2010 Transition Double - Sneak Peek

Apr 8, 2010 at 15:25
Apr 8, 2010
by Jordan Holmes
 
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Transition has made a big splash in a small market, and there constant push to make their bikes bigger and better is yet to stop. With the recent release of the brand new TR450, Transition is going to keep the hype rolling with the release of these shots of the 2010 Transition Double.

Check out more info on the 2010 Double inside...

We got a few of the new Doubles air shipped for the team riders for Sea Otter so we decided to share some pics. The main shipment is on a boat and will be here right when we get back from Sea Otter - middle of this month. Here is the low down on the new frame and how we were able to increase the awesomeness by 27%.

For the 2010 Double it was all about refinement and taking an already dialed frame to the next level. We looked at every tube, yoke, cnc'd bit and hardware to come up with the cleanest and trickest frame we could imagine. The result is a stronger and lighter Double that is more capable for a wider use of disciplines.


1. New proprietary formed tubeset for the front triangle. Internal headtube gusset and tube shapes that mate up perfectly to the tapered headtube for increased strength.


2. Adjustable travel via our new flip chip in the rocker arm. Travel options are now 80 or 100mm.


3. Internal chainstay cable routing for the rear derailleur.


4. Trick new custom pivot bolts that are our own design that match up nicely to dials on Fox forks.

5. 3 new colors to choose from, Raw, Lemon Lime Green, Cyan Blue.

Stay tuned for more info.
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121 Comments

  • + 19
flag duncanp (Apr 8, 2010 at 15:26)
 ooh.
  • + 27
flag scottmillphotography (Apr 8, 2010 at 15:28)
 Drool i like it
  • + 22
flag BEARbikes (Apr 8, 2010 at 15:28)
 YES PLEASE.
  • + 12
flag klopp (Apr 8, 2010 at 15:42)
 damn. those new doubles are going to be soooo nice! as if they werent cool enough bikes already...
  • + 7
flag mooseman414 Plus (Apr 8, 2010 at 16:01)
 so gorgeous Drool i would take that bike out on a date
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flag EmteeHayze (Apr 8, 2010 at 16:07)
 still want my pivot round the BB :/ dissapointment
  • + 26
flag bigtard (Apr 8, 2010 at 16:08)
 pivot around the bb is crap. move on
  • + 5
flag bullerboy25 (Apr 8, 2010 at 16:09)
 that right there is the deffinition of sex on wheels
  • + 11
flag LondonCowan Plus (Apr 8, 2010 at 16:25)
 its a nice bike just imagine how expensive and unaffordable it is for most of the people looking at it right now still wish i had it
  • + 1
flag ajax-ripper (Apr 8, 2010 at 16:30)
 Londoncowan: Transition bikes are designed to be very "in-expensive" when cpompared to simular bikes. This will be much cheaper the a dobermann le-pink, or black market kill switch.
  • + 12
flag LondonCowan Plus (Apr 8, 2010 at 16:49)
 with a fox 831, sram xo, and crankbros wheels?
or are they selling it as a frame only?
cuz this build kit is hard to keep inexpensive
  • + 3
flag teamn2 (Apr 8, 2010 at 16:53)
 ya thats what i thought that looks really expensive but really nice
  • + 4
flag mattdawg (Apr 8, 2010 at 16:55)
 on the trnasition website it says these pics are of jill kitners team build. so of course it is gonna have loads of trick parts on it
  • + 5
flag ajax-ripper (Apr 8, 2010 at 17:25)
 Does transition do completes (NO)
I Heart Emma Stevens =]
  • + 6
flag Filipei7 (Apr 8, 2010 at 21:30)
 damn it transition, stop making bikes that look sooooo sick and are just out of my price range
  • + 2
flag dustingilding (Apr 8, 2010 at 22:34)
 That's Jill Kintners build people, not the stock one
  • + 2
flag rmesfcmdr9er (Apr 9, 2010 at 0:04)
 Transition sells frames with optional build kits... Ur best bet is gettng a build thruogh your kcal dealler
  • + 4
flag parksy43 (Apr 9, 2010 at 2:05)
 You mean the tapered fork? If so its so the head tube/steerer tube is stronger at the bottom where it needs to be, but is not too heavy, and it allows you to use normal stems too. I think.
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flag the-mountainbart-experience (Apr 9, 2010 at 6:20)
 which foxes are they#?
  • + 3
flag jasonleebeer (Apr 9, 2010 at 7:07)
 No.
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flag DolphinGiver (Apr 9, 2010 at 8:40)
 Tidy. I'm stoked to see this here increased awesomeness!
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flag dirtbagluvin (Apr 9, 2010 at 9:26)
 Hit up the dropnzone.com. They are Transition's LBS (in Bellingham, WA) and do all kinds of deals on various builds. And ask Allen about the "golden hammer"
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flag Jcougarred (Apr 9, 2010 at 13:22)
 Magnus, you can use either a 1&1/8th full steerer fork or a 1.5 tapered to 1&1/8ths fork which this bike is designed to be run with, either will work fine, tapered will be stronger.
  • + 2
flag Jcougarred (Apr 9, 2010 at 14:14)
 yea there was last time i looked a set of 36 van r's on CRC they couldnt shift going at some ridiculous price probably brought now you will start seeing alot of bike with the tapered head tubes now
  • + 1
flag deakmaster (Apr 10, 2010 at 11:31)
 i like that internal cable routing.. shud b done on everything since tubes are hollow. durr
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flag bworthen (Apr 8, 2010 at 16:08)
 Wow that bike is HOT. hotter than a blow torch...hotter than an over-heated Buick la sabre....hotter than your mom bending over to reach the garbage disposal reset button...DAMN that bike is hot!!!
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  • + 6
flag phobospwns (Apr 8, 2010 at 18:30)
 why the tapered head tube? how many dj forks come with tapered steerers? Argyle? No. Dirt Jumper? Nope. Manitou's new dj fork, the Circus? Nope. X fusion? Nope. Maybe SR Suntour? nahhhh. No one has a tapered fork. argh I hate it.
  • + 2
flag nmpearson (Apr 8, 2010 at 18:53)
 Fox 36, yes. Fox 32, yes. X-fusion, give it 6 months...it just is awesome for strength and lighter weight than a 1.5. I'd bet most will be offered tapered by the end of the year. it really doesn't matter if you don't have a tapered...reducers are awesome. plus you're front end is lower. it's really a better setup
  • + 1
flag dave-m Plus (Apr 8, 2010 at 19:30)
 What difference does it make? Run a 1 1/8" steerer and reducer bottom cup if you don't have a fork with a tapered steerer.
  • + 3
flag bradwalton Plus (Apr 8, 2010 at 20:14)
 the tapered head tube is not specifically for the sake of the fork- it's more to do with frame tube shape, tube fitment, and weld surface area. It's just structurally better since most bikes have a larger diameter down tube than top tube.
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flag rmesfcmdr9er (Apr 10, 2010 at 19:52)
 There r new headsets that allow u to run a fork with a nontapered steerer with a tapereed headtube
  • + 1
flag phobospwns (Apr 12, 2010 at 16:55)
 run a 1.5 with a drop in headset, it's the lowest you can possibly get. the weight difference between a 1.5 and tapered is negligible, and it just cuts down your options. you can still have the oversized down tube, with the 1.5, not to mention if you really want to customize your rig you can run a K9 headset. you can't do that with tapered. it's pretty much the same thing as coming up with the 15mm axle vs. the 20mm. lots of marketing, no real performance increase, and more stuff to sort though.
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  • + 3
flag MoreBravo (Apr 8, 2010 at 18:23)
 It would be awesome if the Bottlerocket got an update like this. With the adjustable rear suspension design the Bottlerocket would be the ultimate Slope Style/Freeride bike.
Does anyone know if the rear rocker on the 2010 Double could be put on an older version?
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  • + 2
flag kevmortensen (Apr 8, 2010 at 17:22)
 but it's still just a single pivot design. The wheel mounts to the chainstay, not the seat stay. So your gonna get brake jack, and the other loads of issues people have with single pivot bikes.
  • + 0
flag Infiltrator (Apr 8, 2010 at 17:35)
 Horst link suffers frome brake jack too, as does vpp and dw... i prefer a standard swingarm 4 bar, simple, gets the job done well.
  • + 3
flag undercoverfreak (Apr 8, 2010 at 18:07)
 It really make no difference on a 80-100mm SS bike. If anything a single pivot is more reliable, lighter and snappier.
  • + 1
flag MattyBoyR6 (Apr 10, 2010 at 15:38)
 Who's braking?
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flag grandmastere (Apr 9, 2010 at 9:22)
 Why would you want custom pivot bolts? So when you need one you're out of a bike for 4 months while you wait for transition to send you one? Or is it so you can pay $40 for a stupid bolt because it's transition branded. Stick to standard hardware!
  • + 1
flag Canadmos (Apr 11, 2010 at 13:46)
 I could be wrong, but maybe the old bolt style still fits?
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flag konaman1995 (Apr 8, 2010 at 15:27)
 wow really nice looking, would like to see the lemon lime green color.
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  • + 0
flag weasal01 (Apr 12, 2010 at 0:18)
 On the second pic down the brake cable has alredy rubed off the paint and there's mud and crap under the frame also that weld dosent look very strong on the right hand side it just another bike that people will buy then sell cuz they don't like it or another bike has come out plus it's a crap silver I don't nowether u can get different Coulors but it's just boring the rims aree nice And the brakes but thz about it
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  • + 2
flag amadeusg (Apr 8, 2010 at 16:20)
 all of these new 2010 bikes ive seen, are just completely decked out. look at this thing, xtr cranks and everything. the real deal.
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  • + 3
flag funkymonkey144 (Apr 10, 2010 at 2:47)
 possible anodised pivot bolts? they look sweet as they are but coloured would be even more awesomeeeeeee Pimp
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  • + 3
flag mtbfunfunfun (Apr 8, 2010 at 18:54)
 "to increase the awesomeness by 27%"
A bike company with a sense of humor... Cool.
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  • + 4
flag topher199 (Apr 9, 2010 at 13:45)
 i hate these rims i would much rather the revolutions
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  • + 4
flag primodevil01 (Apr 8, 2010 at 19:01)
 god i love transition's work. i would love to build one for a good am bike
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  • + 3
flag cannonball (Apr 8, 2010 at 23:20)
 Now I really cant wait for mine to get here.
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  • + 3
flag Carlutcho (Apr 9, 2010 at 11:39)
 OMG..! I Love the Double frame!
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  • + 1
flag hoppy14 (Apr 11, 2010 at 10:05)
 first the TR450! then this Smile amazing but if this was a transtion build it would be way to expensive for me Frown ill keep dreaming Smile
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  • + 3
flag Hercule (Apr 11, 2010 at 12:20)
 i'm 27% more aroused by this bike! Big Grin
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flag dsheffer (Apr 8, 2010 at 15:41)
 pretty sick im sure the bottlerocket will follow with these upgrades in the next few months
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flag joel-rides-a-bike (Apr 8, 2010 at 22:05)
 that is an incredibly nice bike ....... i want one!!!!!
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flag mikestepaniuk (Apr 8, 2010 at 16:27)
 transition with another sick bike...
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  • + 3
flag chubby5000 (Apr 8, 2010 at 15:55)
 More info! More info! You're being cruel.
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  • + 2
flag xKROOGAAZZx (Apr 9, 2010 at 0:59)
 That's a beauty.Clean simple bike.
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flag riggadon (Apr 8, 2010 at 15:27)
 i would kill someone for that. cool color combo on the wheel too
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  • + 2
flag bigjames (Apr 9, 2010 at 8:21)
 That bike looks so good i would love to try that beast!!
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  • + 3
flag gumol (Apr 8, 2010 at 15:29)
 o kurwa!
  • + 0
flag bikero (Apr 9, 2010 at 4:33)
 where?
  • + 1
flag tomy177 (Apr 13, 2010 at 17:32)
 i dont know but you could get a damn fine one for the price of that bike Razz but still that wouldnt even come close to how sick this bike is
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  • + 2
flag webhead (Apr 8, 2010 at 21:18)
 If only people could spell.
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flag bikingbeast15 (Apr 8, 2010 at 15:27)
 lookin' good! love the internal chainstay cable
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  • + 2
flag doconnor (Apr 8, 2010 at 23:40)
 hmmm, still can't decide rampant or double..
  • + 1
flag rmesfcmdr9er (Apr 10, 2010 at 19:55)
 Now that's a hard desicion .....
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flag bramtran (Apr 8, 2010 at 17:16)
 now just get your frames welded in Canada and you have everything!
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  • + 1
flag willsoffe (Apr 8, 2010 at 15:47)
 I was not a fan of the last generation tbh. But they have bought it bang up to date and it looks cool.
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  • + 1
flag rylansalmon (Apr 8, 2010 at 16:58)
 i dont even want to know the price :/
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flag abackvall (Apr 8, 2010 at 23:23)
 Always wounderd, do you have to use a taperd fork on a taperd headtube?
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flag secondtimeuser (Apr 9, 2010 at 2:29)
 Nope, can still use a standard 1.125" steerer in there Smile
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  • + 2
flag marco272 (Apr 8, 2010 at 17:56)
 whoops just jizzedSmile
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flag Jeremykhs (Apr 11, 2010 at 9:37)
 Simply amazing whip! Gorgeous welds!
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flag stevepaddock2511 (Apr 10, 2010 at 15:00)
 personally i'm not keen on the look of that wheelset.
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  • + 0
flag pkabat (Apr 10, 2010 at 12:26)
 looks kinda cheap. maybe because of an overload of multi-coloured, chrome-like parts.
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  • + 1
flag jakwob (Apr 9, 2010 at 13:45)
 Is there gunna b a new Bottlerocket on the horizon?
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flag TheDanish (Apr 10, 2010 at 10:40)
 Feeling like this bike will be a hit! Freaking orgasmic! Big Grin so pretty
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flag Kondasaurus (Apr 10, 2010 at 18:10)
 too many colours, makes it kinda less attractive, but still a great bike
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flag irotenberg (Apr 8, 2010 at 16:13)
 That's so freaking cool. I don't even 4x or DJ and I want one.
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flag Onestopapparelshop (Apr 12, 2010 at 19:28)
 loving thos xtr cranks looking flash whats the retail any one know
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flag Terrafire (Apr 8, 2010 at 15:34)
 Is that the new Fox DJ fork?
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flag rmesfcmdr9er (Apr 9, 2010 at 0:04)
 Yep fox 831 it's acually bent a little bit more to the likes of gated racing but like most short travel fox forks they prove usefull for just about any thing short travel ss or dj
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  • + 1
flag greaseball (Apr 8, 2010 at 18:52)
 what are those rims called??
  • + 1
flag freeridedub (Apr 8, 2010 at 20:10)
 im pretty sure they're the crank brothers cobalt
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flag iamamodel (Apr 8, 2010 at 20:17)
 Its definitely Crank Bros and the model I'm sure is Cobalt. That's not the name of the rim, but the wheelset. You can't get the rim separate and it wouldn't work with any other spokes or any other rim.
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flag iamamodel (Apr 8, 2010 at 20:20)
 I gotta learn to type faster, at least we agree!

There's an Pinkbike article on a similar Crank Bros wheelset:

www.pinkbike.com/news/Crank-Bros-Iodine-Wheelset-check-2010.html
  • + 1
flag greaseball (Apr 9, 2010 at 7:46)
 sweet thanks guys!!
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flag PhoS (Apr 12, 2010 at 8:04)
 Parting out my double soon if anyone's looking for frame.
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flag dvp8 (Apr 8, 2010 at 19:29)
 Why does it have shimano cranks and sram brakes and shifters. pick a company and go with it.
  • + 3
flag bradwalton Plus (Apr 8, 2010 at 20:16)
 early season; the bike's owner is still waiting for some sponsorship product
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flag rmesfcmdr9er (Apr 10, 2010 at 19:53)
 Hahaha what ever works whatever works
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flag Bo44 (Apr 8, 2010 at 19:41)
 Sick bike not the bigggest fan of the color but i like the setup
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flag power525 (Apr 11, 2010 at 17:20)
 please ;O?
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flag chazabot (Apr 10, 2010 at 11:44)
 its like a new bottlerocket
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flag seraph (May 2, 2010 at 17:45)
 Personally I think of it as a new Double. Facepalm
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flag zumajevs (Sep 16, 2010 at 2:01)
 omg niceSmile
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flag ross-l (Apr 10, 2010 at 20:07)
 =O damn.
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flag lsutiger101 (Apr 8, 2010 at 15:26)
 damn Smile
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flag andrewdobias222 (Apr 8, 2010 at 16:12)
 wuuut!!!!!!!!!!?????????
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flag mountianbiker777 (Apr 8, 2010 at 17:44)
 thats beautiful
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flag panzer103 (Apr 8, 2010 at 17:15)
 Looks nice!
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flag RollinOnTwenties (Apr 8, 2010 at 21:34)
 Normally i'm not a fan of internal cable routing, but i'm stoked on this design. Only thing shitty is that Fox has anybody buying the Double on a leash
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flag funkedafro (Apr 9, 2010 at 4:24)
 how do you figure that? any fork will work with it.
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flag rmesfcmdr9er (Apr 10, 2010 at 19:55)
 He's talking bout that's the only dj fork out rite now that will run a tapered headtube
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flag funkedafro (Jun 19, 2010 at 2:45)
 just put an inch and half reducer on the bottom and a normal inch and 8th on the top???!!!
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flag pokalface (Apr 8, 2010 at 16:45)
 i like it
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flag CaleEleniak (Apr 8, 2010 at 19:14)
 Im hot for this 3
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flag funkymonkey144 (Apr 8, 2010 at 15:32)
 I want
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flag Redbike349 (Apr 8, 2010 at 23:55)
 coool ....
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flag downhillsession (Apr 8, 2010 at 17:56)
 thats a nice bike Eek
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flag Hunter95 (Apr 8, 2010 at 15:35)
 siqqqqqqqqqqq!!!!!!!!!!
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flag rockyfreerider (Apr 8, 2010 at 17:46)
 sick!
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flag dirtbag550 (Apr 9, 2010 at 13:56)
 one word: Pimp
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flag freddie-king (Apr 8, 2010 at 16:07)
 is it an xc bike?
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flag wavo (Apr 8, 2010 at 16:34)
 Yes XC race bike.
No but really, Its more of a 4x/dual salmon build I think.
Thats why all the lighter parts
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flag rmesfcmdr9er (Apr 9, 2010 at 0:08)
 it has nothing to do with xc it's ment for slopestyle/dj and gate racing check out the website
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flag wavo (Apr 9, 2010 at 8:52)
 I think the above bike was built for more gate racing though.
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flag freddie-king (Apr 9, 2010 at 14:09)
 oh i just fort it look a bit xc spes those forks
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flag nwthumbs (Apr 9, 2010 at 20:51)
 fox 831 Facepalm fox's dj/ss/4x fork...
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flag rmesfcmdr9er (Apr 10, 2010 at 19:50)
 So u run a single chainring configuration for xc? Not entirely ideal or the slack geometery
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flag nwthumbs (Apr 10, 2010 at 20:00)
 Its not xc its a dj/4x bike ....... if u want xc go check on the transAM better yet dont buy a transition ..... u want xc from a Canadian shore based company go spend a fortune on a cove.... then u get a pervert bike name too lol
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