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	Sensor Carbon Elite2022 GT	Recommended Optic C32023 Norco

MSRP	$3,550	$3,699
Where to Buy	— $1 At	$2,999 19% off At Norco $2,999 19% off At evo
Category	Trail	Trail
	6.2	6.4
Frame	Carbon	Carbon
Fork	RockShox 35 Gold RL	RockShox Pike Select
Shock	RockShox Deluxe Select+	RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate DH
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	29″	29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	NX Eagle, SX Eagle	XT, SLX
Drivetrain	1 × 12	1 × 12
Suspension	Full	Full
Front Travel	140mm	140mm
Rear Travel	130mm	125mm
Brand Site	gtbicycles.com	norco.com
Summary	The GT Sensor Carbon Elite is a 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end 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)

25 mph

2022 Sensor Carbon Elite

28 mph

2023 Optic C3

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

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

Geometry

Specs

	Sensor Carbon Elite2022 GT	Optic C32023 Norco

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	Carbon Front Triangle, Aluminum Rear, 125mm Travel, UDH, Hangerless Interface Compatible, Ride Aligned™ BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded
Fork	RockShox 35 Gold RL, 140mm, 15x110mm, Tapered Steerer, 44mm OffSet Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Pike Select RC, DebonAir, 140mm Travel, 42mm Offset Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air
Shock	RockShox Deluxe Select+ RT, 185x50mm Trunnion, Debonair	RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate DH Custom RC, 190x45mm
Bottom Bracket	SRAM DUB BSA	Praxis M30 PF92
Headset	FSA No.42	FSA Internal Sealed Bearing
Stem	GT Alloy Stem, 31.8mm Clamp, 45mm Length	6061 Alloy, 45mm Length, 35mm Clamp
Handlebar	GT Alloy Riser Bar, 30mm Rise, 780mm Wide, 5° Rise, 8° Back	Butted 6061 Alloy, 780mm, 20mm Rise
Saddle	Fabric Scoop Shallow Sport, Steel Rails	Fizik Alpaca Terra, Wingflex
Seatpost	GT Dropkick Dropper Post, 31.6, Internal Routing, 125mm (S, M), 150mm (L, XL)	X-Fusion Manic Dropper, 31.6mm, 125mm (S), 150mm (M,L), 170mm (XL)
Pedals	Not included
Grips	Fabric Funguy	DMR Deathgrip

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SRAM NX Eagle	Shimano XT RD-M8100
Crank	Truvativ Descendent 6K, Dub, 32t	Praxis Cadet M30, 32T, 170mm
Shifters	SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed	Shimano SLX SL-M7100-IR I-Spec EV
Cassette	SRAM PG-1230, 11-50T	Shimano SLX, 10-51T, 12 Speed
Chain	SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed	Shimano Deore
Chain Tensioner		GW 1x Flip Guide
Brakes	TRP G-Spec Trail S Hydro Disc, 180/180mm Rotors	Front: TRP Slate EVO 203mm, Rear: TRP Slate EVO 180mm
Brake Levers		TRP Slate EVO

Wheels

Rims	WTB ST i29 TCS 2.0, 32h, Tubeless Ready	Stan's Flow S1 29", 32H
Spokes	Stainless Steel, 14g
Front Hub	Formula 15x110mm	Bear Pawls Sealed Bearing, 15x110mm Boost, 6 Bolt
Rear Hub	Formula 12x148mm, HG Freehub Body	Bear Pawls Sealed Bearing, 12x148mm Boost, Micro Spline, 6 Bolt
Tires	Maxxis Minion DHF, 29 x 2.5", EXOMaxxis Dissector, 29 x 2.4", EXO	Front: Vittoria Mazza 2.4" Trail G2.0, Rear: Vittoria Martello 2.35" Trail G2.0
Disc Rotors		TRP TR180-29 180mm

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