Bike Check: Tahnée Seagrave's Transition TR11
Why fix what isn't broken? While it seemed that nearly everyone on the World Cup circuit came out of the off-season with a new bike or team, Tahnée is sticking with the 27.5" wheeled Transition TR11 that earned her three World Cup wins and second place in the overall last year.
There are some changes to be found for those looking with a keen eye, though. Tahnée is still on a medium frame, but the bike has a new, longer rear end for greater stability. Tahnée has really honed in her setup having used the same hardware for a few years now, but welcomes a couple of new parts for 2019, such as the Race Face Atlas cockpit.
We first caught up with Tahnée at the first round of the British Nationals, where she placed second behind Rachel Atherton. Her TR11 at the time was black with pink lettering, but she started the World Cup season off in Maribor aboard with a fresh frame and components, and a win over Rachel. Let's take a closer look at the bike that she piloted to victory.
There are some changes to be found for those looking with a keen eye, though. Tahnée is still on a medium frame, but the bike has a new, longer rear end for greater stability. Tahnée has really honed in her setup having used the same hardware for a few years now, but welcomes a couple of new parts for 2019, such as the Race Face Atlas cockpit.
We first caught up with Tahnée at the first round of the British Nationals, where she placed second behind Rachel Atherton. Her TR11 at the time was black with pink lettering, but she started the World Cup season off in Maribor aboard with a fresh frame and components, and a win over Rachel. Let's take a closer look at the bike that she piloted to victory.
Rider Name // Tahnée Seagrave
Age: 23
Hometown: Llanfyllin
Height: 1m 69cm
Weight: 62kg
Instagram: @tahneeseagrave
Age: 23
Hometown: Llanfyllin
Height: 1m 69cm
Weight: 62kg
Instagram: @tahneeseagrave
Model Name Details
Frame: Transition TR11
Shock:Fox DHX2 (200mm)
Fork: Fox 40 Grip 2 (203mm)
Wheels: DT Swiss EX511 on 240 hubs (27.5")
Tires: Schwalbe Magic Mary
Drivetrain: Shimano Saint
Brakes: Shimano Saint
Cockpit: Race Face Atlas
Size: Medium
Weight: N/A
More info: transitionbikes.com
Frame: Transition TR11
Shock:Fox DHX2 (200mm)
Fork: Fox 40 Grip 2 (203mm)
Wheels: DT Swiss EX511 on 240 hubs (27.5")
Tires: Schwalbe Magic Mary
Drivetrain: Shimano Saint
Brakes: Shimano Saint
Cockpit: Race Face Atlas
Size: Medium
Weight: N/A
More info: transitionbikes.com
 | I just want the bike feeling as balanced as possible to feel capable of going as fast as I can push it. |
Tahnee has been puzzling with her set up through the off-season, but it looks like the changes and experimentation paid off, in the form of a top spot on the Maribor podium.
FMD have made the change to Race Face Atlas components from Shimano Pro.
Tahnée flying on her way to victory in Maribor.
MENTIONS: @redbullbike / @tahneeseagrave / @raceface / @TransitionBikeCompany
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Really dude?
WTF? You or Pinkbike, or both have issues with Tahnée Seagrave and or Transition Bikes?
inner width?
I heard some riders prefer wider while some prefer narrower rims, and that preference does not seem to be based on rider weight. Also might have something o do with tire choice.
With the flat turns shown by Cathrovision and that one big fast off-camber, the way the tire feels when leaned over is probably really important on this track.
I've spent two seasons on 471 with no troubles so I guess it's more like a thing of preference like you say