Transition Covert

[paulb]

Got this on Tuesday. I've ridden it about 50km this weekend. It seems to climb better than my Stumpy FSR and I haven't turned the pro pedal on. And seems to like more speed on the downhills.

Not convinced on the High Rollers which seem to slip a little on damp rocks but otherwise very impressed.

All stock except the pedals (and TALAS is an option)

Frame - Transition Covert 6 inch
Rear shock - RP23
Front shock/fork - TALAS 36
Handlebars - Truvativ Stylo
Stem - Truvativ Team
Headset - FSA
Grips - ODI
Saddle - Transition
Seatpost - Truvativ Team
Front brake - Elixir CR 203
Rear brake - Elixir CR 160
Cranks - Truvativ Stylo Triple
Chain - KMC
Pedals - DMR V12 Mg
Front derailleur - SRAM X9
Rear derailleur - SRAM X9
Front shifter - SRAM X9
Rear shifter - SRAM X9
Cassette - SRAM 11-32
Wheelset - Transition Revolution AM 25mm
Tyres - Maxxis 2.35 60a High Rollers
Does Exxon Exxpo make these dual ply?
Weight - guessing around 14.5kg

 

[colourclassic]

Sex, beautiful bike, amazing spec.

 

[zstreetco]

VERY nice bike....$$$? if you dont mind me asking?
Could be a new contender on my new All Mountain list?

 

[paulb]

No secret. The Bike Shed Mortdale has them advertised in the current AMB at $4999 with Float 36. TALAS adds $700. For those prices I think it's great value. RRP from the importer is somewhat more.

Other bikes I considered were the Heckler, Knolly Endorphin, Pivot Firebird etc. Most of these would cost a lot more.

 

[Dirt king]

Wow thats one awesome price for the amount of bike you get.

Looks amazing though. Liked the look of the white ones when I first saw them, but this orange colour with the gold/yellow link looks awesome.

I would say something to compete with a Specialized Enduro? In that kind of league, or beyond?

 

[bradleyR513]

Geez man, that's really, really nice!!!

 

[JONO WADE]

love it! transition make some of the sickest bikes ever
that gold linkage is sweet too

 

[farmdale truckin]

How Is she going?? did you get it from TBSM??
i think i Built this for you!!
any problems with it??
hope all is going good

Matt

 

[paulb]

Dirt King - in the same market segment as the Enduro - I think it's better though

farmdale truckin - yes bought from TBSM, if you built it, thanks. I'm very happy with it

 

[Wellsey]

Do you know what the frame weighs?

 

[paulb]

Transition (http://www.transitionbikes.com/Covert.cfm) claim 6.7 pounds without the shock - just over 3 kilos

 

[jakey_trickster]

Very nice looking bike.

Very nice looking bike, I saw the frame in the 2010 thread and wanted one ever since.

 

[T-Bike]

Nice bike!! That colour is one of my favorites.

 

[Adamski]

Lovely bike mate. Contemplating upgrading my Trance X frame to one of these.

 

[pliskin]

that bike looks awesome, im still considering getting a white version.

 

[spirobekis]

Hmmmmmmmmm, bike, bedroom in the background...... What spends more time where !!!!

 

[Nathan_S]

man tansition make sweet bikes!!

i didnt even kniow that they made xc bikes, and thats one nice bike

 

[Hellyeah]

Nice...... very Nice

It's hard to belive that this has 1 inch more travel
than the Preston.....wow

Repeat in EURO accent ..................

Viva la Transition

 

[Damienp]

Damn nice frames the new Coverts.

I wouldn't be surprised if the next one to get an update or get dropped is the Preston FR. It needs an update IMO. Not a fan of the linkage setup and shock location.

 

[paulb]

update with a bit more bling

Pedals - NS Aerials
Seatpost - Thomson 410mm
Stem - Thomson 70mm
Bars - Answer Pro Taper (not sure the gold bars really work aesthetically)
Alt Wheels - Easton Havoc with WTB Mutanoraptors