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Transition Smuggler 8

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MW
11/17/2015 7:39am
29" of flickable fun.
29" of flickable fun.
One-Up 30tooth on a XTR 9000
One-Up 30tooth on a XTR 9000
Hear the buzzzzz?
Hear the buzzzzz?
Shrink wrap on the cables.
Shrink wrap on the cables.
Great feel and power
Great feel and power
Cant just have one. Blue is for me lady!
Cant just have one. Blue is for me lady!
29" of flickable fun.
29" of flickable fun.
29" of flickable fun. One-Up 30tooth on a XTR 9000 Hear the buzzzzz? Shrink wrap on the cables. Great feel and power Cant just have one. Blue is for me lady!
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Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info

Parts

Frame
Transition
Smuggler
2016 size large
Frame: Transition Smuggler. Misc: 2016 size large
Rear Shock
RockShox
Rear Shock: RockShox
Fork
Fox
36 Float RC2 FIT 130mm
Stealth stickers and 20mm
Fork: Fox 36 Float RC2 FIT 130mm. Misc: Stealth stickers and 20mm
Headset
Chris King
Headset: Chris King
Handlebar
Easton
Havoc 35 Carbon
770mm
Handlebar: Easton Havoc 35 Carbon. Misc: 770mm
Stem
Easton
Haven 35mm
32mm length
Stem: Easton Haven 35mm. Misc: 32mm length
Grips
WTB
Moto Grip
Grips: WTB Moto Grip
Brakes
Shimano
XTR Trail M9020
Ice-Tech rotors
Brakes: Shimano XTR Trail M9020. Misc: Ice-Tech rotors
Brake Levers
Shimano
XTR Trail M9020
Brake Levers: Shimano XTR Trail M9020
Shifters
Shimano
XTR
I-spec
Shifters: Shimano XTR. Misc: I-spec
Rear Derailleur
Shimano
XTR M9000
mid cage
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR M9000. Misc: mid cage
Cranks
Shimano
XTR Trail 9000
175mm
Cranks: Shimano XTR Trail 9000. Misc: 175mm
Chainrings / Sprocket
Other
OneUp Components
30tooth
Chainrings / Sprocket: Other OneUp Components. Misc: 30tooth
Bottom Bracket
Chris King
Bottom Bracket: Chris King
Chain
Shimano
XTR
Chain: Shimano XTR
Cassette / Rear Cog
Shimano
XTR
40tooth
Cassette / Rear Cog: Shimano XTR. Misc: 40tooth
Pedals
VP Components
VP-Harrier
Full pins
Pedals: VP Components VP-Harrier. Misc: Full pins
Front Rim
Other
Light-Bicycle Carbon
30mm with DH layup
Front Rim: Other Light-Bicycle Carbon. Misc: 30mm with DH layup
Rear Rim
Other
Light-Bicycle Carbon
30mm with DH layup
Rear Rim: Other Light-Bicycle Carbon. Misc: 30mm with DH layup
Hubs
Chris King
ISO Disc
20mm large front 32, 142 rear 32hole
Hubs: Chris King ISO Disc. Misc: 20mm large front 32, 142 rear 32hole
Spokes
Wheelsmith
Double Butted Spokes
old school stainless silver
Spokes: Wheelsmith Double Butted Spokes. Misc: old school stainless silver
Front Tire
WTB
Trail Boss 2.4
Front Tire: WTB Trail Boss 2.4
Rear Tire
WTB
Trail Boss 2.25
Rear Tire: WTB Trail Boss 2.25
Saddle
WTB
Pure V SLT Saddle
Saddle: WTB Pure V SLT Saddle
Seatpost
KS
LEV 150mm Integra
South paw lever
Seatpost: KS LEV 150mm Integra. Misc: South paw lever
Seatpost Clamp
Other
Transition
Seatpost Clamp: Other Transition
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2016
Model Year:
2016
Riding Type
Trail / All-Mountain
Riding Type:
Trail / All-Mountain
Weight
29 lb 5 oz (13296 g)
Weight: 29 lb 5 oz (13296 g)
Additional Info

Such a fun bike! The WTB tires rip and the Vp pedals Grip!
This thing feels like a slalom bike with big wheels.

Additional Info:

Such a fun bike! The WTB tires rip and the Vp pedals Grip!
This thing feels like a slalom bike with big wheels.

MW
11/17/2015 7:39am
11528 of 17489
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Nathan
8 years ago
Just curious, can you fit the 2.4 front tyre in the back? if so how much clearance is there? Cheers - killer build btw!
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MW
8 years ago
Thanks. Im still loving it but may go 140 on the front in the future.
I haven't tried a 2.4. But to be honest on the 30mm ID rim they look like the same size? So I just measured them with calipers and the 2.4 is 1/16" wider (at the casting not the tread, at the tread they are the same?) and 1/16 taller. Plenty of room on the width for clearance but only about a 1/8 on the height with the 2.25 so it may be an issue there? The vigilante is a bit smaller and I have seen one on the rear before (no personal experience) but the 2.25 wouldn't fit on my 2015 Smuggler. the 2016's have a bit more room. So thats why I stuck with the 2.25 and its awesome. About the same size as an Ardent 2.4
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Nathan
8 years ago
cheers for measuring and explaining - appreciated. Pretty sure ill stick with the smuggler then! if it can fit anything ardent 2.4 ish size then thats big enough. I was looking to do a similar build, cant decide on 130 or 140, leaning towards 140 with some offset shock bushings to lower the BB a tad and even more slackness!
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MW
8 years ago
A little slacker would be nice but its amazing how it rides. I do smack pedals every blue moon on rutted climbs but worth the low bb. Let me know how the spacers work out. Go 140 if your going to run spacers.

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