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2026 Transition Sentinel Carbon

Trail

The 2026 Transition Sentinel Carbon sits more aggressive than most trail bikes, with a slacker head angle and a shorter rear center. Reach 430 to 505 mm, stack 615 to 642 mm. The Sentinel Carbon Eagle 90 build comes with SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission shifting and DT Swiss M1900 wheels.

Source: transitionbikes.com. Checked .

Key facts

Model year
2026
Frame
Carbon
Type
Trail
Geometry labels
S, M, L, and XL
Drivetrain
Varies by build
Rear shock
Varies by build
Geometry
Complete for every size
Source
transitionbikes.com
Checked

Geometry by size

2026 Transition Sentinel Carbon geometry drawing, size MSide view of the 2026 Transition Sentinel Carbon frame in size M, drawn to scale from its published geometry, with lettered dimension lines.J 1237A 455mmB 621mmJ 1237mmH 442mmC 586mmD 64.0°E 77.9°F 110mmG 390mmN 350mmL 690mm
Geometry drawing, size M, to scale.
2026 Transition Sentinel Carbon geometry by size
MeasurementSMLXL
Reach(mm)430455480505
Stack(mm)615621633642
Head tube angle(°)64.064.064.064.0
Seat tube angle(°)78.777.977.376.8
Effective top tube(mm)557586614642
Chainstay length(mm)442442442446
Wheelbase(mm)1208123712671300
BB height(mm)350350350350
Standover(mm)690690695705
Seat tube length(mm)360390430460
Head tube length(mm)100110120130

Stock build

Sentinel Carbon Eagle 9021 parts

Frame

FrameFrom the manufacturer: Frame type Full SuspensionFrom the manufacturer: Category TrailFrom the manufacturer: Rear travel 150mm

Suspension

RockShox Lyrik Ultimate
Fork
RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Trunnion
Rear shock

Drivetrain

ShifterFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12From the manufacturer: Actuation type Mechanical
DerailleurSpeeds 12Maximum cog 52 tFrom the manufacturer: Actuation type ElectronicFrom the manufacturer: Cassette compatibility Not compatible with SRAM Eagle 12-speedFrom the manufacturer: Clutch yesWeight ~395 g
SRAM GX Eagle Transmission
CassetteSpeeds 12
ChainSpeeds 12From the manufacturer: Compatibility T-Type
CranksetFrom the manufacturer: Chainring interface Direct MountFrom the manufacturer: Spindle / BB interface DUBCrank length 155 / 160 / 165 / 170 / 175mmSpeeds 12
SRAM 30 GX
ChainringFrom the manufacturer: Teeth 30 tFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12

Wheels & Tires

WheelsetFrom the manufacturer: Internal rim width 35mmFrom the manufacturer: Spoke count 32From the manufacturer: Tubeless ready yesFrom the manufacturer: Weight 2080 g
TireFrom the manufacturer: TPI 60 TPIFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready Yes
Maxxis Minion DHR II DD
TireFrom the manufacturer: TPI 60 TPIFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready Yes

Brakes

BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Lever adjustments Independent bite point and reach adjustment
RotorDiameter 200mmWeight 192 g
RotorDiameter 200mmWeight 192 g

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Material AluminumFrom the manufacturer: Backsweep 8°From the manufacturer: Upsweep 5°
StemBar clamp diameter 35mmRise 0°Weight ~161 g
Headset

Seatpost & Saddle

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Sentinel Carbon XT Di217 parts

Frame

FrameFrom the manufacturer: Frame type Full SuspensionFrom the manufacturer: Category TrailFrom the manufacturer: Rear travel 150mm

Suspension

Fox 36 Factory
Fork
Fox Float X2 Factory
Rear shockEye-to-eye length 205mmFrom the manufacturer: Tune Ibis Traction Tune

Drivetrain

Shimano SW-M8250-R XT
Shifter
Shimano XT Di2
DerailleurFrom the manufacturer: Maximum cog 51 tFrom the manufacturer: Cassette compatibility ShimanoFrom the manufacturer: Clutch yes
CassetteSpeeds 12Freehub body Shimano Micro Spline
Shimano XT CN-8100
Chain

Wheels & Tires

WheelsetInternal rim width 30mm
Schwalbe Albert Trail Evo
Tire
Schwalbe Albert Trail Evo
Tire

Brakes

Shimano SM-RT86
Rotor

Cockpit

Race Face ERA
HandlebarClamp diameter 35mmWidth ~780mmBacksweep 8°From the manufacturer: Upsweep 5°
StemBar clamp diameter 35mmRise 0°

Seatpost & Saddle

Fox Transfer
SeatpostDiameter 30.9 / 31.6 / 34.9mm

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Quick answers

Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2026 Transition Sentinel Carbon?
Geometry is listed for S, M, L, and XL.
What are the reach and stack of the 2026 Transition Sentinel Carbon in size L?
In size L, reach is 480 mm and stack is 633 mm.
What is the head tube angle of the 2026 Transition Sentinel Carbon?
The head tube angle is 64.0 degrees in every size.
What does the 2026 Transition Sentinel Carbon Eagle 90 ship with?
The stock build includes Transition Sentinel, RockShox Lyrik Ultimate, SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission, and DT Swiss M1900.
Which years of the Transition Sentinel are on Quiver?
Quiver has the Transition Sentinel for 2026.

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