![]() It's possible to run a 57.5mm stroke shock (stock is 62.5 mm), which would reduce the rear travel to 140mm, and the bike's press-in headset cups means that the frame is compatible with angle-adjusting headsets – geometry tinkerers should be able to achieve a slacker or steeper head angle without much trouble. The Sentinel is devoid of any flip chips or multi-position shock mounts, but that doesn't mean it's a one-trick pony. To ensure the Sentinel made the grade, Transition shortened the seat tube length even further, which means there's enough room for as much drop as possible - the OneUp dropper on my test bike has a whopping 210mm of travel. I did have it loosen up on me once, but applying some Loctite to the main pivot bolt prevented any further issues.Īs seat tube angles get steeper, the ability to fit a dropper post with plenty of travel is more important than ever. ![]() ![]() The Sentinel uses an expanding collet design to keep the main pivot hardware in place. Along with the GX model, there's also an X01 version for $6,599, and an NX model for $4,499 USD. The Sentinel frame with a Fox Float X2 shock is priced at $3,199 USD. Highlights include a 160mm RockShox Lyrik Ultimate, Code RSC brakes, SRAM GX drivetrain, and Stan's Flow S1 wheelset with a Maxxis Assegai up front and a DHR II in the back, both with EXO+ casing. The bike that I've been riding for the last two months is the GX build, which retails for $5,499 USD. To go along with the extra travel, the new frame's leverage curve is slightly more progressive in order to provide more support and prevent unwanted bottoming-out on bigger impacts. Along with the updated shape, the Sentinel now has 150mm of rear travel, 10 millimeters more than the original.Price: $5,449 USD as shown, $3,199 frame + Float X2 shock.
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