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2026 Transition Regulator vs 2024 Transition Relay Carbon

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Transition Relay Carbon

Frame stack
−4 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Wheelbase
+9 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2026 Transition Regulator (M)The Transition Regulator frame drawn to scale.J 1235

Only the Transition Regulator is drawn. The Transition Relay Carbon numbers we have for size M are missing the reach, head angle and seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTransition Regulator MTransition Relay Carbon MDifference
Reach455not listed
Stack632628−4 mm
Head tube angle64.5°not listed
Seat tube angle78.5°not listed
Effective top tube583not listed
Chainstay length442442±0 mm
Wheelbase12351244+9 mm
BB drop2525±0 mm
BB height350350±0 mm
Seat tube length400410+10 mm
Head tube length115115±0 mm

Differences are the Transition Relay Carbon minus the Transition Regulator. Full charts: 2026 Transition Regulator, 2024 Transition Relay Carbon.

Where each sits in its class

Transition RegulatorTransition Relay Carbon

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.

What each ships with

The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.

PartTransition RegulatorDeoreTransition Relay CarbonCarbon Eagle 90
ForkRockShox Lyrik BaseRockShox Lyrik Select+
Rear shockRockShox Super Deluxe SelectRockShox Super Deluxe Select+
ShifterShimano DeoreSRAM Eagle 90 Transmission
ChainringE*thirteen Helix RaceSRAM XX
MotorBosch SXFazua Ride 60
WheelsetWTB ST i30DT Swiss E 1900 Spline 30
TireMaxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II DDMaxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II
BrakeShimano Deore XTSRAM Maven
RotorShimano RT-66SRAM Centerline
HandlebarRace Face ChesterANVL Mandrel
StemRace Face AeffectANVL Swage
Dropper postSDG Tellis DropperOneUp Components dropper post
SaddleSDG Bel-AirSDG Bel Air 3
Framenot listedTransition Relay
Derailleurnot listedSRAM Eagle 90 Transmission
Cassettenot listedSRAM GX Eagle Transmission
Chainnot listedSRAM GX Eagle Transmission
Cranksetnot listedRace Face Aeffect ETOR
Batterynot listedFazua Energy 430
Hubnot listedDT Swiss 370
Rimnot listedDT Swiss E 1900
Gripsnot listedODI Elite Flow
Headsetnot listedFSA No.55R
Seatpostnot listedOneUp Components Dropper

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