Grease_Monkey Posted April 9, 2019 Posted April 9, 2019 Finaly getting round to posting this. Got a Sentinel about 7 weeks ago, but while building it up picked up a warranty issue with my fork - so had to replace the CSU, which MRP was super cool about allowing me to go with a 41mm offset instead of 51mm - but it did mean waiting for a few weeks (well worth it). In any case, got it all built up last week. So far it's had a ride in Jonkershoek, Eden, Helderberg, as well as a shuttle day at Helderberg - so although I still need some time before I can give a proper ride review, I am getting along well so far with the bike. So far my experience can be summed up with one word - CONFIDENCE! The bike is flipen stable, the wheelbase is huge, and the reduced offset fork with slack HA and steep STA is not a gimick - it really works well together! The bike climbs surprisingly well - not fast, but very comfortable seated climbing position. The Fox DPS shock is awesome - coming from an RS Super Deluxe on my last bike I can say I am very happy to be back on a Fox rear shock. Anyway, here is my build: Frame: Large Sentinel (Alloy)Fork: MRP Ribbon 160mmWheels: Spank Oozy Trail 345 on Hope Pro 4 hubs, wrapped in Maxxis Agrressor 2.5" and Minnion DHF 2.5"Drivetrain: Sram GX EagleCranks: Lyne Pulse 170mmDropper: Lyne Contour 170mmSaddle: Spaz HengeCockpit: Spank Spoon 40mm with cSixx Carbon bar (780mm) and ODI Rogue GripsBrakes: Formula CuraBash Guard: MRPWeight: 16.3kg (with tube and tools) To make sure I can go backpackless I have a Spaz Z cage with their multi-tool attached, the Spaz chaintool in the steerer tube, a tube attached to the frame with an AMS OS strap, a One Up compact pump attached to the bottle cage which contains a CO2 canister inside it and has an integrated CO2 tool. Under the seat I have taped a tyre lever, CO2 canister, and a Ryder Slug Plug. There is space for a 700ml bottle in the frame. At this point I am very happy with the build, nothing I want to change! Never thought I would own such a big bike - but now that I do, I love it!!
Grease_Monkey Posted April 9, 2019 Posted April 9, 2019 16.3kg? Are you joking?Unfortunately not haha. But - that's with a very heavy hand when adding sealant; pump, spares, tools, etc all weighed too. Before I added all the bits and pieces it came in at 15.2kg, which is still heavy. Oh, and obviously it's all alloy - the only piece of carbon on the bike is the handlebar. But I didn't build it with weight in mind - it couldn't bother me less. And I can't say I feel the weight when pedaling - the comfortable seated position on this does more for me than previous bikes I've owned that were much lighter - but with a slack STAs.
PhilipV Posted April 10, 2019 Posted April 10, 2019 In my vasdans experience, I'd rather dance with the bigger lady who knows how to move and is light on her feet than with a waif who has no rhythm. #bigbikesyouarebeautifull#ilikebigbikesandicannotlie
Dirt Tracker Posted April 10, 2019 Posted April 10, 2019 In my vasdans experience, I'd rather dance with the bigger lady who knows how to move and is light on her feet than with a waif who has no rhythm. #bigbikesyouarebeautifull#ilikebigbikesandicannotlie
Dirt Tracker Posted April 10, 2019 Posted April 10, 2019 16.3kg? Are you joking? You actually weigh your bikes?
Thermophage Posted April 10, 2019 Posted April 10, 2019 Also got me a Tranny a few months back. 2018 Patrol to replace the 2016 Banshee Spitfire frame (I'm still not wholly convinced the Tranny is a better bike, but I wanted more travel out back...although again, the 140mm on the Spitty felt beyond amazing).Anyway, build is as follows:Frame - 2018 Patrol Allow with DPX2 (removed allllll the volume spacers and the rear is nicer)Fork - Cane Creek Helm Cherry Bomb Special edition set to 170mmBrakes - Shimano ZeeCrankset - RF TurbineWheelset - DaBomb on Hope Pro2 Evo rear and Pyga frontTyres - Spez Eliminator 275.x2.6 FRID and old Schwalbe Mary 27.5x2.3 Super Gravity Rear (Although today she is getting a Hans Dampf 27.5x2.35 Suger Gravity)Drivetrain - Shimano XT/SLX 11 Speed with Sunrace 11-46Lyne 150mm DropperRF Turbine BarDaBom 33mm Stem (need to be a tough longer on this bike).Total Mass - 15.5kg As for riding...wowowee...She goes uphill REALLY well, esp considering the mass. Had many 50km+ rides on it so far around TM area and away.Downhill also great, the Helm really is a monster.The rear of the bike is very very playful and poppy, perhaps a little too much for my liking...Oh man it's asking for a coil!Anyway, lank fun bike and luckily with just a frame upgrade the outlay was at least bearable ... almost
Grease_Monkey Posted April 10, 2019 Posted April 10, 2019 You actually weigh your bikes? Curiosity more than anything else...
thijsrm Posted April 10, 2019 Posted April 10, 2019 Anyone got a medium/large smuggler frame they want to part with? For monies obviously
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted April 10, 2019 Posted April 10, 2019 Anyone got a medium/large smuggler frame they want to part with? For monies obviously Check with Droo @ Stoke. He may know what's available, or at least point you in the right direction.
Duane_Bosch Posted April 10, 2019 Posted April 10, 2019 Gorgeous bike and then you use electrical tape to tape a tube to the frame. I don't get it. I can't wait for packs to make a comebaxk.
BaGearA Posted April 10, 2019 Posted April 10, 2019 You actually weigh your bikes? Cough 12.97kg Cough
Grease_Monkey Posted April 10, 2019 Posted April 10, 2019 Gorgeous bike and then you use electrical tape to tape a tube to the frame. I don't get it. I can't wait for packs to make a comebaxk.No electrical tape - it's a strap, but I guess that's a technicality. Helderberg has a waterpoint, so no need for a pack. Used to ride with one everywhere, but now that I am freed from it I dread having to put one! Anywhere else, where I ride for more than an hour I do use a pack though - even so, with all the spares now strapped to the frame it is alot more bearable being lighter. Edit: Sorry, I see you may not have been refering to my post.
Grease_Monkey Posted April 10, 2019 Posted April 10, 2019 Cough 12.97kg CoughMy hardtail weighs more haha
BaGearA Posted April 10, 2019 Posted April 10, 2019 My hardtail weighs more hahaMy old cotic also weighed more than the current steed I'm not complaining
Capricorn Posted April 10, 2019 Posted April 10, 2019 Also got me a Tranny a few months back. 2018 Patrol to replace the 2016 Banshee Spitfire frame (I'm still not wholly convinced the Tranny is a better bike, but I wanted more travel out back...although again, the 140mm on the Spitty felt beyond amazing).Anyway, build is as follows:Frame - 2018 Patrol Allow with DPX2 (removed allllll the volume spacers and the rear is nicer)Fork - Cane Creek Helm Cherry Bomb Special edition set to 170mmBrakes - Shimano ZeeCrankset - RF TurbineWheelset - DaBomb on Hope Pro2 Evo rear and Pyga frontTyres - Spez Eliminator 275.x2.6 FRID and old Schwalbe Mary 27.5x2.3 Super Gravity Rear (Although today she is getting a Hans Dampf 27.5x2.35 Suger Gravity)Drivetrain - Shimano XT/SLX 11 Speed with Sunrace 11-46Lyne 150mm DropperRF Turbine BarDaBom 33mm Stem (need to be a tough longer on this bike).Total Mass - 15.5kg As for riding...wowowee...She goes uphill REALLY well, esp considering the mass. Had many 50km+ rides on it so far around TM area and away.Downhill also great, the Helm really is a monster.The rear of the bike is very very playful and poppy, perhaps a little too much for my liking...Oh man it's asking for a coil!Anyway, lank fun bike and luckily with just a frame upgrade the outlay was at least bearable ... almost what's that on your chainstay?
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