VERY NICE ALL-MOUNTAIN BIKE ! The build is spot on for Western North Carolina. Friends and I spent last weekend in Pisgah and Brevard. I decided to buy a new Santa Cruz Hightower and my friend bought a Santa Cruz Megatower. Our reasoning for the purchases, same as yours; need a purpose built bike for East Coast Mountain rides and annual trips out west.
Beautiful man! I am also very, very interested in how the longer chain stays and longer wheelbase handles compared to the V1... also curious about the 140 v 150 rear travel option...
looking forward to the ride part of this review. I live on Long Island NY, and the trails really call for a hard tail or a cross country suspension. But would love something that can justify me buying a bike to more challenging trails upstate and hillier areas.
Interesting. I got kashima factory suspension on my xo sentinel with new 10-52 cassette. Maybe I got the 2021? The 2.4 rear tire was inefficient. 2.5 dd aggressor balanced out the geo, faster and less bouncy than the dhr2.
Nice, DT 1700M is a good and sturdy wheel, you should think about upgrading that hub to 54 tooth. My RM instinct BC edition also has 200 rotor in the rear, it does make a difference compared to a 180. Someone in your condition might spin out that 30 tooth Clint, i watched your century on gravel bikes, 17 mph on bikes that that is impressive to say the least. LOTS of trails here in NC are closed due to the rain and also COVID, so yesterday i did 15 on a greenway with a few hills, am looking now for some open trails. I had COVID or was 'suspected' of having it a few months ago and out of work for 3 weeks, endurance was TERRIBLE for a while but getting better now
CLint beautiful new bike! I will warn you we have 4 matte Santa Cruz’s between me, my wife and our daughters and its hell to keep clean. I won’t do matte ever again on an MTB, gravel/road maybe. I would recommend investing in some Chemical Guys Matte cleaner. They sell it on Amazon its a special cleaner for matte cars like those expensive matte Tesla X’s so we figured if it was good enough some dudes $120k car it was good enough for our matte carbon frames. It is by far the best we’ve tried over the last few years since we got these bikes. We’ve tried all the cheaper bike matte finishers and they just arent as good. Get some nice high quality car detailing cloths that you can wash and reuse too. Awesome looking new bike and happy NBD!
@@ClintGibbs I can see if there is a need to remove the front tire often. I don't have that need and I appreciate the increased stiffness and weight savings of the Kabolt.
My EVIL has external brake hose routing . along as the hose is secured (neatly) to the frame I am good. Like you said...easy to take off. My road bike has internal hose routing. A pain to install...had to cut brand new hose to route into frame....uggg.
Cool looking bike! QUESTION, why the 30 tooth front chain ring? Seems incongruent with a beefy bike like this. I get the weight issue but it seems odd?
This bike is not made to set KOM's up a climb...but it will rip downhill. 30T combined with SRAM Eagle should give all the gears you need. I'll report when I do follow up reviews.
Thats a rad bike you got there! Ive been trying to make a decision on which bike to pull the trigger on but still have to demo a few more. I just moved from outside philly to NW florida(Destin) and have been searching for places to ride. Went to coldwater and oak mountain in Alabama near Birmingham last weekend and had a blast! I spoke with a few ppl that had mentioned the same thing you did.... Pisgah! Where abouts do you ride when you go up there? Do you go to north carolina to ride Pisgah? Sorry if thats a dumb question hahah
Just watched your "how to clean bicycle in 15 mins," from 2012. You looked so tense back then (camera shy?).....Slightly grainier camera technology as well. Biggest change has got to be bike tech :-)
HI! I am thinking about V2 version but I am stuck with size, ??I have no demo option.What would You recomend for 6'2 guy (187 cm) ? I am in the middle. I ride qiute traditional geometry Trek XL now.
I'm thinking XL. If I were you I would call transition and get their feedback. usually if you're between sizes you go with the bigger size if you want a more stable bike and a smaller size if you want a more agile bike
I'll be honest, it looks like they worked hard, built a complete bike that was sleek and modern then realized they forgot to install the rear brake so they decided to just zip tie it on. The color is hideous as well but neither of those things have anything to do with performance at least
Still above 31 lbs.. even with SRAM XO :( .... heavy bike like the old transition bikes... Also, I personally did not like the external brake line, doesn't look clean... few cables internal and this one external.. meh...
Color looks like baby poo lol. That rear brake hose out board, really that is best they could come up with? Not a fan of sram brakes but that is just component choice. Other than those things super nice bike.
I have to ask what is the cost, and can i match or do better with a bike bought online. The answer is of course i can get better with a online bike without a doubt. Bikes direct still has enduro based carbon bikes that goes way beyond ANY boutique bike offer. Not only that but many of these boutique bikes dont really work that well for their intended purpose. These fads died a few years ago with ridiculous prices for a cad design untested. Anything over 2,500 bucks is highly skeptical unless its pure 29er downhill. The carbon wheel game is gone as well because in mtb they break if your using it for its intended purpose. Still not getting this love for over priced bikes that dont perform as well.
We are talking about a 8k cost for a unproven concept in biking marketed as a allrounder. I love your reviews, but this bike performance wise is easily matched for less than 2,500 in 2020. I still dont believe anything this company sells is T1000 carbon either. You can shape T 800 into anything you want. The bikes are cad designs that have very little to do with tried and tested. Alibaba is humiliating these prices by offering REAL higher grade materials for trail. I know because ive seen it and purchased it in the road and trail category.
The new frame look so good , really like the shape of it like the new scout :o
VERY NICE ALL-MOUNTAIN BIKE ! The build is spot on for Western North Carolina. Friends and I spent last weekend in Pisgah and Brevard. I decided to buy a new Santa Cruz Hightower and my friend bought a Santa Cruz Megatower. Our reasoning for the purchases, same as yours; need a purpose built bike for East Coast Mountain rides and annual trips out west.
I don’t care what it weighs, that’s a beautiful bike , looking forward to seeing your first ride!
I have to be honest, the frame looks awesome (geometry, shapes, color... Everything)
Beautiful man! I am also very, very interested in how the longer chain stays and longer wheelbase handles compared to the V1... also curious about the 140 v 150 rear travel option...
Looks great love transition 🤙
Looks sweet! Looking forward for the first ride video.
Coming soon...about a week.
Great looking bike! Looking forward to your reviews, as this bike is on my shortlist 👍🏻
Four of my own and several demos
So good. Very smooth very clean.
Will be looking forward for that first ride impressions, and hopefully compare it to the new scout. Still debating between those two
I wish I could say I'm not jealous of all your top end bikes my I am 😡 another great ride and looking forward to lots of new videos
Wow... Goodluck & Ride safe Clint.
Wow...awesome looking bike.
What a beast! lovely clay colour.
Hurry up!!! Lol. I just ordered mine. Looking forward to hearing how the bike rides
Sunday morning....
Wow I’m jealous!! Nice bike
Seems a very solid bike, in all senses.
i like the sharp creases/angles on the frame, makes look like hyrdoform AL
looking forward to the ride part of this review. I live on Long Island NY, and the trails really call for a hard tail or a cross country suspension. But would love something that can justify me buying a bike to more challenging trails upstate and hillier areas.
That frame looks way better than the older rounded one.
Hey clint enduro is so much fun picked the perfect bike buddy!!
Interesting. I got kashima factory suspension on my xo sentinel with new 10-52 cassette. Maybe I got the 2021? The 2.4 rear tire was inefficient. 2.5 dd aggressor balanced out the geo, faster and less bouncy than the dhr2.
The lines on the all the current transition bike line up are sexy and hell
Btw, north west here, season pass holder at silver wooot
Nice, DT 1700M is a good and sturdy wheel, you should think about upgrading that hub to 54 tooth. My RM instinct BC edition also has 200 rotor in the rear, it does make a difference compared to a 180. Someone in your condition might spin out that 30 tooth Clint, i watched your century on gravel bikes, 17 mph on bikes that that is impressive to say the least. LOTS of trails here in NC are closed due to the rain and also COVID, so yesterday i did 15 on a greenway with a few hills, am looking now for some open trails.
I had COVID or was 'suspected' of having it a few months ago and out of work for 3 weeks, endurance was TERRIBLE for a while but getting better now
Glad you are feeling better!
Hahahahaha “I’m happy for you. Really, I am.”
Cool bike . Thanks for content
CLint beautiful new bike! I will warn you we have 4 matte Santa Cruz’s between me, my wife and our daughters and its hell to keep clean. I won’t do matte ever again on an MTB, gravel/road maybe. I would recommend investing in some Chemical Guys Matte cleaner. They sell it on Amazon its a special cleaner for matte cars like those expensive matte Tesla X’s so we figured if it was good enough some dudes $120k car it was good enough for our matte carbon frames. It is by far the best we’ve tried over the last few years since we got these bikes. We’ve tried all the cheaper bike matte finishers and they just arent as good. Get some nice high quality car detailing cloths that you can wash and reuse too. Awesome looking new bike and happy NBD!
Muc-off works really good ;)
That is a good looking bike!
oh my ! congrats ! I love this lines on the new TR bikes.
I didn't hear you mention Arkansas in your list of places, com'on man.
The bike sounds like it's going to be a great bike
Hope you have a trip up North planned so you can put this bike to the test...Florida trails not going to challenge the bike.
Absolutely. Many trips b
Question: For the Rear shock, is it possible to add a lock-out switch on the handlebar?
sweet looking rig!
The Fox X2 is worth the upgrade. I have one and it’s great.
Needs a Fox Kabolt for the front fork. I'm surprised it didn't come with one.
After using both I honestly prefer the quick release...especially if you have enough for the front wheel off real quick to get the bike in a vehicle
@@ClintGibbs I can see if there is a need to remove the front tire often. I don't have that need and I appreciate the increased stiffness and weight savings of the Kabolt.
That's like a dream bike!
My EVIL has external brake hose routing . along as the hose is secured (neatly) to the frame I am good. Like you said...easy to take off. My road bike has internal hose routing. A pain to install...had to cut brand new hose to route into frame....uggg.
Hose what are u watering your lawn
It’s gorgeous
Cool looking bike! QUESTION, why the 30 tooth front chain ring? Seems incongruent with a beefy bike like this. I get the weight issue but it seems odd?
This bike is not made to set KOM's up a climb...but it will rip downhill. 30T combined with SRAM Eagle should give all the gears you need. I'll report when I do follow up reviews.
Thats a rad bike you got there! Ive been trying to make a decision on which bike to pull the trigger on but still have to demo a few more.
I just moved from outside philly to NW florida(Destin) and have been searching for places to ride. Went to coldwater and oak mountain in Alabama near Birmingham last weekend and had a blast! I spoke with a few ppl that had mentioned the same thing you did.... Pisgah! Where abouts do you ride when you go up there? Do you go to north carolina to ride Pisgah? Sorry if thats a dumb question hahah
I ride in the Davidson river area, and head over to Dupont.
love that color
Hi Clint, how many bikes are currently in your quiver to date?
You should visit northwest Arkansas
Awesome frame. If only it were aluminum and not $4000.
Transition bikes are 🔥
Any first ride impression coming soon or is it a month out as well?
In a week or two. Heading to the mountains in 5 days. Planning to bring the Jet9 and RIP 27.5, but contemplating the Sentinel/RIP.
@@ClintGibbs take the Sentinel! 😬
Just watched your "how to clean bicycle in 15 mins," from 2012. You looked so tense back then (camera shy?).....Slightly grainier camera technology as well. Biggest change has got to be bike tech :-)
Woohoo! What a beauty!
HI! I am thinking about V2 version but I am stuck with size, ??I have no demo option.What would You recomend for 6'2 guy (187 cm) ? I am in the middle. I ride qiute traditional geometry Trek XL now.
I'm thinking XL. If I were you I would call transition and get their feedback. usually if you're between sizes you go with the bigger size if you want a more stable bike and a smaller size if you want a more agile bike
What were the weights on the stock tires themselves?
I can't justify a 5k trail bike for BR Ga , only go twice a year - XC santa cruz does just fine, actually climbs way better
Do you pick the color of your bikes or do you take whatever is available? I’ve never not licked bike color on your review bikes!😂
I picked this color. I personally really like it.
You change the best maxis tires that are right now for irc tire? Unbelievable
Like I said in the video, it's to finish reviewing the IRC's. The Maxxis will go back on.
Are this 2020 or 2021 sentinel? Sorry newbie
I don't think transition goes by model year, just version. This is version 2 that just was released a month or so ago.
A medium frame? How tall are you?
5'8". Yes, medium.
@@ClintGibbs Thanks for your reply! I´m 6´, going for a large, I think
I'll be honest, it looks like they worked hard, built a complete bike that was sleek and modern then realized they forgot to install the rear brake so they decided to just zip tie it on. The color is hideous as well but neither of those things have anything to do with performance at least
Coooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooollllllllllll
Bike man
Still above 31 lbs.. even with SRAM XO :( .... heavy bike like the old transition bikes... Also, I personally did not like the external brake line, doesn't look clean... few cables internal and this one external.. meh...
L ove the bike
Color looks like baby poo lol. That rear brake hose out board, really that is best they could come up with? Not a fan of sram brakes but that is just component choice. Other than those things super nice bike.
Has a multi thousand dollar bike with a 4 dollar bottle cage
Which works just as good as a $50 cage
I have to ask what is the cost, and can i match or do better with a bike bought online. The answer is of course i can get better with a online bike without a doubt. Bikes direct still has enduro based carbon bikes that goes way beyond ANY boutique bike offer. Not only that but many of these boutique bikes dont really work that well for their intended purpose. These fads died a few years ago with ridiculous prices for a cad design untested. Anything over 2,500 bucks is highly skeptical unless its pure 29er downhill. The carbon wheel game is gone as well because in mtb they break if your using it for its intended purpose. Still not getting this love for over priced bikes that dont perform as well.
Still waiting to see a positive commernt from you on my channel. Think it'll ever happen? 🤔
We are talking about a 8k cost for a unproven concept in biking marketed as a allrounder. I love your reviews, but this bike performance wise is easily matched for less than 2,500 in 2020. I still dont believe anything this company sells is T1000 carbon either. You can shape T 800 into anything you want. The bikes are cad designs that have very little to do with tried and tested. Alibaba is humiliating these prices by offering REAL higher grade materials for trail. I know because ive seen it and purchased it in the road and trail category.