Transition Relay: suspension setup & specs
The Transition Relay is an e-enduro bike with 160–170 mm of fork travel and 160–170 mm at the rear. It is powered by Fazua Ride 60. This page lists the 3 current builds with fork, shock and shock size and gives matching starting values for SAG and tyre pressure.
Calculate the setup for your Transition Relay →
All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, motor, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29 / MX.
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Motor | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNW Alloy Eagle 90 | RockShox ZEB Select+ (170 mm) | RockShox Vivid Coil Select+ | 205x65 | 170 mm | Fazua Ride 60 430 Wh | – | €7,999 | Setup → |
| Carbon Eagle 90 | RockShox Lyrik Select+ (160 mm) | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ | 205x60 | 160 mm | Fazua Ride 60 430 Wh | – | €9,299 | Setup → |
| PNW Carbon Eagle 90 | RockShox ZEB Ultimate (170 mm) | RockShox Vivid Coil Ultimate | 205x65 | 170 mm | Fazua Ride 60 430 Wh | – | €9,999 | Setup → |
How it compares
On travel, the Transition Relay is right where the “e-enduro bike” category usually is: 160–170 mm up front against a median of 170 mm from 56 bikes. No other Transition model among its e-mountain bikes has more travel up front. The frame is available in aluminium or carbon.
With a starting price of €7,999 (PNW Alloy Eagle 90), the Transition Relay is above the category median (€6,900). The top build, PNW Carbon Eagle 90, costs €9,999. Transition uses RockShox suspension throughout. In total, 3 different forks are used, from the RockShox ZEB Select+ to the RockShox ZEB Ultimate. With the RockShox Vivid Coil Select+, the PNW Alloy Eagle 90 build has a coil shock – here the spring rate determines SAG. Drive comes from Fazua Ride 60, paired with 430 Wh of battery capacity. Wheel sizes differ by build or frame size: 29 / MX.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (RockShox ZEB Select+): the air valve is on top of the left leg under a cap. Change pressure in small steps (about 5 psi (0.34 bar)) and cycle the fork a few times afterwards so the air chambers can equalise.
- Rebound: turn the red RockShox adjuster fully closed first and count clicks from there – that way you can note settings and restore them later.
- Coil spring (RockShox Vivid Coil Select+): if SAG is off, only a different spring rate will fix it. Preload should just keep the spring from rattling; more preload makes the shock less supple.
- Air shock (RockShox Super Deluxe Select+): measure SAG in your riding position, ideally with a helper holding the bike. Cycle the shock a few times after every pressure change.
- e-MTB: because of the extra weight, start with slightly more tyre pressure – the surcharge is already built into the table below.
Target SAG for the Transition Relay
The table converts the recommended SAG percentages into millimetres, so you can check them with the O-ring directly on the stanchion and on the shock shaft. Adjust the air pressure until the value is right. If Transition specifies its own target SAG for your model, that takes priority.
170 mm fork, 65.0 mm shock stroke (PNW Alloy Eagle 90, PNW Carbon Eagle 90)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 29 mm | 24 % = 15.6 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 34 mm | 28 % = 18.2 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 37 mm | 30 % = 19.5 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 34 mm | 27 % = 17.6 mm on the shock shaft |
160 mm fork, 60.0 mm shock stroke (Carbon Eagle 90)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 27 mm | 24 % = 14.4 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 32 mm | 28 % = 16.8 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 35 mm | 30 % = 18.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 32 mm | 27 % = 16.2 mm on the shock shaft |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
The values apply to 2.50″ wide tubeless tyres with a trail casing, including the e-MTB surcharge. With an inner tube add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi), with an insert take off about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi). Stock tyres: Maxxis Assegai 3C EXO+ (2.5) / Maxxis Minion DHRII 3C EXO+ (2.4); Schwalbe Magic Mary / Schwalbe Big Betty,; Super Trail, Soft (2.4) / Super Trail, Soft (2.4).
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.48 bar (21 psi) | 1.68 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.60 bar (23 psi) | 1.80 bar (26 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.72 bar (25 psi) | 1.92 bar (28 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.84 bar (27 psi) | 2.04 bar (30 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.96 bar (28 psi) | 2.16 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.08 bar (30 psi) | 2.28 bar (33 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.20 bar (32 psi) | 2.40 bar (35 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork and shock
You will find a guide value for air pressure on the fork sticker (or on the shock) or in the suspension makers’ charts. Our calculator also takes riding style and rebound into account. In the end, measured SAG is what counts.