Transition SENTINEL ALLOY COMPLETE GX 2019
2019 Mountain
Estimate price |
4,399$
Weight | 15.31 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 160mm -
Travel Rear 140mm -
Fork Fox Performance Elite Float 36
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Groupset GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
154cm - 170cm
MD
164cm - 182cm
LG
175cm - 190cm
XL
184cm - 200cm
XXL
190cm - 207cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Sentinel Alloy 140mm Rear/160mm Front
Suspension Fork
Fox 36 Grip 2 Performance Elite 160mm
Rear Shock
Fox DPX2 Performance Elite
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle
Shift Levers
SRAM GX Eagle
Cassette
SRAM XG 1275 (10-50t)
Crank
SRAM Descendent 7K DUB (170mm x 30t)
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle
Wheels
Rims
Stans Flow S1 Team
Tires
Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 3C WT (29x2.5), Rear: Maxxis Minion DHRII 3C WT (29x2.4)
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Code RSC
Disk Rotors
SRAM Centerline (180mm)
Cockpit
Stem
RaceFace Aeffect R (40mm)
Handlebar
RaceFace Chester 35, SM/MD (780 x 20mm), LG/XL/XXL (780 x 35mm)
Grips
ODI Elite Flow
Headset
FSA No.57E
Seat
Saddle
ANVL Forge Cromo
Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth 1x Remote, SM (125mm), MD (150mm), LG/XL/XXL (170mm)
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.46 mm | 1.38 mm | 1.32 mm | 1.27 mm | 1.25 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 345 mm | 345 mm | 345 mm | 345 mm | 345 mm |
| Front Center | 760 mm | 785 mm | 814 mm | 844 mm | 863 mm |
| Rake | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Trail | 135 mm | 135 mm | 135 mm | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Stack | 611 mm | 611 mm | 620 mm | 629 mm | 638 mm |
| Reach | 419 mm | 444 mm | 469 mm | 494 mm | 509 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 77.5 ° | 76.8 ° | 76.3 ° | 75.8 ° | 75.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 360 mm | 400 mm | 440 mm | 490 mm | 510 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 64 ° | 64 ° | 64 ° | 64 ° | 64 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 429 mm | 429 mm | 429 mm | 429 mm | 429 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1187 mm | 1212 mm | 1241 mm | 1271 mm | 1290 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 30 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm |
| Standover Height | 679 mm | 689 mm | 694 mm | 709 mm | 714 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 154 cm | 164 cm | 175 cm | 184 cm | 190 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 170 cm | 182 cm | 190 cm | 200 cm | 207 cm |
Model Overview
SENTINEL ALLOY COMPLETE GX completes the Transition Sentinel model. There are 43 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Transition Sentinel bikes models from 2019, here.
Model range prices
Transition SENTINEL ALLOY COMPLETE NX 2019 is the cheapest bike model and costs 3199$. Transition SENTINEL CARBON COMPLETE XO1 2019 is the most expensive one and costs 5999$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Trail bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Trail bike you should know that the average price is 2762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 4399$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that SENTINEL ALLOY COMPLETE GX price is 59.27% higher than the average cost of a Trail bike.
Trail bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Trail bike, we get 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
With a weight of 15.31 kg (33.75 lbs), Transition bike is much heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 17.95% heavier than the average weight of Trail bikes.
SENTINEL ALLOY COMPLETE GX components
Fork
This bike has the Fox Performance Elite Float 36 fork installed. The fork’s travel is 160mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Rear Shock
As for the rear shock, this bike has the Fox DPX2 Performance Elite model, with a travel of 140mm. Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Transition SENTINEL ALLOY COMPLETE GX 2019, has a 29″ aluminum model. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The SENTINEL ALLOY COMPLETE GX comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
SENTINEL ALLOY COMPLETE GX comes in 5 sizes, that range from 154 cm – 207 cm (5.05 ft – 6.79 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.
Dropper post
Transition SENTINEL ALLOY COMPLETE GX comes with a dropper post. Needless to say, a dropper post will come in handy on climbs and descends. You’ll fall in love with it at first sight!