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thom9719
07-31-2007, 01:20 AM
check it out guys, the new prototype womens bike. super small sizes, low standover, new linkage, etc.

http://i4.pinkbike.com/photo/1428/pbpic1428787.jpg

http://i4.pinkbike.com/photo/1428/pbpic1428788.jpg

http://i3.pinkbike.com/photo/1428/pbpic1428786.jpg

Kyle,
sleepinggiant
07-31-2007, 01:28 AM
Reminds me of the Giant VT, except with slightly revised linkage.
Pat...
07-31-2007, 01:34 AM
Why do womens bikes have lower TT's?
MinorThreat
07-31-2007, 01:35 AM
Fascinating.

Hey Kyle, gotten much time on the Blindside yet? Care to share and contrasts/comparisons to the GM?
Mr Ridiculous
07-31-2007, 01:40 AM
For some reason, that linkage, along with the VT's has confused me immensely. I have to stare for like 5 minutes just to visualize how the shock compresses.
thom9719
07-31-2007, 01:42 AM
Why do womens bikes have lower TT's?

women tend to be shorter than men?

as for the blindside, I've had a lot of time on it and I love it. We've made a few Geo tweaks for the final version which will make it a great race bike. I've already got my parts list all picked out :D

in comparison to the GMal it is lighter, lower, shorter in the rear, and more race friendly geometry.

Kyle,
TRANSITION-MJR
07-31-2007, 08:36 AM
Wow!! that bike is sweet. looks like my wife will have a new ride as soon as that hits the production line. ive been waiting for Transition to come out with a womens bike. way to step it up guys.
jsh191
07-31-2007, 08:49 AM
which one of the "ladies" on the transition crew is testing that sweet machine????? :brows: just kidding... love the new frame kyle. now, i just have to convince the wife that she "needs" it.
MMcG
07-31-2007, 09:01 AM
Prototype yes?

Looks cool, but there isn't much room for mud or small rocks in terms of rear tire clearance.
MtnBikerChk
07-31-2007, 09:02 AM
Pics won't load for me - I WANNA SEE!!! :banghead:
McGRP01
07-31-2007, 09:03 AM
in comparison to the GMal it is lighter, lower, shorter in the rear, and more race friendly geometry.

Kyle,

Can I reserve mine now? :D


New bike looks great too Kyle! :thumb:
McGRP01
07-31-2007, 09:06 AM
Pics won't load for me - I WANNA SEE!!! :banghead:

http://i4.pinkbike.com/photo/1428/pbpic1428787.jpg

http://i4.pinkbike.com/photo/1428/pbpic1428788.jpg

http://i3.pinkbike.com/photo/1428/pbpic1428786.jpg
MtnBikerChk
07-31-2007, 09:14 AM
http://i4.pinkbike.com/photo/1428/pbpic1428787.jpg

http://i4.pinkbike.com/photo/1428/pbpic1428788.jpg

http://i3.pinkbike.com/photo/1428/pbpic1428786.jpg

I guess my content blocker doesn't like pinkbike - that's ok, MMcG hooked me up!

edited to add: OH and if Transition needs some women test riders - I'm available!!! :) :)
mandown
07-31-2007, 09:32 AM
please tell me you didn't name the suspension linkage "the moose knuckle."
Loozinskin
07-31-2007, 09:38 AM
I'm interested to see the axle path in a cad program or real life. I think it would be pretty forward moving from what I can imagine.

I dont like the zero tolerance tire clearance either. But the small size frames are nice.
syadasti
07-31-2007, 09:47 AM
That is a huge tire that most people probably won't be running on that bike - I think its about 27" in diameter with that tire. Tire clearance should be fine with a sane sized rear tire. Its a Maxxis ADvantage 2.4 which is high volume tire which sizes a lot bigger than most other brands - its probably around a regular maxxis 2.7 in size. I bet you'd have a lot more clearance if you were running a 2.5 maxxis minion or smaller.

http://www.maxxis.com/products/bicycle/product_detail.asp?id=2349
mandown
07-31-2007, 09:59 AM
i would also assume that smaller riders would probably be able to get away with smaller tires.

any word on the style intent of the bike design? XC? freeride? slopestyle? all mountain? some other buzzword?
punkassean
07-31-2007, 10:36 AM
For some reason, that linkage, along with the VT's has confused me immensely. I have to stare for like 5 minutes just to visualize how the shock compresses.

you got any weeeed on ya? Be a lot cooler if you did :D

Sometimes it helps me to figure out odd suspension linkages by starting at the main pivot (or in the case of a single pivot or linkage single pivot, the swingarm) and visualizing what it would do as the suspension cycles. Then visually work your way from one pivot to the next until you get to the shock. You can sort of animate it in your head this way.
MMcG
07-31-2007, 10:38 AM
Thanks for noting the true size of that tire Syadasti - that helps a bit.
Mike.rider
07-31-2007, 11:21 AM
The bike looks great and the suspension design actually works really well. it drives the air shock and makes it feel more plush. not to mention it is light as hell for what it is.
Gex
07-31-2007, 11:26 AM
Sweet. Ruth getting one Kyle?

I need to come up there and order my blindside. I already have my new Juicy's for it. Got a white E.13 im going to be a trend whore woot.
dante
07-31-2007, 11:28 AM
I'm interested to see the axle path in a cad program or real life. I think it would be pretty forward moving from what I can imagine.

I dont like the zero tolerance tire clearance either. But the small size frames are nice.

it's just a single pivot with a linkage actuated shock. axle path shouldn't be any different from any other SP with the pivot in that location. :)
jvnixon
07-31-2007, 02:26 PM
Kevin sent along some more info if anyone's interested

http://www.sicklines.com/2007/07/31/transition-bikes-girls-freeride-prototype-frame/
MrPlow
07-31-2007, 02:39 PM
For some reason, that linkage, along with the VT's has confused me immensely. I have to stare for like 5 minutes just to visualize how the shock compresses.
Stay away from Engineering then:banghead:
Picture the rear wheel moving up, pushing the chainstay forward rocking the chainstay link of the rocker forward and therefor pivoting and rocking the shock side down. Hope that makes sense, does in my head!
CBJ
07-31-2007, 02:59 PM
What bike? I only see boobs in gray shirt and cameo pants :brows:
mattmatt86
07-31-2007, 04:34 PM
This is all I have to say about it:

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b44/matmattmatthew/Random/Chick.jpg

Who wants to take the bet that the first person on RM to own one is a dude?
Spahman
07-31-2007, 05:14 PM
ha ****
I'd ride a large or a medium one :P

they would be mighty flickable
thom9719
07-31-2007, 05:56 PM
Prototype yes?

Looks cool, but there isn't much room for mud or small rocks in terms of rear tire clearance.

it is just a bad picture, there is at least a quarter of an inch around the entire tire.

Kyle,
Eren
08-01-2007, 04:22 PM
which one of the "ladies" on the transition crew is testing that sweet machine????? :brows: just kidding... love the new frame kyle. now, i just have to convince the wife that she "needs" it.

probly brads wife, even though he left transition. .

no but, realy probly a guy ridig one, id ride one!
Patan-DH
08-01-2007, 05:25 PM
The top tube looks too short
muddy beast
08-01-2007, 08:37 PM
looks sick...forget it being "womens specific" looks like a blast for anyone.
muddy beast
08-01-2007, 08:39 PM
What bike? I only see boobs in gray shirt and cameo pants :brows:

wow...I was thinking the same thing for awhile there.:bonk:
DhDork
08-01-2007, 08:42 PM
probly brads wife, even though he left transition. .

no but, realy probly a guy ridig one, id ride one!

He left Transition, but he is still in the same building. I talked to him today via email, and he said she really wants it, but they have them set aside for someone else.

It would also make a great bike for someone that is small and can't fit that well into any man's bike. Or Groms. I might think about getting it for my bro, who is a little small for his small ASX.