2015 Transition TransAM 29 Bike
(discontinued)

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Early review
Rating:
The Good
Fantastic part spec. Shimano SLX is real nice. Quick, crisp, smooth shifting. Gear range is with the 11-36 cassette is great, matched with 30t ring, I can climb most anything. Deore brakes are surprisingly powerful. Even matched with 180 rotors there's tons of stopping power There's not much I can say about the Pike. It's just there doing what it's supposed to, so that's pretty good. Kore bars are stiff and flex free which is real nice when climbing. For a steel frame, it's much more stiff than I was expecting which is great for pedaling, but also makes this hardtail especially hard. However, the 29'ers and the big Nobby Nicks definitely take the edge off of the square edge impacts. Speaking about the tires, totally awesome. Climbing traction is fantastic, even out of the saddle, and braking traction is great as well. Handling is not adversely affected by the large wheels, the bike is handles quick and nimble.
The Bad
Had some troubles getting the seat post clamped tight enough. The 45mm stem was shorter than I was accustomed to, leaving the bike feeling a little twitchy at first, although it is feeling much more natural now. With the seat tube angle needed for the short chainstays, the reach can feel a little short unless you've got the seat post at full extension, but once extended, cockpit feels great.
Overall Review:
Love it. Climbs well, descends well. Fun to ride. Love it. Looking forward to adding a dropper in the future.

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Specifications

Product
Transition TransAM 29 Bike
Model Year
2015
Riding Type
Trail
Rider
Unisex
Sizes and Geometry
S
M
L
XL
Wheel Size
29"
Frame Material
Chromoly
Frame Material Details
Chromoly with Stealth Seatpost Routing
Rear Travel
Hardtail
Rear Shock
N/A
Fork
RockShox Pike RC 29
Fork Travel
120mm
Head Tube Diameter
44mm
Headset
FSA Orbit ITA
Handlebar
Kore Durox, 760mm x 35mm
Stem
Race Race Respond, 45mm
Grips
Transition Single Clamp
Brakes
Shimano Deore with Shimano RT66 180mm Rotors
Brake Levers
Shimano Deore
Drivetrain
1x
Shifters
Shimano Deore iSpec
Front Derailleur
N/A
Rear Derailleur
Shimano SLX Shadow Plus GS
ISCG Tabs
ISCG 05
Chainguide
N/A
Cranks
Race Face Ride NW, 175mm
Chainrings
32 Tooth
Bottom Bracket
Threaded 73mm
Pedals
N/A
Chain
KMC X10
Cassette
SRAM PG 920, 11-36 Tooth
Rims
WTB Frequency STi23 29 Wheels
Hubs
WTB Frequency STi23 29 Wheels with SRAM MTH 746
Spokes
WTB Frequency STi23 29 Wheels
Tires
Schwalbe Nobby Nic, 29" x 2.35", Pacestar Evo
Saddle
WTB Volt Comp
Seatpost
Kore 2 Bolt, 400mm
Seatpost Diameter
31.6mm
Seatpost Clamp
Standard
Rear Dropout / Hub Dimensions
Syntace X12 142mm FAST Dropout
Max. Tire Size
 
Bottle Cage Mounts
Yes
Colors
Neon Green or Dark Metallic
Warranty
2 Year Frame
Weight
28 lb 6.4 oz (12,882 g)
Miscellaneous
 
Price
$2,299.00
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