2019 GT

Sensor Carbon Elite

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

$3,150
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 130 / 130mm
ForkRockShox Sektor
ShockRockShox Deluxe R
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetNX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Sensor Carbon Elite
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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)

25 mph

Sensor Carbon Elite

26 mph

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Reviews
BikeRadar
GT Sensor Carbon Expert review

Jun 2020 · Tom Marvin

While climbing performance is improved, the rear end feels a touch wooden and it’s quite tall

Highs
  • Neat frame features show attention to detail

  • Happy on climbs, despite some burly kit

  • Calm feeling on big hits and deep compressions

Lows
  • Not the most inspiring ride

  • Mixed spec has some highs but some lows too

  • Rather rattly over rocks

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MBR
GT Sensor Carbon Pro review - MBR

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.

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Bikerumor
Review: New GT Sensor Expert tackles trails in the mountainous west

Jan 2020

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!

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Mountain Bike Action
MBA Bike Test: GT Sensor Carbon Pro

Sep 2019 · McCoy

Reviving the legendary LTS suspension system

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Singletrack World
Review | The 2019 GT Sensor Carbon Expert ditches complicated suspension for pure, unadulterated fun

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.

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Pinkbike
Field Test: GT Sensor Carbon Expert

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.

Highs
  • Efficient pedaling action

  • Light weight for this price point

Lows
  • Rear suspension isn't all that plush

  • Level brakes are underpowered

  • You'll need to factor in real tires into the MSRP

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Flow Mountain Bike
Tested: GT Sensor Carbon Elite

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 …

Highs
  • Solid Chassis.

  • Progressive geometry.

  • Singletrack weapon.

  • Beautiful carbon frame.

Lows
  • Component level sacrificed for the carbon frame.

  • Tyres not great on hard surfaces.

  • Level brakes lack power.

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BIKE Magazine
First Look: 2019 GT Force and Sensor

Jul 2018

The new 2019 Force and Sensor LTS models use refreshingly standard, in-the-box Horst-link rear suspension designs.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
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 StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

RockShox Sektor RL, 130mm DebonAir, 15x110mm, tapered steerer

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Deluxe R, 130mm, DebonAir, Metric Trunnion

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

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)

TypeDropper

Pedals

None included

Grips

New GT Statement Single Lock-on Grips

Groupset
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

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Level TL hydro disc

Wheels
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

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