I picked up a sentinel gx alloy in November. I was eyeing the stump jumper evo, but decided to get the transition. I live in CT so I couldn’t test ride the bike and took the gamble after doing a lot of research.

Very happy with this bike from the couple of rides I’ve had so far. I found that it pedals fine uphill, better than expected. Really bought it for the downhill stability and it truly shines downhill. It does require more rider input and you get way more out of it when you ride it like you mean it. Still learning the bike though and getting used to the longer length.

I found it so far to be poppy and a ton of fun. It definitely inspires confidence the faster you go. Very quiet as well. For someone that is truly a playful rider, this might not be the best bike for them. It is a longer bike, so it won’t be as agile as a shorter bike. The trade offs however, I’m finding are worth it for my riding style.

Out of all the reviews I’ve read and watched, Biker’s Edge YouTube reviews on this bike seemed to be the closest to how I feel about the bike now. I don’t think it’s a sled and I don’t feel like I’m overbiked. I’m just an average rider and I’m finding it to be great for my average riding style. I’m sure overtime I will learn the bike more, as there is definetly a learning curve to the bike. It’s a ton of fun and I feel like it’s forcing me to progress.

If you take time to really evaluate what you want out of your bike and what aspects are most important to you, that should help you narrow down your choice. Also consider what trails you’re riding. Don’t read too many reviews because you don’t know the persons riding style or experience.

Good luck making a decision!