS2023 Transition	Smuggler Carbon XO AXS2023 Transition

Frame	Smuggler Alloy 130mm BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.5" Colors: Orchid; Espresso	Smuggler Carbon 130mm BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.5" Colors: Orchid; Espresso	Smuggler Carbon 130mm BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.5" Colors: Orchid; Espresso	Smuggler Carbon 130mm BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.5" Colors: Orchid; Espresso
Fork	Marzocchi Z2, (140mm) Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Float 34 Grip Performance, (140mm) Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Float 34 Grip 2 Performance Elite, (140mm) Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Float 34 Grip 2 Factory, (140mm) Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air
Shock	Fox Float X Performance, (210x50mm) Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Float X Performance, (210x50mm) Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Float X Performance Elite, (210x50mm) Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Float X Factory, (210x50mm) Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air
Bottom Bracket	73mm BSA Threaded	73mm BSA Threaded	73mm BSA Threaded	73mm BSA Threaded
Headset	FSA No.57E	FSA NO.42/48/ACB	FSA NO.42/48/ACB	FSA NO.42/48/ACB
Stem	RaceFace Aeffect R (40mm)	RaceFace Aeffect R (40mm)	ANVL Swage (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)	OneUp Carbon Bar, SM(800x20) MD/LG/XL/XXL(800x35)
Saddle	SDG Bel Air V3	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)	OneUp Dropper Post, SM(150mm) MD(180mm) LG/XL/XXL(210mm)
Grips	ODI Elite Flow	ODI Elite Flow	ODI Elite Flow	ODI Elite Flow

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SRAM NX Eagle	SRAM GX Eagle	SRAM GX AXS Eagle Transmission	SRAM XO 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)	SRAM XO Eagle DUB T-Type, (170mm x 32t)
Shifters	SRAM NX Eagle MMX	SRAM NX Eagle MMX	SRAM POD Bridge MMX	SRAM POD Ultimate Bridge MMX
Cassette	SRAM XG 1275 (10-50t)	SRAM XG 1275 (10-52t)	SRAM XS 1275 T-Type (10-52t)	SRAM XS 1295 T-Type (10-52t)
Chain	SRAM NX Eagle	SRAM GX Eagle	SRAM GX Eagle Transmission	SRAM XO Eagle Transmission
Brakes	SRAM Code R	SRAM Code R	SRAM Code Silver Stealth	SRAM Code Ultimate Stealth

Wheels

Rims	WTB ST i30	WTB ST i30	Raceface Aeffect R	Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro Alloy
Spokes	Pillar Double Butted	Pillar Double Butted	Raceface 2.0/1.7/2.0	Sapim D-Light (Front), Sapim Race (Rear)
Front Hub	Novatech D791SB/D902SB	Novatech D791SB/D902SB	Raceface Trace 28H	Industry Nine 1/1 (28H Front/32H Rear)
Rear Hub	Novatech D791SB/D902SB	Novatech D791SB/D902SB	Raceface Trace 28H	Industry Nine 1/1 (28H Front/32H Rear)
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)	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)	SRAM HS2 (200/180mm)

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