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@matiagachaelomocom

Жыл бұрын

What rear hub does the bike that appears in the video have on?

@ZRMTB

Жыл бұрын

Would be nice if you guys actually answered some of the questions.

@FanatikBikeCo

Жыл бұрын

@@matiagachaelomocom Hey Mati, sorry, missed your question. It is a fairly generic Race Face hub, the Trace hub. 36 points of engagement, steel axle. Just a sturdy, inexpensive hub. - Dan at Fanatik

@FanatikBikeCo

Жыл бұрын

@@ZRMTB Sorry about that, are there any in particular that you're curious about? - Dan P

@ZRMTB

Жыл бұрын

@@FanatikBikeCo Hey Dan. Thanks for replying haha. Any idea if Transition would be making changes to internal rear brake cable routing on future bikes? Thanks again!

Rumor has it Logan stayed up late on his birthday just to bring you this incredible video

@lucaseale6820

Жыл бұрын

It was my bday yesterday

Came for the Smuggler, stayed for video guy!!

A really refreshing mountain bike video, that video guy is a real treat! He should be in Pink Bike Academy.

Phenomenal video! The mix of riding and interviewing - 👌. Please, use this video guy more as the tester in your future productions - he's extremely fun to watch, very skilled and seems to truly enjoy himself on this kind of a bike - he uses it like a musecal virtuoso uses his musical instrument. Very inspiring!

@ScottoGrotto

Жыл бұрын

@Logan Patrick Nelson really well done Logan! Inspiring, playful, inventive, and enjoy seeing sequences of multiple attempts to make an idea come to life!

Great bike. On my radar. Good luck selling a $3700 frame only in 2023 and on.

Video guy can flat out rip a bike. What a great update to the lineup!

Logan rips! Get him in front of the camera. He rides like a champ, fun to watch!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼 Also, love the failed attempts in the edit. Such a down to earth vibe that is motivating

Saw the clip on JKW channel, glad you’re okay. Excited to pick up a smuggler to go with my sentinel!

@kevinmerkling1477

5 ай бұрын

@danp5812 Reviving this comment... I currently have a Spur. What bike would you suggest to best compliment that for the PNW? Sentinel or Spire?

Great video! Even if the puddle drain was selfish 😂

This was such a cool video about such a sweet new bike!!! Awesome work Fanatik Crew and Transition

awesome, love TR and the crew!

Content has leveled up recently! Nice work gang

@FanatikBikeCo

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeremy! We've been doing our best! Cheers, Dan, Logan, and the rest of the team at Fanatik

Great video guys, awesome crew and cool new bike

The first edition of the smuggler got me so stoked on riding again. I still ride one today, glad they are keeping a good thing going.

Logan is a rad dude!!

I like seeing Logan on this side of the camera. 👍

Get well soon ,greetings from germany 🤙Logan well done 👍

Lols just saw you crashed on the side of the trail in the Jeff Kendleweed vid yesterday. Glad you’re ok.

This is just a great video from start to finish. The riding, the filming, the inside knowledge from the Transition guys, that amazing Smuggler... Loved it... And it just made me wanna go ride my bike!

After a long hiatus from mountain biking , stopped riding when there was still only 26" wheels.Came back to it in 2014 with a Specialized Camber Evo, 29" hoops 120mm travel f&r. That bike was so much fun.

Your new rider is awesome

Unreal video boys 👊

BK in the bushes and mud in the ear…taking one for the team!

Better than transitions launch video

Love the bronze color!

Nice brand placement Sam 💙

The bike is fine, but Logan and Dan are the real stars

"A mountain bike for mountain biking" heck yes this is what the people want

@bradwilliams1869

Жыл бұрын

Haha you caught that? 🤣

@FanatikBikeCo

Жыл бұрын

Finally, right?!? 😁 Cheers! - Dan at Fanatik

love that color scheme

Great video

ended up going with a Vitus as my next rig but Transition was Def on top of my list also. Hands down, has some of the nicest looking bikes out there.

Ooh! That hardtail on the back wall of the design room looks niiiiiiice!

Really good review

Thank you so much for this video!! I currently love (and daily ride) my 2015 Smuggler, but have been looking for its replacement. Wanting to stay with the Transition brand, I have been tossing around the idea of the new Spur, but wanted a bit more... Was so excited to see this new Smuggler but was going to wait til next year, for a new color way. After seeing them here, I actually like the colors a lot!! Now it may be time to dust off the credit card!!

@FanatikBikeCo

Жыл бұрын

I think both the colors are quite nice, although that of course is entirely subjective. We've got the frame loaded up into our Bike Builder, if you're curious how it looks built up different ways. Cheers, Dan www.fanatikbike.com/bike-builder

This thing looks awesome and the video was great. Cant wait to see some comparisons against the ripley, trail 429 or tallboy

@cosmicheretic8129

9 ай бұрын

None of those bikes are in this bikes category.

"Most of us don't wear spandex, want to send it all or eat rock gardens for breakfast." Sitting here with an Epic Evo and an Insurgent park bike feeling personally attacked. Great vid, the trail pics make me miss the PNW! The new smuggler looks like an awesome do it all and the sentiment of the vid is right. I used to own an Evil Following with 140/120 and it had that magic fun factor on nearly every trail until you got to the REALLY gnarly stuff. I reached for it most rides.

@FanatikBikeCo

Жыл бұрын

The Following is an awesome bike. I had one also, bought it for a lighter option than my Sentinel, and same thing, ended up riding it the majority of the time. Cheers - Dan

Dam it... I love the bike I ride (2022 Orbea Occam) which I got because it was so wonderfuly middle of the range and now Transition brings out this bike... I soooo want one!!!!

A really well edited video. And videographer can rip!

Saw Jeff's vid where he found you guys on the trail. Good to see your ok! Did I miss the travel numbers or is that not officially released yet?

The old Smuggler GX was the most fun bike I've ever ridden. I hope this one lives up to that.

How does everyone feel about the internal rear brake line routing? Having the rear brake line externally routed was one of the things I loved about Transition frames.

@mattdudester9037

Жыл бұрын

I prefer external routing. Swapping brakes doesn't happen often but the choice to do it would be a lot easier with external routing.

@GallantLee

Жыл бұрын

Yeah same here the externally routed rear brake is my preference. But for the majority of people who don’t work on their own bikes the internally routed option is more appealing

@gambas2219

Жыл бұрын

Perfect!

@mkrj2576

Ай бұрын

External

Que bike linda! Um sonho de consumo... abraço do Brasil

Hey, Sweet Tofitian hat on Darrin!

That bruise is insane.

I rode my Spur at Whistler this summer and it was actually really fun :)

@jamess.7261

Жыл бұрын

@danp5812 pretty much all the greens and blues - it was great on crank it up, c'more, H of D, Ninja Cougar, karate monkey, etc. I was tempted to try a few blacks, but I decided not to push my luck.

Was pretty set on getting a norco optic but now idk this thing looks sick

Que bike linda! Possuir uma dessas , só em sonho.... Um abraço do Brasil

hey @fanatik any ideas what the max insertion is on a large? details seem to be missing from the site, also how does the dropper cable work? is it fully internal and just pops out on the seat tube or is it still a fishing game to get it out?

sounds absolutely awsome now the price

If they sell an alloy frameset I’ll be picking one up. Otherwise I can’t justify 4k on the NX build. I’ll be sticking to my GT Force… for now.

Nothing against Transition as one day I'd like to own one, but the Specialized Stumpjumper has been this bike since the 90's. Something is still missing...

So good cable routing now. The Spur has cables running right on top of the crank axel which was ridiculous.

@FanatikBikeCo

Жыл бұрын

This actually does too. They're just internal. It's also not an issue, because that axle has a plastic cylinder around it, so the cables would never actually touch it as it spins. - Dan P

Logan is a freakin sender!

Own a spur already great bike this one looks proper good but stuff £3700 for the frame only. Transition obviously ignoring the current market issues

Wait... is this JKW Logan? Great vid, what a cool bike!

@rpiian

Жыл бұрын

@Logan Patrick Nelson Hahaha sick!! And nice riding!

No Logan the bike isn't floating... you're just an awesome rider😂

That "plum" smuggler is hot!!!

Where the bottom of the shock mounts won't that hold dirt and wear out that area over time?

This video made me swaller a hotdog whole!

@peascarrots5680

Жыл бұрын

@loganatfanatik yes

Bring that ,,video guy,, infront of you cameras he's rippin💪🦖🦖

I want one so bad

Love video guy, and I'd send him dozens of cookies for free!

Damn, "video guy", why so shreddy?

Dan - you ok? Saw you on Jeff-Kendal Weed’s vids, your leg was injured pretty badly!

Quadzilla over here hanging out in his undies ! Haha . Thanks for Review

Are these heavier than say the Union? What might this be with BERD? Would you guys test bikes with polar wheelset extremes? Maybe a crap bike and phenomenal one. I'm wondering how big a difference a wheelset is to the spec. My mind says it might be a close second to the front fork.

We need more video guy content!

Logan looks like a Jesse Melamed x Jackson Goldstone hybrid lol

Great watching ! 👍

am I missing something... but where are the holes near the bottom shock mount for the dirt/moisture to go away? I don't get how you can make that in 2023 not a Trek uber fan, but look at the new Fuel EX or even AL Patrol... I don't get why you remove those holes on carbon version If a get a coil, (currently have an RS Ult 2021 one). the rebound knob is near the bottom shock mount and it literally would bathe there I mean... maybe it does not provide lots of benefits for someone, but it does for me :) and that's a deal breaker

A bike to actual be ridden

The bottle rocket was the bike that killed it and put them on the map

@FanatikBikeCo

Жыл бұрын

Yep. That bike was rad. Terrible, but rad. - Dan P

Who's that serious guy playing Darrin's role?

Ran here as soon as I saw JKW's video. Lol!

How would you guys compare this to, say, a SC 5010?

@FanatikBikeCo

Жыл бұрын

Largely, quite similar. Same travel, very similar geometry. The 5010 is a mullet bike, so may feel a little tighter in corners. It also uses their VPP suspension platform, which has its nuances. Listen to what Logan says about coming from his Tallboy to this bike though, that'll give you some insight. - Dan P

YES!! (thats it)

The riding and people make the video. I just find it hard getting excited over a Horst link design. Rinsed and repeated over and over in the 21st century.

Any thoughts on how this compares to the Stumpjumper 130/140? I ride in the Midwest and do not have the ability to demo a Smuggler.

@FanatikBikeCo

Жыл бұрын

I haven't extensively ridden a Stumpy, just demo bikes a handful of times. But based on that experience, I preferred the Smuggler. Felt more peppy pedaling and pumping, and would be more fun on less steep terrain. Felt equally as good on the descents. - Logan at Fanatik (video guy)

@FanatikBikeCo

Жыл бұрын

It is a very similar bike. It is less flexy (but also heavier) than a Stumpjumper, and I would say it errs slightly on the more aggressive side of things, where as the Stumpjumper is better suited for slightly mellower trails. If you weigh over 190lbs or push your bike really hard, this might be a better option just because it is less flexy. If not, I'd say pick either! - Dan P.

I love video guy

@dariodigiulio3758

Жыл бұрын

can't believe that's his natural hair color

Any answers to how you can replace cables and housing without needing to remove the bottom bracket??

@pandaboygja

19 күн бұрын

Cause it’s fully guided internally. The tubes ideally if they designed it well should pul your casing where it needs yo be

Transition make great looking bikes but I hate when bike brands don't give the option to route the rear brake line on the driveside. Instantly makes the cables messy.

@vic8033

Жыл бұрын

I wonder though, it looks like the cables come out a window just after the BB before entering the rear triangle. Is it possible to just cross the cables there?

@smuy3782

Жыл бұрын

@Vic only if you run an AXS seapost because you only have 1 port on the driveside. 2 each side with different grommets to give the required number of exits is how it's done best IMO.

Kudos Transition, NO headset cable debauchery. A bike company that actually cares about their customers!

What travel range bike do you think is best? - Dan P

stumpjumper or smuggler?

I knew I recognized you from Jeff Kendall Weed channel

How tall are you guys and what size were you riding?

@FanatikBikeCo

11 ай бұрын

I'm 5ft 7 and it was a medium, fit perfect. - Logan at Fanatik

@Coors1974

5 ай бұрын

Little late to the comments..but what size would you suggest for 5,9 with a 6 ' wingspan..I'm thinking large ..I'm on a 475 reach bike now ..

I just looked at the geometry and this can't be true 72 degrees STA for a 65 degree HTA?

Would be great if you can buy just the frame and build your own bike

@FanatikBikeCo

Жыл бұрын

You can build one to your liking via our bike builder! Currently have a M, L, & XL in stock. www.fanatikbike.com/products/bike-builder

how does it jump?

@duckdiver5549

Жыл бұрын

@Logan Patrick Nelson Thank you Logan! Really appreciate the insights!

Around 9:20, the orange helmet he’s wearing… what is it?

@FanatikBikeCo

Жыл бұрын

www.fanatikbike.com/products/smith-forefront-2-mips-helmet?variant=39689058091054 Smith Forefront 2

This bike should always have some purple-ish colorway to facilitate plum smuggler jokes.

kinda like the sc tallboy

Lol I watched that video before this and I was like waaaiiitt haha

@caseyjoe4827

Жыл бұрын

@loganatfanatik I shot myself then I woke up

I wonder how the smuggler would ride if you did bump it up to a 140/150 or 160

@FanatikBikeCo

Жыл бұрын

That's the Sentinel!!

HOLY F***!!! That's a $4000.00 frame only ouch!!! With components thats a $10k-$16k bike

@Rio5kay

Жыл бұрын

Yeah a mountain bike for the mountain biker.... we are known to have tons of cash to throw at bikes...

all the flat pedal dorks screaming about the attempt to climb the slippery slab. clipless for life.

So.... They made a Kona bike.......

Not internal cable routing!!! They need to take a page from konas book, internal cables suck

I just hate to say it, the only reason why I didn’t get one is because it doesn’t have the down-tube storage, I love that bike but to me the glove box became a must. Great video as always 👍👍👍