Attachments such as the seat post, handlebars and stem are finished in plain black. The Transalp crouches like a cat of prey just before attacking its prey - at least with a sloping stem, as it was delivered to us. The steeply sloping top tube emphasises the race geometry and creates legroom. The rear triangle with X12 thru-axle and the elegantly mounted brake mount are also striking and give the bike its own character. Thanks to the configurator, the equipment can be customised and adapted to the available budget. As expected, the Ambition Team offers a sporty, stretched-out riding position. Racers immediately feel at home. Nevertheless, the bike is agile on the trails. Despite the relatively thick seat post, the Transalp is surprisingly comfortable - indeed, almost a little soft overall. While steep gravel climbs can be mastered easily and with good propulsion, the Transalp requires an experienced hand downhill. The low cockpit, the long stem and the narrow handlebars convey less confidence, especially for beginners. Thanks to the rotating flip-flop stem, the front end can be raised and the overall character becomes much more moderate. If things get dicey on the downhill, the easily controllable Magura brakes with large brake discs provide powerful deceleration. The Rock Shox Reba is also impressive. However, if the lockout, which can be operated from the handlebars, is not engaged, the fork bobs significantly.
David Voll, BIKE tester:
Individualists and racers are in the right place with the sporty Transalp. The solid equipment and acceptable weight emphasise the good price/performance ratio. On the trail, the Ambition can't quite keep up with the competition. A shorter stem would give beginners in particular a little more security.
