Transition Spire Carbon // Bike Review

Reviewer Stats: 5’11” & 215 lbs

Transition’s new sled, the Spire, is described by the Bellingham-based company as their “nimble bruiser”—an ultra-capable long-travel trail bike that prioritizes stability at high speeds and down steep terrain. Sporting 170 millimeters of travel front and rear, 29-inch wheels and a 63-degree headtube angle (in the high setting), the Spire seems to lean much further toward “bruiser” than “nimble,” though, after spending time aboard the huckleberry-colored bike, I found it to be surprisingly well-mannered and easy to scoot uphill. Braced with a Fox 38 Performance Elite fork featuring a GRIP2 damper and chunky Schwalbe tires, the Spire comes prepared for just about any gnarly trail you throw at it right out of the box and is clearly spec’d to provide plenty of impact absorption and grip on any surface.

Overall, the Spire is an all-mountain brawler. It’s not the lightest ride to spin up to the top of a mountain, but it’s hard to imagine a more stable trail bike for the way back down. The Spire would be just as at home at the Whistler Bike Park as it would be climbing to a gnarly double-black backcountry descent—so long as its pilot doesn’t mind putting in a tiny bit of extra strength getting it there.

**Geometry Specs reflect HIGH Setting**
Wheel Size: 29"
Rear Travel: 170mm
Fork: 170mm
Wheelbase: 1287mm
Chainstay: 446mm
Reach: 485mm
Head Tube Angle: 63°

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[transitionbikes]

Absolutely rippin' Spencer! We're glad you had a good time on that thing, and noticed the balanced weight distribution. That's one of the most magical pieces of the Spire.

[greganderson]

Another killer review in a near perfect format.. so consistent. My one suggestion, in addition to the "who's this bike for" at the end, do a "compared to" and maybe compare to 2 or 3 other bikes in it's class. This would give an idea of where each bike sits in the spectrum with regards to things like agility/stability, uphill/downhill, pop/plow.

[paulwintermute]

Fantastic review.
First, the audio was unreal. Zero wind noise with perfect vocal clarity. Your set up is dialed. Second, how were you able to talk so steady while absolutely shredding the trial?! Riding at that speed would take 100% of my concentration.
Oh, and awesome bike too.

[Mockle]

The review we have all been waiting for!

[jaredgulaga]

You guys honestly do the best bike reviews out there, please don't ever change.

[chikatikah]

+1 for a New Patrol review. Great video as always

[peterblades]

He was shredding at such a level i barely noticed what was said in the review.

[troydesilva]

I am a trail rider but I am willing to put in the extra energy on the climbs if that allows me an amazing downhill experience. I am very glad to hear that this bike climbs well.

[pjbeattie]

I dont comment often, but that was a fantastic review and finished just as the trail BAM!! Skills aplenty with riding and reviewing!! Cheers

[tpoolemtb]

It’s awesome to have someone review a bike who can actually rip! Most reviews are useless cause they are done by Jerry’s

[Minkonto]

I am blown away by your riding, man. Beautiful bike, but you must be close to EWS level. I sat thru this on the edge of my seat. You are talking during the interview for ppl not to believe this is played fast forward. And the way you pull a manual effortlessly even right before tight corners. Wow...

[HBurns-ikxm]

Another new freehub video, another killer review. Well done once again

[whitneymcmullin]

Out of all of the bikes I’ve watched you bomb down these trails, personally the one that I feel like you had the most fun on was the Evil Wreckoning.

[eljest]

Major ”Chris Harris on cars” vibes in this video! So fresh to see in a bike review, keep doing what you’re doing, the passion goes through the screen! 🤙🏻

[johnnnewmex]

I like that your reviews are simple and short. Too much tech talk these days about angles and leverage rates. I have a Spire on order as well.

[misterhulk]

definitely lookin faster than usual on that trail! great review, cheers!

[geo]

How is it against the Sentinel V2? Pros and cons and what should someone choose between them? Once again, awesome ride and review! 🤙🍺

[chikatikah]

Gotta say I can’t imagine how much this things hauls down rough shit when the 125mm scout I rented was a plower in itself.

[Wieva]

Why are these videos so damn relaxing lol?!

[micheandmikey]

Looks like the perfect Kamloops shuttling bike, a bit much for Bellingham (for me & my type of riding). Great video as always!