2026 Transition Smuggler Alloy vs 2026 Forbidden Reya Tier
The S4 is the Forbidden Reya Tier size closest to your XXL Transition Smuggler Alloy. 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 Alloy in XXL, the Forbidden Reya Tier in S4 places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 40 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 24 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −5 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −40 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −24 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 Alloy is drawn. The Forbidden Reya Tier numbers we have for size S4 are missing the chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Transition Smuggler Alloy XXL | Forbidden Reya Tier S4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 535 | 495 | −40 mm |
| Stack | 644 | 639 | −5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65 | 65.0 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 72 | 75.2 | +3.2° |
| Effective top tube | 670 | 642 | −28 mm |
| Chainstay length | 443 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1309 | 1285 | −24 mm |
| BB drop | 35 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 490 | 470 | −20 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 135 | −5 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 331 | |
| Standover | not listed | 721 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 541 |
Differences are the Forbidden Reya Tier minus the Transition Smuggler Alloy. Full charts: 2026 Transition Smuggler Alloy, 2026 Forbidden Reya Tier.
Where each sits in its class
Transition Smuggler AlloyForbidden 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 AlloyAlloy Deore | Forbidden Reya TierTier 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Transition Smuggler | Forbidden Reya |
| Fork | RockShox Pike Base | Fox 34 Factory |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | Fox Float Factory |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | SRAM Pod Rocker Controller |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT Di2 | SRAM XX XX SL |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM XX SL |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM XX SL |
| Chainring | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM 32T |
| Wheelset | WTB ST i30 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Dissector | Maxxis Rekon Race |
| Brake | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM Motive Ultimate |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT66 | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Race Face Chester | OneUp Components Carbon |
| Stem | Race Face Aeffect | BikeYoke Barkeeper Stem |
| Grips | ODI Elite Flow | not listed |
| Headset | FSA No 57E | Cane Creek 40 |
| Dropper post | SDG Tellis Dropper | OneUp Components V3 Dropper Post |
| Saddle | SDG Bel Air 3 | fizik Terra Ridon X1 |
| 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 |
Know what is on every bike.
Add your bike to Quiver. Keep its parts, setup, and service history together, then share your build.
Explore the app
