2021 Transition Sentinel Test Ride & Video Review

[@mtbyumyum]

This is the Hip Pack I use and trust on every single ride: labaustere.com/ use promo code: YUMYUM at check out for 25% off!

[@troybirt961]

I've had my Sentinel medium 150 150 since the beginning of 2021 and have put 1100 miles and 76000 feet of climbing on it I think it climbs great and down Hills corners and everything great all Mountain bike loving it

[@brad1246]

Really enjoy your reviews. Got that hip pack back in the spring. Everything you mentioned is spot on. Don’t even notice it’s there while riding.

[@mtbyumyum]

Nice. Glad you got one!

[@Ogami_Itto15]

Loving my V2 Sentinel. It's perfect for the long, steep, rocky, rooty, technical trails that take effort to climb to here in the PNW.

[@jgarrison1000]

Awesome just picked up a XO1 Sentinel today and snagged a hip pack after watching the video. Super amped, also moving to Salt Lake in a few months and loving seeing the trails. See you out there!

[@mtbyumyum]

Rad. Glad the video's were helpful and welcome to Utah!

[@LastAphelion]

How you feeling about it now?

[@LightUpNancy]

So glad you were able to finally get on a Transition!!! Hoping to see you demo the new Santa Cruz Bronson mullet!!

[@mtbyumyum]

Yeah, thanks! The new party Bronson is for sure of very high interest to me..... would love to ride that bike!

[@JAFO.]

4:41 I wonder if you're feeling more the Transition suspension or the FOX fork pumping under uphill pedaling? I think sometimes a frame gets blamed for the fork absorbing energy.

[@JNOTECH]

Transition bikes are some of the best bikes I've ridden. Their SBG/Giddyup geometry really does work. It's very slack up front with tons of trail with the reduced offset fork. Some bikes get squirrely when going fast esp when going down really gnarly sections where it wants to yank your bars off your riding line. Transition bikes want to keep going straight and have a heavier steering feel and it will make you feel a lot safer going down those techy, gnarly sections or simply riding at a higher speed. If this bike had a longer chainstay, it would not work as the geo at the front already combats excessive steering, however the very short chainstays really work with the front to restore the nimbleness this bike needs. However for anyone not used to this bike may notice it feels awkward at very slow speeds, like low speed really twisty sections require more labor to get by compared to other bikes with a lighter, looser steering feel. This is the bike to get if you want more stability on the straights and coming out of corners with more confidence. It rewards the kind of rider that provides more input (shifts body weight a tiny bit more) than with other bikes.

[@mtbyumyum]

Thanks for weighing in! Yeah, I didn't love this feeling on the Spur.... I get it, and it's cool but for me, a short travel bike needs to be more agile. Also, the sentinel as I recall has long chainstays, not short.... switchbalde, ripmo and sb130 all have shorter chainstays. I appreciated the SBG geo on the Sentinel a lot more than the Spur. Crazy how much traction you have in the corners on this bike!

[@JNOTECH]

@@mtbyumyum Actually you're right. The Scout and Patrol have 430mm and the Sentinel is 440mm IIRC. I've only tested the Scout and Patrol myself. The stability and traction coming out of corners, at least in my opinion, is one of the best. It's not the most nimble in the ultra twisty sections and will need more work from the rider to move around the bike much more than other bikes to get by. The analogy I use to describe it goes back to my experience driving a Lambo Countach. If you're driving around a parking lot at those speeds going in and reversing out of stalls, the heavy steering is almost too much to bear. But as soon as you put that car on the highway and get the speed up, you'll understand why the steering feel is like that. The faster you go, the more stable and in control you feel at the wheel. However bombing down really rocky, heavy rooted areas where your bike wants to fall apart or on the verge of hanging up and going OTB, the Transition bikes will feel almost as safe as a DH bike. Your assessment regarding how this will help a novice rider feel more confident is an opinion I also share.

[@mtbyumyum]

Nice. Yep! I think this would be an excellent bike for someone looking to get into more difficult terrain at high speed who doesn't have much experience outside of trail riding.

[@briansmith6255]

I bet your videos have sold a lot of Lab Austere packs. I bought one after watching one of your videos and have since bought two more for my kids. I might buy another one to save as a backup in case they stop making them. The best hip pack I've ever used. It's awesome that they do a discount for your viewers and also support your video.

[@mtbyumyum]

Yeah, haha I think the owner told me almost 30% of all their sells come from my links!! Really rad that they're now sponsoring the channel with specific "video sponsors". It's been a nice little bonus for me as this has for the most part been a hobby and labor of love :)

[@Jesse_James_]

Thanks for your reviews, I can understand how any bike behaves without getting off the couch, it's cool! How well the comparison with other bikes complements the picture!

[@mtbyumyum]

haha Thanks for watching! I'm keeping America on the couch one video at a time lol haha

[@ashevillescarborough]

Great review .. love my sentinel as my daily driver in the rough trails of Pisgah…and yeah, much more playful than you would expect once you learn to carve the bike in corners and ride it dynamically..

[@mtbyumyum]

Right on! Yup. Took me a minute but it's crazy how balanced and stable this is in the corners. Fun bike!

[@GossieMTB]

I just got mine. So far, i love it!

[@user-lo7pt4kd8l]

bought one of these hip packs based on your input some time ago and am completely satisfied with it.

[@mtbyumyum]

So good to hear! It's been the perfect pack for me!

[@geo22003]

Totally agree with you in the traction on the corners, and me as well as your buddy i saw, have lowered the stem down to the frame. I believe that comments for more weight on the front while riding because of the washouts on the turns,was made having the stem all the way to the top of the steerer. As for climbing i believe it pedals better than the sb-130 that i had ,on more relaxed climbs because of the geometry but not faster if you push (yeti's infinity platform outperforms everything else on that). Its a review that i really liked because you saw everything i saw and makes me feel good about my decision and buy a Senti. Thank you !

[@mtbyumyum]

Glad you liked the video. Yeah, lots of traction in the corner and overall and easy bike to ride... but when you want to put the hammer down, it giddy ups!

[@CCWclassic]

Killer review.. Been waiting on a Sentinel for nearly a year now. Was first told April but the dates just keep getting pushed back and back. Potentially found a Spire that might be available in the next few weeks which is tempting, but just can't justify pedaling that big of a bike around for 30+ mile 5,000 ft days in the mountains. Your review has me chomping at the bit to get mine!

[@mtbyumyum]

Wow, that's a long lead time. Maybe call Chris at Salt Cycles and see if he can get one to you sooner! 801-943-8502

[@CCWclassic]

@@mtbyumyum yeah ordered last September. I've been told Aug 25th now so crossing my fingers this dates correct. Thinking I should have gone through them go begin with, thanks

[@mtbyumyum]

yeah, hope it comes through for ya

[@nvictus3909]

9:02 Sounds like a true Enduro bike but with snappier climbing & handling than most others.

[@mtbyumyum]

Yeah. Not a bad take-away from the video. Thanks!

[@SoilworkZA01]

Like the new Transition bikes. Any chance you could get hold of a Pyga to review?

[@mateuszjarszak8962]

Btw. Despite the wheelbase - do you feel the cockpit to be a little bit more compact than on Ripmo V2 due to 10 mm shorter reach?

[@gabrielmarias972]

Hi Yumyum! In therms of jumping confiandance-stability on air between Yeti 130lr- transition- ripmo did you notice something to comment? Like any if this its more easy to look for some big jumps and air? Thx again

[@mtbyumyum]

I didn't hit any big jumps on the Sentinel. I've had the Ripmo and SB130 on big jumps and both are just fine!

[@JeffVonKiper]

Hi Jason, thanks for all the reviews. What is the name of the trail that you are always riding in your bike reviews?

[@biknben]

Thanks for the link and code for the hip pack. I just ordered one plus the tool roll and wallet.

[@mtbyumyum]

That's awesome! I've not yet tried the tool roll or wallet... you'll have to let me know what you think?! Thanks for the support!

[@Manuel-en9pr]

Are you going to get your hands on an Exie? The Exie looks like a bike you would dig.

[@mtbyumyum]

Dude, Manny.... YES!!! I think I have a line on one from Salt Cycles in the next few weeks. It totally looks like a bike I'd love!

[@thepotatoclub593]

Great to see another review! Would love to see the Transition Scout and maybe the new Evil Insurgent?

[@mtbyumyum]

Yeah, me too! I'd love to ride and review all the bikes!!!

[@thepotatoclub593]

@@mtbyumyum I bet haha! So do I. I just picked up a V1 Insurgent hence my interest in the V2

[@kalegreen9695]

Came here to ask for a scout review

[@billw_mtb3220]

Great review. I like the follow view of Tyler at the end. Look like a big bike for sure, too much bike for me but I really like transition bikes they have been a bit of a leader with geo changes.

[@mtbyumyum]

Totally agree. I always want to add more of our riding, Tyler is so much to ride behind and watch.... but then there'd just be a bunch of pov video haha

[@davidgunther1282]

I would love to see a review of the new 2022 SC Bronson. Due to the new design/MX wheel set it’s kinda hard to put it in a particular category. Same travel as the Sentinel but how do they compare in the real world?

[@zxtenn]

After i sold my 2019 Instinct BC been thinking of a lighter and shorter travel bike like the Spur, looking for a deal though

[@mtbyumyum]

Spur rides pretty different from the BC Instinct... Why not consider the new Instinct?! Or even the Pivot Trail 429

[@zxtenn]

@@mtbyumyum I will be 66 soon Jason so its a LOT easier to ride a 24 pound bike than a 30 pound one and most of the time i am sure a 120 travel bike will be sufficient for me. The BC is really an Enduro bike and most of the time i didnt need all that travel. I am a blue/intermediate rider and prefer to stay away from seriously rocky terrain or Black trails. Yes i have been looking at the new Trail 429 as its supposedly much lighter than the previous version but not 100% sure yet. I got my BC for $3720.00 with no sales tax and list was $6100.00 and even after all mods i had under 6 invested, rode 1.5 years and sold for $4750.00 in 2 days. BC was $3600.00 + 120.00 to ship, upgraded to carbon bars, wheels, RSC brakes and XO 10-52, bike was 29.7 with Stamp 11 pedals, fender and bottle cage so it was hooked up, i had Mavic carbon wheels which were only category 3 but never an issue for my riding style and new owner knew. I sold old stock wheels never used for $200.00 and got the Mavic on pinkbike for $850.00 which was a steal and they had the newest 40 tooth hub.

[@kaeokeeling9143]

Love the videos! I am trying out Corner Canyon this coming weekend. I cant wait!!! Hawaii boy in Utah!!

[@mtbyumyum]

Nice, welcome!!

[@alex1231235]

Did you get a new camera? The quality is amazing!

[@mtbyumyum]

Yes. I've been fussing around a bit with a new setup!

[@alex1231235]

@@mtbyumyum Well it's working! That riding footage is amongst the sharpest I've seen.

[@mtbyumyum]

Thank you!

[@jeremyrobinette2563]

Jason how does this compare to the new stumpy Evo?

[@HeyBaumeister]

Good stuff as always!

[@mtbyumyum]

Glad you enjoyed! Thank you!

[@JustDrinkingCawfee]

Review the stumpjumper evo!

[@kurtmaier6502]

Any plans to circle back and do a comparison between some of your recent bikes: Ibis Ripmo vs. Transition Sentinel vs. Yeti SB130LR, etc. Which bike are you keeping for your long term bike, if any?

[@mtbyumyum]

I sold the sb130 and picked up a v2 ripmo. Been riding that for the past 2 months... I've got a Trail 429 coming next week... might do a long term review of the ripmo

[@kurtmaier6502]

@@mtbyumyum any reason you went back to the Ripmo V2?

[@mtbyumyum]

I loved that bike right out the gate but was difficult to get at release.... and I think I had a different bike at the time... don't remember but it was always the plan to get one and spend a lot of time on it. I've had 3 different shocks on this v2 and been loving it. Likely film a long term review to upload in the next few weeks

[@kurtmaier6502]

@@mtbyumyum looking forward to your review and seeing if you think a particular shock works better. Any coil testing in the future? Would be very interested to read/hear how the: DVO Jade X vs. PushElevenSix vs. CC DBCoil compare. Ibis indicated that the Fox DHX2 is NOT compatible with the Ripmo V2’s clevis design.

[@illestFlavor]

How's the paint quality on it? Every transition I've had was prone to paint chipping so easily. That's why I'll never get one again

[@mtbyumyum]

Yeah, interesting. I've recently heard of a persons experience with the v2 Sentinel have paint fading issues....

[@princehumperdink1266]

You got a Ripmo? Did you sell the SB130? A comparison between the 2 and the Switchblade would be awesome!

[@mtbyumyum]

haha yep! Sold the Pivot Switchblade for the Yeti SB130 LR and just recently, about a month ago got a Bug Zapper Blue Ibis Ripmo!!! Comparison video of all these bike would be awesome!

[@MileHighEric303]

@@mtbyumyum Would love to see a comparison with the SB (my current bike) and the Ripmo. Your reviews are the best on KZbin. Keep it up!

[@princehumperdink1266]

​@@mtbyumyum You could do it over a live stream. No editing needed :)

[@mtbyumyum]

haha yeah, I love the live streams for that very reason....

[@slick-riq]

Great review!

[@TheJofrica]

14:22 big air! 👍

[@christiancurtis9277]

Just bought the bag. love it so far!! $60 for this high-quality bag. No issue with bottles flying out which was my concern.

[@NoShredDad]

I had my pick for two years not a single bottle lost, love the pack.

[@Cedar_Ridge]

That Transition seems a bit noisy. Curious how you believe a 27.5" x 2.6" carbon wheeled 2019 Switchblade would feel compared with the newer geo angle bikes you've been reviewing for the last year or so?

[@MTVkelby]

the older switchblade has rather conservative geo for it's class. with that being said, it's still a great bike. in my experience, the sentinel has a much more balanced, confident, planted feel to it

[@JAFO.]

@@MTVkelby By ''Conservative'' do you mean 'Not downhill angles'? I've always thought it was designed more for XC - Trail style riding with a bit of extra sus tossed in for comfort & confidence.

[@fkuashum]

Great review as always, thanks Jason! BTW, I'm still enjoying the LA hip pack since more than a year ago, thanks to you ) Just wondering, why did you buy a Ripmo again? Especially with an Altitude already in your quiver?

[@mtbyumyum]

Rad, thanks for the support! Yeah, the Ripmo odlly enough sort of fits right between the Altitude and Ripley for me.... and on some rides it's nice to have a longer travel 29er.... my Altitude is set up mullet!! In any case, I've had a Trail 429 on order for some time now from Salt Cycles and it will be here next week so out with the Ripmo and in with the T429 with a 140mm fox 36

[@fkuashum]

@@mtbyumyum ))) The more I follow you the more unpredictable you choice of your next bike becomes to me )) Feels a bit like you're going in circles a bit - in a good way, I mean ) A proof, perhapsthat all these bikes are pretty much equally good.

[@mtbyumyum]

Yeah. If I could only own one bike right now it would likely be a Pivot Trail 429 with fox 36 or the Rocky Mountain Instinct.

[@nvictus3909]

@@mtbyumyum Are you dumping your Ripmo for the 2021 Trail 429? Isn't that kind of like having TWO Ripleys?

[@bigwaa]

Gday from Australia. So you now have a Ripley and a Ripmo? I also have a Ripley V4 and am thinking about getting the V2 Ripmo.

[@mtbyumyum]

Yeah. I find them to be an excellent quiver! Enough separation to have a reason to ride one verses the other.

[@bigwaa]

@@mtbyumyum Thanks mate. That was my thinking as well. Watching your Ripley videos convinced me to get one. Keep up the good work.

[@hb7030]

The Transition is $1k less money for the same build as the Ripmo, FWIW

[@biznatcho7]

What tires are you running on your Ripmo? And maybe I’m just projecting here but Tyler looked like he was working a lot harder jumping the Sentinel after getting off the Ripmo.

[@mtbyumyum]

Yeah, the Sentinel is a lot more work... I was trying to get that point across in the video... the Ripmo felt like a toy in comparison... much easier and more willing to pop around and just overall less effort. The Sentinel is in my experience a bigger bike... more toward the SB150 and Megatower category. Assegai front dhr II rear

[@biznatcho7]

@@mtbyumyum you definitely got that point across and I guess I was saying that to see the visual manifestation of that for someone used to that bike was quite striking. I love me some little side hits so I’m team playful all the way and the Ripmo was a perfect compliment to my Ripley for that purpose.

[@mtbyumyum]

Yeah. People like us who like poppin around and off stuff always like Ibis bikes... they just feel more playful to me then other brands. Nice quiver by the way!

[@biznatcho7]

@@mtbyumyum likewise, my dude. Ha.

[@jeffstryker1454]

Hi can you test ride a Marin bike I’m thinking about getting one, thanks.

[@traildoctor9749]

Amazing colors trail. Great review. What camera are you using.

[@mtbyumyum]

Thanks. Gopro 9 black

[@Striveon247]

What's the name of the trail you always do your videos on I'm heading to salt lake Utah in September from California

[@mtbyumyum]

The area is Corner Canyon in Draper, Utah. Trails are, Jacob's Ladder, Rush and Ghost Falls

[@Striveon247]

@@mtbyumyum much Appreciation

[@Striveon247]

@@mtbyumyum thanks

[@keithgerlack7264]

Please review the transition scout

[@mtbyumyum]

would love to get my hands on that bike

[@scotsemmens596]

I'm a bike whore and the Sentinel finally cured me. Best bike I've ridden. IMO especially if you are a bigger ridder it climbs just as good as the Ripmo V2 but just destroys it on the downs. I was super worried about the long wheelbase but now I love it! It jumps so well.

[@mtbyumyum]

Switching for 2 days between the v2 Ripmo and this Sentinel.... there's no way these climb the same. I had the same tires on these bikes and the Ripmo just feels sportier, easier to ride, quicker and climbs better.

[@scotsemmens596]

@@mtbyumyum I'm also 6'4" and 230 pounds so that may play into it. I rarely ride fireroad or smooth single track. Most of our climbs in Vegas are loose, very rocky, and technical and there was no question the Sentinel handled it way better. Perhaps the longer wheelbase keeps it more stable in the tech stuff.

[@mtbbomberodad10]

@@scotsemmens596ya you need to lose some weight. 230lbs? Damn man. 😂

[@brettv576]

Great review! Love your reviews (specially since I ride the same trails). Definitely a bigger bike than I need. Really hoping to demo a evil offering v2, Santa cruz hightower, pivot switchblade, and fezzari Delano Peak. Looking for the "quiver killer".

[@mtbyumyum]

Dude, the Offering is a blast... but climbs about the same as the Sentinel... worse than the others on your list. Quiver killer = Rocky Mountain Instinct. Don't think, just do it. Salt Cycles has them at there shop for demo right now. Go give one a proper ride...

[@brettv576]

@@mtbyumyum thanks for the advice. I will definitely look into the Rocky Mountain.

[@mtbkc8975]

@@mtbyumyum Ibis Ripmo does not like this comment :)

[@brettv576]

@@mtbyumyum Does Salt Cycles have Rocky Mountain Bikes? I did not see them as a dealer on Rocky Mountain's website.

[@dslfrk59]

Love your videos bud keep it up. I do have a random question. What settings are you using on your gopro? Videos look great

[@CesarRodriguez-du6kx]

If Im 178cm what size should I get? Thanks

[@nicholashines7686]

I can’t do external cables. I’m such a snob I guess. LOVE MY RIPMO. I got the DVO because I wanted to try a different suspension. I love the DVO stuff.

[@mtbyumyum]

haha me too! I have the DVO jade coil on my Ripmo right now... been fun!

[@IamSeafarer]

@@mtbyumyum That coil is the real deal! I run one on my Rocky Mountain Instinct BC 2019 :) It plays UNBELIEVABLY well with the agile sus linkage the Instinct is so dialed with, coil brings the extra plushness + traction I wanted to try to add into the formula. Truly fun.

[@mtbyumyum]

That's good to hear. I'd like to get a coil for my Rocky Mountain Altitude...

[@MagicycleBike]

Awesome videos! Would love to ride with you Jason!

[@mtbyumyum]

Any time!

[@fernandoguerrero2895]

I have been watching your reviews for a while. I really enjoy them and I find the information you provide really good. Are you planning to do a review of the specialized stumpjumper any time soon?

[@mtbyumyum]

Thank you! It's just a matter of getting the bikes and I'll test ride them and make videos.... it's incredibly difficult to get bikes right now. Most publications (pinkbike, bikemag) have the bikes sent to them for a month or so several weeks before the new bike is released.... I would have a lot more content but getting these bikes is damn near impossible. Also, this is a hobby for me.... I have 3 kids, a wife and full time (50 hrs week) day job haha

[@tinshield]

My Float X2 just got sent back to Fox as well. I’m getting a DPX2 for my Devinci Troy. Haven’t liked the X2 much from day 1.

[@mtbyumyum]

so strange... crazy how many people I've heard having problems w the x2

[@BengLang84]

Consider trying the DVO T3 Topaz imho way better than the dpx2. Or maybe a Jadex if you want that stable planted super glued to the ground feeling 😀

[@tinshield]

@@BengLang84 didn't even think of the DVO. Already got the new DPX2 and I just looked around and those DVO's in 185 x 52.5 are hard to come by.

[@BengLang84]

@@tinshield I see. That is okay they both are great suspensions 😀👍 Let me just quote in the words of MTB yumyum "It is so great to be a mountainbiker these days" 😀

[@tinshield]

@@BengLang84 no doubt!!

[@4DMANA]

How does this compare to the Altitude Jason?

[@mtbyumyum]

I've not yet ridden the Altitude 29'er but this Sentinel is incredibly stable.

[@brianleal5966]

Tyler had the sb150 previously right? He likes this better?

[@mtbyumyum]

Yep. I wouldn't say he likes this better.... at least he didn't say so. The Sentinel is probably a more versatile bike tho... I think Tyler is selling the Sentinel and moving onto a Switchblade in the next few weeks tho

[@brianleal5966]

@@mtbyumyum right on! I'm still waiting on my sb115 frame so I can compare against my ripley! Hopefully it comes soon! Thanks for all you do!

[@mtbyumyum]

The sb100/115 has a special place in my heart. To this day I think it's the most fun short travel bike available! So easy to ride and quick in the turns. I really love that little bike!

[@jeremyrobinette2563]

Did you get rid of the Rock Mountain mullet bike?

[@mtbyumyum]

Nope! Still rockin the mullet. That bike has been a lot of fun.

[@jeremyrobinette2563]

@@mtbyumyum dang you have quite the quiver! Two Ibis bikes and a Rocky Mountain!

[@mtbyumyum]

haha yep! I've had a Pivot Trail 429 on order for some time now and I think I get it this week so I'll be selling the Ripmo... the T429 will have a 140mm Fox 36

[@ikharl328]

How would u compare this to a firebird29 or a switchblade???

[@mtbyumyum]

Good question. It's been so long since I last rode the Firebird29.... the Sentinel for sure feels longer and bigger than the Switchblade tho!

[@hipkiss100]

Love that yellow !!

[@mtbyumyum]

Yeah, very cool matte finish... although, I've heard their paint fades....

[@djjmann]

Personally, Cane Creek and Rock Shox are much better shocks for the average and experienced riders. You have to stick to Fox's service intervals religiously or else you will have frequent problems. I've used all three brands and frankly, CC and RS offer just as much performance in a much easier to tune chassis

[@mtbyumyum]

It's crazy how much problems I've had with Fox shocks.... no problems with their forks tho!

[@biznatcho7]

Wait until you try Manitou, my mann.

[@mtbyumyum]

Isn't that were FOX got the GRIP technology??? I though FOX bought Manitou???

[@biznatcho7]

@@mtbyumyum Fox bought Marzocchi but GRIP pre-dates that. Manitou flies under the radar but their stuff just works so much better for me than Fox, like LSC that doesn’t kill off small bump compliance for instance.

[@mtbyumyum]

Ah, that's right.... I'm confusing the two brands. Thanks!

[@petedog9581]

Great review. I think you need to ride the Spur X01.

[@mtbyumyum]

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[@petedog9581]

Doh! I guess I didn't scroll back far enough in your archives. I will check it out. Thanks.

[@mtbyumyum]

haha yeah buddy!!

[@marloncordova9006]

Someone wants to trade me my 2020 specialized evo carbon for this sentinel. In your opinion should I do it?

[@ZRMTB]

Yes

[@mattdickey2454]

I just ordered the hip pack using the link and discount code.

[@mtbyumyum]

Nice! You'll love it!

[@RU2AIM]

OK, I'm not going to watch this now, I'll wait until this evening when I can relax and enjoy it on the 70"

[@mtbyumyum]

haha awesome! Enjoy!

[@jeffbond5062]

Love the yumyum

[@mtbyumyum]

Finally publishing a video :)

[@323johnnybravo]

Similar to the Megatower?

[@mtbyumyum]

No. A bit smaller feeling but close.... does better at slower speeds

[@DominicTschupp]

I tested both and found that the Megatower is more nimble and has more pop than the Sentinel. Went for the Sentinel and love it! Super stable and confidence inspiring. It takes more effort to bunny hop, manual etc. but I got used to preloading a bit more than on a „smaller“ bike. Great value for money, too!

[@johnnnewmex]

I don't get the hip pack thing. The pressure across your lower abdomen is uncomfortable to me. Frame water is always preferable but when needing lots of water a backpack is so much better. You can also just put an extra bottle in your bib pockets which is much less noticeable than a hip pack. But each to their own!

[@mtbyumyum]

Dude, I completely agree w you.... on every other hip pack I've ever used. They're terrible! This on the other hand, you seriously dont even notice it's on you. It's so light weight and minimalist.... easy and don't even notice it!

[@TheJollyElf]

While waiting for my Switchblade to show up I took my wife's transition scout out for a couple of rips and couldn't believe how nice the suspension felt...still playing with suspension but trying to get the switchblade dialed...curious why you sold your switchblade?

[@mtbyumyum]

I just don't keep bikes that long.... gives me more opportunity to ride more bikes and create content. I will say, at times the Switchblade could feel a bit harsh for me in certain situations.

[@TheJollyElf]

@@mtbyumyum but not the Ripley- you seemed to have kept that one for a while!?

[@sanabibimtb]

Yo! What An awesome video dude! Very informative and entertaining!👍 Thank You from me and my Channel (Sana Bibi MTB)❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿❤️

[@mtbyumyum]

Glad you liked it!!

[@skipwarren5448]

Too funny my FOX X2 blew up too last week. The cost of the hobby I guess.

[@mtbyumyum]

Oh no! Yeah, it's crazy... I know several people who've blown their x2's in the first few rides haha

[@rich2632]

@@mtbyumyum how do i know if my x2 is blown? i also have an x2 on my ripmo v2 and after my last ride it feels as if none of the compression/rebound knobs are doing anything

[@mtbyumyum]

First sign is oil splurging out of the shock, no rebound control... just pogo stiking and often times, a knocking noise. These are the few signs I've noticed when my shock goes bad

[@armandojuan64]

I feel for those 7000 dollar bikes , the same thing I feel for those 80 000 dollar Navigators .

[@mtbyumyum]

You're not wrong.... bike prices are getting a little stupid

[@smy5607]

Nothing compared to airplanes lol.

[@jdazmtnbkr9571]

🤘👊

[@mtbyumyum]

Thanks dude!

[@dubblearr7622]

What’s up man. My daughter wants to know why a grown man is called mtb yum yum . 😂. I think you addressed this before but I don’t remember why. I blamed it on your kids. 😂

[@mtbyumyum]

haha, funny! It came from back in my road biking days when we'd go on these incredible long hard rides... 100+ miles and more than 10k vert.... the pain and difficulty was "yumyum" like amazingly difficult but very worth while pain and suffering on the bike.

[@xxNickVxx]

Hey Yumyum, appreciate the vids and you def influenced my decision to get a Ripley V4. Thank you! Curious what your buddy's reviews/input are of the bikes you demo. He is def more sendy and seems to throw/lean the bike a lot more than you do, which is the style I strive for.

[@mtbyumyum]

Yeah! Tyler is an excellent rider... one of the better riders in our area here in SLC, Utah. He'll be putting the Sentinel up for sale in the next week or so. Looking to move to a more playful trail bike... Ibis Ripmo or Pivot Switchblade. He's had a lot of time on but those bikes and I think that's the direction he's going.

[@BrettSampson]

Look at you reviewing bikes again! I assumed you had given it up.

[@mtbyumyum]

haha never giving up.... I've put way WAY too much time into this channel. I just get really busy in the summer with the kids of school and everything.... KZbin sort of get put on the back burner... If KZbin was my full time gig I'd have weekly video's for sure... Thanks for the support! Happy to have got this one filmed, edited and published!!!

[@chadclark2070]

Keep it up, love your reviews!

[@Woeters123]

@@mtbyumyum thats how it should be done, plenty of people put too much energy in their channel and lose focus on the important things in life. They also loose interest in the actual hobby they are filming. Looking at all the reactions on your channel you do allright, we rather wait for good reviews

[@mtbyumyum]

haha yeah, too bad the google algorithm doesn't value my higher priorities.... family, church, day job lol hahaha It's crazy.... I didn't upload for like 2 months and I can just see KZbin/Google isn't pushing this video at all. Sort of frustrating. With I had more time to do a video a week and stay in "sweetspot" for the algorithm.... thanks for the kind words and support!!

[@BrettSampson]

@@mtbyumyum just to be clear I wasn’t being critical in the slightest. If anything I was thinking you got tired of people constantly asking for the next review right in the comments of the review you just posted. Decided you’d rather just ride bikes with you friends.

[@josetoha6504]

As always, great review! I hope you get a chance to test the new Evil Insurgent V3 MX. It will be great to get your opinion on that bike specially since its a mullet bike that could be a good fit for you.

[@mtbyumyum]

Interesting. I hadn't even heard there was a new Insurgent... and mullet!! That's rad to see more mullets from the factory

[@dalelakusta8143]

That HTA is insane for a regular riding bike! I'd be flopping all over going uphill

[@mtbyumyum]

Surprisingly it wasn't that bad or noticeable. The Sentinel is just a click above the Ripmo, Switchblade and Hightower in my experience and still very ridable!

[@kevinbindervoet3872]

somehow this feels more like a commercial than a review

[@mtbyumyum]

I was paid to feature the hip pack on this video.... next time you list to the radio or a talk show, pay attention to how much of it is ads.... more than 30% .... This video only had 1 minute of "paid ads"

[@kevinbindervoet3872]

@@mtbyumyum I get that, I, well I don't really know how to explain it man, maybe you like this bike more than others? Still love the reviews don't get me wrong. Maybe it's my mood, I just felt you were a bit over enthousiastic. Lol, come to think of it, now it sounds like I'm saying beeing positive is bad. 🙈

[@JAFO.]

I enjoy knowing that Jason is advertising something he believes in and uses and not just an item he's paid to put his Name-seal of approval on - even though he wouldn't use it.

[@robertsaulters5416]

Back pack. Is a no-go. Should of sent it back. Cell phone doesn't fit.

[@JAFO.]

Still using that old *Motorola Bag Phone* I see...

[@chocoloco911]

First one !

[@wichovr6]

Pick two or four trails to keep it consistent, two mellow and two high speed chunk to be able to get a good idea of the bikes Instead of saying this or that bike would prefer this type of trail

[@tonybasoni8443]

Thanks for doing this one, I am really interested in this bike. Another great job. Keep them coming please. Looking forward to the next one. I have a Spur and alike it so much I want the bigger brother also. Edit....I just ordered two Lab Austere packs. One for me and one for my wife.

[@mtbyumyum]

If you like the Spur and you need more stability for higher speeds, you'll love the Sentinel. That would actual be a pretty rad combo! Enjoy the hip packs.... you'll love them.... I take them hiking, riding moto bikes and of course mountain biking. Glad you got them! I think they're getting rid of the 25% off for my views soon... we'll see.

[@MiciahChamberlain]

I feel like this bike supports the trans community with the name ugh

[@cellphonenut]

When are you going to review the new bronson MX that seems to be the hardest bike on the market