2026 Forbidden Reya Tier vs 2026 Transition Smuggler Alloy
The Transition Smuggler Alloy size closest to your S2 is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Transition Smuggler Alloy
Compared with the Forbidden Reya Tier in S2, the Transition Smuggler Alloy in L places the top of the head tube 13 mm higher and 30 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 46 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +13 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +30 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +46 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Forbidden Reya Tier numbers we have for size S2 are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Forbidden Reya Tier S2 | Transition Smuggler Alloy L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 455 | 485 | +30 mm |
| Stack | 612 | 625 | +13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.0 | 65 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 71.3 | 72 | +0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 596 | 617 | +21 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1204 | 1250 | +46 mm |
| BB height | 331 | not listed | |
| Standover | 717 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 420 | 430 | +10 mm |
| Fork length | 541 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 105 | 120 | +15 mm |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 443 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 35 |
Differences are the Transition Smuggler Alloy minus the Forbidden Reya Tier. Full charts: 2026 Forbidden Reya Tier, 2026 Transition Smuggler Alloy.
Where each sits in its class
Forbidden Reya TierTransition Smuggler Alloy
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 | Forbidden Reya TierTier 1 | Transition Smuggler AlloyAlloy Deore |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Forbidden Reya | Transition Smuggler |
| Fork | Fox 34 Factory | RockShox Pike Base |
| Rear shock | Fox Float Factory | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Rocker Controller | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX XX SL | Shimano Deore XT Di2 |
| Cassette | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission | Shimano Deore XT |
| Chain | SRAM XX SL | Shimano Deore XT |
| Crankset | SRAM XX SL | Shimano Deore XT |
| Chainring | SRAM 32T | Shimano Deore XT |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Battery | SRAM AXS EP Powerpack | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Dissector |
| Hub | DT Swiss 240 SPLINE, DT Swiss 240 SPLINE Ratchet EXP | not listed |
| Rim | DT Swiss 1500 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Motive Ultimate | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rotor | SRAM HS2 | Shimano SM-RT66 |
| Handlebar | OneUp Components Carbon | Race Face Chester |
| Stem | BikeYoke Barkeeper Stem | Race Face Aeffect |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 | FSA No 57E |
| Dropper post | OneUp Components V3 Dropper Post | SDG Tellis Dropper |
| Saddle | fizik Terra Ridon X1 | SDG Bel Air 3 |
| Wheelset | not listed | WTB ST i30 |
| Grips | not listed | ODI Elite Flow |
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