I’ve got a hankering for Transition Smuggler, and having missed the boat on the 2017 models (can’t find an XL frame anywhere) I’ve been looking at the 2018 models which are designed around reduced offset forks (between 42-44mm). I’m not really keen on the build kits they offer (particularly the Fox 34 on the GX build kit) so would prefer to buy frame only and build up the spec myself. The problem is availability (or lack of) of aftermarket reduced offset forks.
What options are there for 140mm 29er forks with 42-44mm offset? The closest I can see is the MRP Ribbon which offers a 46mm offset “by special request” or the Pike looks to be available in 46mm offset as well.