Transition Days part 2

Aug 11, 2008

The crew at Transition Bikes love to ride what they build and it was evident that they ride a lot by the way they charged on all the rides we did. The bikes they build are built to get out there and ride hard on, because that's what they do on them. Both days were filled with lots of riding and information on the company.

Here's a look at some new models coming out soon:


Transition Bikes has a few new models in the works for their hardtail series of frames. Both remain un-named but sure look like they'll get the job done on the trails, the bike parks, DJs and pump tracks. One is aimed at the All Mountain crew, while the other is for the 4X, Slalom racers, DJ and pump track rippers. Here's a look at the new frames:

All Mountain Hardtail:


This frame is made like a Swiss army knife-super versatile and ready for all trails. Steel is the material of choice and putting in the miles is on the agenda with this bike. Integrated headsets are becoming the norm on Transitions steel frames too. You can easily run a Single Speed or geared set up on the rear drop outs. The horizontal drop outs are a must for single speed set ups, but what if you want to run gears? Well Transition has taken the time to design a rear drop out that bolts into place and makes gear installation a breeze. This is the do all hard tail frame.

Single Speed Set up:
Non Drive Side SS Set up

Non Drive Side SS Set up


Geared Set up:

The second hard tail that still remains un-named is an aluminum offering and is made to rip on 4X and slalom tracks, hit up the DJs and pump tracks and then cruise around town too and enjoy a late night skate park session. Rumor has it that Kyle Thomas even won the Phat Wednesday Giant Slalom in Whistler on one of the prototype frames, so that tells me that it's built to go.

A very unique rear axle/drop out/chain tensioning set up and clean cable routing for the rear brake and rear derailleur (should you choose to run one) are two stand out items on this frame. When running a SS set up you can tension your chain by simply rotating the eccentric drop out until the desired tension is reached. Beauty system!


While snooping around for other goodies, I saw these prototype pedals on Kyle's bike. I am a pretty big fan of their Step Down pedal and how it felt on my shoes, so I'm keen to learn more about this new one. It has no bearings and runs on DU bushings and you can apparently adjust the spinning resistance on them too. Look for more information once they come to market.


On day two we headed out to Glacier for some real big mountain riding. The crew was loving the big bikes in the woods and the lack of others around you, like you experience when riding at bike resorts. Here's a video from Glacier, the Pump Track and DJ Session, enjoy.


Two days of riding and a few hours of company information rounded out the first ever Transition Days. It was a great experience and the riding and crew were top notch.


Check out all my pics from the trip here.

If you missed Part 1, read it here.

www.transitionbikes.com

-Tyler "Brule" Maine
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31 Comments

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flag DrPhilmmkay (Aug 9, 2008 at 17:33)
Good on TBC for expanding their product line-up to more XC/AM & single-speed offerings. Those AM hard tails with horizontal dropouts will be a hit with east coast hill climbers.

As a Dirtbag owner myself, I can't wait to see a life size proto of that new Dirtbag!
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flag carbuncle (Aug 10, 2008 at 12:19) (Below Threshold) show comment
I have to disagree with you on this one Phil, I hope we never see that Dirtbag as a life-size production model...

The rest look cool, I love the look of the steel AM hardtail and I'm curious to see what's in store for the Covert!
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flag HewDaawg (Aug 11, 2008 at 11:21)
i want the mini proto dirtbag
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flag c2crider (Aug 12, 2008 at 10:40)
the AM frame looked very nice, It looked a bit like a gt triple triangle frame only with the second triangle flipped upside down!
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flag tomszekely (Aug 11, 2008 at 1:26)
Big Grin Song by Cunninlynguists... See this word in a medical dictionary... Wink
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flag statler (Aug 11, 2008 at 2:27)
your thinking cunilingus, yes it sounds the same, but thats not the name of the band.
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flag sgsrider (Aug 11, 2008 at 1:39)
dude, no bearings in the new pedals??? nonsense...like the one less 29'er sticker...lol.
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flag nickf (Aug 12, 2008 at 16:50)
straitline pedals don't have bearings either
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flag chindogg68 (Aug 11, 2008 at 2:50)
nice as transition
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flag boltondhr (Aug 11, 2008 at 4:31)
the old transistions where nice but they just got a whole lot nicer!! they are beauts!!
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flag cjf1972 (Aug 11, 2008 at 6:46)
I must say, Transition is what all bike companies should be. If I was not a poor college student, I would already own one. Anyways, the other day I had the chance to finally ride a few of their models, and I fell in love with the Bottlerocket. What an awesome bike... everything just felt so natural on it. There is just something about a bike that can put a smile on ones face from the moment you start pedaling. I can not wait to own one and be part of the elite.
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flag korenko (Aug 11, 2008 at 7:37)
nice article.because of that holiday i haven´t got my bottlerocket at home nowFrown Big Grin
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flag lagzlo (Aug 11, 2008 at 7:55)
love the colors, love it all sick rides. cant wait to get one. Razz
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flag kyle7 (Aug 11, 2008 at 8:09)
wheres the t.o.p?
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flag dylanstone (Aug 11, 2008 at 8:49)
sick, and ya were is the t.o.p
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flag nanianorcored (Aug 11, 2008 at 8:58)
Good job guys. Let us know if the Blindside will be revised on 2009 (I don't know why but I'm pretty convince there will be some new features...).
Bye Wink
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flag kubikcze (Aug 11, 2008 at 12:11)
transition 4ever
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flag freerider7434 (Aug 11, 2008 at 12:34) (Below Threshold) show comment
f*ck i love transition and thats why i ride a 07 dirtbag but i hate that they need to have an article that has the full line up of the bikes and shit seriously bcz these articles are dumb as shit
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flag hattrick (Aug 11, 2008 at 17:07)
we got pink bottle rockets...
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flag kingkwan (Aug 11, 2008 at 20:49) (Below Threshold) show comment
man that is a big fail. i do not like transitions. Oh well im sure they ride goods.
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flag bhamripper888 (Aug 11, 2008 at 21:47)
i really love the riding at glacier. it truly does feel like your out in the middle of nowhere and it the trails almost seem to be built for transition.
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flag cheetaprowlerdh (Aug 11, 2008 at 22:02)
i

want

that

Siren

!!!!
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flag kingfisher1 (Aug 11, 2008 at 22:56)
sick articals
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flag coldwell (Aug 11, 2008 at 22:56)
lol those chains dont look oiled
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flag JonC (Aug 11, 2008 at 23:05)
Remember how you mentioned the peacefullness of having no one around. Well, that will probably be a thing of a past after that little video.
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flag spambreakfast (Aug 12, 2008 at 18:20)
Exactly! What's the deal? No respect.
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flag crazydutchmen (Aug 12, 2008 at 14:54)
i really want that transition wheel barrelRazz
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flag unclebones (Aug 13, 2008 at 2:48)
Do you think that frame will replace the T.O.P?
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flag thom (Aug 20, 2008 at 10:45)
no.
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flag alcantara (Aug 14, 2008 at 13:17)
nice movie
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flag alcantara (Aug 14, 2008 at 13:19)
what is the name of music and the group that sings in the movie?
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