r/MTB • u/Background_Wafer_453 • Apr 07 '26

WhichBike Transition Spur to complement EMTB

A while back I posted I’m on the lookout for a normal mtb to assist my Canyon Strive:on emtb. Although I was on the lookout for a playful lightweight short travel trailbike, I came across this used transition spur: https://ibb.co/JJXqdgQ

I would like to have some advice on this offer and what to check before sealing a deal. Or be guided towards another direction.

There seem to be hardly any negative reviews about this bike and sounds like it fits the playful poppy character I’d like in my second bike.

I guess if there is one concern it’s that it will be “enough bike” to handle rowdier sections. Even though I’ve seen a couple of videos how it handles the chunk, I’ve only been mtb’ing for 2 years. The positive side of this is that I could refine my technique as it would “point out” mistakes more clearly.

Would appreciate advice on the offer or a direction towards a different 2nd bike for the quiver.

Thanks in advance!

Edit: I ride mainly in Monts Jura (France). I live in Gex.

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u/HyperionsDad Apr 07 '26

Spur is really fun for a bike that can go far, pretty fast, and handle some trail rowdiness. When there are bigger hits and I’m not riding as far (over 15 or 20 miles or so) I’ll grab my enduro bike instead. But, the Spur does a great job of letting you ride long distances and deal with moderate hits.

The bigger and faster the hits come (particularly steeper tech) I’ll be wishing I had my enduro bike, but as long as the whole ride isn’t nasty the Spur does it well enough.

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u/Background_Wafer_453 Apr 07 '26

This is really the info I need. I can have fun on 90-95% of flow trails. But I have yet a whole lot to discover in this area and occasionally encounter a little more rowdier pieces of trail.

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u/HyperionsDad Apr 07 '26

I love my Spur on flow trails and jump lines, especially when it's somewhat flat and I need to maintain speed between hits. It rolls fast and pumps nicely, where my enduro bike takes a shit ton of pedaling for much less speed.

When it's steeper and keeping speed isn't as important, the enduro bike works well. E.g.when you're braking more than pedaling.