Transition Bikes Shows What Their Demo Bikes Can Really Handle

Bellingham, Washington, and Transition Bikes go together like peanut butter and jelly. Bellingham offers a massive variety of trails, from tech steeps to freeride playgrounds and all the flow trails that link them. For that reason, it’s not surprising that Transition has developed bikes that suit all different riding styles and supports athletes who can seriously throw down on whatever they ride. Over the years, a ton of freerider mountain bikers have sharpened their skills in Bellingham, and there's a reason that it is one of the most popular MTB destinations in the lower 48. Hayden Damon is one of those riders who grew up in the community and honed his skills on some of the world's best MTB trails.

What makes riders from Bellingham impressive is that they're not just good at sending it huge; they also enjoy endless trail riding right in their backyards. Hayden is no stranger to pedaling out to ride his favorite trails from his doorstep or from the Transition Outpost, where he started out as a shop grom. He's had the chance to try various bikes, but always chooses the Smuggler for its absurd versatility, which plays well with his riding style.

The Outpost demos the entire fleet of Transition Bikes, right at the base of Galbraith Mountain, so next time you're in town, swing by for your own loaner bike experience - but it might not be as steezy as Haydens, just a disclaimer.