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Geronimo · 12-06-2006, 07:54 PM

My name is Mike and I'm an EBAYAHOLIC. Damn Ebay I'm always getting stuff I can't afford, "but it's such a great deal man, I'll be saving money". That's how I justify it anyhow. Now if I can just find a couple grand in my sofa cushions I'll be set. Until then here's my future big bike.
2004 Transition Dirtbag with Dangerboy Rockers. Brand New.

CalEpic · 12-06-2006, 08:00 PM

That's bad-ass Mike!

You have a spot reserved on the shuttle wagon.

Why the 'Zocchi decal on the seat stay and a Romic shock?

Pain Freak · 12-06-2006, 08:01 PM

OMG!!! That thing is BEE YOU TIF FULL.

What's the specs on that puppy? What do you plan to surround her with? A frame like that deserves nothing but the best.

tkblazer · 12-06-2006, 08:35 PM

you need a set of these

SHIMANO SAINT CRANKSET DOUBLE at JensonUSA.com

this

MARZOCCHI 66 RC2X '07 at JensonUSA.com

these babies

DT CHAMPION FR2350 WHEEL at JensonUSA.com

and some other bling crap to throw on it

Geronimo · 12-06-2006, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pain Freak

OMG!!! That thing is BEE YOU TIF FULL.

What's the specs on that puppy? What do you plan to surround her with? A frame like that deserves nothing but the best.

Thanx. The travel is adjustable from 6-7". Considering that I spent my dining room furniture money, it will be surrounded by the bike stand, kitchen and livingroom.

LBmtb · 12-07-2006, 12:12 AM

Looks beefy! Those rockers are f'in sexy

cru jones · 12-07-2006, 01:51 AM

Thats sweet! I briefly spoke w/one of the guys from transition and he was super nice and helpful. Does anyone have any personal experience on a dirtbag or bottlerocket? Im very intersted in how the frames are.

roadkillross · 12-07-2006, 10:35 AM

nice looking bike there. cru, no experience with transition but they do look like sick bikes. theres another cru jones on mtbr is it u?

PacMan · 12-07-2006, 01:28 PM

Sweet ride!!

I too hate Ebay. I always find stuff I don't need but can't live without.

Friggin' internet.

Geronimo · 12-07-2006, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PacMan

Sweet ride!!

I too hate Ebay. I always find stuff I don't need but can't live without.

Friggin' internet.

You summed it up perfectly.

bananaseat · 12-14-2006, 10:23 AM

been meaning to chime in. had never heard of these bikes until i read this post. went to the website and i'm very impressed. seems like a solid company. if you haven't done so, i'd recommend checking out the site. great vids.

tkblazer · 12-14-2006, 07:51 PM

i want to get me one of these

Evel Knievel · 12-15-2006, 10:02 PM

Ridden the Preston. Very stiff travel. Not plush or light like a heckler. Over built tubing for max strength. Not a light bike but one you could trust for the nasty hucks. Good welds and a really short toptube.

The Preston owner, says the whole line of Trasitions' are over built and stiff in travel , with good to very good stiffness in the swingarms. Also customer service is top notch.

Flat Broke · 12-19-2006, 09:43 PM

It's not a bottlerocket, but it does pretty good for a hardtail...

The bike now rolls on some 2.375 blings and sports a 66rc2x at 7" up front along with a front derailleur. Everytime I think I want a fully suspended bike (and there are plenty of times) I just lean back a little bit further and this thing seems to get through any of the stuff I have the balls to try. I'm sure I could hit bigger stuff with a full squish after becomming confident in the suspension; but this bike is surprisingly accomodating for being a hardtail. I weigh well over 250 with water and gear and the Vagrant doesn't feel flexy at all. Surprisingly, it feels pretty nimble for its weight and long top tube when you start going down hill or trying to rail turns. The geo on my bike is the most dialed thing I have ever ridden (including all of my BMX rigs)... for me. The second I threw a leg over the bike, I knew I was gonna be stoked.

As for Transition's stuff as a whole I can only speak for the to the Vagrant and customer service which was spot on. Great guys to talk to and they actually ride. If I were to start saving for a new frame, I'd probably be torn between the dirtbag and the bottlerocket. Just somthin about the rocket's geo that looks good to me though. They have one of the best crash replacement policies going, and asside from the frames being a little hefty, there isn't much to find fault with.

Chris

12-06-2006, 07:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Geronimo Bill would poach it	My new Transition DirtBag My name is Mike and I'm an EBAYAHOLIC. Damn Ebay I'm always getting stuff I can't afford, "but it's such a great deal man, I'll be saving money". That's how I justify it anyhow. Now if I can just find a couple grand in my sofa cushions I'll be set. Until then here's my future big bike. 2004 Transition Dirtbag with Dangerboy Rockers. Brand New. __________________ Fullyloop: never have, never will.

12-06-2006, 08:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
tkblazer Ruining It For The 95%	you need a set of these SHIMANO SAINT CRANKSET DOUBLE at JensonUSA.com this MARZOCCHI 66 RC2X '07 at JensonUSA.com these babies DT CHAMPION FR2350 WHEEL at JensonUSA.com and some other bling crap to throw on it __________________ Geronimo: I think I could probably spend all day exporing Dell Painfreak: Dstepper turned me on

12-07-2006, 12:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
LBmtb good times	Looks beefy! Those rockers are f'in sexy __________________ My Twits tkblazer: wonder if i can wear my yellow speedo me: only if you wear the matching yellow goggles with it

12-07-2006, 10:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
roadkillross Throw some Dee's on it	nice looking bike there. cru, no experience with transition but they do look like sick bikes. theres another cru jones on mtbr is it u? __________________ Offroadie-"I ride a fixed gear, but I'm no hipster." dirttorpedo- "i like the runs..........:

12-07-2006, 01:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
PacMan Yeti. Turner. Niner.	Sweet ride!! I too hate Ebay. I always find stuff I don't need but can't live without. Friggin' internet. __________________ Less typing...more riding.

12-06-2006, 08:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
CalEpic STR Moderator	That's bad-ass Mike! You have a spot reserved on the shuttle wagon. Why the 'Zocchi decal on the seat stay and a Romic shock?

12-06-2006, 08:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Pain Freak Peanut butta jelly	OMG!!! That thing is BEE YOU TIF FULL. What's the specs on that puppy? What do you plan to surround her with? A frame like that deserves nothing but the best.

12-07-2006, 01:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
cru jones never say never	Thats sweet! I briefly spoke w/one of the guys from transition and he was super nice and helpful. Does anyone have any personal experience on a dirtbag or bottlerocket? Im very intersted in how the frames are.

12-14-2006, 10:23 AM	#11 (permalink)
bananaseat STR Veteran	Transition Website been meaning to chime in. had never heard of these bikes until i read this post. went to the website and i'm very impressed. seems like a solid company. if you haven't done so, i'd recommend checking out the site. great vids.

12-14-2006, 07:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
tkblazer Ruining It For The 95%	i want to get me one of these __________________ Geronimo: I think I could probably spend all day exporing Dell Painfreak: Dstepper turned me on

12-15-2006, 10:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
Evel Knievel STR Veteran	Ridden the Preston. Very stiff travel. Not plush or light like a heckler. Over built tubing for max strength. Not a light bike but one you could trust for the nasty hucks. Good welds and a really short toptube. The Preston owner, says the whole line of Trasitions' are over built and stiff in travel , with good to very good stiffness in the swingarms. Also customer service is top notch.

12-19-2006, 09:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
Flat Broke Bikes don't kill bunnies	It's not a bottlerocket, but it does pretty good for a hardtail... The bike now rolls on some 2.375 blings and sports a 66rc2x at 7" up front along with a front derailleur. Everytime I think I want a fully suspended bike (and there are plenty of times) I just lean back a little bit further and this thing seems to get through any of the stuff I have the balls to try. I'm sure I could hit bigger stuff with a full squish after becomming confident in the suspension; but this bike is surprisingly accomodating for being a hardtail. I weigh well over 250 with water and gear and the Vagrant doesn't feel flexy at all. Surprisingly, it feels pretty nimble for its weight and long top tube when you start going down hill or trying to rail turns. The geo on my bike is the most dialed thing I have ever ridden (including all of my BMX rigs)... for me. The second I threw a leg over the bike, I knew I was gonna be stoked. As for Transition's stuff as a whole I can only speak for the to the Vagrant and customer service which was spot on. Great guys to talk to and they actually ride. If I were to start saving for a new frame, I'd probably be torn between the dirtbag and the bottlerocket. Just somthin about the rocket's geo that looks good to me though. They have one of the best crash replacement policies going, and asside from the frames being a little hefty, there isn't much to find fault with. Chris

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