Transition has completely redeveloped the TR11 and positioned it as a downhill bike for racing - whether World Cup or hobby races. The aluminium frame offers 211 millimetres of travel at the rear and 200 millimetres at the front. The bike is only available in a mullet configuration with a 29-inch front wheel and 27.5-inch rear wheel. The Transition dudes say that the development took place between World Cup courses and local races. That sounds promising.
The frame weighs 3,650 grams in size large without shock. The complete bike with GX equipment weighs 17.9 kilograms. Not a lightweight, but it comes with a lifetime guarantee.
Transition TR11: Chassis with two characteristic curves
The rear suspension system works with two selectable characteristic curves that can be adjusted via different rockers. The more linear version is particularly suitable for steel spring shocks, while the more progressive setting is designed for air shocks, explains the manufacturer. Both characteristic curves offer consistent progression over the entire spring travel.
The frame accepts shocks with standard dimensions of 230 by 65 millimetres. Transition supplies the complete bike with a RockShox Vivid Ultimate Coil. The fork is a RockShox Zeb Ultimate with 200 millimetres of travel. The E13 Sidekick rear wheel has an anti-kickback mechanism designed to reduce kickback from the drivetrain.
Geometry & adjustment options
The geometry can be adjusted in two positions using the CHIPS system (Chainstay Height Integrated Position System). In addition, the SALSA dropouts (Strategic Axle Location System Adjustment) allow three chainstay lengths.
In size large, the reach is 480 millimetres with a steering angle of 63 degrees. The seat angle is 77 degrees. The chainstay length varies between 445 and 455 millimetres. The stack measures 640 millimetres. The bottom bracket sits 345 millimetres above the ground. The headset has a straight head tube and allows the use of reach-adjust headsets.
Equipment & price
The complete GX bike costs € 6,699 and uses a mechanical Sram GX drivetrain with twelve gears. The brakes are from TRP with the Evo model. The wheels are E13 components with 29-inch front and 27.5-inch rear tyres. The tyres come from Maxxis in the Assegai version at the front and Dissector at the rear.
The handlebar is a Deity Skywire with a width of 800 millimetres. The stem measures 50 millimetres. The seatpost is a OneUp Dropper V3 with a 150 millimetre stroke. The frame alone costs € 2,699. Transition offers four frame sizes from Small to Extra Large. The reach values range from 435 millimetres in Small to 515 millimetres in Extra Large.
Technical specifications:
Frame:
- Material: Aluminium
- Rear suspension travel: 211 mm
- Front suspension travel: 200 mm
- Frame weight (L): 3,650 g
- Wheel configuration: Mullet (29"/27.5")
- Damper dimensions: 230 x 65 mm
Geometry (size Large):
- Reach: 480 mm
- Stack: 640 mm
- Steering angle: 63°
- Seat angle: 77°
- Chainstay length: 445-455 mm (adjustable)
- Bottom bracket height: 345 mm
Complete bike GX:
- Weight: 17.9 kg
- Gear system: Sram GX (12-speed, mechanical)
- Brakes: TRP Evo
- Fork: RockShox Zeb Ultimate (200 mm)
- Shock: RockShox Vivid Ultimate Coil
- Wheels: E13 Sidekick
- Tyres: Maxxis Assegai (front), Dissector (rear)
- Handlebars: Deity Skywire (800 mm)
- Stem: 50 mm
- Seatpost: OneUp Dropper V3 (150 mm)
Prices:
- Complete bike GX: € 6,699
- Frame: € 2,699
Sizes:
- Small: Reach 435 mm
- Medium: Reach 450 mm
- Large: Reach 480 mm
- Extra Large: Reach 515 mm
Who is Transition?
Kyle Young and Kevin Menard founded Transition in 2001, assembling their bikes in Kevin's musty basement in Bellingham, Waschington, very close to the Canadian border. The two call their company a "rider-owned brand" and are proud of it. By bikers for bikers. The US boys wanted to stay true to this motto. The trails in the coastal rainforest of Washington are challenging, pure freeride terrain.
The transition team includes Rampage heroes and heroines Jaxson Riddle, Talus Turk, Hannah Bergemann, Niko Vink and others.
Why the name: TR 11?
Here you go: the explanation! Transition refers to rock guitarist Nigel Tufnel.
Dimitri Lehner
Editor
