Transition Bikes Smuggler Carbon GX Fox | XLarge | Orchid

The Transition Smuggler is the ultimate all-round mountain bike and will not disappoint you on any trail. The 140 mm suspension travel at the front and 130 mm at the rear, combined with 29-inch wheels, are ideal for trails uphill, downhill and on the flat. But the trail MTB also shines on long tours and when eating up kilometers.
The Smuggler has been completely rethought and redesigned with the aim of creating a cross-section of the various successful Transition models. It should be as light-footed and agile as the Spur, but with a little more suspension travel. It should also be as potent on the trails as the Sentinel. The result is the perfect trail bike to master technical trails and aggressive descents, but also to guarantee fun on transfer trails and long climbs.
Smuggler geometry and frame features
The kinematics of the Smuggler have been adopted from the Spur and offer just over 27% progression, so that the 130 mm travel of the Fox Float X shock feels like a lot more. If you want a little more, you can simply remove the travel limiter in the shock and get 140 mm. If you want more progression, you can use a larger volume spacer. This gives the Smuggler a reactive, agile and good-natured rear end.
The length of the chainstays has been adapted to the frame sizes so that maximum performance is guaranteed for every rider.
The full carbon frame of the Smuggler is not only great to look at with its elegant, angular appearance. It offers a number of features that Transition has not yet integrated into any other bike. The head tube has been completely rethought so that it has been improved not only visually but also technically. A separate entry on the head tube was developed for each cable so that all cables are routed internally in the frame. The bearings of the headset are now fully integrated and are placed directly into the bearing seat without tools; they do not need to be pressed in. There are also proven and practical features such as the Sram UDH derailleur hanger and the mounting device for tools, tubes etc. underneath the top tube.
Incidentally, Transition offers a lifetime guarantee on the frame.
Chassis and equipment of the Smuggler Trail MTB
The Transition Smuggler is designed as a lightweight but also powerful trail bike. This is also reflected in the components and add-on parts. You have the choice between the carbon frame in two different colors with three equipment variants or the aluminum frame with inexpensive equipment at entry level. All frames are equipped with the Fox Float X 2 Position shock.
The high-end carbon model comes with electronic XO AXS 12-speed shifting from Sram and Code RSC brakes. The suspension consists of the Fox Float X2 shock and the Fox 34 Float Grip 2 suspension fork, both as high-end factory versions. OneUp carbon handlebars, wheels with Crankbrothers rims, DT Swiss spokes and Industry Nine hubs round off the luxury vehicle. Alternatively, you can choose between the Smuggler Carbon with electronic or mechanical GX drivetrain and Fox Performance suspension elements or the Smuggler Alu with NX 12-speed drivetrain and Marzocchi Z2 suspension fork.
If you want to realize your personal dream build, there is the frameset of the Transition Smuggler Carbon with Fox Float X2 Factory 2 Position shock.
Conclusion
The Transition Smuggler is the much-vaunted all-rounder among trail mountain bikes. You want to play on trails? Take the Smuggler. You want to hammer down steep downhills at the limit? Take the Smuggler. You want to do an endurance tour and pedal long climbs and transfers with ease and fun? Take the Smuggler.
As you can see, this bike is the perfect choice for every situation.
Specs Transition Smuggler

• Full carbon frame or aluminum frame
• 140 mm travel at the front and 130 mm at the rear (can be extended to 140 mm)
• 29 inch wheels, tire clearance up to 2.6"
• Sram 12-speed drivetrain and Sram disc brakes
• Maxxis Assegai Exo+ and Dissector 3C Exo+ tires
• Chainstay length adapted to frame sizes (435 or 440 mm)
• Accessory mount on the underside of the top tube
• Fully integrated cable routing
• Fully integrated headset bearings without press-fitting
• UDH derailleur hanger
• Lifetime warranty on the frame

Material: Carbon
Standard suspension travel: 130 mm rear travel with 50 mm shock stroke and 27-33% sag
Optional travel: 140 mm rear travel with 55 mm shock stroke and 28-34% sag
Chainguidemount: ISCG-05
Shock installation length: Standard: 210 mm X 50 mm shock stroke for 130 mm travel
Damper installation length: Optional: 210 mm X 55 mm damper stroke for 140 mm travel
Shock bushings: Trunnion Standard top | 25 mm x 8 mm bottom
Suspension fork: 140 mm
Headset type: IS 42 / IS 52
Seat post diameter: 31.6 mm
Chainring: max. 34t
Bottom bracket: Euro BB 73 mm
Disc brake adapter: Postmount 180 mm
Max. Disc size: 203 mm
Frame weight: TBD (medium without shock)
Warranty: Lifetime, Crash Replacement