Comments on: 2008 Transition Covert Mountain Bike – Interbike Quick Review

By: Jason Mitchell

Jason Mitchell — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:27:12 +0000

Jonathan… thanks amigo! I haven’t ridden the newer (pre-DW) RFX, but I’m guessing it will be a great bike. You looking at picking one up used? The 08 was much lighter than the 02, but didn’t have the FSR suspension design. David Turner swears the differences can only be felt in the lab.

There’s no question Turner makes a great bike.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 04:56:39 +0000

I have been looking for a dual suspension bike, and have read a few of your reviews. Great reviews, nice to read something about how these bikes perform, when I sometimes can’t get them on the trail before buying them (Craigslist, Ebay, etc).

Have you tested a 2008 Turner RFX? I read your review on the 2002, but didn’t see one for the 2007/2008 frame. Looking for a good climbing and nimble AM bike, have a nice hardtail for the rest of my riding.

By: Jason Mitchell

Jason Mitchell — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:05:27 +0000

Well… the active during braking thing may dissuade you from going with a Transition or 575. You’ll be hard-pressed to discover the brake-jack unless you really ride hard (DH-style), but it will show its face on occasion with any single-pivot design.

If you are considering an all-mountain bike and want active braking with enough burl to handle some stout terrain, yet remain agile enough to tackle XC stuff, I’d say look at these:

Pivot Mach 5
Ibis Mojo
Santa Cruz Blur LT Carbon
Trek Remedy
Trek Fuel EX

But, active braking is really a minor detail, IMO, so I wouldn’t want to sway your opinion away from the Yeti 575 or the new Yeti ASR 5C–both of which will fit the bill for you.

By: Taylar

Taylar — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:36:30 +0000

Also something to keep in mind, Want a stiff rear end that stays active during braking!

By: Taylar

Taylar — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:34:47 +0000

Currently own a Gary Fisher HiFi bike with a few mods (joplin seatpost, Atlas crank, nevegal 21. rear/ 2.35 front and so on) to make it more “all-mountain friendly”. I have been everywhere on this bike (whistler A-line with the brakes on, mostly XC trails though ) but wish to aquire something that is burlier and more confident during descents without sacrificing too much climbing efficiency. I Have had my eye on the new Yeti 575 but the transition covert recently caught my eye as well. Any suggestions? I would be building either from the frame up, most likely with a fox 32talas 150mm. A breakdown of the two or even a suggestion would be greatly appreciated