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Today’s Deals2017 Transition
SMUGGLER Frameset
A 29″ full suspension trail frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$1,799| Suspension | Full |
|---|---|
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT3 |
| Wheels | 29″ |
154cm – 170cm
164cm – 182cm
175cm – 190cm
184cm – 200cm
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Summary
The Transition Smuggler is a versatile trail bike known for its aggressive, descending-oriented handling and dialed suspension performance. It excels in providing excellent traction and stability on technical singletrack, making it a favorite for riders who enjoy a mix of trails. However, its weight and low bottom bracket height are noted as drawbacks.
Stable climber with excellent traction on technical singletrack
Dialed suspension performance
Versatile trail bike
Excellent stability with lengthy frame reach
Quality build meant to last
On the hefty side of trail bikes
Low bottom bracket height requires care to avoid clipping cranks on rocks and roots
Transition’s 29er trail bike offering, the Smuggler, applies their geometry principles to this versatile category.
BIKE MagazineNo one at Transition wanted a suspension system that felt like it was locking out, or provided any ‘kick back’ in the pedals.
Dirt MountainbikeThere’s nothing logical but something magical about the Transition Smuggler.
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Jun 2018 · Russell Eich
The Smuggler NX chassis has loads of potential but is ultimately let down by its components. Buy if you’re a bigger, heavier rider who doesn’t want or need a ton of travel but still needs a durable, fun-to-ride bike
Fun to ride, more capable than travel suggests, stiff and durable
Heavy, poor performing components, slow to accelerate
May 2018 · Valentin Rühl
What does the Transition Smuggler Alloy NX and NASCAR have in common? We'll tell you how Transition’s most affordable model follows an old tradition of American history, and why it's perfect for smuggling moonshine.
Apr 2018 · Mike Kazimer
The latest version of Transition's short travel 29er is longer and slacker than ever - does that mean it's better?
Extremely fun, energetic ride
Well thought-out geometry
Threaded BB, room for a water bottle
Not the lightest option in this category
Limited rear tire clearance
Aggressive riders may need to run less sag to avoid bottoming out
Mar 2018
The Transition Smuggler is the trail bike of your dreams, it’s agile and nimble yet retains the ability to plough through the rough. It makes you climb like you are the best version of yourself and is an absolute hoot downhill. It’s a little on the hefty side but when a bike is this versatile and this much fun to ride, you really won’t care. First Look - Calibre Bossnut Evo - is this is the best value full susser ever? Review - 7Mesh Inc Revelation Jacket Get the facts straight The Smuggler is a 120mm 29er that uses a 140mm fork.
Jan 2018 · Mtbr
Transition fans rejoice. The new carbon Smuggler will be here very soon. Like its alloy sibling, the carbon version of this capable 29er trail bike will have 120mm of rear travel and 140mm up front. - Mtbr.com
Dec 2017
Transition adopts a reduced offset fork and boundary-pushing geometry to make the Smuggler stand out.
Jun 2017 · Jamie Darlow
There's nothing logical but something magical about the Transition Smuggler. On paper it shouldn't really work. On dirt it's a different story.
- The first ride — great riding position, great suspension and any doubts blown away.
- 100% reliability, no nasty or potentially expensive surprises, no fiddly workshop jobs and no lost riding days.
- Unleashing the Smuggler’s potential, by growing the fork 10mm and feeling the bike really rip.
- Hefting the bike onto the scales and seeing the digits flick up to a mighty 35lb.
- Jealousy — riding a YT Jeffsy at nearly the same price, with carbon frame, wheels, drivetrain.
- Feeling just a smidge under biked at a steeper, more nadgery riding spots.
Sept 2016 · Richard Lane
Rich takes the Transition Smuggler out on the trails and discovers just how capable this 115mm travel 29er really is
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RT3 Debonair |
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Last updated 26 January
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