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2021 GT

Sensor Sport

A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$2,375
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 130 / 140mm
ForkRockShox Recon Silver RL
ShockX-Fusion
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetDeore
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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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)

40 km/h

Sensor Sport

42 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

158cm – 171cm

MD

168cm – 180cm

LG

178cm – 189cm

XL

186cm – 199cm

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Rider Fit Notes
  • 186cm, size LG, Just right
Reviews
Bikerumor
Review: New GT Sensor Expert tackles trails in the mountainous west

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!

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Mountain Bike Action
MBA Bike Test: GT Sensor Carbon Pro

Sept 2019 · McCoy

Reviving the legendary LTS suspension system

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BikeRadar
GT Sensor Alloy Sport review

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

Highs
  • Thoroughly capable spec and great performance on tech terrain

Lows
  • Bottom bracket height and drop don’t fit with rest of geometry

  • Unsuitable tyres for UK riding

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Singletrack World
Review | The 2019 GT Sensor Carbon Expert ditches complicated suspension for pure, unadulterated fun

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.

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MBR
GT Sensor AL Sport review - MBR

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.

Highs
  • Best suspension in test.

Lows
  • The BB is too high, even in the low setting.

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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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BIKE Magazine
First Look: 2019 GT Force and Sensor

Jul 2018

The new 2019 Force and Sensor LTS models use refreshingly standard, in-the-box Horst-link rear suspension designs.

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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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Sensor Alloy 29" Frame, 130mm Travel, BSA 73mm, LockR Pivots, Tapered Head Tube, Boost 12x148 Thru-Axle, 185x50mm Trunnion Shock Mount, ISCG05

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

RockShox Recon Silver RL, 140mm, 15x110 Boost, Maxle Stealth, 42mm Offset

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

X-Fusion 02 Pro RL, 185x50mm Trunnion, Rebound and Lockout

Travel130mm

Bottom Bracket

BSA, 73mm, threaded

Headset

FSA No.42

Stem

GT Alloy Stem, 31.8mm Clamp, 45mm Length

Handlebar

GT Alloy Riser Bar, 30mm Rise, 780mm Wide, 5° Rise, 8° Back

Saddle

WTB Silverado Sport, Steel rails

Seatpost

TranzX Dropper, Internal Routing, 31.6

TypeDropper

Pedals

Not included

Grips

GT Statement

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore M5100 SGS

Crank

Shimano FCM510, 32t

Shifters

Shimano Deore M5100, 11-speed

Cassette

Shimano Deore M5100 11-51T

Chain

KMC X11, 11-speed

Brakes

Tektro HD-M275, Front: Tektro HD-M275, Rear: Tektro HD-M275

TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

WTB STX i25 TCS, 32h, Tubeless Ready

Spokes

Stainless Steel, 14g

Front Hub

Formula DC-511,15x110

Rear Hub

Formula, QR

Tires

WTB Breakout, 29 x 2.3" DNA CompoundWTB Breakout, 29 x 2.3" DNA Compound

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