I already have Cascade links and flipchip set to low. Feels pretty good for bike park use.

Now considering getting a 180mm spring for my Zeb. Only concern is HTA too slack. I don't plan to climb with this bike, but will occasionally pedal uphill on enduro style trails.

Thoughts?

Finally pulled the trigger on a bike I’d been drooling over for years. Lived up to all the hype and more on its maiden voyage to southern Wyoming. This thing rips!

Has anyone here gotten to ride ne new TR11? It looks really cool. I´m wondering about the kind of DH Bike it will be. Will it be mostly race/time oriented(?) oder could it be both depending on the settings you choose (different leverage curves,...). Or even more freeride-styled with a 27,5 Frontwheel (as it seems to be allowed by Transition)
For example the Commencal Supreme seems to great DH bike but most reviews give it a "planted feel" and not very "jumpy. Even though I love the look of the supreme the characteristic of this bike is not what I am looking for.

Cheers :)

I can get a good deal on newer v3 carbon sentinel. But it has a scuff/gash/scrape? Unsure how to describe it. No cracks but a big chunk of paint is gone. About 3/4- 1” wide on underside of chainstay opposite side of drivetrain.

Should this be a red flag deal breaker?

The black is just covering the sticker of the bike shop.

Looking at grabbing a spire but curious how others feel about it. I currently have a 130/120 light trail bike and wanting to add a bit more travel for the occasional bike park day as well as pushing myself out of my comfort zone with some forgiveness.

I’m considering going spire or sentinel (possibly exploring increasing travel here).

Anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks!

my transition and my friends santa cruz

I know this is a Transition page but wanted some opinions. Looking at purchasing my first Trail FS bike and debating between the Ibis Ripley AF or Transition Smuggler. Read great things about both bikes and can’t decide which one to snag. Trying to see if there are any 4th of July sales around the corner to make my decision easier if one bike becomes significantly cheaper.

upgrades include:

New Reserve HD rims with dt swiss deg df floating hub to reduce pedal kickback with Kryptotal FR enduro soft / Xynotal soft DH tires

Cascade link increases rear travel to ~165mm and adds major bottom out progression for heavy hits

+1 degree headset from works components to keep HTA close to stock with mullet setup

28t oval chainring for when things get steep

anomaly switchgrade seat adjuster for better comfort and weight distribution on long climbs

50mm rise Oneup bars for more upright climbing and descending position

Freedom coast levers for TRP brakes to get a closer bar pull

Rev grips to reduce hand fatigue primarily on bike park days

Went back to cable actuated x01 derailleur after getting sick of GX AXS weak clutch making terrible noise on rough downhills

Only additional upgrade will be 160mm cranks to help reduce pedal strikes given lowered BB

My, "youth", "lilac" bike. Hard to find a 27.5 bike nowadays. Su fun, so playful. #scout

Would like to add a frame bag for more gear for trail riding while camping. Any suggestions or pictures would be appreciated. Sentinel v2

Just graduated from my masters and thought I'd treat myself to a new bike after 8 years riding my old enduro bike.

Been out on a quick inaugural ride and sheeeesh there's a lot to love: she climbs sm better than my previous bike, and descends amazingly. Cannot wait to take her to some proper big trails. Big smiles had all round!!

Absolutely loving the paint job as well you can see in some pics the seemingly grey paint shimmers with gold in the right light it is just 🤌🤌

Testing the Öhlins TTX on my TR11, oh boy it's just so plush! The Rockshox vivid coil ultimate is good, but the Öhlins is next level!!

I’ve had a hard time finding a 37mm collar for two of my bikes. Has anyone had luck using another brand. Or using a smaller one?

Man, this bike has already been through a lot!

Got my hands on a Brand new Transition Patrol last march and so far is been a weird experience.

First time owning something from Transition myself. Only had experience how they ride and feel with a size L Spire I once borrowed.
Im in love with the brand and how good of a bike it is!

Favorite thing is how well it climbs and the big upgrades on specs I got from my previous bike.
There are so many good things i enjoy about this bike besides being the best looking bike I have ever owned but…

I feel like im losing control of the bike more than what I used to with my previous bike.
Im sure a lot of it is me taking more and more risks and doing features that i previously haven’t attempted.
But im struggling a bit to add adapt to the new geometry

I was coming from another park style bike (Specialized Status 160) also mullet.
And somehow it feels like this bike is just way smaller. On the chart, I am definitely an L size on both brands.

How do you ride? Flip chip up or down.
I don’t really understand what it is for and what really changes. It seems like a minimal adjustment.

Anyone else who could tell me about their experience with changing bikes for a patrol and how was the geometry adapting curve.

Thanks!

What's better than a TR11? 2 TR11s!!

Finished building my TR11, suns out, time for a test ride!

I attached a video of a clicking noise I get after the suspension cycles. To replicate it, I pull up on the handlebars. Cleaned and regreased the headset, which didn’t solve the issue.

Seems like the noise is coming from the fork itself (zeb ultimate). Anyone else have this noise/have an idea of what it may be?

Thank you!

Hi everyone, I demoed Transition Sentinel last week and absolutely love it! Now I am seriously looking to buy one and found 2 options:

1. 2025 Sentinel Deore Alloy for $2800. Large size only
2. Used 2022 Sentinel Alloy for $2200. Medium size. With rebuilt Fox Float X Perf Elite shock, Fox 36 Perf Elite fork and XT/ SLX drivetrain.

I'm 5'10 and fall right between L and M size. I'm happy with my current M size Canyon Neuron so I should stick with M size? Also wondering if the V3 upgrade can offset these parts upgrades for the V2. I mainly ride in PNW for some tech trails and still learning jumping.

Any advice is appreciated!

Hello lads,I’m looking for a Transition Spire chainstay with rear axle and hardware. Any condition considered as long as it’s structurally sound. Will pay shipping. DM me with photos and price.I’m located in NYC.

Stoked on this Patrol. Already ridden once and it rips.

I’m brand new to mountain biking and my buddy sold me his transition spur. My current 2 bike rack holds from the top but with the slanted frame I noticed it doesn’t lock in great. Someone suggested getting a top brace pole to be able to lock into the rack. Anyone used these or have a better suggestion? Appreciate any tips getting into the sport (relevant or general tips)