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SCOUT Complete
A 27.5″ full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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$2,999| Suspension | Full, 140mm front |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Yari RC |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | NX |
| Brakes | SRAM Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
154cm – 170cm
164cm – 182cm
175cm – 190cm
184cm – 200cm
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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.
Lightweight carbon frame
Playful and maneuverable handling
Impressive climbing efficiency
Versatile for various terrains
GiddyUp suspension for smooth ride
Can feel overwhelmed in steep, technical terrain
Some components not up to price point
Energy-sapping suspension on climbs
The Scout doesn’t care–it’s just here to have fun.
BIKE MagazineIt’s the most involving, fun, white knuckle ride you can imagine.
BikeRadarThe 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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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.
Eats bumps like a longer travel rig.
Energy-sapping suspension.
Sept 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. . .
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 […]
Jan 2017
The Transition Scout Carbon is a bike that takes things about as seriously as its makers.
Sept 2016 · Lydia Tanner
The trail favorite cuts more than a pound and gets even more agile
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
| Fork | RockShox Yari RC Solo Air 140mm (Color Match Fork Decals Included) Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
|---|---|
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT Debonair |
| Headset | FSA No.57SC |
| Stem | RaceFace Aeffect 35 50mm |
| Handlebar | RaceFace Ride 35 (760mm x 20mm) |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Comp |
| Seatpost | KS eTen Integra (100mm)*** Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Velo Single Clamp |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM NX 24mm GXP (32t, 170mm or 175mm)*** |
| Shifters | SRAM NX |
| Cassette | SRAM PG1130 (11-42) |
| Chain | SRAM PC1110 |
| Brakes | SRAM DB5 Type: SRAM Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | WTB STP i25 |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | SRAM MTH 716/746 |
| Rear Hub | SRAM MTH 716/746 |
| Tires | Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5x2.3 EXO Dual Front, Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.3 EXO Dual Rear |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline (180mm) |
First added 26 January
Last updated 26 January
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