New Transition Sentinel: How are pedal strikes?

[@mountainbikingfortherestofus]

Hey Clint, I am the guy who asked you about the pedal strike. Here is my take on the Spur after riding for a year and a half. I can say that the Spur is a love/hate relationship. The bike handles so nicely, can climb, and can take on some good technical terrain going down. BUT, the pedal strike is a real issue on this frame. I have tried everything to alleviate the issue: 165mm crankarms, flattest platform pedals I could find and even pumped up the rear shock more than I normally would to raise it up a bit. And still, I clip stuff on tricky technical climbs, and as you mentioned in the video, when taking on corners at speed. It is a real bummer. I am at the point where I am considering selling the bike. It really takes the fun out of a ride in technical terrain for me. And as you mentioned at 4:10 in the video, you crashed as result of the low bottom bracket and got banged up pretty good. I am still riding after 34 years and at 62 really have to think safety first..I guess that is an oxymoron for mountain biking isn’t it? 😂 Thanks for all the great content you produce!

[@S_Mendez_28]

Completely off topic here, but I can't help but notice the water bottle position. It's height on the downtube seems to be so convenient and more comfortable to use while in motion. It's a small aspect, but man it does my head in having to reach almost down to the BB to grab a sip on my bikes. 😆 Stunning bike by the way. 👌👌👌

[@Evippe-l7b]

My e mountain bike has helped me getting really confident with ratcheting on the gnarly climbs and, for me, that has reduced pedal strikes a lot. Had one bad toe strike though wearing flip flops on a short, casual ride. Still learning lessons in retirement😅

[@edgartokman4898]

This would be perfect for winters going through would be a peice of cake to diffrent towns to haul food too

[@rustychain9518]

I ride a Trek Fuel EX 7 Gen 6, I've flipped my Mino link a dozen times which really changes the bottom bracket height and drop(low, 335/38 - high, 343/30.5). I do a lot of technical climbing and have almost zero pedal strikes in the high position and I have a fair amount of, as you called them, jarring pedal strikes in the low position. With the link in low the bike is slightly more stable on the downhills but for overall riding I leave it in the high position...great video.

[@zimmejoc]

I have a status 160 and had the same experience as you: flip chip in the low position, strikes all the time. Flip chip in the high position, I rarely ever strike.

[@nicks8026]

I love my Smuggler but it’s pedal strikerrific. Then again, the trails here in Southern California are steep and often rocky and I use oversized flats.

[@TomSJazzBass]

Still in love with my G1 carbon Sentinel. I have no reason to upgrade

[@jasonpatrickdeleon4701]

Can you review dartmoor rocbird enduro frame greetings from Philippines ☺️

[@hdoan7167]

Thoughts on transmission? Looking at building up a lightweight XC/flatbar gravel. Everyone seems to agree on T-type shifts cleaner and better under load, but the slower shift speeds, heavier weight, and price premium vs old axs has me wandering. Only used the old AXS and it’s been great.

[@ClintGibbs]

To meet the biggest advantage is durability. Ride long enough and you will have a stick or something break a derailer off your bike. Much less likely on transmission. That being said, there’s nothing wrong with the old AXS.

[@ishamw2329]

I’m going to to demo the Sentinel next week, have you ridden the Stumjumper 15?

[@ClintGibbs]

Have not ridden the 15 yet. I was considering purchasing one for a long-term demo. Decisions!

[@ishamw2329]

@ I just rode the new Ripmo and trying to decide between the three but yeah so many new bikes at the moment.

[@akosyjonathan]

How tall are you and what is the size if your v3?

[@ClintGibbs]

5 ft. 8 in. Medium.

[@JulianKlein-g7h]

Just FYI ( no affiliation), if you are concerned about plastic leaching into the water Keego has titanium lined bottles for Fidlock - might be worth a review ? My first impressions are positive, longevity NA yet

[@XCRiders]

Good riders avoid pedal strikes regardless of crank length or bottom bracket drop

[@strictly666]

Pedal strikes are user error. Sad but true.

[@mountainbikingfortherestofus]

BS, I have been riding and racing for over 30 years, and a low bottom bracket is a low bottom bracket and pedal strikes happen more frequently.