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2017 GT

Sensor Elite

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$3,200
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 130 / 140mm
ForkRockShox Sektor
ShockRockShox Monarch RL
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetNX
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
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Gearing

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)

38 km/h

Sensor Elite

42 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

156cm – 166cm

SM

163cm – 174cm

MD

171cm – 182cm

LG

179cm – 189cm

XL

185cm – 195cm

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Reviews
Pinkbike
Field Test: Trance vs Sensor vs Habit vs SB130

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.

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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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BikeRadar
All-new GT Force and Sensor first ride review

Jul 2018 · Seb Stott

As with the Force, the Sensor is not the most naturally pedal-efficient platform in terms of anti-squat, but it feels like there’s a decent amount of low-speed compression damping in the shock; it doesn’t bob much but feels firm over small bumps.. .

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Mountain Bike Action
First Ride: GT's All-New Force and Sensor

Jul 2018 · Brandon

Bringing Back LTS Suspension

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MTB Mag
[First Ride] The GT Sensor with New LTS Suspension

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

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MBR
GT Sensor Expert (2016) review - MBR

Jan 2016 · Alan Muldoon

The GT Sensor Expert has lost sight of its trail remit and isn't capable enough to justify its extra weight. Read our review here

Highs
  • Solid, stiff and direct under power

Lows
  • Needs to go on a diet

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BIKE Magazine
GT Sensor X Pro | 2015 Bible of Bike Tests

Mar 2015

The GT Sensor X Pro is a hopped-up, 130-millimeter trail ripper that hits above its weight.

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MTBR
Eurobike: 2015 GT Sensor X Pro

Sept 2014 · Don Palermini

GT came ready to play in 2015 with its new, smartly spec'd, high-value Sensor X Pro. - Mtbr.com

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

6069 Hydroformed Aluminum Frame, 130mm AOS Suspension System 1 1/8?-1 1/2? Integrated Head Tube, and 135mm QR Dropouts

Fork

RockShox Sektor TK 27.5 Solo Air, 140mm Travel, 15x100mm Maxle, w/ Lockout & Rebound Adjust

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Monarch RL Air Shock, w/ Rebound Adjust & Lockout

Travel130mm

Bottom Bracket

Race Face

Headset

FSA Orbit C-40-ACB

Stem

Race Face Ride, 1-1/8" Threadless, 6? Rise, 31.8mm Clamp, 60mm

Handlebar

All Terra AL6061 DB, 760mm, 15 Rise

Saddle

WTB Silverado Sport

Seatpost

All Terra 2-bolt, 34.9x400mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Grips

GT Statement Single Lock-on Grips

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX 1x11 Speed

Crank

Race Face Ride 32T

Shifters

SRAM NX 1x11 Trigger, Right Side Only

Cassette

Sunrace CSMS8, 11-Speed, 11-42T

Chain

KMC X11

Brakes

Shimano M425 Hydraulic, 180/180mm Centerlock Rotor

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano BL-M425

Wheels
Rims

WTB STP i25, Tubeless Compatible, 32H

Front Hub

(F) All Terra Tall Flange Alloy Centerlock Disc, Sealed Bearing, 15x100mm Thru Axle, (R) Shimano M4050 Centerlock

Rear Hub

(F) All Terra Tall Flange Alloy Centerlock Disc, Sealed Bearing, 15x100mm Thru Axle, (R) Shimano M4050 Centerlock

Tires

(F) Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance 27.5x2.35" Folding TL-Ready, (R) 27.5x2.25" Folding TL-Ready

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