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Today’s Deals2020 GT
Sensor Carbon Frameset
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$1,900| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 130mm rear |
| Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Performance Elite |
| Wheels | 29″ |
Summary
The GT Sensor trail bike offers a solid balance of price and performance, with a focus on comfort and technical trail capability. Its suspension is praised for being balanced and generous, though some riders note a lack of confidence on fast descents due to a high bottom bracket. The bike is well-regarded for its climbing efficiency and descending agility, but opinions vary on its overall ride inspiration and spec consistency.
Big bang for the buck
Incredibly balanced suspension
Delight to climb, ascending like an angel up rough trail
Quick, agile, stiff when you need it on descents
Respectable RockShox Pike and Deluxe suspension
Cockpit felt cramped after sustained time in the saddle
Sensor felt less secure on long, fast descents
BB height is sky high
Rear end feels a little wooden at times
Mixed spec has some highs but some lows too
GT is known for offering cyclists a big bang for the buck.
BikerumorThe Sensor is a ripper.
BikerumorThe bike does feel tall though, and while there’s decent reach figures on paper, this doesn’t completely translate to on-bike feelings, thanks to that high position over the bike.
BikeRadarStraight-line speed on the GT Sensor Carbon Pro is second to none.
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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 | Sensor Carbon 29” Frame, 130mm Travel, BSA 73mm, LockR Pivots, Tapered Head Tube, Boost 12x148 Thru-Axle, 185x50mm Trunnion Shock Mount, ISCG05 BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Performance Elite, 3POS-Adj. 185x50, Metric Trunnion Travel: 130mm |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, 73mm, threaded |
| Headset | FSA NO.42, Semi Integrated, Sealed Bearing, Tapered |
First added November 19
Last updated February 21
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