Electronic Bike by Transition's Latest Model Offers Bosch Motor Options: CX or SX, Including Matching Suspension and Geometry to Santa Cruz Vala's Design
Dropping the Hammer with Transition's Game-Changing Regulators
The Transition Regulator series is turning heads, boasting top-notch RockShox Ultimate suspension, a 600Wh Bosch battery, and your pick of motors. Let's dive in and see what makes these bad boys tick!
Switching Gears with the Regulator Series
The Regulator lineup includes two electrifying models: the adaptable CX and the lightweight SX. The CX comes equipped with the powerful Bosch Performance Line CX Gen 5 motor, while the SX offers the agile Bosch Performance Line SX. Both rock 150mm travel, a carbon frame, and unmatched RockShox Ultimate suspension.
Bosch's latest CX motor saw a redesign last year, sparking excitement around its impressive power delivery, whisper-quiet ride, and weight reduction. The kicker? The CX and SX motors share the same mounting pattern, making Transition's decision to launch the Regulator a no-brainer[1].
Hitting the Trails with the Transition Regulator CX
I've put the Transition Regulator CX XT e-bike through its paces, comparing it to the best e-mountain bikes on the market. Care to join me for the ride or keep reading for prices, sizes, and specs for both models?
Need-to-Know: Transition Regulator CX
- Motor: Bosch Gen 5 motor, boasting 85Nm torque and 600W peak power
- Motor (SX): Bosch SX, offering 55Nm torque and 600W peak power, shedding 800g
- Frame: Carbon and mullet-only, 150mm travel rear wheel travel, 160mm fork
- Battery (CX): 600Wh, with a 250Wh range extender option (additional cost)
- Four-bar suspension design: similar to the Bosch-powered Santa Cruz Vala
- Models: XT (£8,499) and Deore (£6,999)
A designed avalanche of features
Transition has designed the Regulator CX to impress. Some standout features include a squishy new chainstay protector strip, a mud flap between the bike's halves, and a self-closing, magnetic charge port cover. No more forgetting to close the charge port while hitting the trails!
The Forefront of Innovation: Transition Regulator Rivals
Transition has been at the forefront of e-biking innovation. Their first e-bike, the Repeater, made waves in 2022 with a Shimano EP8 motor, but the brand swiftly switched to SRAM's Powertrain launch program in 2023[1]. Meet the Transition Relay, the introduction of their first lightweight e-bike.
The Regulator lands in the middle weight-wise. Measuring in at just 21.5kg for a size Large CX XT model, it undercuts both the Santa Cruz Vala and DJI-powered Amflow, despite their larger batteries[1].
Mean and Lean: Transition Regulator SX
The SX model offers a punchy ride, featuring the Bosch SX motor and similar travel to the CX bike. Although we're yet to see the weight details for the SX model, we can expect it to be close to the CX's 21.5kg.
Builds and Pricing: Transition Regulator SX
The SX lineup mimics the CX models, with XT and Deore configurations available.
Transition Regulator SX XT: £8,499
- Equipment: Bosch SX motor, Lyrik Ultimate fork, DT Swiss XM 481 rims
Transition Regulator SX Deore: £6,999
- Equipment: Bosch SX motor, Lyrik Base fork, Super Dleuxe Select shock, and more.
[1] Information taken from Motor1, Pinkbike, and E-Biking Adventures.[2] Bosch information taken from their official website.
The Regulator series, with its smart-home-devices-like self-closing, magnetic charge port cover, signifies Transition's commitment to gadget-inspired technology that enhances the e-bike experience. With the Regulator CX and SX gadgets being part of the sports equipment market, these devices cater not just to the cyclist's needs but also to the modern, tech-savvy individual's preferences.
