The battery lines are different between the two frames (CompactTube vs PowerTube) so wouldn't count on a 600Wh option for the SX. Smart launch kits from Transition I think, balancing price point with spec level. I'm glad they ditched the Relay / Repeater PT design styling.

 

What do you mean by battery lines?, thought I read the new Bosch motors/batteries were interchangeable

*edit- Compatibility:
Bosch has designed the new PowerTube 600 and PowerTube 800 batteries to be interchangeable with both the SX and CX Gen 5 motors, as long as the frame has the necessary space.

 

Yeah that list part is the key, the SX downtube looks designed to hold the smaller battery dimension of the CT400. You can filter the table here to see the batteries:

eBike batteries: Long range, low weight, easy charging

The high-quality, long-lasting eBike batteries from Bosch have the highest energy density with a small size and light weight. The Bosch PowerTube is fully integrated in the frame. Different capacities offer the right choice for replacement and spare batteries.

www.bosch-ebike.com

 

So your saying the frame itself will have a smaller downtube for the SX/400 battery option? Hmm maybe so but I didn't read that in the article

 

I checked out some other sites w/pics of both versions and it does appear the frame might be a little different, no mention of it tho. Figured they would just produce one frame for both versions given it's the same model, interesting

 

I love how reviewers are saying it’s an e bike version of the Sentinel but it’s mixed wheel. The mixed wheel Transition bike is the Patrol. Not a fan of the 600 wh bikes, for the price, the range extender should be included.

 

Think I'd have to go with the CX version and bigger battery, but I would tune down the motor and never use all that power. Like the bike tho

 

I’d get the CX too.

 

The one review I saw comparing the two versions the guy liked the SX version better cause it was lighter and more agile. The 400 battery is just not enough, I make the 360 on my Rise work but range is my biggest issue with it, don't want to mess with an extender either.

 

I'd definitely choose the SX motor if I had the choice, but not the 400 battery. Not sure why Transition choose to make 2 diff frames for the same platform, maybe to shed a little bit of weight on the SX? Missed opportunity IMO, one frame that fits both batteries/motors would of been cheaper for them and more options for consumer-win win

That Crestline is really nice they are doing it right with all the options but like you say stupid expensive and even the 160 is more than I need tbh

 

They would still need 2 different frames because the Sx is a smaller more compact motor. I also agree 400 by its self is too small. The option for 4/6/8 is awesome.
It would make for a fatter framed more heavy bike.

 

I have a Kenevo and both a 500wh and a 700wh batteries. Its pretty easy to run the 500wh battery out of charge, the 700wh battery is much better for rides that are more than just a quick spin.

 

Where I live it's chunky and undulating (mostly, there are a few places where you just pedal uphill for 10+ minutes), not mountainous. As a result I only use about 250-300 watts up of my Relay's battery. So, 400 watts combined with an available RE, for most of the world that doesn't have real mountains, seems like a good solution.

 

I am leaning towards the Regulator CX.

Any predictions or info on the geo change swapping to the 170mm fork?

 

10mm "usually" gets you .5 degree Slacker.

 

I'd get the CX for the bigger battery, just wish they would combine a mid power motor with bigger battery. I will usually do a couple rides/week on my E one is typically shorter and I like to use my hip pack and a bottle, but the other one I usually get down to 10% or so battery and I have to use eco and conserve, few times I've drained it too. In this scenario I would be swapping out the range extender and bottle cage every week kind of a pain. I would rather have a big enough battery on my next E to do the bigger weekly ride without any concern and just keep it in trail mode the whole time. The RE does make sense for the occasional big ride but I still haven't bought one, I guess cause it's pricey for the limited amount I would use it

 

The RM Powerplay SL uses a 480 watt battery FYI.

 

Anyone care to guess what geo would be going to a 170mm fork on the Regulator CX?

 

Which frankly is about perfect, in that 63.5' range.

 

I love my transition sentinel but transitions e bike kinda suck. The full power regulator has a premium price but a discount battery. For the price the bike should come with the range extender.