When it comes to the old saying, riding is believing, it couldn't be more true for the Sentinel. This bike will scramble your brain as to how capable and composed it is as an all-around trail bike while begging you to open the throttle wide open. The Sentinel has amazed critics and earned the title of one of the most downhill attacking long travel 29ers available. But, don't let all that monster truck talk fool you into thinking this is a one trick pony, the Sentinel delivers going up and down thanks to Transitions Speed Balanced Geometry. Sure we could spend days ranting on and on about how much we love this bike and all its technical features, but it would be a lot easier if you just throw a leg on one and take it for a ride.
This is Transitions top of the line flagship sentinel that doesn't get any better. Top shelf spec that isn't too over the top but gives you everything you want in all the right places. Suspension is everything so our build starts off with top of the line Fox suspension that allows you to tune your bike to your specific riding. Next, we throw on stuff like xo1 eagle to help you up those big climbs, 4 piston code rsc brakes for maximum control on any decent that doesn't fade, anvl components full trim kit including cnc 40mm stem, 35mm bar and ti rail saddle that set your bike apart from the crowd. You can't forget about the cranks and SRAM carbon descendant model saves weight and delivers awesome power and stiffness when you are on the gas. We finish it off with hardworking stans flow mk3 team wheelset and 2.4/2.5 wide trac minnion 3c tires that set the industry standard for the ultimate tire performance.
Speed Balanced Geometry
SBG ensures the bike maintains low speed agility, front wheel traction, and proper rider weight balance while actually increasing confidence in steep terrain and at high speeds. With sbg, a slacker head tube angle is combined with a all new reduced offset fork standard, preventing the front wheel from being too far in front of the rider. This improves front to rear weight distribution on the bike, which is often out of balance on long and slack bikes. One of sbg's greatest benefits is that it creates a confident steering feel that adapts to wheel speed. More stability when going fast, more agility on technical slow speed maneuvering as well as improved traction, control and confidence for any skill level of rider.
Giddyup 2.0hh Suspension
Take their successful giddyup suspension system, add one part increased pedaling efficiency, two parts wider sag range, and three parts increased small bump sensitivity, and you get giddyup 2.0hh. Incredible pedaling performance balanced with a superb neutral, comfortable and fun feel that they're known for.
They specifically tuned the suspension with a moderate amount of chain growth which is highest at the sag point and decreasing deeper into the travel. Because of this finely tuned wheel path, there is a notable increase in traction when climbing, without the rider noticing the chain growth fighting the suspension movement.
Giddyup 2.0hh is extremely easy to setup and it provides excellent support throughout the entire stroke of the shock so you can use all your travel without worrying about bottom out. Designed to be active while climbing, rear shock climbing platforms are not necessary. The suspension remains free to smooth out the trail, improve traction and control without sacrificing efficiency. With giddyup 2.0hh you can focus on the trail, no remotes, levers or knobs. Just grab your bike and giddyup.