Check out this new bike. It's an all mtn/XC rig, but it is something new from TBC.
http://www.transitionbikes.com/Bikes_Bandit.cfm
http://www.transitionbikes.com/Bikes_Bandit.cfm
Transition Bandit
- Thread starter Pepper Brooks
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That's almost exactly what I'm looking for, I wish it had bottle mounts though.
Edit: Is it trivial that one of my requirements for my next trail bike frame is bottle mounts?
Edit: Is it trivial that one of my requirements for my next trail bike frame is bottle mounts?
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Yes.
Hmm, like a steeper, slightly more XC spitfire. Interesting.
It does! Check it out...
But to be honest, it has at least one... on the top of the DT. I can't recall if there will also be one for the underside of the DT. I know here in the PNW we would never put a bottle there, but I know some of the dry climate folks do weird stuff.
I just hate wearing a camelback for 1-2ish hour XC rides. Bottles are so much easier. Maybe I did a bit too much XC during my break from DHYes.
But on topic, the bike and the Geo #s look great. Should be a hit just like all their other frames, good work again Transition
Slap an angleset in there and you've got something...cool bike.
Does it really? It was hard to tell from the pics, if it does have them on the top of the DT I might have just found my new frame.
Sam why'd you guys opt not to include chainguide mounts on the Bandit?
Yup, just infront of the T, and above the R.Does it really? It was hard to tell from the pics, if it does have them on the top of the DT I might have just found my new frame.
You know you can have a shop put bottle mounts onto the frame if they have the tool(s) to do it.
Sharp looking bike.
donkey
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You aren't the only one
I'm a dry climate guy who doesn't want or need to take a camel sack for 1-2 hour rides at the local spot.
I wouldn't jump to any conclusions without riding one. I'm a big fan of slacker bikes, and the hta on the Bandit that I've been testing feels just right.
(same as production btw)
(same as production btw)
Whoa, awesome addition to the line up.
yeah...i dont know how transition nails almost everything they make...
I have been riding a v.2 covert for over a year, love the bike but have always said it's just a bit beefier than i want for trail rides...looks like this will replace it when available...amazing looking bike.
I have been riding a v.2 covert for over a year, love the bike but have always said it's just a bit beefier than i want for trail rides...looks like this will replace it when available...amazing looking bike.
My decision just got harder. Looking forward to seeing the complete bike spec.
No joke. Last year was new trail bike and new DH bike for me...and I ended up getting a Covert and TR450.
This year is new trail bike year for my wife, and the ASR5 has been the top contender....now this Bandit debuts. Transition is trying to take all of our money.
haha funny man...
I got a covert last year, and will be getting a 250 ASAP...
now I need to make a bandit decision...I will most likely go with this bike...
I got a covert last year, and will be getting a 250 ASAP...
now I need to make a bandit decision...I will most likely go with this bike...
I cracked my Covert frame last spring, I wish they would have had this frame availible then. Covert was one of the funnest bikes I ever owned, would buy this in a heart beat.
Me, too!
To me it looks very similar to the Fisher Roscoe....
If only it had ISCG mounts...
We counted a larger percentage of Bandit customers using a front derailleur. Granted there will be quite a few who prefer a single ring setup (myself included) we had to look at the big picture.
Although there are many regions where a single ring will work, there are more where it won't. That being said, there's nothing keeping you from utilizing a bb mount chainguide, or adapter.
Although there are many regions where a single ring will work, there are more where it won't. That being said, there's nothing keeping you from utilizing a bb mount chainguide, or adapter.
At a guess because people who ride XC/AM "shouldnt" be riding with 1 ring up front?
Transition conforming to market norms or afraid that if they put one on there people will do hucks to flat off the roof on them?All bikes should have the option.
Edit: All right, all right, I'm missing the big picture.
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It does add cost and a little bit of weight, though. From what Ride (Lars?) said, it sounds like the tradeoff wasn't worth it in their opinion.
At a guess because people who ride XC/AM "shouldnt" be riding with 1 ring up front?
All bikes should have the option.
Edit: All right, all right, I'm missing the big picture.
The solution that I LOVE is the one that Devinci uses and that I have on my Sinister Gruitr.... GREAT! Tabs? Sure. Not? Sure!
Liking the Bandit though! A new contender
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Just got in from a ride with Lars on his. He seems to love it. He was also wearing shorts and it was 40 degs though, so may be something to be said there. 
Running an e-13 XCX in either a seat tube or BB mount would work for 1x9 or 1x10 set-ups as well. That is . . . if you can get away with not running a bash of some type.
whats wrong with an adapter?
Anyone know the release window?
"Spring 2011" on the site.
"Spring 2011" on the site.
Gamut BB mount works excellent.....really no need for tabs.
I don't get why the no iscg tabs is a big deal at all...
The e.13 XCX system seems to work great (just installed it on my covert), and I will be moving to a 34-34 10spd soon...pretty solid all conditions setup if you ask me...
The e.13 XCX system seems to work great (just installed it on my covert), and I will be moving to a 34-34 10spd soon...pretty solid all conditions setup if you ask me...
ISCG tabs would be useful for Hammerschmidt...
Agree'd but it for whatever reason HS doesnt seem to be aimed at the market this bike is targeting...I think that the weight of HS is keeping this crowd off of it...
I personally think it would be a sick setup for this bike except for the drawbacks of hub engagement...I like super quick hubs like i9, it's the only reason i wont buy HS, also seems like the gear combo's with 1x10's are negating it a bit...