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    Sanction Expert2018 GT
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $3,399
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Enduro
    5.3
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		RockShox Yari RC
    		RockShox Monarch R
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″
    		SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc
    		GX
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 11
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		170mm
    Rear Travel
    		160mm
    Brand Site

    gtbicycles.com

    Summary
    		The GT Sanction Expert is a 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
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    Gear Range

    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)

    24 mph

    Sanction Expert

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Sanction Expert2018 GT
    Frame

    COR Enduro Design, 6069-T6 Alloy 27.5 Frame, 160mm Travel Independent Drivetrain? Suspension System w/Forged Linkage, Pivots, 1.5" Head Tube, and 12x142mm Thru Axle Dropouts

    Fork

    RockShox Yari RC Boost, 170mm Travel, 15mm QR Dropout, Air Spring w/ Rebound & CompressionAdjust, Tapered Alloy Steerer

    Travel: 170mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    RockShox Monarch R Plus Debonair, 8.5"x2.5" Air Shock, w/ Rebound & Compression Adjust

    Travel: 160mm

    Bottom Bracket

    RaceFace X-Type

    Headset

    FSA Orbit 1.5ZS SC

    Stem

    RaceFace Aeffect, 40mm Length

    Handlebar

    RaceFace Chester, 20mm Rise, 780mm Width

    Saddle

    WTB Silverado Sport

    Seatpost

    All Terra Dropper post, 31.6mm

    Type: Dropper

    Pedals

    None

    Grips

    GT Statement Double Lock-on Grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX 1x11 Speed Long Cage

    Crank

    RaceFace Ride, 32T Narrow Wide

    Shifters

    SRAM GX 1x11 Speed Trigger, Right Side Only

    Cassette

    Sunrace CSMS8, 11-Speed, 11-46T

    Chain

    KMC X11-1

    Chain Guide

    e*thirteen TRS

    Brakes

    (F) SRAM Guide R, w/ Metallic Pad, w/ Rotor G2 200mm, (R) SRAM Guide R, w/ Metallic Pad, w/ Rotor G2 180mm, Rear: (F) SRAM Guide R, w/ Metallic Pad, w/ Rotor G2 200mm, (R) SRAM Guide R, w/ Metallic Pad, w/ Rotor G2 180mm

    Type: SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    SRAM

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB STP i29, Tubeless Compatible

    Spokes

    14/15 gauge stainless

    Front Hub

    (F) All Terra Tall Flange Alloy Disc, Sealed Bearing, 15x110mm Thru Axle, (R) All Terra Alloy Disc, 12x142 mm Thru Axle

    Rear Hub

    Front: All Terra alloy, 15mm x 110mm, Rear: All Terra alloy, 12mm x 148mm

    Tires

    Schwalbe Magic Mary Performance, TL-Ready, 27.5x2.35" (F/R)

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