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2026 Forbidden Reya Tier vs 2026 Transition Sentinel Alloy

The XL is the Transition Sentinel Alloy size closest to your S4 Forbidden Reya Tier. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.

What changes on the Transition Sentinel Alloy

Compared with the Forbidden Reya Tier in S4, the Transition Sentinel Alloy in XL places the top of the head tube 3 mm higher and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+3 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+10 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+17 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
n/a
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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Forbidden Reya Tier numbers we have for size S4 are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementForbidden Reya Tier S4Transition Sentinel Alloy XLDifference
Reach495505+10 mm
Stack639642+3 mm
Head tube angle65.064.0−1.0°
Seat tube angle75.273.0−2.2°
Effective top tube642632−10 mm
Wheelbase12851302+17 mm
BB height331not listed
Standover721705−16 mm
Seat tube length470460−10 mm
Fork length541not listed
Head tube length135130−5 mm
Chainstay lengthnot listed448
BB dropnot listed25

Differences are the Transition Sentinel Alloy minus the Forbidden Reya Tier. Full charts: 2026 Forbidden Reya Tier, 2026 Transition Sentinel Alloy.

Where each sits in its class

Forbidden Reya TierTransition Sentinel Alloy

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.

What each ships with

The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.

PartForbidden Reya TierTier 1Transition Sentinel AlloyAlloy Eagle 70
FrameForbidden ReyaTransition Sentinel
ForkFox 34 FactoryRockShox Psylo
Rear shockFox Float FactoryRockShox Super Deluxe Base
ShifterSRAM Pod Rocker ControllerSRAM Eagle 70 Transmission
DerailleurSRAM XX XX SLSRAM Eagle 70 Transmission
CassetteSRAM XX SL Eagle TransmissionSRAM Eagle 70 Transmission
ChainSRAM XX SLSRAM Eagle 70 Transmission
CranksetSRAM XX SLSRAM Eagle 70 Transmission
ChainringSRAM 32TSRAM Eagle 70 Transmission
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBnot listed
BatterySRAM AXS EP Powerpacknot listed
TireMaxxis Rekon RaceMaxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD
HubDT Swiss 240 SPLINE, DT Swiss 240 SPLINE Ratchet EXPnot listed
RimDT Swiss 1500not listed
BrakeSRAM Motive UltimateSRAM Maven Base
RotorSRAM HS2SRAM CenterLine
HandlebarOneUp Components CarbonRace Face Chester
StemBikeYoke Barkeeper StemRace Face Aeffect
HeadsetCane Creek 40FSA No 57E
Dropper postOneUp Components V3 Dropper PostSDG Tellis Dropper
Saddlefizik Terra Ridon X1SDG Bel Air 3
Wheelsetnot listedWTB ST
Gripsnot listedODI Elite Flow

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