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2018 GT

Sanction Expert

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$3,399
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 160 / 170mm
ForkRockShox Yari RC
ShockRockShox Monarch R
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetGX
BrakesSRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

24 mph

Sanction Expert

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
BIKE Magazine
Review: GT Sanction Pro

Feb 2016

What the GT Sanction Pro lacks in versatility, it makes up for in strength.

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Dirt Mountainbike
Tested | GT Sanction Team | Dirt

Jan 2016 · Sjones

Pack your bags it's going to be amazing

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Mountain Bike Action
Bike Test: GT Sanction Pro

Aug 2015 · McCoy

GT Sanction Pro is a thoroughbred race machine

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

COR Enduro Design, 6069-T6 Alloy 27.5 Frame, 160mm Travel Independent Drivetrain? Suspension System w/Forged Linkage, Pivots, 1.5" Head Tube, and 12x142mm Thru Axle Dropouts

Fork

RockShox Yari RC Boost, 170mm Travel, 15mm QR Dropout, Air Spring w/ Rebound & CompressionAdjust, Tapered Alloy Steerer

Travel170mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Monarch R Plus Debonair, 8.5"x2.5" Air Shock, w/ Rebound & Compression Adjust

Travel160mm

Bottom Bracket

RaceFace X-Type

Headset

FSA Orbit 1.5ZS SC

Stem

RaceFace Aeffect, 40mm Length

Handlebar

RaceFace Chester, 20mm Rise, 780mm Width

Saddle

WTB Silverado Sport

Seatpost

All Terra Dropper post, 31.6mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

None

Grips

GT Statement Double Lock-on Grips

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX 1x11 Speed Long Cage

Crank

RaceFace Ride, 32T Narrow Wide

Shifters

SRAM GX 1x11 Speed Trigger, Right Side Only

Cassette

Sunrace CSMS8, 11-Speed, 11-46T

Chain

KMC X11-1

Chain Guide

e*thirteen TRS

Brakes

(F) SRAM Guide R, w/ Metallic Pad, w/ Rotor G2 200mm, (R) SRAM Guide R, w/ Metallic Pad, w/ Rotor G2 180mm, Rear: (F) SRAM Guide R, w/ Metallic Pad, w/ Rotor G2 200mm, (R) SRAM Guide R, w/ Metallic Pad, w/ Rotor G2 180mm

TypeSRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM

Wheels
Rims

WTB STP i29, Tubeless Compatible

Spokes

14/15 gauge stainless

Front Hub

(F) All Terra Tall Flange Alloy Disc, Sealed Bearing, 15x110mm Thru Axle, (R) All Terra Alloy Disc, 12x142 mm Thru Axle

Rear Hub

Front: All Terra alloy, 15mm x 110mm, Rear: All Terra alloy, 12mm x 148mm

Tires

Schwalbe Magic Mary Performance, TL-Ready, 27.5x2.35" (F/R)

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