TrackNew, lightweight touring fully from Transition

Stefan Loibl

 · 29.06.2020

Track: New, lightweight touring fully from TransitionPhoto: Hersteller
Track: New, lightweight touring fully from Transition
With the Spur, Transition Bikes also wants to ride the wave of success of lightweight touring fullys. The sports tourer with 29-inch wheels and carbon frame comes with 100-120 mm rear suspension travel.

For technical, altitude-spiked trail tours and fast after-work laps: For this Transition Bikes is bringing its latest mountain bike model into the ring - the Spur. The 29-inch bike comes from the factory with 120 millimetres of front and rear suspension travel, but can also be converted into a potent marathon racer with a 100 mm shock.

  The 9500 euro top model of the Spur weighs in at 11.2 kilos. With Sram XX1 Eagle AXS components, DT Swiss XRC 1200 carbon wheels and 2.4 Maxxis tyres.Photo: Hersteller The 9500 euro top model of the Spur weighs in at 11.2 kilos. With Sram XX1 Eagle AXS components, DT Swiss XRC 1200 carbon wheels and 2.4 Maxxis tyres.  Transition has dispensed with a bearing or pivot point on the rear triangle for the Spur.Photo: Hersteller Transition has dispensed with a bearing or pivot point on the rear triangle for the Spur.
  The rocker is also made of carbon fibre.Photo: Hersteller The rocker is also made of carbon fibre.  Angular design and weighing 2450 grams including shock absorber: the frame of the Spur.Photo: Hersteller Angular design and weighing 2450 grams including shock absorber: the frame of the Spur.

The Spur's full carbon frame is made entirely from high-quality Japanese Toray fibres. The special EPS manufacturing process with latex coating enables an angular frame design and is intended to save unnecessary material. According to the manufacturer, the frame weight with shock should be 2450 grams.

The track frame comes as standard with a shock with 120 millimetres of travel, namely the Rockshox SID Luxe. Fittingly installed Transition All three models feature the new Rockshox SID fork with 120 millimetre travel. The flex of the carbon struts replaces the bearings and pivot points on the rear triangle, which reduces weight and maintenance. If you want to ride the bike a little more sportily, you can also install a shock with 100 mm travel. The carbon frame can accommodate tyres up to 2.4 inches wide. Thanks to the short seat tube, you can ride Vario seat posts with plenty of travel. High-quality, low-maintenance bearings from EnduroMAX in standard sizes should keep service times to a minimum.

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  A Rockshox SID with 120 millimetres of shock absorption is fitted to the front of all three Spur complete bikes.Photo: Hersteller A Rockshox SID with 120 millimetres of shock absorption is fitted to the front of all three Spur complete bikes.  Transition installs 800 mm handlebars on all bikes, which can then be shortened to the desired size.Photo: Hersteller Transition installs 800 mm handlebars on all bikes, which can then be shortened to the desired size.  The shift cable runs in the chainstay and only exits the frame behind the chainstay guard.Photo: Hersteller The shift cable runs in the chainstay and only exits the frame behind the chainstay guard.  Transition has deliberately dispensed with a handlebar remote control for locking the damper on the Spur.Photo: Hersteller Transition has deliberately dispensed with a handlebar remote control for locking the damper on the Spur.  29er tyres up to 2.4 inches wide fit in the Spur frame.Photo: Hersteller 29er tyres up to 2.4 inches wide fit in the Spur frame.

For long touring days, the Spur has a practical accessory holder under the top tube. Also essential for long-distance fans: the two water bottle holders. The Spur will be available from July, the German distributor is Trailtoys.

Transition Spur - the facts

  • Lifetime warranty for the first owner and fair crash replacement
  • Full carbon frame
  • 120 mm rear suspension travel - 100 mm travel also available as an option
  • Wheel size: 29 inch
  • Bolted bottom bracket and EnduroMAX bearing in standard sizes
  • Two bottle holders
  • Tyres up to 2.4'' wide
  • Three complete bikes from 5400 to 9500 euros
  • Frameset 3200 Euro
  The Spur Carbon GX is the cheapest model and comes with Select+ suspension, Sram GX Eagle with 10-52 cassette and Stan's Arch wheels. Price: 5400 euros.Photo: Hersteller The Spur Carbon GX is the cheapest model and comes with Select+ suspension, Sram GX Eagle with 10-52 cassette and Stan's Arch wheels. Price: 5400 euros.  The geometry data of the new Transition Spur at a glance.Photo: Hersteller The geometry data of the new Transition Spur at a glance.
  The Transition Spur frameset with Rockshox SID Luxe shock costs 3200 euros.Photo: Hersteller The Transition Spur frameset with Rockshox SID Luxe shock costs 3200 euros.

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