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Parts	Brand	Model	Additional info
Frame	Transition	Smuggler	Size Large
Rear Shock	FOX	Custom DHX2 w/CS	Monarch RT3 for XC days
Fork	RockShox	150mm Lyrik RCT3
Headset	Other	Works Components -1 Deg Angleset
Handlebar	Chromag	Cutlass Carbon 780mm
Stem	Chromag	Ranger 40mm
Grips	ODI
Brakes	SRAM	Guide R	for now....
Brake Levers	SRAM	Guide R
Shifters	Shimano	Xt
Rear Derailleur	Shimano	XT M8000 Shadow +
Chainguide	MRP	Sxg
Cranks	Shimano	XTR M9020	Stages Meter
Chainrings / Sprocket	OneUp Components	30T
Bottom Bracket	Shimano	Xtr
Chain	Shimano
Cassette / Rear Cog	Shimano	XT M8000 11-42	Oneup Sharkstooth and Minidriver
Pedals	Crank Brothers	Mallet DH
Front Rim	Stan's NoTubes	Flow MK3
Rear Rim	Stan's NoTubes	Flow MK3
Hubs	DT Swiss	350
Front Tire	Maxxis	Minion DHF 2.5 WT
Rear Tire	Maxxis	Aggressor DD
Seatpost	Magura	Vyron eLECT Dropper

General Info
Model Year	2017
Riding Type	Trail / All-Mountain
Weight	0 lb 0 oz (0 g)
Additional Info	Absolutely love this bike. Absolutely destroys the Front Range and even does ok at the park. DHX2 is brand new but am excited to try it out.

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Shepski

11/12/2018 1:17 PM

Beauty build! How is the Flow with the 2.5wt and 2.3 Aggressor working out. Thinking of the same for my build or running an Arch mk3 with the Aggressor.

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briceps

11/13/2018 7:34 AM

Hey there, 2.3 on the Flows was great, no issues besides not really loving the Aggressor. I'd like to tryout the 2.5 version soon but I'm not sure there is enough clearance on the Smuggler. I've been on a Sentinel this year and am moving on to the Ransom shortly so I'm not as limited by tire clearance.

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downhill_madness

9/8/2018 6:21 AM

Hi. I have a 2015 smuggler with 140mm forks and I love it. I was wondering if putting the -1degree headset in, effected the cornering?
I’m Just after it being a bit slacker for faster descending but don’t want to ruin the cornering. Thanks

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briceps

9/10/2018 7:14 AM

I never rode the bike stock, but it cornered awesome with the angleset. That being said my Sentinel out corners it any day, not all about length ya know?

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shreddy_mercury

8/30/2017 4:48 PM

Nice ride. What are your thoughts on the coil? Tempted to run a CC IL coil on my smug.

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briceps

8/31/2017 10:37 AM

I absolutely love the coil. With the CS I think climbing is better (minus the added weight) and downhill it feels much more controlled. The DHX2 is a custom job from Fox for one of the TR employees though and it has a much larger bumper that normal. My fear was having enough bottom out resistance and with that it's better than my air shock was, can't comment on other brands. Ohlins also has a custom bumper for their shock and they have a tune for the Smuggler.

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bturman

10/31/2017 12:59 AM

My man! Thanks for doing all that research.

Mind if I ask your weight and spring weight?

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briceps

10/31/2017 6:38 AM

Absolutely! You probably already know this but a lot of the Transition guys were running old RC4s off the V2 Covert. I pleaded with about 5 people selling old Coverts to sell me the shock but no one would budge. I'd be curious to try that setup with the Boost Valve.

I'm about 195 lb in riding gear and this is a 500 x 2.25 spring. Little on the stiff side but the bike feels better in all regards. I don't use the CS except long dirt roads for the most part and running a little less sag seems to help a lot with rock strikes in the Front Range.

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