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Sensor Carbon Expert
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$3,999| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 130mm front |
| Fork | RockShox Revelation Charger RC |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe RT3 |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | X01 Eagle, GX Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Level TL Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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
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Sep 2019 · McCoy
Reviving the legendary LTS suspension system
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.
Dec 2018 · Richard Cunningham
GT's redesigned Sensor pays homage to the famous LTS, but with big wheels and slacker numbers than DH bikes of the time.
Efficient pedaling action
Light weight for this price point
Rear suspension isn't all that plush
Level brakes are underpowered
You'll need to factor in real tires into the MSRP
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 · Seb Stott
As with the Force, the Sensor is not the most naturally pedal-efficient platform in terms of anti-squat, but it feels like there’s a decent amount of low-speed compression damping in the shock; it doesn’t bob much but feels firm over small bumps.. .
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
Jan 2016 · Alan Muldoon
The GT Sensor Expert has lost sight of its trail remit and isn't capable enough to justify its extra weight. Read our review here
Solid, stiff and direct under power
Needs to go on a diet
| Frame | All New Sensor Carbon, 130mm rear wheel travel, carbon front/alloy 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 Revelation RC, 130mm Charger Damper, DebonAir, 15x110, tapered steerer Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe RT3, 185x50mm, DebonAir, Metric Trunnion |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Dub, 73mm BSA |
| Headset | FSA Orbit C-40-ACB |
| Stem | All Terra, 1-1/8" Threadless, 3D Forged, 31.8mm, 7° Rise, 60mm |
| Handlebar | All Terra Alloy Riser, Double-butted 6061, 15mm rise, 780mm |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Shallow Sport |
| Seatpost | KS Lev Si dropper, Southpaw Lever, 31.6mm, 100mm (S) 125mm (M) 150mm (L-XL) Type: Dropper |
| Grips | New GT Statement Single Lock-on Grips |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle |
|---|---|
| Crank | Truvativ Descendant 7K, Dub, 32T |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, 1x12 |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1295, X01 Eagle, 10-50, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Brakes | SRAM Level TL hydro disc, 180/180 Centerline Rotors Type: SRAM Level TL Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Level TL hydro disc |
| Rims | Stan's NoTubes Flow S1, 32h, tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | All Terra Alloy Disc 15x110 front, 12x148 rear |
| Tires | Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance 29 x 2.35" Addix Speedgrip compound, tubeless ready |
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