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Sensor Carbon Elite
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$3,150| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 130mm |
| Fork | RockShox Sektor |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe R |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | NX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant |
| Brakes | SRAM Level TL Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Summary
The GT Sensor trail bike is praised for its solid performance and value, offering a balanced suspension and quality components that inspire confidence on technical terrain. However, some reviews note issues with cockpit comfort and tire suitability, alongside a high bottom bracket affecting handling.
Big bang for the buck
Solidly spec’d bike with a good balance between price and kit
Incredibly balanced suspension
Quick, agile, stiff when you need it on descents
Delight to climb, ascending like an angel up rough trail
Cockpit felt cramped after sustained time in the saddle
High BB affects cornering
Unsuitable tyres for certain terrains
Pivot bolt in the 4-bar suspension loosened up after a few rides
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Jun 2020 · Tom Marvin
While climbing performance is improved, the rear end feels a touch wooden and it’s quite tall
Neat frame features show attention to detail
Happy on climbs, despite some burly kit
Calm feeling on big hits and deep compressions
Not the most inspiring ride
Mixed spec has some highs but some lows too
Rather rattly over rocks
Apr 2020 · Alan Muldoon
The GT Sensor Carbon Pro is the top-end bike in 130mm-travel 29er Sensor range. And it bears more than a passing resemblance to the 150mm Force.
Jan 2020 · Steve Graepel
Reintroduced in 2019, the GT Sensor gets a fresh suspension design, trail-worth geometry, & solid spec. We take it to the mountains to see if that's enough!
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.
| 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 Sektor RL, 130mm DebonAir, 15x110mm, tapered steerer Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe R, 130mm, DebonAir, Metric Trunnion Travel: 130mm |
| 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 | WTB Silverado Sport |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Dropper Post w/ 1x Lever, 31.6, 125mm (S-M) 150mm (L-XL) Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None included |
| Grips | New GT Statement Single Lock-on Grips |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle |
|---|---|
| Crank | Truvativ Descendant 6K, Dub, 32T |
| Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM PG 1230 Eagle 11-50t |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle 12spd |
| Brakes | SRAM Level TL hydro disc, 180/180 Centerline Rotors Type: SRAM Level TL Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Level TL hydro disc |
| Rims | WTB ST i29 TCS 2.0, 32h, tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g |
| Front Hub | All Terra Alloy Disc 15x110 front, 12x148 rear |
| Rear Hub | All Terra Alloy Disc, Boost front or rear |
| Tires | Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance 29 x 2.35", tubeless ready |
First added September 3
Last updated July 25
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