Transition Spur Mid-Term Review - spoiler...this thing is good!
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- Опубліковано 17 жов 2020
- This is my second review of the Transition Spur, a 29er trail bike that sets the bar for a lightweight trail bike.
Other videos I've made on the Spur:
Introducing the All New Transition Spur
• Introducing the All Ne...
Transition Spur Time Trial vs Tradition XC Race Bike
• Transition Spur Time T...
Transition Spur vs XC Bike (Niner RKT 9) Round 2!
• Transition Spur vs XC ...
Transition Spur vs Niner Jet 9 RDO - Round 1
• Transition Spur vs Nin...
Transition Spur vs Niner Jet 9 RDO - Round 2 (riding in the mountains)
• Transition Spur vs Nin...
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Clint, you made me buy a Sentinel. Please don’t make me buy a Spur 🤣
I've got both on pre-order 😝
Thanks Clint for the review. I'm sure you can filter out the negative comments here. I like how direct and honest you are, and how some of the testing done originally again your Jet 9 was very scientific. I enjoy all the content.
Great video thanks, I just ordered mine, can't wait :)
Thanks Clint!!! This review may of closed the deal for me. I was straddling the fence between the SB115 and the Spur. Awesome breakdown!
Good choice! I cannot recommend this by highly enough. Enjoying it more every time I ride it.
Just took mine to Jackrabbit MTB trails this weekend. Same thing as you said.. For those type trails, its an amazing machine. I did switch out to the gx carbon 170 cranks.. Loving this bike so far :) Cheers and great video.
My spur finally showed up at the dealer 2 weeks ago... November 2022. Thanks Sixes Pit! I put a downpayment om the bike last November. I was patient and it was worth the wait! I'm of the few that made the jump from a 2019 Jet nine that I loved...to the Transition Spur. All your analysis was bang on accurate. I live on the North side of Atlanta and ride the North GA parks and mountains. Before checking Strava segment times I thought I would be slower, but I've been setting PRs almost every time I go out. The bike mentally slows the trail down while actually going faster...that smooth planted feel is real. I like the lower bottom bracket and the stretched out geometry. The Dissector and Rekon have proven to be perfect for this Fall time of year also.
GREAT review. Thanks Clint!!
I’ve logged over 600mi on my Spur over the last few months of ownership and I’ve fallen head over heels in love with this rig. I couldn’t agree more with your assessment: climbs almost as good as an XC race bike, and descends almost as good as a trail bike. For me, it’s the perfect blend of XC and trail since I love climbing for 30-90min at a time followed by ripping downhills... that’s the nature of many CO trails. This ride has been so fast on descents that it’s forced me to improve my skills to really ride it effectively, but the result has been incredible speed and downhill times despite being a “short travel” bike. Thanks for the review, particularly your first review on the Spur. It was instrumental in my decision to purchase it.
Thanks for the feedback! I'd love to take the Spur to CO.
Yes but I think the Spur will be sold out for a while now. One of the bike shops in Utah sold the 12 they got in one day. I ended up with the Trance 29 pro
Did you use a local dealer in CO Paul? I'm in Longmont and trying to figure my options out for a demo.
No, I bought in MN (Angry Catfish Bike shop) where I have inlaws.
I have a couple hundred miles on my Spur now. You're right to focus on the climbing ability - it's next level, very balanced and the light weight makes a huge difference. The frame is stiff and the power goes straight to the wheel like no other full suspension bike I've ridden. The dropper is naturally positioned for ease of use in tech situations, so you end up using it constantly, because you can just pop it down so easily. Over the time I've had it I've added more and more psi to the rear shock and feel like it favors less sag, for all around cross-country performance.
I do have a few issues: I ride an XL and I'm relatively long and heavy. The rear suspension pivot in the carbon does a weird oscillation thing, but only when I've locked out the rear shock (I think it's because of the weight I put on it as a bigger rider). But after experimenting, I don't think you would ever really need to lock out the shock, even if you are huffing up a long road.
The Spur is also a little underbuilt for me with the small front rotor, and I changed the front tire to a Maxxis DHR 2.5, just because I was losing my front footing on loose stuff as I get used to the loooong wheelbase. I'm experiencing a fair number of pedal strikes in my rocky Lake Tahoe-area trails, but that low bottom bracket has a lot of advantages for climbing and handling. If I could do a dream build, I would go Shimano and Fox, but it comes from the factory with SRAM, and I don't have any serious complaints there. The only other little quirk is the shape of frame at the bottom pivot area of the rear shock. It's a little well, and twice I've gotten little rocks jammed in in there. It also kind of traps water if you hit a creek crossing or sweat like race horse.
I'm 6'4" and the XL fits me like a glove, but I do feel like it wants a 160-pound rider on top... maybe I'll go on a diet.
Jim Scripps Thanks for this information! I've enjoyed watching the various Spur review videos on YT but like you, I'm a bigger guy (6'1") and most of these reviewers are shorter, thinner guys. Anyway, mid-November for delivery of my L, Green X01 Spur. I'm changing the wheels out to I9 enduros with hydra hubs (I wanted something less flexy) and upsizing the rotors to 200mm front and 180mm rear. I guess I'll take a pound or two hit on the weight but I'm ok with that. Very glad to hear your confirmation on it's climbing ability. 👍
Ive owned a medium Spur since July, same build kit and color. In that time I put in 700 miles on Oregon singletrack. I wont touch on handling, I do enjoy the bike, it is very capable, feels very light. I'll focus on gripes. I'm 165lbs max with full pads and fullface.
1) Sid Luxe rear shock leaks like crazy. I had the shop inspect and contact SRAM after my first week of riding as there was a puddle below the lower shock mount and dripping down the frame. Both blamed me for "liquifying the grease" from doing 10k' descending in a day. Shop reloaded the shock with fluid and sent me home. Shock continued to leak. Former tech, I chose to rebuild myself in hopes of diagnosing the issue. New seals, new fluid, same issue.
2) Sid Fork has developed a minor leak at the lockout lever, something I almost never actuate.
3) Assembly was sub-par. Transition uses a section of all-thread to pull the 2 main rocker bolts together. Neither side had thread lock, and both sides came loose on different rides. Bottom shock mount came loose as well after a few rides, also no thread lock. Pulled the others just in case and re-tourqued.
4) why spec a 175mm crank on a medium bike with already low BB? I clip my flat pedals more than i'd like, but it's a slow adjustment.
5) Organic brake pads are for road bikes.
Was it worth it, a year later how do you feel about it? Or are you considering something else? Spur was at the top of my list but I'd like to look at other options
@@LastAphelion very much worth it, ironically i sold it 6 weeks ago. Spent 2 seasons on it, but I have a stable of bikes and didn't want to keep it with a S-works Epic Evo almost complete. I ride primarily Central Oregon, the Spur was about as ideal a bike possible for my style of riding and terrain.
I just got a Spur 2 months ago and did a lower leg service and found out there was no oil in the shock!
Do an air can service on the rear shock too. @@user-rj9ui3sz8u
Great review!
Would be cool if you could get an Orbea Oiz Tr to review, not exactly the same geometry to cross compare with the Spur but it is in the same travel category. Thanks for what you do!
I've been riding Transition for years & now that I'm moving away from Gravity/Enduro & into more Marathon/XC riding, the Spur is the do-it-all bike I need. Built properly, it can weigh nothing, it can climb like an XC bike, descend like a trail bike (as I've got a Scout & push it like an Enduro/DH bike, maybe even more for the Spur) & can please all sides of the riding spectrum.
The only other bike I'm looking at is the Kona Hei Hei, but it may be too XC for me & on days I want to ride hard, it can limit that. Who knows, I'll have to demo it & give it a chance, as I've heard great things about it too! But TR is pretty much life at this point & it's a damn good looking bike!
Pulled the trigger on the trigger back in August, man, I'm glad I did. I think this will be the ultimate bike here in the Canadian Rockies.
Any videos of ur experiences on the spur?
@@patwang No, should have, we had early snow, and mtbing in pretty much done for the season.
GREAT VIDEO👍
This will likely be my next bike. Right now I have a Vanquish and an older Alloy Smuggler - this bike seems to be the love-child of those two bikes. While I love both of them, I really don't need both a HT and a FS for MTB. I'm often pretty torn about which one to ride these days - I love hucking and long DHs with my Smuggler but the brutal efficiency and agility of the Vanquish is amazing. This bike weighs less than my Vanquish build - which is an XC rocket. I'd probably opt for the frame set although time will tell, by the time I'm ready to buy these may be around full build for a good deal.
I gotta say, it's a cool bike, but not super unique. Kona and Scott have had similar kind of XC+/All Country bikes around for a while, although not the same geometry. That rear suspension has been used on a lot of different bikes in the past 3 or so years, and is/was a staple XC design. WTBS, I've been happy with Transition in the past, so if they put out good product, I'll stick with them in the future.
I've had a Spur over year now. I agree with almost all aspects of this review. Extremely efficient bike which makes it a great climber and punches WAY over it's head on the decents. My go-to trail bike is a V1 Offering, which has been with me from trips to Moab to Sedona and to countless rides here in southern CA. I would NOT hestitate to take the Spur with me for any future bike trips. Couple of things I have found though, I have the X01 build, which came with G2 RSC brakes. Not a fan of them. I am not heavy, nor is the bike, but I still found them to be under powered, especially if you are a aggresive rider. The biggest negative of being on a short travel/lightweight bike is, you need to be a little careful on line choice, especially at speed. The extra weight and suspension travel on larger bikes can make it very forgiving, whereas on a bike like the Spur, don't quite have the forgivness and mistakes can be costly....again, when riding at high speed and aggressively. As a multibike owner, if I were forced to narrow my quiver down to 1 bike, without a doubt, the Spur would be the one I would keep. Excellent job Transition.
Not a mountain bike or gravel fan but your videos are really interesting.
That is one good looking bike.
This bike has shaken up your bike component preferences :)
Another great review, appreciate your work Clint. I have a couple questions:
1 - how does the Trance 29 compare to the Spur (and Jet 9)?
2 - How do the Spur, Trance and Jet 9 do on tight, twisty trails with lots of switchbacks.
I ride down in SoFlo (Markham, VK, Oleta) and I’m between the Trance 29 and Spur for next bike. Would really like to hear your thoughts on these in the context of Florida (tight, twisty, punchy...) terrain. Thanks again!
Same here! I’d love to hear your thoughts on these two bikes.
Love to see a comparison with this and trance x 29 2021 edition.
I think you would really like the Kona Hei Hei. It's similar to the Spur. I think it drifts more towards XC while the Spur drifts more towards trail.
i had to "settle" for a Revel Ranger. but if i can find a spur frameset, i'll jump on it. the only minor drawback of the ranger is a slacker STA, could be better climbing but that's where the Spur wins by a small margin. both great bikes. i would still flip the ranger frame for a TR, no doubt.
Awesome!
Picking mine up today in Sea Green :) I am going to have the bike shop cut the handlebars down a bit.
Hey Clint. Love your work! I see that you mentioned a shoot out between the Trance Adv 29 and the Spur, have you managed that video yet? Why do you prefer the Spur, in bullet point terms? Thanks!
I looked into the Spur recently but ended up with an Epic Evo Comp. The Spur is a beautiful bike but I wanted Shimano and a little less down hill focus for some xc focus. I live in Missoula MT and we have some very steep climbs here. I found the slightly shorter wheel base of the Evo works better for climbing and going around steep tight switchbacks. The angles of The two bikes are similar and the suspension components are as well and I use them exactly the way you are on the Spur with it locked on fire roads and open on the trails. The wheels on the Evo Comp are too heavy and its weak spot so I’m going for a set of carbon wheels from Lightbicycle and an xtr cassette that will get the weight way down. As it is now my medium (tubeless) is in the low 26 lbs. with the wheels and carbon bars I should be right at 24. I could go with carbon cranks but I do worry about strikes. I’m happy with the Evo and I have made it up one short 42% section that previously I couldn’t. The spur though, if my trails were a little different I would have been on that, what a bike! I would love to see you get some time on the Evo, Scalpel SC and other dc bikes. I love this category, as a non racing xc rider these are the greatest segment plus they are really nice for 50yo like me who has 32 years in a hardtail and wants just a little forgiveness.
I'm with you, Z, as I love my Epic Evo Expert. By going tubeless with 2.3/2.1 S-works Fast Tracks, replacing the alloy handlebars with a carbon part and using Eggbeaters, my bike weighs 23.5 lbs. In due time I'll be going with an XG-1295 SRAM cassette, plus a lighter seat and carbon cranks to drop even more weight.
@@rlsedition I test rode the Epic Evo Expert but just didn't feel confident enough in the feel of the bike to pull the trigger. I'm in between the S and M. Reach was a bit off but could have easily been adjusted with a different sized stem. And I've got a 28" inseam. The top tube on the Evo is 30.5" and it made me feel a bit uncomfortable. The Spur is at 26" which I'm sure will feel better for me. LBS ordered one for me to test knowing that they'll sell it without a problem if I don't like it. I loved the Evo but if I'm going to drop $6000, I want to be 100% sure.
@@stevemiles6215 I have a 29" inseam, so a Medium fit the bill for me. You have to choose what feels best to you. If that was the Spur, go for it! Most of us don't get the opportunity to ride all the competitive entries. We have to select a bike based on the articles we read, but when most of the printed material suggests the bike is good, you can feel pretty confident in your choice.
Great review and thank you for the insight!! How much difference would adding 10mm more front travel to really make this an all around mountain bike be? Would it be counter productive because of the current geo?
I don't like to mess with a manufacturer's geometry. It would be interesting to see how 10 mm more travel in the front would make it handle but I really don't have any complaints about the way it's designed right now.
Can you get your hands on the specialized epic evo?.......that's another great bike but maybe more xc focused than the spur.Considering getting one but there aren't any available to test where i live so i rely on reviews.There aren't any great reviews of that bike out there like what you do with these great vids.
Clint - thanks for all the time you put into these videos! Kind of a curiosity question - does Transition have any projections for longevity on the flex triangle setup? Keep up the great reviews and riding videos!
That's a question many people have but I have not heard of any longevity issues. Several other bike manufacturers use the same design and I have not heard of any issues. I've seen Instagram videos of people railing the spur harder than most of us ever will. The boys at transition know how to ride so I know they're not going to build a bike that's not going to last.
@88happytrails The triangle should last the duration of the frame, but a lot of times they will warranty these separately. I've seen where people have crash damaged these rear triangles and had to buy new ones. I'd check with Transition because I'm sure they have these ready for crash replacement. They are good to deal with too.
I ll get my Spur next week ! Thanks for your reviews that help me to make my choice ! What is the reference of your bottle cage ?
Dawn To Dusk Carbon is a good one. I think the one on there right now is a Giant alloy cage.
As your next brand to test out I recommend Ibis with the RipMo and Ripley in particular, they make such good bikes!
Here’s a review of the spur and ripley, side by side.
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@@seanwittmer I’m not really interested in one vs the other, I hav a RipMo rn. Just want to see what he thinks
Wanted a Spur but couldn't find one anywhere. Bought a Scout direct from Transition (they have 2020 XL on closeout) and LOVE it!
I had a blast on the Scout when I test rode it
I saw a review doing a comparison between this bike and the Ibis Ripley. They fall in a similar classification of that in between trail and xc bike but would have been considered trail bikes just a couple years ago . I would probably lean more to the Ripley as the better bike but the transition maybe a better climber . The transition maybe a better straight-line DH while the Ripley maybe more playful in the turns on the DH . Hopefully you get to do a review on the Ripley as it appears most consider the best bike in its class.
There are so many new bikes in this category for 2021 that the Ripley, as good as it is, may have been superceded in performance.
Spur was on my radar but after trying a ripley demo, fell in love with it. It's on order now, but geez gotta wait until dec/jan.. I kept seeing countless reviews raving about the ripley so I had to check it out for myself. This bike still looks mad sweet.
Hi Clint, thanks for the great reviews! I have a gx spur coming this week and was curious what you think of the oneup carbon bars? My bike comes with alloy bars and am looking to upgrade to carbon.
It's a very good bar that I can recommend
Would like to try it
Great videos. Those levers and shifter angles are as far downward as I’ve ever seen!
It's an illusion. The rear tire is elevated on that stand.
How would you compare to Scalpel SE or Obea OIZ TR? I am riding a beefy aluminum trail bike with 27.5 and would like to get something to do 50+ miles ride/events. 80% of my riding with be in the south East, primarily Florida.
It's a beauty...
Hey Clint, love the reviews!! So I purchased the Spur frame (waiting till march) and am building it from my current 2018 Niner jet 9 NX1...all the components line up exact except for the fork..I'm putting on a Fox 34 Rhythm 130mm...do you think the 10mm diff will cause a recognizable issue or should it be fine...appreciate any info!!
It doesn’t hurt to try it. I’m pretty sure with a spacer you can bump it down to 120. But it’s been years since I’ve done that on a fox fork so I would check to see if the newer ones can do it as well.
I would check with Transition before up-forking this bike. One of the other reviewers was told that Transition will not honor the frame warranty if the bike has been upforked. YMMV!
Hi Clint, great channel you have here. For South East Florida, Markham park mainly, would you choose Niner Jet 9 RDO frame or the Spur.
Both will be fine but the Spur is going to be a few pounds lighter so it would probably be your choice if weight was an issue.
Thanks for taking time and sharing Clint. Being that the bike is so lite, how well does it seem to handle small bump, breaking bump type terrain. Is it harsh or does it kind of skip/deflect?
I think just fine. It's not as planted as something like the Sentinel but it's surprisingly smooth and fast for a bike with this much travel.
Good to get your opinion on different bikes, have you ever ridden a Cannondale Scalpel, or Ibis Ripely or Santa Cruz TallBoy? what are your thoughts on these?
I did a series on the Ripley AF and now have the Mojo for demo search UA-cam for "Ibis Ripley Clint Gibbs" and you'll find the videos.
Bottom line it fits most of your trail requirements, if that was a FOX it would be a 34 so you're not really losing by having a ROX. The 2021 RM Altitude Rally has the FOX 38, in all honesty who really needs a 38 unless super rough terrain and an expert rider to carry the speed to take advantage of any small benefit over the 36? IMO 38 is borderline downhill. I am waiting to hear back about 2021 RM Element carbon 90 availability, Transition has the Spur listed as out of stock.
Anyone between 205-215lbs have experience with Spur? I'm looking at large with X01 build and wondering if I am too heavy. Those XR 1700 25mm rims have "recommended system weight max 110kg" (242lbs), for example.
@Clint Gibbs Hey Clint great review man! Any thoughts you can share on how you think this bike would do under a 200 lb. Rider? Thank you.
Really hard to say. I think that you would definitely benefit from trying to get a test ride on one. The Jet 9 would be a bike in a similar category but stiffer, albeit a bit heavier.
Many FS bikes lack symmetry, losing aesthetics, IMHO. That spur probably has the best looking aesthetics of any FS I've ever seen, with the top tube creating a seamless line down to the rear dropouts. Form follows function, but to have both, if you're correct about the great function, is the complete package.
The aesthetics (and color!) were what peaked my interest initially. After reading all the reviews I could (and the reviewers agreeing this bike is phenomenal) is what sealed the deal for me. I'm glad I didn't wait around too long to order (ordered mine in mid-August) since demand has been crazy for this bike.
Get those carbon wheels you’re considering. Just don’t plan on wanting to ride any of your other bikes once you do 👍 That inconsistency you felt in the loose or slower tech clears up almost completely with some more stout wheels. The flex stays may have a little to do with it, but for me it was the wheels. I’m now running my old onyx/light bicycle set I had on my sentinel and it was just what The bike needed to complete the package for me
Agreed. I upgraded tocarbon wheels and it gave me an entirely new gear. I thought the XR1700 we're fine until I switched. Pretty massive change.
@@paulshoe60 Yeah, I feel like I'm overstating it when I say it completely changed the bike, but that's exactly what it did. Mine are 30mm inner width enduro-style wheels with the same Reklon on the rear, but a 2.6 DHF up front. I can't say enough good things about the change.
Got a trance 29er and it descends as good as enduro bike even tho it only has 115mm of rear travel
I sold my Scott Genius 920 for the new Spur. I've been riding my son's 2019 Trance 29 since August while I wait for my Spur to arrive (mid-November) and I have smoked all of my downhill times on the Trance! The foothill trails here in Boise are fairly smooth and I was a bit over-biked with the Scott. The Trance has shown me how well a short-travel 29'er can perform here and I am beyond excited for the new Spur to arrive!
@@ddialogue lol
Nice
Clint. I'm shopping for a new XC race bike (multi stage). We don't get the Transition brand in the UK, but it sounds very good. Could you please let me know what your XC bike is. Thanks.
My XC bike is a Niner RKT-9 RDO.
What about your thoughts compared to an SB 115? I sold my Instinct BC maybe 6 months ago and thinking of a lighter bike, at age 66 i really dont need an enduro bike on nearly any trail i used to ride,, even Asheville Blue trails could be done on less than an Enduro bike. Been reading about the 115 and have an eye on a 2021 T-2 but some do say the Spur is better in certain areas like decending
I have not ridden that bike but everything I've read about it tells me that it's definitely in the same category. The geo on the spur may be a little more aggressive with a slacker head, tube angle and probably a longer wheel base. But these types of bikes can cover such a wide variety of terrain that it's hard to go wrong with it. It's the bike I would use for most trail riding.
Are you using the stock chainring size? I am wondering if Pedal characteristics would change much with a bigger chainring. That is often a weakness of single pivot designs
Stock, but since this was an early release it came with the 10-50 T cassette.
Have you had a chance to ride the new smuggler yet? Trying to decide between the spur vs new smuggler. I like everything I've heard about the spur, but I hesitate because this would be my only bike, rather than pairing it with something bigger.
I have not ridden the smuggler but the travel and Geo numbers are very similar to the stumpjumper that I have, which is a perfect amount of travel for a one bike option for riding in the mountains. It’s really just going to depend on the type of terrain you ride. For my local Trails it’s too much bike but the Spurs perfect. But for riding in the mountains the 140/130 Bike is perfect for a lot of Trails.
I’m a fairly aggressive New England tech gnar kind of rider . Considering tallboy, Ripley, mabe spur, mojo , and 5010. My trails are rolling with punchy uphills covered in boulders , descents, the same. Rock features ect. What bike do you recommend?
Any of those bikes sound like they would do the job well. I'd lean towards the Spur or Ripley.
The only thing I don't like is the external cabling.
Have you always used the timber bell or just up in the mtns? I have one and hopefully it scares feral pigs off the FL trails.
Actually just recently got it.
I think this is the bike for me. I'm 47, so not going full out bonkers on the trail. I want something light and capable. I think this is it ;-)
I’m 52 and suits me down to the ground!
My dream short-travel 29er 😍 This or a Tallboy.
Was mine too...got an Evil Following V3. You should get an Evil Following. That's probably not helpful, but it's true.
@@freddiedelchamps5910 get Evil if you want to service millions of bolts and bearings of that suspension 🤣
Hi Clint, good review, how tall are you? Are you riding a medium on the Spur & Sentinel?
5'8" (173 cm). The medium fits me perfectly.
@@ClintGibbs thanks, I’m 5’9” with a long torso & just wondering how the seated climbing position felt on the medium with the shorter Top Tubes on the mediums. I’m on the fence between a med & large.
@@jdazmtnbkr9571 my recommendation would be a medium but of course a test ride would be optimal.
How does it compare to the Trance 29? I just bought a carbon Trance 29
Similar. That's a very popular question I get so I'm going to make a separate video on it. The spur is just better on the downhills and a bit lighter.
Clint. Do you think you could race this bike for some weekend races as well as using it as your main trail bike
Absolutely. With race wheels the times were not very far off my full on cross-country race bike. Check out these videos if you haven't already:
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Clint, have you found this bike to ever feel to long for tight and twisty trails? I love everything I have read about the Spur, but coming from a bike with a shorter wheelbase I am wondering if it will feel to long. Do you think this bike is better suited for areas with lot of down hill riding vs Midwest which has a lot of quick up and down sections.
I ride it on super twisty trails and it's totally fine. I think part of the reason is how light the bike is. It still feels agile and snappy even for geometry numbers that are slacker than a cross country bike.
Do you find the transition to be difficult on the technical climbs? I have ready many mixed reviews that the spurs long wheelbase makes it difficult to climb technical areas. I am very torn between the Spur and the Epic Evo.
@@jeremykillingbeck5701 climbs are good too. The only area that a shorter wheelbase bike would be easier to manage is tight uphill switchbacks with rocks.
I can’t but to wonder if that flex would in the frame would weaken and break one day? 🧐
Many manufacturers use this design. I've not heard of issues. Watch some of the videos on Transition's Instagram account of people pushing the Spur harder than the average rider.
Maybe you mentioned in a different video, but which waist pack are you using ?
Lab Austere
What is your preferred bike for Florida Trails? Alafia, Santos, SoFla (Virginia Keys).
These are my 80% riding trails in the year with some trips to GA, TN and NC .I CAN ONLY AFFORD 1 BIKE ....
Spur for Santos, Alafia, Graham Swamp, Boyette... RKT9 for San Felasco and any XC racing
@@ClintGibbs awesome..... That's my impression as well and I'm going to buy the Spur since I live in West Palm.
Keep Up The Vids. I've been watching you for YYYRRRSSS..... almost since you started.
Nice video. How is the sizing? i heard they run long so if i’m 5’11 would a medium fit? i typically run large on ibis bikes
I'm 5 ft 8 in and I'm on a medium. Compared to an XC bike it might feel a little long but I honestly feel the sizing is spot on.
Hey Mike, did you go for a medium or large?
@@adamcoppock5018 I went with a large and am very happy with it. I weigh about 200 lbs and am 5’11. A medium would feel way too small. All my bikes will be a size large. Hope this helps!
Thanks Mike!
Also do you have 160mm brake rotors? If so, is that enough or should I put on 180mm?
180mm in the front in 160 mm in the back
what is the crank length? has as much effect on pedal strikes as bottom bracket
175
It probably climbs good and the "front wheel doesn't lift off the ground", the stack is LOW, like on the XC bikes, (as opposed to trail bikes). As a casual rider, I have an issue with low stacks, absolutely hate them. So for a L size bike, I prefer stack no less than 635 (preferably 640). Otherwise, riding the bike feels like a chore, having the saddle higher up than the bars.
Hi Clint, I'm 5'8" tall, what frame size would you recommend? thanks.
Medium
gotta get that exo+ casing on the Rekon. the sidewall on the exo is literally paper and you WILL pinch flat
Hes a weight weenie and probably won't but yeah I screwed up and bought an exo rekon for $80 and first ride sidewall completely ruined.
This biggest thing that is going to affect front tire bob on this bike is probably the seat angle.
26 lbs - very impressive
Clint, How tall are you and what size is the Spur you are on?
5'8", medium
I love the spur. But what if you are on a budget and cannot go carbon? What are your alu alternatives in this category?? I cannot see many...
Probably an alloy bike from some of the big brands like specialized, trek or giant. Giant tends to have some of the best value. Also look at direct to consumer brands.
@@ClintGibbs Now I can think of Merida One.twenty. Giant Trance 29 is also available in alloy. Specialized or Trek has no alloy models in this travel territory. Sad! More brands having carbon only models is bad for the sport, IMHO. Not so much offer in direct to consumer either.
I also dislike that Giant removes the 27.5 models, for 2021 even for Reign. I think 29 in the long travel category is still no win for most of (amateur) riders...
@@marekvanatka2426 There are plenty of awesome entry level alu full sus bikes, the choices are better than ever. Dig a bit deeper and focus on direct to consumer brands. Good luck finding bikes in stock tho. 😅
@@HOllyBOni I live in the EU and I don't see it. Maybe it is better in the US. All available budget models seem to have too much travel. Not much in this 110-130mm category! I was hoping to get some good tips that I didn't know of :D
I am not buying one right now, so stock is not a problem for me... and they will restock by spring.
I have been riding a 2019 Giant Trance 2 29 (loaner) while I wait for my Spur to arrive. The Trance has been awesome! AL frame and 130mm/115mm. VERY good bike and only $3,100 USD new.
Love my new Sentinel lucky to get one in stock. Great review. Seems like a 130 fork would be a spot on mix with the long front end.
Spur vs Trance??? 🙂
Yes please?!!
That my question too. I currently ride a Trance 29. Interested in the Spur!
I wonder how light you could get a Trance Advance 29....
Spur all day long
What size Spur have you been riding and how tall are you and what is your inseam?
Medium. 5'8"...31 inch inseam
@@ClintGibbs thanks Clint. Great video's on the Spur. I'm struggling with size choice. 5' 9.25" tall with 31-31.5" inseam. Medium Spurs combined effective top tube and stem length are 32 mm longer than that of my medium 2016 Anthem Advanced 29er. I am torn between a Medium or Large Spur. Thanks for the feedback.
Would this be good bike for most Florida trails?
Absolutely. I did over 40 miles at Santos yesterday on it.
What pedals do you like to ride on this bike?
Shimano XT SPD
I can’t believe y’all are still dealing with the stupid love bugs! I hate those things!!! Nice review though!!
Nothing to love about them
How does it compare to a Canyon neuron or YT izzo?
I have the Spur and Izzo and both are great bikes, but I’m selling one. There’s no way I’d part with the Spur because it’s that good.
does it have remote lockout?
It does not
The aggressive shorter travel bike segment is a great update to bikes in general. These bikes arguably are much safer for novice riders due to their stability. For where I live (lots of slow tech, rocks, loose everything) that little travel is unappealing....but for FL-GA riding.... seems like a great bike.
I rode this bike in Central NM for over a year and never had any problems.
What’s the max weight this bike would take?? Im 190 geared up
There is no weight limit on the Spur. The shock and fork go up to 325 psi which is plenty for your weight.
@@ClintGibbs thanks Clint
Hey man whats your bike computer?
Garmin 830
What mount are you using for phone
I don’t use a mount for my phone. I use a Garmin computer on the handlebars.
Amazin rig, the SiD don’t last 150km of „proper“ bashing however…
It’s hard to actually buy a bike like this because it performs so well going down with so little travel you just end up bottoming it out so much which is a big problem for me on lower travel bikes I will bomb any bike no matter the travel
try ns synonym
what hip pack is that at 00:12? lab austere?
Yep
@@ClintGibbs what is your opinion on this pack?
@@GalBenHaim1 I can definitely recommend it. Very well made and very functional. hopefully I'll get my review out in the next three or four weeks.
How was the paint quality on this bike?
Excellent. Much better than the paint job on my transition Sentinel, which gets dirty easy and chips fairly easy.
@@ClintGibbs Did it chip easy on the Sentinel V2 too?
Spur vs YT izzo?
Also IBIS Ripley V4, all three have almost identical geometry.
Spur climbs better, izzo descents better
The external brake cable bothers me 😃
Easier for maintenance. There are trade-offs.
@@ClintGibbs no doubt. Still bothers me.
@@ClintGibbs True, but we've all had many miles on bikes with internal cables without issue, aesthetically it bothers me as well
Is that Bear Creek?
A mix of Bear Creek, Pinhoti, and San Falasco in Florida.
I want this so bad called transition and they said months before they have more in stock.
I have my eye on a Rose full sus bike and the current wait time is 6 (yes, six) months.
It seems demand for this bike was even higher than Transition expected. Covid I think is also contributed... bike sales are going through the roof right now.
I emailed them as well, looks like around April.
My LBS (Meridian, Idaho) has two Spurs in stock (size small, green, GX build and a size medium, smoke, X01 build.) My large, green, X01 will be here mid-November and it'll have been a LONG three months!
Sounds like a very forgiving xc bike.
Have you bought this bike from Transition yet? Its only a matter of time 😀🚴♂️🚴♀️
Seems like its the perfect bike for me. You can be under bikes and still get away with it
Yep 😊