Transition Bikes has just released a sneak peak of their new short travel downhill rig the TR 250.
Designed for bike park shredding and DH racing, the TR250 has adjustable travel between 160 and 180mm and designed to match up to the single crown fork of your choice in those travel settings. Transition wanted to maintain the adjustable geometry found in the TR450 for head angle and BB height but also add chainstay length/wheelbase adjustment via the dropout. They also wanted to have a shorter rear end option to make the bike perform better for jump trails while still giving a longer wheelbase option for high speed racing scenarios.
The TR250 frame is .7 lbs lighter than the current TR450 and will come stock with a Fox DHX RC4. The frame also features a 12x150 rear end with a 83mm BB. Full product launch will be at Eurobike with full geo and pricing to follow.
Availability is targeted for late January/February 2011. Based on the success of the Transition DH team and the TR450 - you should get your orders in early!
Stay tuned to Bicycle World for a full blown bike review or keep an eye on the transitionbikes.com web site.
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