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Transition Spur as XCish replacement

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I've had a Spur since early 2021.  Took a while to arrive during the lockdown years.  It replaced a Tallboy 2 as an XCM bike. 

I've had no reliability issues at all. I put invisiframe on, and there is just normal wear. You need to keep an eye on the upper bearings, but no more than my TB needed 

The negatives can be that it is "soft" in the rear suspension. I did not get on with the sidluxe shock. I found it would wallow, especially when going up a rocky trail if I hit a step or rock. I've put on a CC DBIL which is a much better shock. 

Imo for you, something snappier and less "trail" would be better.  Maybe the Trek super caliber?


 
Posted : 06/01/2026 1:31 pm
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This is the best current deal I can find.

I saw that last summer. It's long since sold, I think.


 
Posted : 06/01/2026 2:05 pm
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Posted by: kelvin

This is the best current deal I can find.

I saw that last summer. It's long since sold, I think.

Ah. Gotcha. Thanks

Bit of a lag on the inventory.

 


 
Posted : 06/01/2026 2:15 pm
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Imo for you, something snappier and less "trail" would be better.  Maybe the Trek super caliber

Yeah I think you're correct but I thought the spur could do a bit of snappy stuff plus a bit of trail stuff.

Quite surprised as I thought 120mm was well within xc levels of suspension these days.

Yes, it does feel a bit soft (with the few hours I've spent) and interesting you flagged the shock.  I've nearly always had DW link / Horst with fox and that's never been an issue.

I'm probably still going to get one in the end. Nothing like owning something to really find out.

Thanks all.


 
Posted : 06/01/2026 2:19 pm
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I've owned a Spur since 2021. Done nearly 4,000 miles according to Strava and it's been such an amazing bike. Built and used solely for XC with SID Ultimate / SIDluxe, Roval Carbon wheels, but the rest of the build is more 'trailsy' (full X01 Eagle, G2 brakes, One Up dropper, Title carbon bars, Specialized Ground Control T7 front / Fast Trak T7 rear).

My typical ride is around the 30 mile mark, but I've done a few 50 mile slogs. It's rode as efficient as any XC bike I've owned previously, but goes like proverbial poop off a stick pointed down. The handline is sharp when it needs to be and loose and fun when you want it. It's an incredibly fun, mild-mannered bike that encourages you to do daft things above and beyond the travel on offer.

But then if you wanted to, you can chuck a bigger shock and chunkier fork on it (up to 130mm) and you've got a rocket ship light trail bike, so it really does straddle the XC / Trail boundary. What ever you want to build it up as, it will excel.

I would never sell mine, and if it got broken or stolen, I'd buy another in a heartbeat. The geo is absolutely spot on for what it does - no changes or updates needed. One disclaimer though - the latest Specialized Epic (Epic 8, non-Evo version) basically copied the Spur geo, but the Spur has a burlier frame, something like half a kilo extra heft. So if you're gramme-counting / racing then the Epic would be one to consider.


 
Posted : 06/01/2026 8:36 pm
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spotted one on fb marketplace ust now, large frame with fork, shock and dropper (!) for 1750. You could maybe get it reduced if you don't take the dropper. Link wont won't work though.


 
Posted : 06/01/2026 8:54 pm
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spotted one on fb marketplace ust now, large frame with fork, shock and dropper (!) for 1750. You could maybe get it reduced if you don't take the dropper. Link wont won't work though.

Think I've seen this one on eBay too.

Nice colour.

 


 
Posted : 06/01/2026 9:06 pm
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I've owned a Spur since 2021. Done nearly 4,000 miles according to Strava and it's been such an amazing bike. Built and used solely for XC with SID Ultimate / SIDluxe, Roval Carbon wheels, but the rest of the build is more 'trailsy' (full X01 Eagle, G2 brakes, One Up dropper, Title carbon bars, Specialized Ground Control T7 front / Fast Trak T7 rear).

My typical ride is around the 30 mile mark, but I've done a few 50 mile slogs. It's rode as efficient as any XC bike I've owned previously, but goes like proverbial poop off a stick pointed down. The handline is sharp when it needs to be and loose and fun when you want it. It's an incredibly fun, mild-mannered bike that encourages you to do daft things above and beyond the travel on offer.

But then if you wanted to, you can chuck a bigger shock and chunkier fork on it (up to 130mm) and you've got a rocket ship light trail bike, so it really does straddle the XC / Trail boundary. What ever you want to build it up as, it will excel.

I would never sell mine, and if it got broken or stolen, I'd buy another in a heartbeat. The geo is absolutely spot on for what it does - no changes or updates needed. One disclaimer though - the latest Specialized Epic (Epic 8, non-Evo version) basically copied the Spur geo, but the Spur has a burlier frame, something like half a kilo extra heft. So if you're gramme-counting / racing then the Epic would be one to consider.

This is exactly what I want to hear!

 

 


 
Posted : 06/01/2026 9:07 pm
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* The handling is sharp, not the 'handline' 🤣 

Maghalie Rochette raced a Spur in the BC Bike Race this year (I think she was last year's Elite Women's winner when she rode for Canyon) - https://www.pinkbike.com/news/top-racers-share-their-2025-bc-bike-race-weapon-of-choice.html

When I was still on Facebook and a member of the Transition owner's group, there were regular posts from weekend racers who raced their Spur in local and regional events and placed on the podium.


 
Posted : 06/01/2026 9:27 pm
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Yup, same one. At least you get some buyer protection via ebay. Gunmetal does look good with the decals


 
Posted : 06/01/2026 9:58 pm
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Had my Spur for almost 2 years now and love it

Bought the GX spec version with FOX 34 Performance Elite forks and FOX DPS Performance Elite rear shock

I upgraded the rear mech and shifter to GX AXS (had them left over from a previous bike)

Sold the One Up dropper (it kept having a knocking noise when at full extension) and replaced it with a FOX Transfer Performance Elite

Then changed the wheels to a set of Reserve 28XC wheels with Maxxis Rekon tyres 

I only use it in the drier months and its great fun, where I live you can be on an XC ride and find some good downhill sections with some good jumps and drops etc... and the Spur just takes everything in its stride


 
Posted : 06/01/2026 10:56 pm
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I looked at getting one but its a spendy bit of kit. Went Epic 8 instead


 
Posted : 06/01/2026 11:26 pm
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Built my Spur up a little burlier - Pikes at 130mm, a cane creek db air shock, and beefier tyres - Specialized Purgatory T9 and T7. Can’t be much under 30lb but rides great and handles everything I can do - did most the Glentress off pistes on it at the weekend including hammer time and b side which are quite tricky (for me!). Am tempted to stick the SIDs back on with lighter wheels and tyres but only if I had a longer travel bike to complement it. Would be around 26lbs I think and would be rapid. 


 
Posted : 06/01/2026 11:32 pm
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I’m a bit of (sometimes unintentionally though) a serial Specialized owner, so I think I’d put my money into an Epic 8. But I’ve always liked the lines of the Spur, that black one above looks great (shame it’s sold!).

Probably easy to test ride it’s closest competitors as they are from big brands, so I’d compare the Epic and the Top Fuel to what you already know about the Spur before settling on a final decision. Can’t go wrong with any of them though I reckon. 


 
Posted : 06/01/2026 11:55 pm
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Turns out loads of people have got them!

Can honestly say I've never seen one in the UK.

Every bike I pass now is an E-bike!

Specialized have been around as long as me but I've never owned one as I've always sought out slightly 'different' brands but their bikes do look great now.

I'm exactly like @escrs above - my FS comes out in the drier months. Turner rigid Ti for winter. Although I rode 3 times in the peak over Xmas as it was dry on my Turner Flux.

I've got to say FS has always been my epicentre of enjoyment.  Rigid is just to have something low maintenance to be able to keep going over winter, and I've always found a light FS to be faster and more fun.

My 2018 Czar 1.1 with parts from 2013 still looks pretty new because of this .

But rigid sort of dulls the enjoyment a bit for me, especially on smaller chop.


 
Posted : 07/01/2026 6:45 am
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My Spur has the Fox shock, which is ace, if that's any help. Have heard the SID isn't the best for day to day?


 
Posted : 07/01/2026 1:30 pm
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I do like the lines of the Spur, the top tube and seat stays aligning does look awesome! 

But, I was in the market recently and picked up a '25 Chisel Comp and fitted some Roval Carbon Wheels with X01 cassette and love riding it around in all weather conditions, if anything this is my winter bike as I tried a hardtail but didnt get on with it...(it was def the wrong hardtail though)


 
Posted : 07/01/2026 2:57 pm
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My Spur has the Fox shock, which is ace, if that's any help. Have heard the SID isn't the best for day to day?

yes any deviations from fox to me have not been satisfactory.

 


 
Posted : 07/01/2026 4:02 pm
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I managed to grab the last (only?) one of those size large  framesets from Windwave.  Based on a few weeks riding, it's superb.  This is a bike I've lusted after since 2021, but couldn't justify to myself for various reasons.

I bought a mint Spesh Chisel last spring, so swapped the build over from that.  I see no reason you couldn't race XC competitively on it.  Even the lightest XC bikes are only going to drop a pound or so.

The Chisel is an ace bike too.  The Spur is just a little bit better all round, but I wouldn't have swapped at full frame RRP.

I obviously can't give a long term view, but a mate has had one for nearly five years and hasn't managed to break it.  He ridess a lot, and rides hard, regularly breaking wheels despite not being very heavy.

Get a dropper you weirdo.


 
Posted : 07/01/2026 4:55 pm
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I managed to grab the last (only?) one of those size large  framesets from Windwave.  Based on a few weeks riding, it's superb.  This is a bike I've lusted after since 2021, but couldn't justify to myself for various reasons.

I bought a mint Spesh Chisel last spring, so swapped the build over from that.  I see no reason you couldn't race XC competitively on it.  Even the lightest XC bikes are only going to drop a pound or so.

The Chisel is an ace bike too.  The Spur is just a little bit better all round, but I wouldn't have swapped at full frame RRP.

I obviously can't give a long term view, but a mate has had one for nearly five years and hasn't managed to break it.  He ridess a lot, and rides hard, regularly breaking wheels despite not being very heavy.

Get a dropper you weirdo.

So you grabbed one but you couldn't justify it? You mean you ended up selling it?

Ha ha see you on the trails whilst you're moving your damn rattling heavy post up and down I will be coming past 😉

 


 
Posted : 07/01/2026 4:59 pm
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No, I mean I couldn't justify full RRP, and this is the first time I've ever seen any sort of offer on one other than huge / tiny ones.  Even SH they are rare.  This ones a keeper!


 
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