Transition Preston FR 2006 Technical specs and features

Brand Transition
Model Preston FR
First production 2006
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Transition Preston FR Parts   
Available Sizes - Small
- medium
- large


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.35 (inches) Maxxis High Roller
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Front and Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Rear Levers
Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesTBC Revolution
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
TBC Revolution
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsAluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionFSA FR-330
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsFSA FR-230
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit XL-II

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainKMC Z9000
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA Platinum DH
Crankset parts and sizesFSA V-Drive Extreme
Gear shift leversSRAM X.7 Trigger
Rear gear set9-speed

Transition Preston FR Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.7
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 150 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi Z-1 Sport

Other Specs of Transition Preston FR

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Matte Slate
- Matte Silver
- Matte Mustard Orange
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 120 (millimeters) Travel
Manitou SPV 4-Way Coil
Saddle seatFunn Launch Pad
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Axiom Amoeba


Transition Preston FR bike review

Transition produced the Preston FR bike in 2006 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,399.99.
Preston FR bike is available in many sizes such as Small , medium and large .
Transition Mountain bike Preston FR can be found in a few colors, among these colors Matte Slate, Matte Silver and Matte Mustard Orange .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.35" Maxxis High Roller tires while the rims are manufactured by TBC Revolution, 32-hole. Transition equiped this exact model with Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc front/Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic rear levers braking system and TBC Revolution hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Transition used Aluminum material for the frame. FSA FR-330 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Preston FR to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of FSA FR-230.
For the smoothest biking experience FSA V-Drive Extreme is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z9000 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Transition, the whole system is connected to a high reliability SRAM X.7 Trigger gear shift levers.