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2026 Transition Sentinel Carbon XT Di2

Original manufacturer specifications including 29" & Mixed wheels, 32.6 lbs / 14.79 kg (Size MD) published weight, geometry for 8 published sizes.

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Model year
2026
Category
Mountain
Original MSRP
$7,999.00
Sizes
Small MX, Medium MX, Medium 29, Large MX, Large 29, X-Large 29
Colors
Silver Mist, Desert Dusk
Weight
32.6 lbs / 14.79 kg (Size MD)
Geometry
8 manufacturer sizes · Geometry context
Record coverage
22 preserved details · 4 archived images · original MSRP · preserved geometry
Archive ID
900001569
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Manufacturer catalog

Published sizes and colors

6 sizes · 2 colors

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

Small MXMedium MXMedium 29Large MXLarge 29X-Large 29

Published colors

Silver MistDesert Dusk

Frameset

Frame ConstructionSentinel Carbon 150mm
Frame MaterialCarbon Fiber
ForkFox 36 Factory Grip X2(160mm)
Rear ShockFox Float X2 Factory(205x60mm)

Drivetrain

ShiftersShimano XT Di2 SW-M8250-R
Rear DerailleurShimano XT Di2 RD-M8250-SGS
CranksetShimano XT FC-820029(30t/165mm)27.5(32t/165mm)
CassetteShimano XT CS-M8200 (10-51t)
ChainShimano XT CN-8100

Brakes

BrakesShimano XT M8220 4 Piston; Rotors: Shimano RT86 (203mm)

Cockpit & Contact Points

HeadsetFSA No.57E
HandlebarRace Face EraSM(780x20)MD(780x40)LG/XL(800x40)
StemRace Face Turbine R (40mm)
SaddleSDG Bel Air 3 LUX
SeatpostFox Transfer FactorySM(150mm)MD(180mm)LG(210mm)XL(240mm)

Wheels & Tires

HubsDT Swiss 350 Ratchet DEG 72 DF - Anti Kickback
RimsDT Swiss XM 1700 Spline 30
SpokesDT Swiss Competition Race
Front TireSchwalbe Albert, Trail Evo, Ultra Soft (2.5)
Rear TireSchwalbe Albert, Trail Evo, Soft (2.5)
Wheel Size29" & Mixed

Size-specific frame data

Geometry

8 sizes · 10 measurements

Manufacturer-published geometry normalized for consistent archival comparison. Effective top tube and reach remain separate measurements because they describe different aspects of fit.

MeasurementSM · Carbon 29MD · Carbon 29LG · Carbon 29XL · Carbon 29SM · Carbon MixedMD · Carbon MixedLG · Carbon MixedXL · Carbon Mixed
Seat tube360 mm390 mm430 mm460 mm360 mm390 mm430 mm460 mm
Effective top tube549 mm577 mm605 mm632 mm549 mm577 mm605 mm632 mm
Head tube100 mm110 mm120 mm130 mm100 mm110 mm120 mm130 mm
Head-tube angle64°64°64°64°63.6°63.6°63.6°63.6°
Chainstay / rear center442 mm442 mm442 mm448 mm440 mm440 mm440 mm446 mm
Wheelbase1208 mm1237 mm1267 mm1302 mm1208 mm1237 mm1269 mm1302 mm
Bottom-bracket drop25 mm25 mm25 mm25 mm31 mm31 mm31 mm31 mm
Reach430 mm455 mm480 mm505 mm426 mm451 mm476 mm501 mm
Stack615 mm621 mm633 mm642 mm618 mm624 mm636 mm646 mm
Standover height690 mm690 mm695 mm705 mm690 mm690 mm695 mm705 mm

Geometry source: Transition first-party SBG geometry table ↗ Measurements can vary by configuration, wheel size, or flip-chip position where noted by the manufacturer.

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SM geometry

Carbon 29

Archive context: The chainstay of 442 mm sits toward the longer rear-center end. Its wheelbase of 1208 mm sits somewhat longer than typical. Its bottom-bracket drop of 25 mm sits somewhat shallower than typical.

Compared with 180 distinct mountain geometries in the Small-equivalent size cohort from model years 2024–2027 in the Velopedia archive.
Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze SM · Carbon 29 geometry

Parts & serviceability

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ChainExact archived part
Shimano XT CN-8100 Exact archived model
CassetteExact archived part
Shimano XT CS-M8200 (10-51t) Exact archived model
SaddleQualified part search
SDG Bel Air 3 LUX Named archived component — verify exact version
More qualified parts (6)
Rear derailleurExact archived part
Shimano XT Di2 RD-M8250-SGS Exact archived model
ShiftersQualified part search
Shimano XT Di2 SW-M8250-R Component family — verify exact version
StemQualified part search
Race Face Turbine R (40mm) Named archived component — verify dimensions
HeadsetExact archived part
FSA No.57E Exact archived model
RimsQualified part search
DT Swiss XM 1700 Spline 30 Named archived component — verify dimensions
HubsQualified part search
DT Swiss 350 Ratchet DEG 72 DF - Anti Kickback Named archived component — verify dimensions

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Used-bike inspection

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Before any test ride: both brakes should stop the bike firmly and release cleanly; both wheels should run true and be securely attached; tires should have no casing damage; and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals should have no looseness or play.

Follow the full used-bike inspection order →
  • FrameInspect the frame in bright light, especially around the head tube, bottom bracket, chainstays and clamped areas. Look for cracks, ripples, crushed sections or signs of a previous impact.Inspect the frame and fork →
  • BrakesTest each brake separately and confirm it stops firmly and releases cleanly. Inspect the pads and braking surfaces for wear or contamination, and check the cables or hoses for damage.Inspect the brakes →
  • SuspensionAsk when the fork and shock were last serviced. Check the stanchions for damage, look for oil at the seals, cycle both units through their travel and test the suspension pivots for play.Evaluate the suspension →
  • DrivetrainConfirm every shift-system battery charges, every shift control works and the derailleur moves cleanly across the cassette. Make sure the matching shift-system charger is included, then measure chain wear and inspect the cassette teeth.Check drivetrain wear →
  • Wheels & tiresSpin both wheels and watch the rims for side-to-side or vertical movement. Check for dents, cracks, loose or uneven spokes and hub play, then inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking or exposed threads.Check wheels and tires →
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Archived: 2026 Transition Sentinel Carbon XT Di2 · Mountain · Published sizes: Small MX, Medium MX, Medium 29, Large MX, Large 29, X-Large 29

Archived: Frame: Sentinel Carbon 150mm · Fork: Fox 36 Factory Grip X2(160mm)

Archived: Fork: Fox 36 Factory Grip X2(160mm) · Rear shock: Fox Float X2 Factory(205x60mm)

Archived: Shifters: Shimano XT Di2 SW-M8250-R · Rear derailleur: Shimano XT Di2 RD-M8250-SGS · Crankset: Shimano XT FC-820029(30t/165mm)27.5(32t/165mm) · Cassette: Shimano XT CS-M8200 (10-51t) · Chain: Shimano XT CN-8100

Archived: Brakes: Shimano XT M8220 4 Piston; Rotors: Shimano RT86 (203mm)

Archived: Wheel size: 29" & Mixed · Rims: DT Swiss XM 1700 Spline 30 · Hubs: DT Swiss 350 Ratchet DEG 72 DF - Anti Kickback · Front tire: Schwalbe Albert, Trail Evo, Ultra Soft (2.5) · Rear tire: Schwalbe Albert, Trail Evo, Soft (2.5)

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: FSA No.57E · Handlebar: Race Face EraSM(780x20)MD(780x40)LG/XL(800x40) · Stem: Race Face Turbine R (40mm) · Seatpost: Fox Transfer FactorySM(150mm)MD(180mm)LG(210mm)XL(240mm) · Saddle: SDG Bel Air 3 LUX

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