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THE TRUSTY TOOL FOR ANY TRAIL
Like the reliable tool you grab for every job, the Smuggler is the go-to bike for any trail pointed up, down, and all around.
With dual 29 inch wheels, 130mm rear and 140mm front travel, the Smuggler may just be the most versatile bike in our lineup. A highly progressive leverage curve and comfortable, confidence-inspiring geo make it eager to keep going mile after mile while remaining surefooted in even the most technical terrain. Sitting squarely between the Spur and Sentinel in travel, geometry, and capability, it shares qualities of both. Inspiring and rewarding to hammer on your favorite singletrack, while never holding you back when the trail gets steep, the Smuggler will make sure you enjoy it all.
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FRAME Smuggler Carbon 130mm Smuggler Alloy 130mm Smuggler Carbon 130mm Smuggler Carbon 130mm Smuggler Carbon 130mm Smuggler Carbon 130mm
WHEEL SIZE 29" 29" 29" 29" 29" 29"
REAR SHOCK RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate
(210x50mm)
RockShox Deluxe Select+
(210x50mm)
RockShox Deluxe Select+
(210x50mm)
RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
(210x50mm)
RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
(210x50mm)
RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate
(210x50mm)
FORK RockShox Psylo Gold RC
(140mm)
RockShox Pike Base
(140mm)
RockShox Pike Select+
(140mm)
RockShox Pike Select+
(140mm)
RockShox Pike Ultimate
(140mm)
HEADSET FSA No.42/48/ACB FSA No.57E FSA No.42/48/ACB FSA No.42/48/ACB FSA No.42/48/ACB FSA No.42/48/ACB
STEM RaceFace Aeffect R (40mm) RaceFace Aeffect R (40mm) ANVL Swage (40mm) ANVL Swage (40mm) ANVL Swage (40mm)
HANDLEBAR RaceFace Chester
SM (800x20mm)
MD/LG/XL/XXL (800x35mm)
RaceFace Chester
SM (800x20mm)
MD/LG/XL/XXL (800x35mm)
ANVL Mandrel Alloy 35
SM (800x20mm)
MD/LG/XL (800x30mm)
XXL (800x40mm)
ANVL Mandrel Alloy 35
SM (800x20mm)
MD/LG/XL (800x30mm) XXL (800x40mm)
OneUp Carbon Bar
SM (800x20mm)
MD/LG/XL/XXL (800x35mm)
GRIPS ODI Elite Flow Lock-On ODI Elite Flow Lock-On ODI Elite Flow Lock-On ODI Elite Flow Lock-On ODI Elite Flow Lock-On
SADDLE SDG Bel Air 3 SDG Bel Air 3 SDG Bel Air 3 SDG Bel Air 3 SDG Bel Air 3 LUX
SEATPOST SDG Tellis
SM (150mm)
MD (170mm)
LG (200mm)
XL (230mm)
SDG Tellis
SM (150mm)
MD (170mm)
LG (200mm)
XL (230mm)
OneUp Dropper Post
SM (150mm)
MD (180mm)
LG (210mm)
XL/XXL (240mm)
OneUp Dropper Post
SM (150mm)
MD (180mm)
LG (210mm)
XL/XXL (240mm)
OneUp Dropper Post
SM (150mm)
MD (180mm)
LG (210mm)
XL/XXL (240mm)
BRAKES Shimano Deore M6120 4 Piston Shimano Deore M6120 4 Piston SRAM Code R SRAM Code Bronze Stealth SRAM Code Silver Stealth
ROTORS Shimano RT66 (203/180mm) Shimano RT66 (203/180mm) SRAM Centerline (200/180mm) SRAM HS2 (200/180mm) SRAM HS2 (200/180mm)
SHIFTER Shimano Deore M6100 iSpec EV Shimano Deore M6100 iSpec EV SRAM GX Eagle SRAM POD Bridge MMX SRAM POD Ultimate Bridge MMX
DERAILLEUR Shimano Deore M6100 SGS 12sp Shimano Deore M6100 SGS 12sp SRAM GX Eagle SRAM GX AXS Eagle Transmission SRAM XO AXS Eagle Transmission
CASSETTE Shimano Deore M6100 (10-51t) Shimano Deore M6100 (10-51t) SRAM XG 1275 (10-52t) SRAM XS 1275 T-Type (10-52t) SRAM XS 1295 T-Type (10-52t)
CHAIN Shimano Deore M6100 Shimano Deore M6100 SRAM GX Eagle SRAM GX Eagle Transmission SRAM XO Eagle Transmission
CRANK Shimano Deore M6100
(30t/170mm)
Shimano Deore M6100
(30t/170mm)
SRAM GX Alloy DUB
(32t/170mm)
SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type
(32t/170mm)
SRAM XO Eagle DUB T-Type
(32t/170mm)
RIMS WTB ST i30 WTB ST i30 DT Swiss M 1900 Spline 30 DT Swiss M 1900 Spline 30 Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro Alloy
SPOKES Pillar Double Butted Pillar Double Butted DT Swiss Champion DT Swiss Champion Sapim D-Light (Front)
Sapim Race (Rear)
HUBS Novatech D791SB/D902SB Novatech D791SB/D902SB DT Swiss 370 Ratchet LN DT Swiss 370 Ratchet LN Industry Nine 1/1
28 (Front), 32 (Rear)
TIRE/FRONT Maxxis Assegai EXO/TR (2.5) Maxxis Assegai EXO/TR (2.5) Maxxis Assegai EXO+ (2.5) Maxxis Assegai EXO+ (2.5) Maxxis Assegai EXO+ (2.5)
TIRE/REAR Maxxis Dissector EXO/TR (2.4) Maxxis Dissector EXO/TR (2.4) Maxxis Dissector 3C EXO+ (2.4) Maxxis Dissector 3C EXO+ (2.4) Maxxis Dissector 3C EXO+ (2.4)
INCLUDED Tubeless Valves & Sealant Tubeless Valves & Sealant Tubeless Valves & Sealant SRAM AXS Battery Charger
Tubeless Valves & Sealant
SRAM AXS Battery Charger
Tubeless Valves & Sealant
COLOR OPTIONS
Slab Grey
Juniper
Slab Grey
Juniper
Slab Grey
Juniper
Slab Grey
Juniper
Slab Grey
Juniper
Slab Grey
Juniper
WEIGHT 6.6 lbs / 3.00 kg
(Size MD w/shock)
TBD TBD 30.5 lbs / 13.85 kg (Size MD) 30.7 lbs / 13.91 kg (Size MD) 30.0 lbs / 13.61 kg (Size MD)
Specs are subject to change at any time. All complete bikes are 95% assembled and packaged for quick and easy final assembly, and as such, Transition Bikes is not able to make special request build spec changes or modifications to packaging.
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Inspiration
We went into the Smuggler project with the intention of creating a bike that had the quick and high-energy feel of the Spur, but with a bit more travel front and rear. What we ended up with was a perfect blend of the Spur and Sentinel in geometry, travel, capability, and weight. It's not all downhill in the PNW; there's plenty of singletrack, technical trail, and meandering connective routes. The Smuggler is perfect for a day when your path comes across all of the above.



Progression In All The Right Places
The Smuggler's sporty attitude comes from its leverage curve with over 27% progression. This provides a bottomless feel in a mid-travel package. For those looking to customize their ride, the Smuggler can be set up to suit any rider's preference by easily adding or subtracting volume spacers. All of this equates to a super lively, active, and forgiving rear suspension feel in any terrain.



Frame Design Evolution
The Smuggler exhibits a few frame design features that further our push to have clean aesthetics while remaining easy to service. The most notable is the headtube area that provides better functionality and serviceability. The headtube has integrated bearing cups and no longer needs headset cups pressed into the frame. This allows the frame to have super clean cable ports at the front of the headtube with fully guided internal cable routing from the headtube to the port above the bottom bracket shell. From there, cables cleanly enter the rear triangle hidden from view.

  • Dual 29" Wheels
    Clearance to run up to 2.4" tires.

  • 140mm Front and 130mm rear travel
    The perfect amount of travel for moving around the mountains.

  • Drop in Headset Bearings
    Allows for simple installation and servicing, saves unnecessary weight, and is more durable than traditional press-in headset cups.

  • Improved Cable Routing
    Clean headtube cable routing for precise cable management. Cable entry near the front of the headtube insures less frame contact during handlebar rotation and better overall looks.

  • Internal Cable Routing
    Guide tubes inside the frame for super easy setup.

  • Size Specific Chainstays
    As the frame sizes grow, so do the chainstays to keep rider weight balanced on the bike.



  • 27% Shock Progression
    Allows the bike to be incredibly responsive to the trail while still being able to take large hits.

  • Gear Accessory Mount
    Ditch the backpack and mount essential gear directly to the bike.

  • UDH
    SRAM's universal derailleur hanger available in every bike shop.

  • 5 Sizes
    We make it easy to find the perfect size for you.

  • Lifetime Warranty
    We believe your bike should last longer than you.

  • 27% Shock Progression
    Allows the bike to be incredibly responsive to the trail while still being able to take large hits.

  • Gear Accessory Mount
    Ditch the backpack and mount essential gear directly to the bike.

  • UDH
    SRAM's universal derailleur hanger available in every bike shop.

  • 5 Sizes
    We make it easy to find the perfect size for you.

  • Lifetime Warranty
    We believe your bike should last longer than you.




GiddyUp Suspension
We want to make it as easy as possible to experience great rear suspension performance. The GiddyUp suspension system is designed to behave intuitively across a broad range of setup. Because, we get it, sometimes you just want to grab your bike and GiddyUp, without checking your setup. When you do, it will always feel good.

With 27% of progression and a consistent linear rate of change, the Smuggler has an excellent balance of support and small bump sensitivity. Anti-squat is tuned to enhance pedaling performance and acceleration but doesn't get in the way of the suspension working when it's needed.

A wide usable sag range of 25 - 35% allows the rider to tune the feel of the bike; from firm and snappy, to more supple and active. Wherever you end up, you can focus on the trail without remotes, levers or knobs. Just grab your bike and GiddyUp.




Speed Balanced Geometry

SBG ensures the bike maintains low speed agility, front wheel traction, and proper rider weight balance while actually increasing confidence in steep terrain and at high speeds. With SBG, a slacker head tube angle is combined with a reduced offset fork standard, preventing the front wheel from being too far in front of the rider. This improves front to rear weight distribution on the bike, which is often out of balance on long and slack bikes. One of SBG's greatest benefits is that it creates a confident steering feel that adapts to wheel speed. More stability when going fast, more agility on technical slow speed maneuvering as well as improved traction, control and confidence for any skill level of rider.

SM MD LG XL XXL
A.REACH 430 460 485 510 535
B.STACK 607 616 625 635 644
C.EFFECTIVE TOPTUBE LENGTH 555 588 617 645 670
D.SEATTUBE LENGTH (CARBON) 360 390 430 460 490
D.SEATTUBE LENGTH (ALLOY) 375 390 430 460 490
E.EFFECTIVE SEATTUBE ANGLE 79.3 78.6 78.1 77.6 77.3
F.SADDLE HEIGHT FOR EFFECTIVE SEATTUBE ANGLE 600 660 720 780 820
G.ACTUAL SEATTUBE ANGLE 72 72 72 72 72
H.HEADTUBE LENGTH 100 110 120 130 140
I.HEADTUBE ANGLE 65 65 65 65 65
J.CHAINSTAY LENGTH (CARBON) 435 435 440 440 440
J.CHAINSTAY LENGTH (ALLOY) 437 437 443 443 443
K.WHEELBASE (CARBON) 1179 1213 1247 1277 1306
K.WHEELBASE (ALLOY) 1181 1215 1250 1280 1309
L.BOTTOM BRACKET DROP 35 35 35 35 35
M.ESTIMATED BOTTOM BRACKET HEIGHT 340 340 340 340 340
   
REVIEWS

"This is a mountain bike for mountain bikers. This really does fit the old school definition of the sport. Pedal up a trail, ride down it, throw high fives, have fun, have a beer, enjoy life. That's what this bike does best." - Jeff Brines
Check out the Video Review Here.


"The new Transition Smuggler is a fast, fun, supple bike that feels lighter than its 32lbs, plusher than its 130mm of rear travel and faster than large 29". It has brilliant kit, looks amazing, and would do almost anything from a long XC day to a bike park jump session with a grin on its face the whole way. I did not want to give it back, and still regret doing so." - Tim Wild (Singletrackworld.com)

Check out the Video Review Here.



Frame Specifications

 
REAR TRAVEL: 130mm
FRONT TRAVEL: 140mm
WHEEL SIZE: 29" F&R
SIZES: Carbon/Alloy: SM, MD, LG, XL, XXL
FRAME BEARINGS:  2x 6903, 4x 6902, 6x 6802
FORK AXLE TO CROWN: 552mm (140mm travel - Includes Headset)
FORK OFFSET:  44mm
REAR SHOCK SIZE:  210mm x 50mm / 130mm
SHOCK HARDWARE:  25mm x 8mm Bottom, 30mm x 8mm Top
HEADSET (TOP):   Carbon: IS42
  Alloy: 44mm Zero Stack
HEADSET (BOTTOM):   Carbon: IS52
  Alloy: 56mm Zero Stack
BB SHELL:   73mm BSA Threaded
CHAINLINE:   52-55mm
REAR BRAKE MOUNT:   180mm Post Mount, Max Rotor Size 203mm
REAR AXLE:   Transition Axle For UDH, 12mm x 148mm Spacing
ISCG TABS:   ISCG 05 (3mm offset outward from BB face to accommodate boost chainline)
SEATPOST
DIAMETER:
  31.6mm
SEAT CLAMP:   Carbon: 37.0mm
  Alloy: 34.9mm
MAX SEATPOST INSERTION:                                         Carbon: Small 225mm | Medium 255mm | Large 295mm | X-Large 325mm | XX-Large 360mm
Alloy:    Small 220mm | Medium 250mm | Large 290mm | X-Large 320mm | XX-Large 355mm
MAX CHAINRING
SIZE:
  34T Standard Single Ring at 52mm Chainline
MAX TIRE SIZE:   29" x 2.4"
REAR SHOCK PROGRESSION:   27%
REAR SHOCK SAG: 130mm (50mm) = 14-16mm (28-32%)




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