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Sensor Elite
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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$3,200| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 140mm |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RL |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | NX |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
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Summary
The GT Sensor trail bike is praised for its solid chassis, progressive geometry, and efficient suspension, making it a singletrack weapon. However, some reviews note a sacrifice in component quality for the carbon frame and mention harsh suspension on technical terrain. Comparisons often place it alongside the Giant Trance, Cannondale Habit, and Yeti SB130.
Solid chassis
Progressive geometry
Efficient suspension
Singletrack weapon
Beautiful carbon frame
Component level sacrificed for the carbon frame
Harsh suspension on technical terrain
Tyres not great on hard surfaces
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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.
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.
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.. .
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 | 6069 Hydroformed Aluminum Frame, 130mm AOS Suspension System 1 1/8?-1 1/2? Integrated Head Tube, and 135mm QR Dropouts |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Recon RL 27.5 Solo Air, 140mm Travel, 15x100mm Maxle, w/ Lockout & Rebound Adjust Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RL Air Shock, w/ Rebound Adjust & Lockout Travel: 130mm |
| 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 Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | none |
| Grips | GT Statement Single Lock-on Grips |
| 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 X11-1 |
| Chain Guide | e*thirteen TRSR HD |
| Brakes | Shimano M425 Hydraulic, 180/180mm Centerlock Rotor, Rear: Shimano M425 Hydraulic, 180/180mm Centerlock Rotor Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano BL-M425 |
| Rims | WTB STP i25, Tubeless Compatible, 32H |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | (F) All Terra Tall Flange Alloy Centerlock Disc, Sealed Bearing, 15x100mm Thru Axle, (R) Shimano M6000 Centerlock |
| Rear Hub | Front: All Terra Tall Flange Alloy, 15mm x 100mm:, Rear: Shimano M6000, 135mm quick release skewer |
| Tires | (F) Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance, Folding TL-Ready, 27.5x2.35" (R) 27.5x2.25" |
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