Perhaps someone with a Sentinel with a Float X2 could post the 4 digit ID on the shock, so I could check the tune?

Thanks a lot!

 

Tall guy here, anyone running a sentinel (v1 or v2) with 175mm cranks? Everything about this bike looks perfect but I'm scared I'd be smashing cranks on everything since I do a TON of technical climbing (moab, southern utah) in addition to the bike park.

The fact that they spec the XXL with 170mm cranks kinda hints that it could be a bad idea given how low it is.

 

Tall guy here, anyone running a sentinel (v1 or v2) with 175mm cranks? Everything about this bike looks perfect but I'm scared I'd be smashing cranks on everything since I do a TON of technical climbing (moab, southern utah) in addition to the bike park.

The fact that they spec the XXL with 170mm cranks kinda hints that it could be a bad idea given how low it is.

I'm wondering this as well. I have an XXL and want to move back to 175mm cranks

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Anyone had success installing a chain/bash guard?

I went to install the oneup one and the rear derailleur cable holder gets in the way. Thinking I could snip it off...but not really wanting that cable flopping around

 

If you are running a chain guide you just pull the guide out. You don’t need it. Cable will not be flopping around.

 

If you are running a chain guide you just pull the guide out. You don't need it. Cable will not be flopping around.

Got it sorted with the cable guide in place, just moved it fwd a bit.

For anyone looking for one, the Oneup guide/bash fits perfectly

 

So what are you guys using the accessory mount for?

 

Has anyone run this bike with 140mm travel rear and a fork reduced to 150mm? Someone briefly mentioned that in a review. It sort of seems like that is an intended option with shock length for 140mm of travel listed - somewhat like the Scout has +10mm of travel listed as an approved setup.

 

I am curious about the transition. the suspension looks like 4 bar linkage? is this true
how does it ride compare to Megatower?

 

Yup on the suspension... the big difference is the geometry on the frames. I don't know what size you ride but look at the head, seat angles and the top reach. If you want to attack trails, the sentinel frame design puts you over the front of the bike, the mega tower does this as well but not to the extent as the Sentinel......IMO

 

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Steep seat tube moves the rider forward, long top tube move the rider forward.... slack head angles allow the rider weight to be forward without OTB all the time.

 

Anyone ~6'4 have a point of view on XL vs. XXL? I'm 6'4 and on a XL Ripmo now. Debating between XL and XXL. With the Ripmo, and its 495 reach, I have to run a 60mm stem flipped up, 30mm spacers under the bars, and 40mm riser bars. Saddle is still well above the bars. Never sat on anything with 520 reach, and feel like I'm between sizing but would likely err on the side of XXL.

 

Just looking at the geo numbers...
Sentinel XXL:
521mm reach plus 40mm stem = 561mm
665mm top tube plus 40mm stem = 705mm

Ripmo XL:
495mm reach plus your 60mm stem = 555mm
655mm top tube plus your 60mm stem = 715mm

The XXL sentinel will pedal just a bit more upright than your current setup and have very similar in reach when standing/descending. And will allow you to reap the benefits of a shorter stem. The longer wheelbase should also help you feel more centered in the bike with your taller seatpost extension while climbing.

I'm about the same height as you and went through similar mental gymnastics in deciding my size. I ended up going XXL so this recommendation is biased, but I think it should hold true. I just received my frame this week and haven't finished building it up yet so no ride reports to share, but there are other tall guys on this thread that can probably chime in as well.

 

All good points and in fact I'm actually losing effective reach with all the spacers I'm running and a -1 angleset. Figure with the XXL I can run fewer spacers under the stem which should gain a few MM of reach. Let me know how yours feels when you get it out for a ride. I'm worried about the XXL feeling sluggish compared to the Ripmo on the flats and climbs, though I'm sure I'll be happy with the better descending performance.

 

Anyone see any XT builds out in the real world yet?

 

Any Sentinel riders have time on the present version of the Norco Sight? I'm on the Sight XL and while I like the geometry (which pretty much matches the Sentinel) its a dog of a climber and could really benefit from a climb switch (X2) IMO. Wishful thinking I know, but wondering/hoping the Sentinel is a better climbing variation on the Sight. Its close to two pounds lighter but is it any more efficient/quicker?

 

In the pinkbike review of the new sentinel back in the spring, Mike Kazimer compares the two bikes. I don't think he specifically touches on climbing manners in his comparison, but I think a fair summary of the comparison is that the Sentinel is the more lively of the two with the Soght being more of a plow. You could probably extrapolate from there some fairly reliable conclusions about climbing manners.

 

Finished building my new XXL sentinel yesterday morning and got out for a first ride that afternoon. Needless to say I was not disappointed! This thing is such a ripper. It took me one lap to re-acquaint myself with 29" wheels as I was coming off a 27.5 YT Jeffsy, but I was very comfortable with the bike in no time. There's probably a touch of new bike stoke that is clouding this initial review but here it goes...

I am ~6'4", 200lbs, with a DH racing background. Frame size is spot on and I am really happy I didn't go for the XL.

Climbing: I was surprised at how good this thing clambers uphill. Its definitely is a big bike, but the seat tube angle and long wheelbase really put you in the center of the bike (as many reviews have said) and this equates to a surprisingly comfortable grind. The bike tracks around switchbacks with ease - even with the 170mm I am running up front.

Descending: So so fast! I couldn't push the bike hard enough on the trails I was riding and I can't wait to get on some more high-speed tech. I also can't wait to see how this does on a wide open flow trail with jumps. That being said, there is so much grip and confidence coming into corners and it just hooks up and corners on rails. Also, as is the case with all Transitions, the bike is really poppy and effortlessly turns small trail features into fun jibs. I had a chance to drop in on some steep lines yesterday as well, and the bike is really comfortable here - normally I am way over the back wheel on this trail just along for the ride but yesterday I found myself in more of an attack position over the front of the bike. Lastly, one of the things that just brings a huge smile to my face is how quiet everything is. There really is this dampened calmness and composure even at high speeds through rough. All I can hear is the trail and my hope hub singing in the back.

Build: Sentinel Carbon XXL with Fox X2
Fork: Fox 36 Factory Grip 2, 170mm
Wheels: Stans Flow MK3 hoops + Hope Pro 4 hubs
Tires: Maxxis Assegai 2.5 front, Minnion DHR 2.4 rear
Headset: Cane Creek 40
Stem: E13 plus 40mm
Bars: Deity Racepoing 35mm, 38mm rise, 810mm width
Grips: DMR deathgrip
Brakes: Hayes Dominion (love these brakes so much)
Drivetrain: Sram Eagle GX
Dropper: One Up 210mm
Pedals: Crankbrother mallets

 

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Is that a Rocky Point band around your seatpost?

 

Indeed it is! Good eye. A sentinel owner from pinkbike noticed that last week and we were out riding a couple days later sharing new Sentinel stoke. The Transition community is strong!

 

Rad, I'll keep my eyes out for you on the trails. I'll be finishing up my Sentinel build in the coming days!

 

Anybody getting a pop every now and then when doing a big weight shift on the pedals? I seem to get one when I've been sitting and spinning up a hill and then get off the saddle and go to put some power down. First crank makes a little pop.

 

Anyone got any tips for getting dropper cable housing routed in the sentinel? I can’t get it to navigate the turn up the seat tube.

Thanks!

 

Anyone got any tips for getting dropper cable housing routed in the sentinel? I can't get it to navigate the turn up the seat tube.

Thanks!

I'm assuming it's similar to the patrol, I have to remove the BB to grab the cable and bend it up the seat tube.

 

I posted this on PB too, but I'm looking for opinions regarding the relative value of the XT and GX builds which are priced the same. I'm focused on:

- Fork/shock: 36/X2 Performance-level vs. Lyrik/SD Ultimate?
- Brakes: XT 4 piston vs. Code RSC?

I prefer Shimano drivetrains, but can live with GX if the dampers and brakes on the GX build are meaningfully better.

 

GX build for the suspension. Then sell the drivetrain and brakes and replace with shimano. Or run GX. I'm running the NX build with code r's and I have 0 complaints, I'm just a shimano fanboy

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Thanks all for the feedback. Local dealer has an XT build in my size, but will likely just get in line for a spring delivery of a GX build.

 

oh wow you got some patients lol. If i had to wait that long id just get the XT

 

Public service announcement: Fanatik has some medium and large Sentinel frames in stock y'all. They won't sell frame only—you have to do a custom build with them. They will ship though.

Get after it.

 

Hi Guys,

is it worth upgrading from V1 to V2 Sentinel ? My trail rides are 80% technical with enduro / Dh features. Thanks!

 

If you have a cascade link, no. Stock, I would say yes. IMO Transition got the linkage wrong on the v1 and they got it right on the v2. The cascade link "fixed " the v1 for me.

 

If anyone is looking for a XXL frame hit me up, I have one for sale.

 

Anybody heard anything about when or if, there will be more Sentinels available directly from Transition ?

 

Nevermind, the pre order option came back and I ordered one this morning

 

Anyone stick a bomber coil on a sentinel v2 yet? Transition says it won’t fit, but I’d be willing to bet the larger frame sizes would clear the resi


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Anyone stick a bomber coil on a sentinel v2 yet? Transition says it won't fit, but I'd be willing to bet the larger frame sizes would clear the resi

I was wondering the same thing. When I emailed them they said it wont fit, but i bet it would on my XL. Also anyone know if you can fit a 65 mm stroke length?

 

The only issue with the 65mm stroke is the resi and if it will contact the downtube on full compression. There’s a few pics over on the PB forum. Looks like it might clear but it will be close. If we had some measurements of different resi lengths, we could figure out one that would fit. 65mm stroke would increase rear wheel travel to about 156mm