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Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the GT Sensor. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
11 reasons to buy
- Most riders described the handling of the GT Sensor as very stiff, responsive and lively.
- A number of riders described the aggressive geometry (leaning over the front-end and high bottom-bracket) as beneficial for climbing and technical riding.
- Some riders described the look and finish as impressive.
- Most reviewers appreciated the ability to choose between two tire sizes (29” and 27.5”).
- It was common for riders to note how well the GT Sensor handled pedalling, even on uphills.
- Experienced riders mentioned how this bike was designed to be easily maintained, due to the replaceable threaded bottom-bracket and the removable ICSG (International Standard Chain Device) mounts for replacing chain-guides or skid-plates.
- A number of riders mentioned that the protections on the GT Sensor were very tough, with a thick rubber covering beneath the down-tube, that protected the frame on carbon models.
- Most reviews mentioned the benefits of the ‘flip-chip’, that allowed a simple adjustment of the rear suspension, using an Allen key.
- Some reviews mention that the price is quite low, especially for the Sensor Carbon Pro, with its carbon frame and 1x12 drivetrain.
- Many reviews mentioned that the effect of pedalling kickback on the rear suspension was minimal.
- Almost every review mentions how much they liked the ‘groove-tube’, that sits cables neatly in the frame while leaving them easily accessible for adjustment.
5 reasons not to buy
- Many riders said that the front fork was a little short – and would have replaced the provided 130mm shock with a 140mm spring.
- Almost all reviewers saw the stack-height at the front of the bike as being too low. Many of them replaced the supplied handlebar with a riser bar.
- A number of riders said that the provided ‘Sram Level Lt’ disc brakes were under-powered for the style of riding that the GT Sensor Carbon Pro is suited to.
- A few riders said that the front tire wasn’t suitable and needed to be replaced with one that featured a softer compound material to improve cornering traction. It was predicted that it wouldn’t be durable.
- Some riders with larger feet said that their heels could rub on the rear stays of the bike when cornering.