2026 Transition Smuggler Carbon XO vs 2026 Forbidden Reya Tier
The S2 is the Forbidden Reya Tier size closest to your M Transition Smuggler Carbon XO. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Forbidden Reya Tier
Compared with the Transition Smuggler Carbon XO in M, the Forbidden Reya Tier in S2 places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −4 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −9 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Transition Smuggler Carbon XO is drawn. The Forbidden Reya Tier numbers we have for size S2 are missing the chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Transition Smuggler Carbon XO M | Forbidden Reya Tier S2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 460 | 455 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 616 | 612 | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65 | 65.0 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 72 | 71.3 | −0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 588 | 596 | +8 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1213 | 1204 | −9 mm |
| BB drop | 35 | not listed | |
| BB height | 340 | 331 | −9 mm |
| Seat tube length | 390 | 420 | +30 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 105 | −5 mm |
| Standover | not listed | 717 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 541 |
Differences are the Forbidden Reya Tier minus the Transition Smuggler Carbon XO. Full charts: 2026 Transition Smuggler Carbon XO, 2026 Forbidden Reya Tier.
Where each sits in its class
Transition Smuggler Carbon XOForbidden Reya Tier
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.
| Part | Transition Smuggler Carbon XOCarbon XO AXS | Forbidden Reya TierTier 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Transition Smuggler | Forbidden Reya |
| Fork | RockShox Pike Ultimate Charger 2.1 RC2 | Fox 34 Factory SL |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Trunnion | Fox Float Factory |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate | SRAM Pod Rocker Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS | SRAM XX XX SL |
| Cassette | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM X0 Eagle | SRAM XX SL |
| Crankset | SRAM X0 Eagle | SRAM XX SL |
| Wheelset | crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Dissector | Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Brake | SRAM Code RSC | SRAM Motive Ultimate |
| Rotor | SRAM HS2 | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | OneUp Components Carbon | OneUp Components Carbon |
| Stem | ANVL Swage | BikeYoke Barkeeper Stem |
| Grips | ODI Elite Flow | not listed |
| Headset | FSA No.42/48/ACB | Cane Creek 40 |
| Dropper post | OneUp Components dropper post | OneUp Components V3 Dropper Post |
| Saddle | SDG Bel Air 3 | fizik Terra Ridon X1 |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM 32T |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Battery | not listed | SRAM AXS EP Powerpack |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 240 SPLINE, DT Swiss 240 SPLINE Ratchet EXP |
| Rim | not listed | DT Swiss 1500 |
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