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2023 Transition Spire - Custom 4

1790 of 17504
(4 people)
O1D4
4/6/2023 11:00am
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Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info

Parts

Frame
Transition
Spire
Size Large, full Ridewrap
Frame: Transition Spire. Misc: Size Large, full Ridewrap
Rear Shock
EXT
Storia Lok V3
205x65 Trunnion
Rear Shock: EXT Storia Lok V3. Misc: 205x65 Trunnion
Fork
FOX
38 Factory GRIP 2
170mm, custom Slikgraphics decals, Ridewrapped, FOX large fender
Fork: FOX 38 Factory GRIP 2. Misc: 170mm, custom Slikgraphics decals, Ridewrapped, FOX large fender
Headset
Cane Creek
40
Headset: Cane Creek 40
Handlebar
Title
Form Carbon
35mm rise
Handlebar: Title Form Carbon. Misc: 35mm rise
Stem
Other
BikeYoke Barkeeper
35mm length, BikeYoke Aimy steerer clamp
Stem: Other BikeYoke Barkeeper. Misc: 35mm length, BikeYoke Aimy steerer clamp
Grips
Other
Burgtec Bartender Pro
Super Soft Compound
Grips: Other Burgtec Bartender Pro. Misc: Super Soft Compound
Brakes
Shimano
XTR BR-M9020
4 pot
Brakes: Shimano XTR BR-M9020. Misc: 4 pot
Brake Levers
Shimano
XTR
Brake Levers: Shimano XTR
Shifters
Shimano
XTR
Shifters: Shimano XTR
Rear Derailleur
Shimano
XTR
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR
Chainguide
OneUp Components
Chainguide
Chainguide: OneUp Components Chainguide
Cranks
Race Face
Era
165mm
Cranks: Race Face Era. Misc: 165mm
Chainrings / Sprocket
Other
Wolftooth 30T Oval
Chainrings / Sprocket: Other Wolftooth 30T Oval
Chain
Shimano
XTR 12 speed
Chain: Shimano XTR 12 speed
Cassette / Rear Cog
Shimano
XTR 12 speed
Cassette / Rear Cog: Shimano XTR 12 speed
Pedals
Burgtec
Penthouse MK5
Kash Bronze
Pedals: Burgtec Penthouse MK5. Misc: Kash Bronze
Front Rim
We Are One Composites
Convergence Triad
30mm
Front Rim: We Are One Composites Convergence Triad. Misc: 30mm
Rear Rim
We Are One Composites
Convergence Triad
30mm
Rear Rim: We Are One Composites Convergence Triad. Misc: 30mm
Hubs
DT Swiss
240 EXP
Custom Slikgraphics decals
Hubs: DT Swiss 240 EXP. Misc: Custom Slikgraphics decals
Spokes
DT Swiss
Double Butted
Spokes: DT Swiss Double Butted
Front Tire
Maxxis
Assegai 2.5 EXO+
MaxxGrip
Front Tire: Maxxis Assegai 2.5 EXO+. Misc: MaxxGrip
Rear Tire
Maxxis
DHR 2.4
DD, MaxxGrip
Rear Tire: Maxxis DHR 2.4. Misc: DD, MaxxGrip
Saddle
BikeYoke
Sagma Carbon
Wide
Saddle: BikeYoke Sagma Carbon. Misc: Wide
Seatpost
OneUp Components
Dropper Post V2
240mm
Seatpost: OneUp Components Dropper Post V2. Misc: 240mm
Seatpost Clamp
Other
Transition Bikes
Stock
Seatpost Clamp: Other Transition Bikes. Misc: Stock
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2023
Model Year:
2023
Riding Type
Trail / All-Mountain
Riding Type:
Trail / All-Mountain
Weight
32 lb 6 oz (14,685 g)
Weight: 32 lb 6 oz (14,685 g)
Additional Info

Wow... what a dream bike! Beyond stoked on how this turned out and came together. I was tempted to go with the new Patrol as a long-time Patrol fan and as someone still holding out on making the switch to 29ers but after a couple of rides I have absolutely no regrets. The marketing blurbs for this bike are actually pretty spot on, it feels like a big bike on the descents and feels very similar to my DH bike but it still pedals so well (more comfortable than my V2 Patrol) and is surprisingly playful and poppy given the geo/numbers on paper. The weight (pedals included) also turned out quite reasonable for such a monster of a bike. I'm still getting the hang of the bike and fine-tuning the setup but it is already blowing my mind and I'm beyond grateful and lucky to have such a sick setup! 

Additional Info:

Wow... what a dream bike! Beyond stoked on how this turned out and came together. I was tempted to go with the new Patrol as a long-time Patrol fan and as someone still holding out on making the switch to 29ers but after a couple of rides I have absolutely no regrets. The marketing blurbs for this bike are actually pretty spot on, it feels like a big bike on the descents and feels very similar to my DH bike but it still pedals so well (more comfortable than my V2 Patrol) and is surprisingly playful and poppy given the geo/numbers on paper. The weight (pedals included) also turned out quite reasonable for such a monster of a bike. I'm still getting the hang of the bike and fine-tuning the setup but it is already blowing my mind and I'm beyond grateful and lucky to have such a sick setup! 
O1D4
4/6/2023 11:00am
1790 of 17504
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Enduro275
1 year ago

Love this build, curious about the 240mm post on your size large, how were you able to slam the post that low? I tried upgrading to a 240mm oneup post on my '22 Large spire but the post was still about 6-7cm from the collar at the lowest depth simply because the cable at the bottom of the post kept getting disconnected if it went lower. If you found a fix for this I would love to hear it!

I'm currently running a marzocchi bomber coil which was a huge improvement over the x2 air, been thinking of going to the Storia V3 like you have here but not sure if it will outperform my current bomber coil as much as the 1500$ price tag. Interested in your thoughts here as well if you've ridden lower end coil shocks prior to your EXT upgrade. 

Thank you! 

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O1D4
1 year ago

Not sure if your '22 Spire is aluminium or carbon but the carbon frames have more insertion depth for the seatpost. Part of it is also just a bit of luck with slight variances in the frame construction it seems. My buddy has the same frame and was not able to get a 240mm post as low as me.

As for the shock I already had that on my V2 patrol and just migrated it over to this bike so I unfortunately don't have any experience with other coil shocks on the Spire. 

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