TransitionBandit

TransitionBandit (MSRP $4799) — The Bandit is our take on a traditional trail bike designed to rip up and down the mountain. We pushed the envelope of tube design and machining to create a bike that absolutely floats through singletrack. Careful attention to pivot placement and leverage curves make the Bandit feel like a longer travel bike on the way down, but an XC race bike going up. We set out to create a trail bike that combined great uphill efficiency with a playful and aggressive spirit on the descent. The Bandit includes a custom tuned shock that’s matched perfectly to the leverage curve for a bottomless feel, great small bump sensitivity and efficient pedaling. For 2012 we have increased frame stiffness with new 12mm x 142mm dropouts. But don’t worry, if you still have a 135mm wheelset that you can’t convert we have optional 10mm x 135mm dropouts as well. The Bandit also includes adjustable seatpost cable routing and ISCG tabs to keep your options open.

Specifications Compare to other All Mountain/Enduro/XC

Release Date	2012
Price	$4,799
Travel	130
Rear Shock	FOX RP23 BV Kashima
Fork	FOX 32 Float 140 RLC Tapered w/Kashima QR15
Headset	FSA Gravity DX Pro
Cassette	SRAM PG-1070 10spd 11-36
Crankarms	SRAM X0 GXP, 175mm, 38/24 rings
Bottom Bracket	SRAM
Rear Derailleur	SRAM X0 medium cage
Front Derailleur	SRAM X0 high clamp
Shifter Pods	SRAM X0 10spd
Handlebar	Crank Bros Cobalt 3 Riser 720mm
Stem	Thomson 70mm
Grips	ODI Cross Trainer X Lock-On
Brakes	SRAM X0
Wheelset	Crank Bros. Cobalt 3
Tires	Maxxis Crossmark 2.1 Foldable
Seat	TBC Park N Ride Diamond Stitch
Seatpost	RockShox Reverb

Where to buy?

• Pinkbike BuySell

Resources

• Transition Website