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Transition Smuggler Carbon GX (Espresso) 2023

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£4,621.30 - £6,499.00
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The Transition Smuggler

 

Redefine Trail Performance: Transition Smuggler Carbon GX!

Break free from limitations with the Transition Smuggler Carbon GX. This high-performance beast combines progressive geometry, advanced carbon frame, and premium components to:

  • Dominate Technical Descents: Shred singletrack with confidence, master any obstacle, and experience the thrill of technical terrain.
  • Conquer Every Climb: Ascend mountains effortlessly, leaving behind the burn and reaching breathtaking viewpoints with ease.
  • Explore Your Wild Side: Push your limits, discover hidden trails, and embark on epic journeys, fueled by the Smuggler's versatility.

 

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A Cult Classic

After a year of anticipation, the Smuggler is ready to make a comeback in both carbon and alloy options. An instant cult classic when it was first released, the Smuggler has a devout following. Sitting between two of the most popular bikes in our lineup, the Smuggler blends the efficiency of the Spur with some of the capability of the Sentinel. It's light, nimble, and built for fun, but packs an extra bit of confidence that makes the Smuggler a great do-it-all trail bike.

UPDATES & KEY FEATURES - 140mm Fork Travel, 130mm Rear Travel - Reservoir Shock At All Price Levels - Fully Guided Internal Cable Routing, Including Rear Brake - Hidden Cable Routing From Front Triangle To Chainstay -New Head Tube Cable Routing For Cleaner Looks And Better Left/Rear Brake Compatibility - Three Carbon Complete Bike Specs and One Alloy Entry Level Mod

 

Progression In All The Right Places


The kinematics are similar to the Spur with a little over 27% progression. This provides a bottomless feel in a mid-travel package. Paired with the Fox Float X shock, the Smuggler can be set up to suit any rider's preference. Looking to increase rear travel? Simply remove the travel reducer in the shock to bump the travel up to 140mm. Looking for a bit more progression? Just add a larger volume spacer. All of this equates to a super lively, active, and forgiving rear suspension feel in any terrain. 

Transition Smuggler 2023
Transition Smuggler 2023

INSPIRATION AND PERSONALITY

The Smuggler has been one of the most anticipated reincarnations of a previous model within the walls of Transition. We have plenty of aggressive terrain around our headquarters that is more suited to the Spire, Patrol, or Sentinel, yet there’s been a lot of internal buzz about this generation Smuggler. It’s not all downhill in the PNW; there’s plenty of singletrack, techni- cal trail, and meandering connective routes. The Smuggler is perfect for a day when your path comes across all of the above.

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.

The kinematics are similar to the Spur with a little over 27% progression. This provides a bottomless feel in a mid-travel package. Paired with the Fox Float X shock, the Smuggler can be set up to suit any rider's preference. Looking to increase rear travel? Simply remove the travel reducer in the shock to bump the travel up to 140mm. Looking for a bit more progres- sion? Just add a larger volume spacer. All of this equates to a super lively, active, and forgiv- ing rear suspension feel in any terrain.

 

   

FRAME DESIGN EVOLUTION

 

The Smuggler exhibits a few frame design features not found in our other bikes. The most notable are the headtube aesthetics, along with better functionality and serviceability. The new 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 brack- et shell. From there, cables cleanly enter the rear triangle hidden from view.

 

Transition Smuggler 2023

 

Transition Smuggler 2023

FRAME FEATURES

2.6” max rear tire clearance

140mm front and 130mm rear travel, ability to upstroke to 140mm rear

Integrated headset cups

27% progression

ALLOY and CARBON options

Sizes SM to XXL

Sm and Md share 435mm chainstays, LG XL XXL have 440mm chainstays

Sram universal derailleur hanger

All smuggler frames come equipped with a gear accessory mount on the underside of the toptube

Lifetime frame warranty Two colors

 

   

Geometry 

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Geometry

Transition Smuggler 2023

Rear Shock:
Fox Float X Performance 2 Position (130mm Travel/210x50mm)
FORK BRAND:
Fox
Fork:
Fox Float 34 Grip Performance (140mm Travel)
FORK TRAVEL:
140 mm
Headset:
FSA No.42/48/ACB
Stem:
RaceFace Aeffect R (40mm)
Handlebar:
RaceFace Chester SM (800x20) MD/LG/XL/XXL (800x35)
Grips:
ODI Elite Flow
Saddle:
SDG Bel Air V3
Seatpost:
OneUp Dropper Post SM (150mm) MD (180mm) LG/XL/XXL (210mm)
DROPPER SEATPOST:
Yes
Brakes:
SRAM Code R
Rotors:
SRAM Centerline (200/180mm)
Shifter:
SRAM NX Eagle MMX
Derailleur:
SRAM GX Eagle
Cassette:
SRAM XG 1275 (10-52t)
Chain:
SRAM GX Eagle
Crank:
SRAM Stylo 6k DUB (w/ Alloy Ring) (32t/170mm)
WHEEL SIZE:
29
Rims:
WTB ST i30
Spokes:
Pillar Double Butted
Hubs:
Novatech D791SB/D902SB
Tyre Front:
Maxxis Assegai EXO+ (2.5)
Tyre Rear:
Maxxis Dissector 3C EXO+ (2.4)
Included:
Tubeless Valves & Sealant
Pedals:
Available for Purchase
Availability:
See table above
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