2026 Transition Sentinel Carbon vs 2024 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTD
The S5 is the Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTD size closest to your XL Transition Sentinel Carbon. 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 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTD
Compared with the Transition Sentinel Carbon in XL, the Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTD in S5 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −12 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Transition Sentinel Carbon, XLSpecialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTD, S5Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Transition Sentinel Carbon XL | Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTD S5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 505 | 498mm | −7 mm |
| Stack | 642 | 644mm | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.0 | 64.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.8 | 77° | +0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 642 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 446 | 451mm | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1300 | 1288mm | −12 mm |
| BB height | 350 | 340mm | −10 mm |
| Standover | 705 | 784mm | +79 mm |
| Seat tube length | 460 | 445mm | −15 mm |
| Head tube length | 130 | 125mm | −5 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 35mm |
Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTD minus the Transition Sentinel Carbon. Full charts: 2026 Transition Sentinel Carbon, 2024 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTD.
Where each sits in its class
Transition Sentinel CarbonSpecialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTD
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.
| Part | Transition Sentinel CarbonCarbon Eagle 90 | Specialized Stumpjumper EVO Alloy LTDAlloy LTD |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Transition Sentinel | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate | Fox 36 Factory |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Trunnion | Fox Float X Factory |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chainring | SRAM 30 GX | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss M1900 | Specialized Alloy |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD | Specialized Butcher, Specialized Eliminator |
| Brake | SRAM Maven Silver Stealth | SRAM Code RS |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | not listed |
| Handlebar | Race Face Turbine | not listed |
| Stem | Race Face Aeffect R | Trail |
| Grips | ODI Elite Flow | Deity Lockjaw |
| Headset | FSA 57E | Angle Adjust |
| Dropper post | OneUp Components dropper post | X-Fusion Manic |
| Saddle | SDG Bel Air 3 | Bridge |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Hub | not listed | Roval DT Swiss 370 |
| Rim | not listed | Roval Traverse |
| Seatpost | not listed | X-Fusion Manic |
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