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Sensor Sport
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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$2,000| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 140mm |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL |
| Shock | X-Fusion |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | SX Eagle |
| Brakes | Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
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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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
Jul 2019 · Alex Evans
Like a hot rod, this bike loves going fast in a straight line. A few upgrades will go a long way
Thoroughly capable spec and great performance on tech terrain
Bottom bracket height and drop don’t fit with rest of geometry
Unsuitable tyres for UK riding
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.
Feb 2019 · Alan Muldoon
We've tested the top of the range GT Force, this time it’s the entry-level GT Sensor Alloy. Opposite ends of the price spectrum, they have a lot in common.
Best suspension in test.
The BB is too high, even in the low setting.
Dec 2018 · Daniel Sapp
Which one would you pick? Pinkbike's tech editors choose between the GT Sensor, Yeti SB130, Giant Trance 29, and Cannondale Habit.
Jul 2018
The new 2019 Force and Sensor LTS models use refreshingly standard, in-the-box Horst-link rear suspension designs.
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
| Frame | Sensor Alloy 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 |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Recon RL, 140mm, DebonAir, 15x110mm, tapered steerer, 42mm offset Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | X-Fusion 02 Pro RL, 185x50mm, Rebound and Lockout, Metric Trunnion Travel: 130mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Truvativ Power Spline |
| Headset | FSA NO.42, Semi Integrated, Sealed Bearing, Tapered |
| Stem | GT All Terra 3D Forged Alloy, 31.8, 6° |
| Handlebar | GT Alloy riser bar, 15mm rise, 780mm width |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Sport, steel rails |
| Seatpost | All Terra 2-bolt, 34.9 x 400mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Not Included |
| Grips | GT Statement2 Single Lock-on Grips |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM SX Eagle, 30T, 170mm(S-L), 175mm(XL) |
| Shifters | SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle, 11-50, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Brakes | Tektro M285 hydro disc, 180/180mm rotors, Front: Tektro M285 hydro disc, 180/180mm rotors, Rear: Tektro M285 hydro disc, 180/180mm rotors Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Tektro M285 |
| Rims | Alex MD27, 32h, tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g |
| Front Hub | Formula 15x110 |
| Rear Hub | Formula 12x148 w/ HG driver 12x148 |
| Tires | WTB Ranger Comp, 29 x 2.25", DNA Compound WTB Ranger Comp, 29 x 2.25", DNA Compound |
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