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Sensor Alloy Sport
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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$1,799| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 130mm front |
| Fork | RockShox |
| Shock | X-Fusion |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | NX |
| Brakes | Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The GT Sensor trail bike is praised for its solid chassis, progressive geometry, and efficient suspension, making it a singletrack weapon. However, some reviews note a sacrifice in component quality for the carbon frame and mention harsh suspension on technical terrain. Comparisons often place it alongside the Giant Trance, Cannondale Habit, and Yeti SB130.
Solid chassis
Progressive geometry
Efficient suspension
Singletrack weapon
Beautiful carbon frame
Component level sacrificed for the carbon frame
Harsh suspension on technical terrain
Tyres not great on hard surfaces
GT went to town when developing their new range of suspension bikes, they are nothing like their previous designs
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Jul 2019 · Alex Evans
Like a hot rod, this bike loves going fast in a straight line. A few upgrades will go a long way
Thoroughly capable spec and great performance on tech terrain
Bottom bracket height and drop don’t fit with rest of geometry
Unsuitable tyres for UK riding
Apr 2019 · Rob Mitchell
A review of the 2019 GT Sensor Expert, a 130mm 29er. Specced with components from Sram and Rockshox, as well as a full carbon front triangle.
Feb 2019 · Alan Muldoon
We've tested the top of the range GT Force, this time it’s the entry-level GT Sensor Alloy. Opposite ends of the price spectrum, they have a lot in common.
Best suspension in test.
The BB is too high, even in the low setting.
Dec 2018 · Daniel Sapp
Which one would you pick? Pinkbike's tech editors choose between the GT Sensor, Yeti SB130, Giant Trance 29, and Cannondale Habit.
Dec 2018
GT went to town when developing their new range of suspension bikes, they are nothing like their previous designs, some may say they look a lot like everything else, but that can’t necessarily be a bad thing, as the Sensor is a considerable improvement from previous years. We tested the Carbon Elite which sells for …
Solid Chassis.
Progressive geometry.
Singletrack weapon.
Beautiful carbon frame.
Component level sacrificed for the carbon frame.
Tyres not great on hard surfaces.
Level brakes lack power.
Jul 2018
The new 2019 Force and Sensor LTS models use refreshingly standard, in-the-box Horst-link rear suspension designs.
Jul 2018 · Daniel Naftali
Something was boiling in the air at GT for some time and it’s long been known that there is a new enduro model on the way from the American brand. It had already been discovered some time ago, during a stage of the EWS in Chilea. After a few months, we were invited to Trysil, Norway to discover all the secrets of the new Sensor and the new Force, with the new, LTS (Linkage Tuned Suspension) suspension layout. The new LTS The new Sensors and Force represent an important turning point for the American brand that completely abandons their most recent interpretations, namely the AOS (Angle Optimized Geometry) and the I-Drive, which they have
| Frame | All New Sensor Alloy, 130mm rear wheel travel, alloy front and rear frame, Boost 148 rear spacing, ISCG05 mounts, sealed bearing LockR pivots, Metric Trunnion shock mounts, coil shock compatible BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Rekon RL, 130mm, Solo air, 15x110mm, tapered steerer, 51mm offset Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | X-Fusion 02 Pro RL, 185x50mm, Rebound and Lockout |
| Bottom Bracket | Sealed, 73mm BSA |
| Headset | FSA Orbit C-40-B |
| Stem | All Terra 3D Forged Alloy, 4-Bolt W/ CNC Face Plate, 31.8 |
| Handlebar | All Terra Alloy Riser, Double-butted 6061, 15mm rise, 780mm |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Sport |
| Seatpost | All Terra 2-bolt, 34.9 x 400mm Type: Rigid |
| Grips | GT Statement2 Single Lock-on Grips |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX |
|---|---|
| Crank | All Terra Charm, 30T |
| Shifters | SRAM NX, 1x11 |
| Cassette | Sunrace, 11-42, 11-speed |
| Chain | SRAM CN-1110, 11-speed |
| Brakes | Tektro M285 hydro disc, 180/180mm Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Tektro M285 hydro disc |
| Rims | Alex MD27, 32h, tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | All Terra Alloy Disc 15x110 front, 12x148 rear w/ HG driver |
| Tires | WTB Ranger Comp, 29 x 2.25", DNA Compound |
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