In an effort to get the new Speed Balanced Geometry spread across the United States, a couple Smugglers are hired for the trip across the Rockies.
With the blistering hot summer in full effect, this trip was one of the toughest we have fought through. Shooting from sunrise to sunset, midday temps in the 100s, earthquakes at night, and crashing drones. Despite all that, we still had a damn good time.
Scroll through the photos below to see some of the shenanigans and shredding from the trip.
To check out the 2018 Smuggler, as well as the other bikes in the line, head to the
Transition siteVideo Production: Skye Schillhammer
Camera work: Brian Elliot
Riders: Blake Treadway (US sales) and Skye Schillhammer (media squid)
Photography: Ben Tobin
MENTIONS:
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Please???
Interesting advertisement.
I'd like to know how capable is this bike with only 120 out back. My last 29" with 120 out back was not competent at all when things got even a little rough.
Based on this ad, looks like a bike to get you from point A to B, on buff single track, fast.
Not knocking Transition or the bike as I'm very interested in this rig for trail riding, but not sure if it can handle our every day terrain. Tough for me to get a demo.
Also really liked the SC Hightower. But I just can't afford it.
The Hightower felt absolutely great going up and down, rented it for one of the longest trail days I've done and loved it, but my tax bracket means that the $5000 S build that I want is a little out of my reach.
There are quite a few options available to choose from - That song belongs to much more than a advertisement.
Looking forward to the ride reviews on this one, Less is more sometimes.
What he said
That's why it was so obscure. It worked in Where the Trail Ends because it was used during one of the China segments.