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2019 GT

Sensor Carbon Frame

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro frameset.

Manufacturer Price

$1,900
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull
ShockRockShox Deluxe RT3
Wheels29″
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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.

Pros
  • 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

Cons
  • 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

Key Quotes
GT is known for offering cyclists a big bang for the buck.
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Like a hot rod, this bike loves going fast in a straight line.
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There’s no denying that the entry-level GT Sensor Alloy Sport is a polished product - the frame quality and LTS suspension performance are both first rate.
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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 · 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!

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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
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

Shock

RockShox Deluxe RT3, 185x50mm, DebonAir, Metric Trunnion

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