[VA2SLOride]

I've been looking to get a new FR rig these days, and have been looking at Banshee (Chap and Scream) as well as the Cove G-Spot, but have suddenly stumbled upon Transition Bikes, based out of Seattle. Their DirtBag model is about what I'm looking for, and has close to the same geometry as both the Chap and G-Spot, but doesn't seem as burly. The price tag is what got my attention, but I was wondering if there were any of you out there that have ridden one and could give me a lowdown on what's going on with it...thanks.

 

[kdog-rider]

Try talking to T0mo, he just got one.
I'm getting mine somtime next week. i cant wait.

 

[T0mo]

the dirtbag freakin rocks! I got mine a few weeks ago and am very happy with it. PM me if you are seriously considering one, it'll be worth it for you to pm me, trust me, eh?

 

[Toshi]

it's a nice bike at a great price by all accounts, but you should be aware that they are 100% taiwanese, with the seattle connection only being the importer/frame designer's location. not to say that this should rule them out -- i just bought a frame built in taiwan -- but they're not a pac nw company in the sense that knolly bikes or mountain cycle is, for instance.

 

[oldfart]

Banshees are Taiwan built too. Nothing wrong with that at all. If a manufacturer designs well and hires a good shop to weld up the frames and has an agent in Taiwan to check qc, the quality can be very high.


I've seen some poor examples of frames built by local boutique builders. BB threads not chased or the shell faced because, they broke their tool months ago and never bothered to have it fixed. Paint which chips off in large sheets the size of a couple thumb nails.

 

[Toshi]

oh, i agree. like i said, i rock a taiwanese built frame (built by pacific, which also does banshee and transition iirc).

 

[RhinofromWA]

That titled scared me for a second....

No Tranny testimonials here...lol

The transtion Dirt bag has been slowly showing up at race courses here and the riders seem to like them. Their price is mighty tasty. I only like about 14 miles away but haven't gone into see them in person.

Give them a call and see what they can do for you.

 

[VA2SLOride]

You could take that title for what ever you wanted and I wouldn't expect anything less from you....lol....

Thanks for the info.