Popping off curbs and creatively linking together unique features within the manmade infrastructure that made up the concrete jungle of my youth, memories that drift through my mind as I pedal up the dusty forest service road. A wheelie here and a nose-bonk there. Simple yet luxurious, they were a recipe for gobs of positive energy and inspiration. Fast-forward 20 years and mountain biking still bring me the same joy and positive emotions. Sure, any bike can provide the willing with a tool, but a tool that inspires this creativity and play can truly be worth the asking price.
As one of Transition’s first modern trail bike, the Scout was designed to be a do-it-all, mid-travel 27.5” bike at its first launch. As riders have progressed the sport – many of whom live and ride in the PNW – and trails become more commonplace around the country, there’s a niche of riders are seeking bikes that inspire playfulness and creativity. Transition’s latest iteration of the Scout is designed as that bike. For 2020, the Scout gets longer, slacker, and even receives 10mm of additional travel front and rear. But who’s this 140mm travel, 27.5” trail bike, targeted toward and what type of trail terrain does it excel in and ultimately, is this the next bike for you?
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