Transition TR250 Owners Thread

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Transition TR250 Owners Thread
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flag ranger762
Posted: Oct 15, 2015 at 8:45 Quote
motoman2 wrote:
You need a large my friend. I am 6 2 and a large even felt small...
Damn, its hard to pass it up. I still might go sit on it and see how it feels but it is very depressing that this bike probably wont fit...
flag ranger762
Posted: Oct 15, 2015 at 9:37 Quote
http://m.pinkbike.com/buysell/1861927/

This seems like a good deal. May go with the 450 instead.
flag kiwifamilyman
Posted: Oct 15, 2015 at 10:02 Quote
ranger762 wrote:
alright guys,

I know this has been asked before but I would like your advice. I'm set on getting a TR250, but the problem is this isn't my only mountain bike so I cant really shell out the cash for a new one. I also live in an area where there isn't a huge used selection. after weeks of searching I came upon a great 2012 tr250 in a medium frame. It is priced very nicely and I would love to buy it. However, I am 6', maybe 5'11.5 in my riding shoes lol, I like flowy downhill trails with lots of berms and jumps mainly. Will this frame work for me or should I just not get the bike? I'm going to go check it out today and see how it feels but I've never owned a downhill specific bike before so I'm not really sure if I would know if I like it or not.

Hi you definitely need large man ,this medium will be so small for you .TR250 frames are made a bit smaller than other companies frames,I am 5'8 and Large TR250 suits me well.
flag motoman2
Posted: Oct 15, 2015 at 10:34 Quote
ranger762 wrote:
http://m.pinkbike.com/buysell/1861927/

This seems like a good deal. May go with the 450 instead.

Don't do it. So beat. Basically extinct servicing parts for that fork. Shit shock. Bad deal.

Try This, and deal with the shipping. You best bet is to buy from canada as the dollar is super low. Will be a bit cheaper for you.

https://www.pinkbike.com/photo/12701778/
flag ranger762
Posted: Oct 15, 2015 at 11:25 Quote
motoman2 wrote:
ranger762 wrote:
http://m.pinkbike.com/buysell/1861927/

This seems like a good deal. May go with the 450 instead.

Don't do it. So beat. Basically extinct servicing parts for that fork. Shit shock. Bad deal.

Try This, and deal with the shipping. You best bet is to buy from canada as the dollar is super low. Will be a bit cheaper for you.

https://www.pinkbike.com/photo/12701778/

Yea looks like a great bike. I've never bought a used bike online before. Obviosuly there is some protection with PayPal but what is your general experience with this? I'm really just worried about getting a bad bike and being out a Lot of money.
flag ranger762
Posted: Oct 15, 2015 at 11:41 Quote
motoman2 wrote:
ranger762 wrote:
http://m.pinkbike.com/buysell/1861927/

This seems like a good deal. May go with the 450 instead.

Don't do it. So beat. Basically extinct servicing parts for that fork. Shit shock. Bad deal.

Try This, and deal with the shipping. You best bet is to buy from canada as the dollar is super low. Will be a bit cheaper for you.

https://www.pinkbike.com/photo/12701778/

I've talked to the guy.bike seems legit. I can get it for 2k with shipping from Canada. Through PayPal I can have buyers protection. Anyone want to provide insight on this before I drop a bunch of money?
flag Clarkeh
Posted: Oct 15, 2015 at 17:10 Quote
I'm 6'2" and I got a medium 250. Mistake. So cramped.

As for that 450, it looks in really good shape and for the money it's a damned good deal, and from the guys profile he's sold a lot of stuff before. Paying with paypal is ideal.
flag ranger762
Posted: Oct 15, 2015 at 18:00 Quote
Yea I am so stoked for this bike. Can't wait to try it out. I'm looking forward to the 888. Really a fox guy but have heard really good things about them
flag Clarkeh
Posted: Oct 15, 2015 at 18:09 Quote
The small bump is like no other, noticeable reduction in arm pump. They bottom out easier than a 40 though, but if you don't mind that the trade off is worth it imo. And the Elka is supposed to me great too.
flag mikebeasley
Posted: Oct 16, 2015 at 2:15 Quote
Hi i got myself a tr250 a couple days ago. It was set at 160mm it has a ti spring on her not sure on the spring rate. I went for a on the 160mm setting and the shock felt nice, it was smooth and plush on top and when I start to push hard on the shock it would firm up a touch which I like.. But now iv change it to 180mm the shock seems to have gone soft right the way though, I was just wondering if anybody changed the shock setting and went more on compression or ran a stiffer spring.. I'm 11stone and the bike will only be used for dh/freeride..

Cheers
flag EricThiessen
Posted: Oct 16, 2015 at 7:07 Quote
I'm 6'1" and have a medium. Yeah, it does feel small, but if your goal isn't necessary speed, its so much fun to throw around on jumps and stuff
flag lelandreames
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Posted: Oct 18, 2015 at 17:54 Quote
MikeBee wrote:
Hi i got myself a tr250 a couple days ago. It was set at 160mm it has a ti spring on her not sure on the spring rate. I went for a on the 160mm setting and the shock felt nice, it was smooth and plush on top and when I start to push hard on the shock it would firm up a touch which I like.. But now iv change it to 180mm the shock seems to have gone soft right the way though, I was just wondering if anybody changed the shock setting and went more on compression or ran a stiffer spring.. I'm 11stone and the bike will only be used for dh/freeride..

Cheers

Yes, changing from 160 to 180 changes the leverage ratio on the shock a little, I found that I needed to go up 50# on the spring between the two settings to get the same feeling.
flag headyspliff
Posted: Oct 21, 2015 at 20:37 Quote
This seems like an insanely good deal. Literally to good to be true.
https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1866304/
flag Quebec2010DH
Posted: Oct 21, 2015 at 22:07 Quote
Gr8day4ridin wrote:
This seems like an insanely good deal. Literally to good to be true.
https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1866304/

It is, he's trying to sell a picture of my bike. He's been reported.
flag EricThiessen
Posted: Oct 21, 2015 at 22:09 Quote
Quebec2010DH wrote:
Gr8day4ridin wrote:
This seems like an insanely good deal. Literally to good to be true.
https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1866304/

It is, he's trying to sell a picture of my bike. He's been reported.
ya it looks like a fake account

 


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