Transition is the next US cult brand to enter the E-MTB stage. The Repeater is designed to give the rider lots of fun and many metres of downhill on the trail. Over and over again. As the model name suggests. To this end, the Carbon frame 160 mm stroke and still leaves room for a water bottle. There are also 29er wheels and a modern geometry with a fairly long wheelbase, a slack 64 mm steering angle and 455 mm chainstays. 22.3 kilograms for the top model in frame size M sounds promising.
The facts about the Transition Repeater at a glance
- Frame material: Carbon
- Wheel size: 29 inch
- Suspension travel: 160 millimetres
- Weight: 22,3 until 23.1 kilogramme (frame size M, manufacturer's specification)
- Battery: 630 watt hours
- Motor: Shimano EP8
- Frame sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
- Prices: 8699 Euro until 10999 Euro
Unfortunately, the US package with Shimano EP8 and 630 battery is not cheap. It only starts at 8699 euros with Sram NX drivetrain and Rockshox ZEB-R fork. The top model shifts electronically with Sram's GX AXS and is damped by the sophisticated Fox Factory suspension with a 38 mm fork. Despite the mid-range aluminium wheels from DT Swiss, this will set you back a hefty 10,999 euros.
You could also wish for more from the Shimano battery with 630 watt hours. Darfon's 720 watt-hour battery, for example, weighs hardly any more and is very compact, but delivers a significantly better range. This would allow the repeater to go one more round. On the other hand, there is praise for the Enduro Max bearings, which should give the rear triangle a long life.
Adrian Kaether
Editor
