Transition *updated 21/02/16*

cubedean

I've traded the Orange for this Transition.....

Frame - Transition Bottlerocket
Rear shock - Fox DHX Air 5.0
Fork - Rockshox Revelation 150mm
Wheels - Pacenti CL23 /Superstar switch
Stem - On-One CNC 50mm
Bars - Superstar 780mm
Grips - Superstar Half flange
Brakes - Shimano SLX
Shifter - Shimano Zee
Cranks - Shimano Zee
Chainring - Superstar I/O 34t
Derailleur - Shimano SLX 10sp clutch
Cassette - Sram PG1030
Chain - Sram
Seat post - BBB 27.2
Seat clamp - Superstar
Seat - Selle italia
Tyres - On-One Chunky Monkey Trail 2.4"

John Wh

Looking good. I only hear good things about Transition bikes. Definitely on my list of potential next bikes.

RockmonkeySC

Nice, I always liked Bottlerockets. Needs a stiffer fork and six foot of air under the wheels.

lostboysaint

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19679082#p19679082]RockmonkeySC[/url] wrote:

Nice, I always liked Bottlerockets. Needs a stiffer fork and six foot of air under the wheels.

That.

cubedean

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19679082#p19679082]RockmonkeySC[/url] wrote:

Nice, I always liked Bottlerockets. Needs a stiffer fork and six foot of air under the wheels.

Aye, pikes will be the fork of choice next year I think, I got the revs for 1/3rd of the price a decent set of used pikes so they will do for now.

Can't wait to get out for a blast!

RockmonkeySC

It's not really a good bike for covering miles so I would get a set of Lyriks on it.
I still think the Lyrik coil RC2DH is a better performing fork than the Pike RCT3.

cubedean

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19679119#p19679119]RockmonkeySC[/url] wrote:

It's not really a good bike for covering miles so I would get a set of Lyriks on it.
I still think the Lyrik coil RC2DH is a better performing fork than the Pike RCT3.

I'll keep my eyes peeled, cheers.

Didn't get chance to get out at the weekend, but Cannock Chase on Saturday so will see how she rides then.

One thing I do want to look at is some wider rims & new tyres, certainly over winter anyway.

cubedean

A little update:

Finally fitted a dropper. Managed to pick up a brand new KS cruxi dropper in 27.2mm dirt cheap....it turned out to be faulty and I managed to get it swapped for an Eten integra.

Next plan is wheels, hopefully hope pro 2 on some form of wide rim.

Peanut651

Looks great. I'd quite happily use that as an AM bike lol. not too much travel that it's going to mess you up for climbing but tough enough to withstand a good thrashing.

RockmonkeySC

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19732151#p19732151]Peanut651[/url] wrote:

Looks great. I'd quite happily use that as an AM bike lol. not too much travel that it's going to mess you up for climbing but tough enough to withstand a good thrashing.

You haven't tried climbing on one of these have you? It's very hard work!

cubedean

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19732484#p19732484]RockmonkeySC[/url] wrote:

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19732151#p19732151]Peanut651[/url] wrote:

Looks great. I'd quite happily use that as an AM bike lol. not too much travel that it's going to mess you up for climbing but tough enough to withstand a good thrashing.

You haven't tried climbing on one of these have you? It's very hard work!

Climbings hard work on any bike it makes up for it going down.

RockmonkeySC

It is good going down. It's even better in the air :-)

Peanut651

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19732506#p19732506]cubedean[/url] wrote:

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19732484#p19732484]RockmonkeySC[/url] wrote:

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19732151#p19732151]Peanut651[/url] wrote:

Looks great. I'd quite happily use that as an AM bike lol. not too much travel that it's going to mess you up for climbing but tough enough to withstand a good thrashing.

You haven't tried climbing on one of these have you? It's very hard work!

Climbings hard work on any bike it makes up for it going down.

I can second that. I ride an 04 big hit lol. It's so heavy that if you drop it, it doesn't bounce

RockmonkeySC

You should try a Brooklyn Race Link or a pre 2010 Giant Glory if you think your Big Hit is heavy!

cubedean

I've had some time to evaluate the Bottlerocket & my concencus is that it is badass. Okay it doesn't climb fantastically but who cares, it ploughs through the downs & is super fun and snappy to ride.

Stripping it down & giving everything a good clean & new bearings once the frame is back from the powdercoaters.

cubedean

Ive had my Transition painted in Desert turquoise & finally replaced the pedals with something decent and grippy. Sorry for the potato pictures, I'll get some better ones when my decals turn up.

Caveman_Chris

Lush colour. Lush bike.

cubedean

Thanks, hopefully will have some updates coming soon. Here are some better photos which I forgot to post up.