Premiere: We have never tested the Transition TR 11 before. We were all the more excited to see what Jaxson Riddle and Nico Vink had in store for us. Instead of World Cup successes, the bike can boast participation in Darkfest and the Rampage. In 2022, the US label has relaunched its downhiller and doesn't want to confuse customers with numerous models.
The Americans keep it simple: one model, one equipment, one material! Special feature: The TR 11 has an air shock. Reach and chainstays can be easily adjusted by +/- 5 millimetres. The equipment is solid, but can't keep up with the competition. The TR11 is fitted with the simpler performance suspension from Fox. Enough theory!
When mounted, the TR11 positions the rider comfortably in the centre of the bike. The bike quickly turns out to be a freerider: playful, in love with jumping, with lots of pop! Together with the Canyon, the Transition was the most fun for us on park trails like the 99 Jumpline. And that despite its super slack head angle (61°). On the former World Cup track, however, we were disillusioned: the bike reacts stubbornly, bucks, stumbles and makes the rider reach for the brakes early. All tuning measures, all attempts to elicit more comfort from the bike were unsuccessful. Although the suspension harmonised, it didn't develop the comfort you need on demanding downhill tracks.
Conclusion on the Transition TR 11:
The TR 11 is a first-class park freerider with a lot of fun. The geometry is pleasing. On downhill trails, the bike was overwhelmed and required a lot of effort. So park bike: yes! Race bike: no!
Stefan Garlicki (height: 1.84 m):
Everyone agreed on the Transition: last place in the race classification. With the TR11, you want to blast over built park tracks, this is where the bike feels at home. The TRP brakes worked remarkably well.
Inexpensive alternative:
In addition to the tested model with GX drivetrain and Fox Performance suspension, only the frame kit with Fox Float X shock is available. In Raw or Misty Green (pictured). The chainstays can be extended by five millimetres. Price: 2499 euros.
Technical data and notes Transition TR 11
Manufacturer information
- Material / Sizes: Aluminium / S, M, L (tested size), XL
- Price: 5899 Euro
- Weight without pedals: 17.4 kg
Measurement data
- Front / rear suspension travel: 200 mm / 200 mm
- Rear suspension system: four-link
- Reach: 454 mm
- Stack:: 637 mm
- BB drop: 2 mm
Equipment
- Fork / Shock: Fox 40 Float Performance / Fox Float X Performance Elite
- Cranks / gears: Sram Descendant/ Sram GX
- Brake system: TRP E23
- Wheels: Stans Flow S2 system wheelset
- Tyres: Maxxis Assegai 3C MaxxGrip DH 2.5, Maxxis Assegai 3C MaxxGrip DH 2.5
STRENGTHS
- Handling
- TRP brakes
- Cheapest bike in the test
WEAKNESSES
- Taut chassis
- Small application area
- Heavy wheels
FREERIDE RANKING
The number (maximum 10 points) reflects the overall impression of the testers and is not an addition of the performance points.
- 10 Test winner, it couldn't be better.
- 9 Very good. Buy recommendation
- 8 Good. Solid performance
- 7 Below average. The product has weaknesses.
- 6 and less: We can only warn against this!
