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200MM
Mixed Wheels
Alloy
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170MM
29" Wheels
Carbon & Alloy
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170mm
29" Wheels
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160/170mm
29" & Mixed Wheels
Carbon & Alloy
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PATROL
160mm
Mixed Wheels
Carbon & Alloy
REPEATER EP8

160mm
29" Wheels
Carbon
Shimano EP8
SENTINEL
150MM Rear / 160MM Front
29" Wheels
Carbon & Alloy
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140MM Rear / 150MM Front
27.5" Wheels
Alloy
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130MM Rear / 140MM Front
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Carbon & Alloy
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120mm
29" Wheels
Carbon
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150mm Front
29" Wheels
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100mm Front
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Chromoly
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100mm
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The Mountain Bikers eMTB
Living in uncharted territory, the Relay is a lightweight, long travel, modular mountain bike.

We have always wanted a bike that could provide both an electric and non-electric experience in one chassis. The Relay is light, efficient, and quiet. This provides a more intuitive and natural feel on trail than many would expect from an eMTB. The Relay is here and ready to meet all of your mountain biking needs. Going for a rip with friends on eMTB's? Power it up and head out. Going for a rip with some friends on mountain bikes? Simply remove the battery and hit the trail with no tools required. The Relay does it all.


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 TR Blue  Oxide Grey


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COLOR OPTIONS
Oxide Grey
TR Blue
Oxide Grey
TR Blue
Oxide Grey
TR Blue
Oxide Grey
TR Blue
Oxide Grey
TR Blue
Oxide Grey
TR Blue
FRAME Relay Alloy 160mm Relay Alloy 170mm Relay Carbon 160mm Relay Carbon 160mm Relay Carbon 170mm Relay Carbon 160mm
WHEEL SIZE 29"
(X-Small 27.5")
Mixed
(X-Small 27.5")
29"
(X-Small 27.5")
29"
(X-Small 27.5")
Mixed
(X-Small 27.5")
29"
(X-Small 27.5")
DRIVE UNIT Fazua Ride 60 Fazua Ride 60 Fazua Ride 60 Fazua Ride 60 Fazua Ride 60 Fazua Ride 60
BATTERY Fazua Energy 430 Take Out Fazua Energy 430 Take Out Fazua Energy 430 Take Out Fazua Energy 430 Take Out Fazua Energy 430 Take Out Fazua Energy 430 Take Out
REAR SHOCK Fox Float X Performance
(205x60mm)
Fox DHX Coil Factory
(205x65mm)
XS/SM(350lb) MD(400lb) LG(450lb) XL(500lb) XXL(550lb)
Fox Float X Performance
(205x60mm)
Fox Float X Performance Elite
(205x60mm)
Fox DHX Coil Factory
(205x65mm)
XS/SM(350lb) MD(400lb) LG(450lb) XL(500lb) XXL(550lb)
Fox Float X Factory
(205x60mm)
FORK Marzocchi Z1 Air
(160mm)
Fox Float 38 Performance Elite
(170mm)
Fox Float 36 Grip Performance
(160mm Travel)
Fox Float 36 Grip 2 Performance Elite
(160mm)
Fox Float 38 Grip 2 Factory
(170mm)
Fox Float 36 Grip 2 Factory
(160mm)
HEADSET FSA No.55R FSA No.55R FSA No.55R FSA No.55R FSA No.55R FSA No.55R
STEM RaceFace Aefect R (40mm) ANVL Swage (40mm) ARaceFace Aefect R (40mm) ANVL Swage (40mm) ANVL Swage (40mm) ANVL Swage (40mm)
HANDLEBAR RaceFace Chester 35
XS/SM(780x20) MD/LG/XL/XXL(780x35)
ANVL Mandrel Alloy 35
XS/SM(800x20) MD/LG/XL(800x30) XXL (800x40)
RaceFace Chester 35
XS/SM(780x20) MD/LG/XL/XXL(780x35)
ANVL Mandrel Alloy 35
XS/SM(800x20) MD/LG/XL(800x30) XXL (800x40)
ANVL Mandrel Alloy 35
XS/SM(800x20) MD/LG/XL(800x30) XXL (800x40)
OneUp Carbon
XS/SM(800x20) MD/LG/XL/XXL(800x35)
GRIPS ODI Elite Flow Lock-On ODI Elite Flow Lock-On ODI Elite Flow Lock-On ODI Elite Flow Lock-On ODI Elite Flow Lock-On ODI Elite Flow Lock-On
SADDLE SDG Bel Air 3 SDG Bel Air 3 SDG Bel Air 3 SDG Bel Air 3 SDG Bel Air 3 SDG Bel Air 3
SEATPOST OneUp Dropper Post
XS(120mm) SM(150mm) MD(180mm) LG/XL/XXL(210mm)
OneUp Dropper Post
XS(120mm) SM(150mm) MD(180mm) LG/XL/XXL(210mm)
OneUp Dropper Post
XS(120mm) SM(150mm) MD(180mm) LG/XL/XXL(210mm)
OneUp Dropper Post
XS(120mm) SM(150mm) MD(180mm) LG/XL/XXL(210mm)
OneUp Dropper Post
XS(120mm) SM(150mm) MD(180mm) LG/XL/XXL(210mm)
OneUp Dropper Post
XS(120mm) SM(150mm) MD(180mm) LG/XL/XXL(210mm)
BRAKES SRAM Code R TRP DH-R EVO SRAM Code R SRAM Code Silver Stealth TRP DH-R EVO SRAM Code Ultimate Stealth
ROTORS SRAM Centerline (200mm) TRP R1 2.3 (223/203mm) SRAM Centerline (200mm) SRAM Centerline (200mm) TRP R1 2.3 (223/203mm) SRAM HS2 (200mm)
SHIFTER SRAM NX Eagle Single Click SRAM GX Eagle Single Click SRAM GX Eagle Single Click SRAM POD Bridge MMX SRAM POD Ultimate Bridge MMX SRAM POD Ultimate Bridge MMX
DERAILLEUR SRAM NX Eagle SRAM GX Eagle SRAM GX Eagle SRAM GX AXS Eagle Transmission SRAM XO AXS Eagle Transmission SRAM XX AXS Eagle Transmission
CASSETTE SRAM XG 1275 (10-50t) SRAM XG 1275 (10-52t) SRAM XG 1275 (10-52t) SRAM XS 1275 T-Type (10-52t) SRAM XS 1295 T-Type (10-52t) SRAM XS 1297 T-Type (10-52t)
CHAIN SRAM NX Eagle SRAM GX Eagle SRAM GX Eagle SRAM GX Eagle Transmission SRAM XO Eagle Transmission SRAM XX Eagle Transmission
CRANK Praxis Alloy ETOR
(165mm, X-Small 160mm)
Praxis Alloy ETOR
(165mm, X-Small 160mm)
Praxis Alloy ETOR
(165mm, X-Small 160mm)
Praxis Alloy ETOR
(165mm, X-Small 160mm)
Praxis Alloy ETOR
(165mm, X-Small 160mm)
Praxis Carbon ETOR
(165mm, X-Small 160mm)
CHAINRING Transition Bash Spider
SRAM 32t Alloy E Ring (X-Sync2)
Transition Bash Spider
SRAM 32t Alloy E Ring (T-Type/X-Sync2)
Transition Bash Spider
SRAM 32t Alloy E Ring (X-Sync2)
Transition Bash Spider
SRAM 32t Alloy E Ring (T-Type)
Transition Bash Spider
SRAM 32t Alloy E Ring (T-Type)
Transition Bash Spider
SRAM 32t Alloy E Ring (T-Type)
RIMS WTB i30 RaceFace Aeffect R WTB i30 RaceFace Aeffect R RaceFace Aeffect R Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro Carbon
SPOKES Pillar Spokes RaceFace 2.0/1.7/2.0 Pillar Spokes RaceFace 2.0/1.7/2.0 RaceFace 2.0/1.7/2.0 Sapim D-Light (Front)
Sapim Strong (Rear)
HUBS Novatec D791SB-B15/D902SB-B12 RaceFace Trace 28H Novatec D791SB-B15/D902SB-B12 RaceFace Trace 28H RaceFace Trace 28H Industry Nine 1/1 (28H Front/32H Rear)
TIRE/FRONT Maxxis Assegai 3C EXO+ 2.5 Schwalbe Magic Mary, Super Trail, Soft 2.4 Maxxis Assegai 3C EXO+ 2.5 Maxxis Assegai 3C EXO+ 2.5 Schwalbe Magic Mary, Super Trail, Soft 2.4 Maxxis Assegai 3C EXO+ 2.5
TIRE/REAR Maxxis Minion DHRII 3C EXO+ 2.4 Schwalbe Big Betty, Super Trail, Soft 2.4 Maxxis Minion DHRII 3C EXO+ 2.4 Maxxis Minion DHRII 3C EXO+ 2.4 Schwalbe Big Betty, Super Trail, Soft 2.4 Maxxis Minion DHRII 3C EXO+ 2.4
INCLUDED Fazua Charger, Tubeless Valves & Sealant Fazua Charger, Tubeless Valves & Sealant Fazua Charger, Tubeless Valves & Sealant Fazua Charger, SRAM AXS Battery Charger, Tubeless Valves & Sealant Fazua Charger, SRAM AXS Battery Charger, Tubeless Valves & Sealant Fazua Charger, SRAM AXS Battery Charger, Tubeless Valves & Sealant
WEIGHT 48.3 lbs / 21.90 kg (Size MD, Including Battery)
43.3 lbs / 19.64 kg (Size MD, Excluding Battery)
49.9 lbs / 22.63 kg (Size MD, Including Battery)
44.9 lbs / 20.36 kg (Size MD, Excluding Battery)
44.0 lbs / 19.97 kg (Size MD, Including Battery)
39.0 lbs / 17.70 kg (Size MD, Excluding Battery)
43.3 lbs / 19.62 kg (Size MD, Including Battery)
38.3 lbs / 17.35 kg (Size MD, Excluding Battery)
45.5 lbs / 20.64 kg (Size MD, Including Battery)
40.5 lbs / 18.37 kg (Size MD, Excluding Battery)
42.2 lbs / 19.14 kg (Size MD, Including Battery)
37.2 lbs / 16.89 kg (Size MD, Excluding Battery)
Specs are subject to change at any time. All complete bikes are 95% assembled and packaged for quick and easy final assembly, and as such, Transition Bikes is not able to make special request build spec changes or modifications to packaging.

   RELAY FEATURES   



Two Bikes In One
Full of modularity, the Relay can be ridden with the battery installed and powered, or removed, which transforms it into a regular mountain bike. Its versatility allows you to take it on a road trip where your plans include riding in areas that are legal for eMTB's, and also areas that do not allow eMTB's. The tool free battery door allows you to remove and reinstall the battery in a matter of seconds.


LIGHTWEIGHT AND PURPOSE BUILT
Starting at 42.5lb/19.27 kg with the battery and 37.5lb/17.01kg without the battery, every Relay is purpose built with components to be ridden hard.




RELAY VS RELAY PNW
The Relay and Relay PNW share the same frame. The lower shock flip chip adjusts the geometry to compensate for a 27.5" or 29" rear wheel. Both Relay and Relay PNW have the ability to be run at 160 or 170mm travel front and rear, dual 29 or mixed wheel. Riders can choose the Relay with dual 29 and 160mm travel for a more lightweight, trail bike feel, or chase their burly trail dreams with the heavy hitting Relay PNW with 170mm travel and mixed wheels. The Relay is purpose built to be ridden hard and comes equipped with a component spec for doing so. Making both the Relay and Relay PNW two of the lighter, heavy hitting eMTBs on the market.




FAZUA RIDE 60 MOTOR
The lightweight 60Nm Fazua Ride60 drive unit weighs 4.3lb/1.96kg. The minimal drag and power to weight ratio provide the magic when not riding with power. As you begin to ride beyond the speed cutoff you're not penalized when continuing to push beyond the assistance like that of traditional eMTBs. The 430Wh battery, 60Nm torque, 250 watts continuous power, 450 watts peak power, and overall bike weight work harmoniously together. This all equates to an experience that exceeds what you might expect from its numbers.








FAZUA RIDE 60 BATTERY
The 430Wh battery weighs 4.85lb/2.2kg. It is easily removable via the tool free battery door underneath the downtube. The battery is charged off the bike, which is a bonus for customers with challenging bike storage and charging situations. The tool free battery door makes this hassle free, and it greatly simplifies the frame and door interface making it lighter and more durable.




FAZUA RING CONTROLLER
The simple and ergonomic ring controller adjusts modes with a gentle nudge up or down. Pushing it up increases the power level, pushing it down decreases power level, pushing inward will activate walk mode. Holding the controller up for 2 seconds from any assistance mode will activate a boost mode, giving you peak system power output for roughly ten seconds.



LED HUB
The sleek display on the top tube consists of 5 led lights to give you an indication of power mode and battery life. The Relay has three power modes designated by different LED colors. Breeze mode (Green) is very functional in many situations, and is custom tuned by Transition to use in varied terrain, not just riding to the trailhead. River mode (Blue) is preset to match the amount of energy you are delivering to the pedals. If you're soft pedaling it delivers a minimal amount of assistance. If you're hammering it will give you as much available assistance it can, which provides a very intuitive experience and range management. Rocket mode (Pink) provides maximum power to help you tackle steeper climbs and challenging terrain, it will reduce your range but packs quite a punch.




FAZUA RIDE60 APP
The Fazua Ride60 app pairs to the Relay via bluetooth technology. The Relay comes equipped with our well thought out profile, but you are able to fully customize your settings in all assistance modes. With Max Power and Support Relation you are able to set the maximum mechanical power output and torque in each mode. Support Relation allows you to adjust how much assistance you are given in relation to how much force you apply to the pedals.

Ramp Up allows you to adjust how responsive the system delivers the assistance in each mode. Whether you're an experienced rider looking for the most responsive and powerful setup, or someone who values more distance out of your rides, the app provides a comprehensive array of adjustments to tune your ride to your liking.




  • Rideable Without The Battery
    With modularity in mind, riders can choose if they want a powered or non-powered experience for their ride.

  • Tool Free Removable Battery
    Quickly remove the battery without the use of any tools.

  • Flip Chip On the Lower Shock Mount
    The flip chip adjust the geometry according to what rear wheel size is installed, 29 or 27.5.

  • Tire Clearance
    Up to 2.6"

  • Gear Accessory Mount
    All Relay frames come equipped with a gear accessory mount on the underside of the top tube.

  • Chainring Bashguard
    Designed in-house, the forged spider bashguard keeps the chain, chainring and frame safe from impacts.

  • Cable Routing
    Fully internal cable routing is a breeze with easy access through the battery door, while ports in the headtube keep it quick and easy to work on the headset.

  • Long Dropper Insertion
    With an uninterrupted seat tube, you are free to drop your post all the way to the collar, allowing for long droppers on every size.

  • UDH
    The Relay utilizes SRAM's universal derailleur hanger.

  • Coil and Air Compatible
    With 26% progression, the rear suspension is fully compatible with both air and coil shocks without worrying about harsh bottom out.

  • Water Bottle Compatible
    XS and SM fit a 450ml Fidlock bottle, MD-XXL fit normal size bottles.

  • Cable Routing
    Fully internal cable routing is a breeze with easy access through the battery door, while ports in the headtube keep it quick and easy to work on the headset.

  • Long Dropper Insertion
    With an uninterrupted seat tube, you are free to drop your post all the way to the collar, allowing for long droppers on every size.

  • UDH
    The Relay utilizes SRAM's universal derailleur hanger.

  • Coil and Air Compatible
    With 26% progression, the rear suspension is fully compatible with both air and coil shocks without worrying about harsh bottom out.

  • Water Bottle Compatible
    XS and SM fit a 450ml Fidlock bottle, MD-XXL fit normal size bottles.







Speed Balanced Geometry
SBG ensures the bike maintains low speed agility, front wheel traction, and proper rider weight balance while actually increasing confidence in steep terrain and at high speeds. With SBG, a slacker head tube angle is combined with a reduced offset fork standard, preventing the front wheel from being too far in front of the rider. This improves front to rear weight distribution on the bike, which is often out of balance on long and slack bikes. One of SBG's greatest benefits is that it creates a confident steering feel that adapts to wheel speed. More stability when going fast, more agility on technical slow speed maneuvering as well as improved traction, control and confidence for any skill level of rider.

XS
RELAY/PNW
SM
RELAY/PNW
MD
RELAY/PNW
LG
RELAY/PNW
XL
RELAY/PNW
XXL
RELAY/PNW
A.REACH 410/405 430/422 460/452 485/477 510/502 535/527
B.STACK (CARBON) 590/588 615/615 628/634 637/643 646/652 655/661
B.STACK (ALLOY) 595/593 620/620 628/634 637/643 646/652 655/661
C.EFFECTIVE TT LENGTH 523/532 553/564 586/597 614/631 642/665 671/696
D.SEAT TUBE LENGTH (CARBON) 380 390 410 430 460 490
D.SEAT TUBE LENGTH (ALLOY) 410 410 410 430 460 490
E.EFFECTIVE ST ANGLE 79.7/79.3 79.1/78.4 78.4/77.7 77.8/77.1 77.3/76.6 77/76.3
SADDLE HEIGHT FOR EFFECTIVE ST ANGLE 560 600 660 720 780 820
ACTUAL ST ANGLE 71/70.6 71/70.3 71/70.3 71/70.3 71/70.3 71/70.4
SEAT TUBE OFFSET AT BB 90 90 90 90 90 90
F.HEAD TUBE LENGTH (CARBON) 100 100 115 125 135 145
F.HEAD TUBE LENGTH (ALLOY) 105 105 115 125 135 145
G.HEAD TUBE ANGLE 64/63.6 64/63.3 64/63.3 64/63.3 64/63.4 64/63.4
H.CHAINSTAY LENGTH 436 442/440 442/440 448/446 448/446 448/446
I.WHEELBASE 1167/1172 1208/1211 1244/1247 1280/1282 1309/1312 1338/1341
J.BOTTOM BRACKET DROP 15/11 25 25 25 25 25
K.ESTIMATED BB HEIGHT 340/343 350 350 350 350 350
   


GIDDYUP
SUSPENSION
DESIGN


We want to make it as easy as possible to experience great rear suspension performance. The GiddyUp suspension system is designed to behave intuitively across a broad range of setup. Because, we get it, sometimes you just want to grab your bike and GiddyUp, without checking your setup. When you do, it will always feel good.

The GiddyUp suspension layout provides 160mm of travel from a 205 x 60mm shock, or 170mm of travel from a 205 x 65mm shock, and is tuned to work correctly with both air and coil. Riders are able to add or remove volume spacers in the rear air shock to suit their individual riding style and there is plenty of bottom out control with air or coil shocks when things get rowdy.

With nearly 26% progression and an E-bike specific version of our GiddyUp suspension kinematic, the Relay has an excellent balance of support and small bump sensitivity. The Relay suspension is tuned for maximum traction that enhances both descending and climbing experiences, while delivering a bottomless ride feel.

A suggested sag range of 28 - 34% allows the rider to tune the feel of the bike; from a firm and snappy jump and slash mode, to a more supple and active full on party mode. Wherever you end up, you can focus on the trail without remotes, levers or knobs. Just grab your bike and GiddyUp.



"Loam Wolf Lightweight EMTB Bike of the Year 2023. This bike was unanimously chosen by our staff as the bike that was the most fun, capable and fit our riding style best." - Loam Wolf Testing Crew
  Click here to watch the video


"I'm a big lightweight eMTB fan, and the Transition Relay may very well be my new favorite bike. Ride it as a super-capable and playful electric mountain bike, or take the battery out and ride it as a "regular" long-travel mountain bike. " - Dr. J MTB
  Click here for the full review


Frame Specifications

REAR TRAVEL: Relay:160mm (Compatible with 170mm)
Relay PNW: 170mm (Compatible with 160mm)
FRONT TRAVEL: Relay: 160mm
Relay PNW: 170mm 
WHEEL SIZE: Relay: 29" (X-Small 27.5")
Relay PNW: Mixed (X-Small 27.5"/27.5")
SIZES: Carbon/Alloy: XS, SM, MD, LG, XL, XXL
COLORS: Carbon/Alloy: TR Blue, Oxide Gray
FRAME BEARINGS:  2x 6903, 2x 6902, 4x 6802, 2x 3802, 2x 6900
FORK AXLE TO CROWN:  Relay: 578mm (X-Small 558mm)
 Relay PNW: 588mm (X-Small 568mm)
FORK OFFSET:   44mm (X-Small 37mm)
REAR SHOCK SIZE:  Relay: 205mm x 60mm (Compatible with 205mm x 65mm)
 Relay PNW: 205mm x 65mm (Compatible with 205mm x 60mm)
SHOCK HARDWARE:   Trunnion Mount Top / 30mm x 8mm Bottom
HEADSET (TOP):   56mm Zero Stack
HEADSET (BOTTOM):   66mm Zero Stack
BB SHELL:   Fazua Ride 60 System
CHAINLINE:   53.5mm (Compatible with 52-55mm)
REAR BRAKE MOUNT: Relay Carbon 180mm Post Mount, Max Rotor Size 223mm
Relay Alloy 200mm Post Mount, Max Rotor Size 223mm
REAR AXLE:   Transition 12mm x 148mm for SRAM UDH
ISCG TABS:   None
SEATPOST
DIAMETER:
  31.6mm
SEAT CLAMP:   Carbon: 37.0mm
  Alloy:     34.9mm
MAX SEATPOST INSERTION:                                         Carbon: X-Small 230mm | Small 240mm | Medium 260mm | Large 280mm | X-Large 310mm | XX-Large 340mm
Alloy:     X-Small 230mm | Small 230mm | Medium 230mm | Large 250mm | X-Large 280mm | XX-Large 310mm
MAX CHAINRING
SIZE:
  36T Standard Single Ring at 55mm Chainline
MAX TIRE SIZE:   Relay: 29" x 2.6"
  Relay PNW: 27.5" x 2.6"
REAR SHOCK PROGRESSION:   Relay: 25.2%
  Relay PNW: 25.8%




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