Transition Smuggler: suspension setup & specs

Manufacturer data retrieved on 26 September 2026 · 5 builds · RRP €3,599 – €8,299 · Bike type: Full-suspension MTB

The Transition Smuggler is a trail bike with 140 mm of fork travel and 130 mm at the rear. Here you will find all 5 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus matching SAG and tyre pressure starting values.

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All builds

Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29.

Build	Fork	Shock	Shock size	Rear travel	Weight	RRP	Calculator
Alloy Deore	RockShox Psylo Gold RC (140 mm)	RockShox Deluxe Select+	210x50	130 mm	–	€3,599	Setup →
Carbon Deore	RockShox Pike Base (140 mm)	RockShox Deluxe Select+	210x50	130 mm	–	€5,199	Setup →
Carbon Eagle 90	RockShox Pike Select+ (140 mm)	RockShox Super Deluxe Select+	210x50	130 mm	–	€6,599	Setup →
Carbon GX AXS	RockShox Pike Select+ (140 mm)	RockShox Super Deluxe Select+	210x50	130 mm	–	€6,999	Setup →
Carbon XO AXS	RockShox Pike Ultimate (140 mm)	RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate	210x50	130 mm	–	€8,299	Setup →

How it compares

140 mm at the fork almost exactly matches the 140 mm median of the 44 bikes in the “trail bike” category in our database. The rear offers 130 mm, 10 mm less than the front. Within Transition’s mountain bikes, it sits between the Transition Spur and the Transition Scout on travel. Depending on the build, the frame is aluminium or carbon.

The Transition Smuggler is not a budget bike: even the Alloy Deore build costs €3,599, while the category median is €3,000. For the Carbon XO AXS build, Transition asks €8,299. Transition uses RockShox suspension throughout. In total, 4 different forks are used, from the RockShox Psylo Gold RC to the RockShox Pike Ultimate.

Setup notes for this spec

Fork (RockShox Psylo Gold RC): air goes in through the valve on top of the left leg. After every change, compress the fork firmly a few times before measuring SAG.
Rebound: on RockShox suspension the rebound adjuster is red. Always count clicks from fully closed (clockwise to the stop) so you can return to any setting.
Air shock (RockShox 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.

Target SAG for the Transition Smuggler

SAG is the share of travel your weight already uses in the riding position. The table gives it straight in millimetres – read the O-ring on the stanchion and on the shock shaft and adjust the air pressure until it matches. Any figures from Transition take priority.

140 mm fork, 50.0 mm shock stroke (all builds)

Riding style	Fork SAG	Shock SAG
XC / touring	17 % = 24 mm	24 % = 12.0 mm on the shock shaft
Trail	20 % = 28 mm	28 % = 14.0 mm on the shock shaft
Enduro / rough	22 % = 31 mm	30 % = 15.0 mm on the shock shaft
Bike park	20 % = 28 mm	27 % = 13.5 mm on the shock shaft

How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.

Tyre pressure starting values

For 2.50″ wide tyres, tubeless with a trail casing. With an inner tube about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi) more, with an insert about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less. Stock tyres: Maxxis Assegai EXO+ (2.5) / Maxxis Dissector 3C EXO+ (2.4); Maxxis Assegai EXO/TR (2.5) / Maxxis Dissector EXO/TR (2.4).

Ready-to-ride weight	Front	Rear
60 kg	1.43 bar (21 psi)	1.63 bar (24 psi)
70 kg	1.55 bar (22 psi)	1.75 bar (25 psi)
80 kg	1.67 bar (24 psi)	1.87 bar (27 psi)
90 kg	1.79 bar (26 psi)	1.99 bar (29 psi)
100 kg	1.91 bar (28 psi)	2.11 bar (31 psi)
110 kg	2.03 bar (29 psi)	2.23 bar (32 psi)
120 kg	2.15 bar (31 psi)	2.35 bar (34 psi)

Air pressure in the fork and shock

The sticker on the fork (or on the shock) and the manufacturers’ setup charts give you a first pressure. Our calculator is more precise and suggests rebound too – always check the result via SAG.

Note: all values without guarantee. Specification can vary by model year, frame size and market – if in doubt, the type plate, the manual and Transition’s information apply. Never exceed maximum pressures.