Updated Transition Spur | Still the boss of downcountry in 2024?

[@adamj2281]

Completely agree on the dissector, went Ground Control T7/T5 combo, huge improvement.

[@jmdrstv]

Great video! I have a 2021 Spur and still love it. Mine is a built pretty light at 25.5 pounds but that with beefier tires. I run a T9 Butcher in the front and a T9 Ground Control in the front and it is magic on this bike. Like you, I have PRd in both directions. I love this bike.

[@barbbrazes869]

Thanks for this awesome review! I want a Spur!!❤

[@chrisallen5293]

Awesome video. Your riding has progressed nicely since i first started following your channel. Keep sending it!

[@DrJMTB]

Thanks for sticking with me! Hope to see you out on the trails 👊🏼

[@Adventuregirl96]

I enjoyed the video and the review. I have been thinking about getting a Spur and your experience might have made up my mind for me. I also need to get back down south and see some family and ride Kanuga.

[@TomCollins-c4h]

Nice build on the Spur "drool" I have one but its the base one. Deore, SID select version.

[@DionysiosEconomopoulos]

It looks the sickest of all bikes

[@elgeffe503]

Nice bike! We can't easily get this bike in Europe which is a bummer. The looks do remind me a lot of my Spectral 125!

[@GF-cb8rr]

I'm happy they didn't do any drastic updates. It was perfect as is, just needed that UDH to stay current.

[@DrJMTB]

I agree

[@TomCollins-c4h]

Nice riding you got some skills!

[@rlopez9044]

Great video man, I have a 2023 Spur and I just love that bike ❤️. Question, did you bottom out at any time during your rides in the bike park? Thanks, keep the good videos coming 👍

[@DrJMTB]

Thanks! I didn’t have any harsh bottom outs at the park except in the fork on one of the bigger hits. The front of the bike does seem to get out gunned sooner than the rear. But it did take a pretty significant hit, and another volume reducer would likely help

[@Henry_Faulkner]

I'm 15 and 5'8 I've got a friend on my local team that has a Spur and I've been dying to get one. I am planning to ride it for XC racing and down country. I was curious if you have any size recommendations, or if there are other bikes you would recommend before buying one? Also, the vid was very informative and I definitely learned a bit. Thanks and have a good one. 🤙

[@DrJMTB]

@@Henry_Faulkner Hey Henry, I’m just a hair taller than you and opted for a large. I have a 31” inseam, so relatively long legs. Especially for the application of XC racing, I would probably steer you more tortoise size medium. as far as other bikes to recommend, if you’re wanting something that you can race on the weekends, but still have a blast on throughout the week, there’s no bike better than the Spur. If you’re just wanting to try to get yourself on as many podiums for XC racing as possible, the Blur TR is hard to beat. I’d most certainly put you on a size large Blur, however. Hope this helps!

[@txmale5070]

My local bike shop has spur smuggler and patrol and sentinel . What are your thoughts on the patrol ?

[@rlsedition]

I'd suggest the 2021 Specialized Epic Evo was as much a trend setter as this Spur. The latest Epic model is just like the Epic Evo.

[@fathertime209]

How does this compare to the stumpjumper expert Non-evo model? I would love to see a comparison of these two bikes...

[@ryanmb21]

Great riding! And awesome review! Regarding the tire recommendations, I haven’t tried the Forekaster yet, so your nudge is just what I needed. I do prefer the dhrii to the dissector out front as you describe. You said rekon race rear, is that correct, or just “rekon” (as pictured)? Thx!

[@DrJMTB]

Sorry, I should have clarified more… I was running a DHR2 front and Rekon rear. Partly because it’s what I had laying around, and trails are still sloppy right now. The Forekaster / Rekon Race setup would be the ultimate lightweight or drier conditions setup IMO.

[@perrysmith4886]

Awesome video! Hemp lock is my favorite trail in kanuga. How would you compare the spur to the Norco fluid ?

[@DrJMTB]

Thanks, and same here! The Fluid is noticeably heavier and not as fast, but may be better for someone looking for a 1-bike solution. The Fluid I tested is the nicest one available and still slid in at over 31 lbs. The Spur is 27 lbs with heavier downhill tires, and that difference is noticeable. The Smuggler or even Sentinel make very compelling 1-bike solutions as well. The Smuggler I custom built in the shop was well under 30 lbs, but is on-par with the capability of the Fluid. This reply makes me sound like a weight-weenie... I'm really not, but when you consider how light Transition frames are compared to other brands, it's worth noting, especially when the Spur is in the conversation. For those who may read this, Norco Fluid review kzbin.info/www/bejne/fp25imp_qK6ogsk.

[@chris_gamedev]

Good video, but you really need to show the landing if your filming from the side, so we can see how the travel is

[@ColoradoGooner]

Excellent riding and super informative review. Curious what the spec is? And any thoughts on whether 130mm would improve things or stick to 120mm?

[@DrJMTB]

Thanks! The only updated model they have for now is the X0 Transmission build which is what is shown here and on their website. If it were me, I would ride it for a while with the 120mm fork and see how it went. That being said, I’ve never been afraid to go 10mm longer with a fork in the past on bikes that I felt like could use it. The front end of the Spur does get out gunned before the rear end. For me, I’ll most likely keep this bike and I’ll most likely keep it at 120mm. The nice thing about the Fox 34 specd on this bike is that you can easily swap the air spring.

[@RandyRIII]

How does it compare to the Smuggler? Is there enough separation to change from a smuggler type bike to this spur (specced with 130mm)? Thanks for the review!

[@DrJMTB]

Here's my Smuggler first impression... kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6ardZSZgdKUnrM. I never got around to doing a long-term review on it. The Smuggler, in the stock configurations, slides in over 30lbs and is noticeably more capable and noticeably heavier. I sort of "down built" my Smuggler and got it down to 28 lbs with really light wheels and tires. In that configuration, the spread between the two bikes is definitely less. The Spur still wins out in snappiness due to those flex stays. The Smuggler is a very hard to beat all-arounder though.

[@jmgoggy]

I'm debating a medium or large. I'm 5'9 and my current sb140LR in M fits perfect with 460mm reach. How does the M spur feel?

[@whitneymcduffee6529]

Gabe wants to know when you’re doing a review of a Blur. Waiting til the snow melts at Snowshoe?

[@DrJMTB]

Snowshoe isn’t rough enough for a Blur review… probably have to take it to Hinch 😂

[@mikestivers8302]

since you're running AXS, pull the cable housing tube out of the frame to save 2 grams!

[@rangi0072]

Awesome review bro as usual ... I’m 5.9 too would you opt for the medium over the large ?? It’s doing my head in

[@DrJMTB]

I'm personally sold on the large, but simultaneously wish that the reach was closer to 470 instead of 480. Medium patently feels too small for my preference. It is a tough call at our height, and I wish Transition would actually shorten the reach of every size slightly, and add a size at the top of the size chart which would help folks not be in the middle of sizes quite as much.

[@rangi0072]

@@DrJMTB hey man can I ask you what is this bike like to wheelie and manual?? I’ve been riding a chameleon mx and it’s awesome so I been looking at the 5010 but any thoughts you have would be awesome 😎

[@DrJMTB]

@@rangi0072 instagram.com/reel/CttaRBQAu41/?igsh=MXJpaXRtM3N6YWc2Ng==

[@TomCollins-c4h]

I have the medium Spur and the large jumps up to 460mm seat tube length from 410mm. Im 5'7" though with 30" inseam and 5'10" wingspan and it fits perfect for me.

[@rangi0072]

@@TomCollins-c4h 🙏🏼🙏🏼👍 thanks man yeah it sux I can’t test ride one at my lbs... I think a medium will be ok 👌 I’m hoping it’s as fun an playful as the reviews say

[@michaelfisher6025]

Can someone explain to me how the 2020 builds were ~25lbs and the 2024 builds are ~27lbs? I can't for the life of my figure out how or why.

[@DrJMTB]

It was spec’d with a step cast Fox 34 which is noticeably lighter than the standard Fox 34 spec’d now. Additionally, the current SRAM AXS Transmission drivetrain is heavier than X01 mechanical but quite a bit. Those 2 things alone probably account for the difference

[@jmdrstv]

The early ones actually came with a SID Ultimate and Luxe Ultimate which are both much lighter. The SID also has a 35mm chassis. Other elements of the build are lighter as well.

[@applicablerobot]

Just realized kanuga might be the Galbraith of the south?

[@DrJMTB]

Only been to Bellingham once, but I can see your comparison 🤙🏼

[@hasbeenracing]

I think you’ve shown how overbiked most riders are and just how capable good 120mm bikes are.

[@quinncolby]

Sort of. I took my Ripmo & my Spur to Moab. Ripmo for blacks & double blacks. The bike is so forgiving. The Spur was for the fast blues & longer rides. Both great but if you don’t live in a place like Moab you don’t need a 145/160 bike most days.

[@REB4444]

Everyone loves their bikes because there are so many short-travel trail bikes that are excellent. But I'm going to say, '"Nah!". I've tested the Spur & I have to say, the Pivot Trail 429 is IT. It climbs just as well, somewhere in between the Ripley & the Spur, but is more capable than the Spur on the downhill AND more agile. It accomplishes all this without having to resort to flex stays which work in most conditions but also brings in a flexy feel or bob in chatter. The Spur is amazing going up & going down for a short travel trail bike because it uses its length & slackness for stability, but that also penalizes you in slower twistier terrain. It feels like a bigger bike when it comes to agility compared to the 429 or the Ripley or even the Tallboy. I have yet to bottom out my 429 in the 18 months I've had it. The 429 isn't as bottomless as the Tallboy, but it is a lot plusher than the Ripley or Spur. It's the purple squirrel of short-travel trail bikes.

[@mtbfitz]

Absolutely wild take

[@DB-sd3cw]

I mean one's a trail bike and one is more XC focused lmao

[@mac001texas]

How long until the pivot starts making noises? How long till the unbearable bottom bracket creak?

[@ShadLife]

Mountain biking has been around about 45 years. Is that a young sport? Maybe compared to hockey and golf it is...LOL

[@DrJMTB]

You either heard the analogy of the state of mountain bike tech from 10 years ago, or you didn't. Not trying to debate who considers what old. I'm well aware of the origins of the sport.

[@hoseeek]

copied mondraker aah frame :D , looks sick tho

[@nickconol1428]

with that 130 fork its no longer an xc bike for sure

[@DrJMTB]

It’s a 120mm fork

[@melbournechugging2999]

Waste of money buy a dirt bike instead