Is the Transition Relay NX Alloy build Worth It at $4699? Price Spec Analysis Buyers Guide

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[@jokermtb]

Bought one this week (my first emtb, and I’m 57), after riding a lot of different emtbs in Bentonville (Orbea Rise, YT Decoy, Marin Alpine Trail E, Yamaha Moro 07, Trek EX-E 9.8)…….the trek was pretty awesome, YT was too, but a bit too much bike). Spec is fine for me, as I live in Michigan and this bike is more capable than most trails I ride. Can’t wait to try it out on some bike park laps and select rough trails. Haven’t bedded in the brakes yet, and I’ve not ridden sram brakes in well over a decade (Shimano Saint on my meat powered bike), so it’ll be interesting at minimum! The NX drivetrain doesn’t bother me one bit as that stuff wears out anyway and is easily upgraded (I’ll definitely wait for sales!). The bike has an incredible ride feel and handling and I can’t wait to rough it up

[@johnlawrence4352]

Bought one through LBS two months ago, they gave me a discount too so it was 4500 , then my state has an EBike rebate (many do) so bike was 4150 for me. I have heard of others getting deals on bikes through the lbs over order direct recently , worthy of checking out at least.

[@frankiesemtb]

Nice! $4150 is super deal! Definitely puts this bike in purchase range!

[@GBurton-p9y]

Love the Spec Review and feedback. Does the PNW version address some of your component concerns with the base model? Please advise.

[@TK-pv6qu]

This bike is amazing! Only complaint would be the brakes lack power for this bike. I have used both Code Rs and Code RSCs. Code RSCs are more powerful, but Code Rs are good for most types of riders and bikes. As for the Fork, I like Marzocchi Z1 just as much as my Rockshox Zeb Ultimate. This fork does not need to be upgraded, unless you are a person who enjoys messing around with multiple settings. As for the shock, I did replace it with a Marzocchi CR1. Again, I love this “budget” shock just as much as my Rockshox Super Deluxe Coil.
I have a carbon Transition Sentinel V2 carbon and love it, but also realized carbon is over rated and aluminum frames are great.
The Relay corners amazing and once I got used to the extra weight, I found it more confidence expiring on jumps! I have ridden everything from cross country to double black diamond trails and this bike handles it all with ease.
You can’t go wrong with this bike unless you want a full power eMTB.

[@thim8009]

I would definitely save up and get the next level up to pnw alloy. Carbon would be better, but I like having 2 kidneys.

[@frankiesemtb]

the PNW alloy does have a better spec.. i also like to have my kidneys 😆

[@Emtbwebb]

All bikes built in mass production, should all be very low prices now! This is why they keep putting Bluetooth gears and extras to keep price high, you do not need that to enjoy riding bikes 😉

[@kevinc7632]

Performance of nx is not noticed with the drive system if properly tuned. Not like a regular bike where you get such massive improvement. Durability is questionable maybe. Weight doesnt matter things a tank 😂 wear it out swap it when you find a sale.

[@John_D2]

Any idea what the weight difference is comparing alloy frame to carbon frame? Thx

[@kevinc7632]

Around 5lbs

[@justicebdone7]

Rocky Mt or Intense Carbon Ebike on sale for $4k?

[@frankiesemtb]

Yes I believe both rocky mtn and intense both have on sale bikes for 4K

[@barsandrunning]

Was going buy relay but price still high opp out for rocky instinct powerplay .. but nice bike 😢

[@frankiesemtb]

Instinct powerplay is a great choice!

[@bfranco1519]

NX ? Why not use the Shimano Cues?

[@kevinc7632]

Emtb specific shifter only does one click shifting. Nx one click is ok… Having said that the cable fixing bolt on deraileur broke on mine at 3 month mark. Now has one of my old gx units i had on the shelf.

[@cliffsangelsphotography]

NX? Hell no. My Fuel EXe 8 was on sale for the same price with full XT. The Relay should at least be specd with GX.

[@frankiesemtb]

Agreed.. lots of builds around this price with GX.. fuel EXe is a great bike!