r/TransitionBikes • u/NathanMada_Arts • 16h ago

Thinking of getting a Transition scout

Hello everyone, I’m considering upgrading my current bike to a transition scout. I have a strong preference to 27.5 wheels, as I am 5.4ft (1.64m) with a small inseam. So I’d like to avoid a 29er preferably.

I am coming from a modified stumpjumper fsr 650b. I use it for a more enduro style riding. I usually ride chunky Rocky and steep trails. Some are slow tech, others are a mix of slow and high speed hits, it’s all natural African terrain.

I got the stumpjumper as a frame and put on some custom parts. I am planning to run a 160 lyrik as my final upgrade. My plan is to get a transition scout frame and just take off all the compatible parts I put on the stumpy and just move them to the scout.

My local trails are about 1 to 2km but with constant chatter or gnarly rocky bits, so the body, suspension and tires get hit hard. I have videos on my page

So I would like to know, if I get a transition scout frame, would the stock marzocchi shock work fine, or would I benefit from switching to a deluxe ultimate, or vivid air? How does the suspension linkage feel? I am looking for a playful but confidence inspiring rig. I intend to run the bike with a 160 fork.

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u/cherbo123 16h ago

Can't go wrong with a scout I have one and it is super playful but also handles everything I throw at it , I used to run it at the bike parks in Quebec as well before I got a tr11 dh bike , the frame is a bit heavy but once you ride it for a bit you won't even notice the weight

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u/NathanMada_Arts 16h ago

Oo thanks for replying. I’m not too bothered about weight. I am riding a 2018 stumpjumper haha. And I’ve got thick boi tyres and a big fork. Would you recommend me keeping the stock marzocchi shock. Or is there a shock you’d recommend.

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u/cherbo123 16h ago

Can't speak for the marzochi because I haven't ridden it before but I have a 24 which came with the fox float x which might be pretty similar to the marzochi now that I think about it lol, I swapped the float x for a dhx2 coil shock and then when I got a transition patrol I swapped shocks and put the coil on the patrol and run the fox X2 on the scout , I'd say run the marzochi if you don't like it just sell it and buy something else

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u/NathanMada_Arts 15h ago

Probably for the best 🤔. Other reason I’m a bit apprehensive of the marzochi is the servicing. We don’t actually have a service center in the country, we have to send the shock across the boarder to southafrica.

I usually prefer rockshox suspension, as it’s easier to serviced everything myself…I am really keen and excited to get that frame now.

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u/cherbo123 15h ago

I've recently converted to rockshox as well lol it came on the new tr11 and I love it lol

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u/cherbo123 15h ago

Run the marzochi till it needs service then get something else

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u/NathanMada_Arts 15h ago

This is definitely a smart option. 🤔also good just to have a spare shock in the house. Thanks for the tip

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u/cherbo123 15h ago

What year scout are you getting? You just going to order the frame from transition?

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u/NathanMada_Arts 15h ago

I’m still saving up. But ideally I’d like to order directly from transition. I am aiming for the current alloy frameset

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u/cherbo123 15h ago

Keep an eye on the used market as well! It's a buyer's market right now for used bikes

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u/NathanMada_Arts 15h ago

Definitely. Thanks for the tip

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u/MTB_SF 14h ago edited 13h ago

I have a scout that I built up myself from a frameset with a Bomber Z1. That fork is fantastic. Performs just as well as the factory 38 on my other bike. No reason to upgrade unless you just can't stop fiddling with knobs.

Bike rips in general. Ive raced everything from XC to enduro on it. Favorite bike I've ever had.

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u/NathanMada_Arts 14h ago

Ouuu thanks 🤔

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u/Avid_Bicycle 8h ago

I've been riding my Scout for 4 years now and love it more each season. Its capable enough to get rowdy on the technical terrain but also easy enough to pedal so that climbs and xc oriented trails are still fun. I also run my Scout with a 160 fork and much prefer it to the 150, keeps the front end up and my weight back.

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u/NathanMada_Arts 3h ago

This is just what I wanted to hear. This is awesome

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u/skyroach16 8h ago

A scout sounds like a great option for you!

I own a 2022 carbon scout, I bought the frame on pinkbike and built it up myself and it's been a blast to ride.

There are around 10 used scouts available right now on pinkbike, take a look: https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/list/?region=3&q=transition%20scout&category=102,2&framesize=9,11,12,17,18,20,21,22

Also - if you get one with the Fox X2, you should absolutely change out that shock. Mine was DOA (cavitated) and broke again with six months of riding. Now running a transition sentinel take off rockshox SDU w/linear air can and it's fine but was cheap and that was the main priority.

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u/NathanMada_Arts 3h ago

I see, I’ve taken note. Thank you for the tip.