The Sentinel is a bit of a do-everything bike in the Transition range, up for all-dayers in the hills or uplift days.
Out of the box, the bike is set up with a 150 mm shock and 160 mm fork, but the bike will still handle well with a 150 or 140 mm fork, and you can change the rear shock for a shorter one to run the back at 140 mm.
Transition have given the longer-lower-slacker approach a name - "Speed Balanced Geometry" - but effectively it means short stem, slack head angle, short offset (42-44 mm) fork and a longer top tube, pretty much what you would expect from any modern enduro-orientated bike. On that note, all models can take a water bottle, though you'll need to use a fid lock bottle on the size small frame.
Never ones to shy away from a cheesy name, the Transition's "GiddyUp" suspension has fantastic small bump sensitivity and enough progression to run a coil shock without blowing through the travel. The Enduro Max bearings and additional bearing shields are a huge plus point for UK riding!
This NX spec bike is outstanding value for money with a Fox 36 Rhythm fork and Performance Elite shock, proper brakes and an excellent OneUp dropper post. Dropper size and bar rise vary depending on frame size.
Sizing & Geo
S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
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A. Reach | 420 | 450 | 476 | 501 | 521 |
B. Stack | 613 | 622 | 631 | 640 | 649 |
C. Effective TT Length | 552 | 585 | 613 | 641 | 665 |
D. Seat Tube Length | 350 | 390 | 430 | 460 | 490 |
E. Effective St Angle | 78.2° | 77.5° | 76.9° | 76.4° | 76.0° |
Seat Height For ST Angle | 600 | 660 | 720 | 780 | 820 |
Actual St Angle | 70.8° | 70.8° | 70.8° | 70.8° | 70.8° |
Seat Tube Offset At BB | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 |
F. Head Tube Length | 100 | 110 | 120 | 130 | 140 |
G. Head Tube Angle | 63.6° | 63.6° | 63.6° | 63.6° | 63.6° |
H. Chainstay Length | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 |
I. Wheelbase | 1199 | 1233 | 1263 | 1292 | 1316 |
J. Bottom Bracket Drop | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
K. Estimated BB Height | 346 | 346 | 346 | 347 | 347 |
L. Stand Over Height | 671 | 688 | 700 | 712 | 722 |
M. Fork Offset | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
Spec
Cascade Blue/Platinum Silver: SRAM Code R Powder Black/Misty Green: SRAM Guide RE 4-PistonFRAME Sentinel Alloy 150 mm (compatible with 140 mm), 29" Wheels, Alloy construction, additional bearing shields, Enduro MAX bearings, top tube accessory mount, 73 mm threaded BB, chainstay and downtube protection, Internal Cable Guides, Manufacturers lifetime warranty REAR SHOCK Fox Float X Performance 2 Position FORK Fox Float 36 Rhythm - 160 mm Travel/44mm Offset HEADSET FSA No.57E STEM RaceFace Aeffect R (40 mm) HANDLEBAR RaceFace Chester 35 - SM/MD (780x20) LG/XL/XXL (780x35) GRIPS Sensus Lite SADDLE ANVL Forge Cromo SEATPOST OneUp Dropper Post - SM (150 mm) MD (180 mm) LG/XL/XXL (210 mm) BRAKES ROTORS SRAM Centerline (200 mm) SHIFTER SRAM NX Eagle MMX DERAILLEUR SRAM NX Eagle CASSETTE SRAM PG 1230 (11-50t) CHAIN SRAM NX Eagle CRANK SRAM Stylo 6k DUB (30t/170mm) RIMS Stans Flow D SPOKES Pillar Double Butted HUBS Novatech D791SB/D902SB TIRE/FRONT Maxxis Assegai 3C EXO+ (29x2.5) TIRE/REAR Maxxis Minion DHRII 3C EXO+ (29x2.4) INCLUDED Tubeless Valves & Stans Sealant (6oz) WEIGHT 35.8 lbs / 16.23 kg (Size MD)
Cycle to Work
UK customers - you can use the Government’s “Cycle to Work” scheme to buy this bike from 20Twenty, and you could save 25-39%. You can buy a bike, bike and accessories, or just accessories through the Cycle to Work scheme. We can even provide you with a custom-built bike through the scheme.
We use several Cycle to Work schemes including My Benefits World and Cyclescheme. Your employer needs to be registered with a Cycle to Work scheme. If they are not, they can sign up here.
There is no £1000 limit any more, though your employer might have a limit. You can use the Cyclescheme calculator to work out what you might save.
For more information, click here to contact us or call 01330 828562
Pedals
Since most people would change their pedals from whatever the manufacturer supplied, very few bike manufacturers supply pedals with new bikes.
The good news is we have an awesome selection of both flat and clipless pedals!
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