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GT Bicycles GT Sensor Sport Mountain Bike (June Gloom) Expired

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Jenson USA has GT Bicycles GT Sensor Sport Mountain Bike (June Gloom) on sale for $1119.94. Shipping is $85 (due to oversize item fee).

Thanks to community member RaiTech for finding this deal.

Product Details:
  • Aluminum frame featuring Universal Derailleur Hanger compatibility, Boost hub spacing, internal cable routing, and integrated frame protection
  • MicroSHIFT Advent X 10-speed drivetrain performs well in various conditions
  • Tektro M275 hydraulic disc brakes provide reliable stopping power in wet, dry, and dusty conditions
  • WTB aluminum rims paired with WTB Breakout Comp tires
  • 11-48T Gear Range
  • TranzX Dropper Post quickly lifts and lowers your saddle with the press of a lever
  • MicroSHIFT Advent X 10-speed drivetrain

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The Sport version of the GT Sensor Bike comes with a MicroSHIFT Advent X 10-speed drivetrain. This includes a cassette that has a hill-crushing 11-48T gear range that makes climbing and pedaling through difficult terrain much easier. Tektro M275 hydraulic disc brakes provide reliable stopping power so you can descend under control. WTB aluminum rims are paired with WTB Breakout Comp tires that provide excellent traction in various terrain. With the TranzX Dropper Post, you'll be able to quickly lift and lower your saddle with the press of a lever.



SPECIFICATIONS Frame Aluminum
Fork RockShox Recon Silver, 140mm Travel, 15x110mm, 42mm Offset
Rear Shock X-Fusion 02 Pro RL, 185x50mm Trunnion
Headset FSA No.42
Shifters MicroSHIFT Advent X, 10-Speed
Front Derailleur Nah Fam
Rear Derailleur MicroSHIFT Advent X, 10-Speed
Crankset Prowheel MPX, 32T
Bottom Bracket Shimano BSA, 73mm
Chain KMC X10, 10-Speed
Cassette MicroSHIFT Advent X, 11-48T
Brakes Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotors
Wheelset WTB Aluminum Rims, Formula Boost Hubs
Tires WTB Breakout Comp, DNA Compound, 29x2.3"
Handlebar GT Alloy Riser Bar, 30mm Rise, 780mm Wide, 5° Up, 8° Back
Stem GT Alloy, 45mm
Grips/Bar Tape GT Mushroom
Seatpost TranzX Dropper, 31.6mm, S/M:150, L/XL:170mm
Seatclamp Bolt-Type
Saddle WTB Silverado
Intended Use Trail, All-Mountain

https://www.jensonusa.com/GT-Sensor-Sport-Bike - $1119.94
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The difference between a 11x48T (focus 48T) and a 11-50T or 11-52T (sx/nx eagle) or a 10-51T (shimano 12s) is 48/51 = .94 or under 1% on average.

How easy gearing is has nothing to do with how many speeds, rather...how easy the gearing is. Speeds regulate how big the steps between cogs are, but again, Sram Eagle are no better than the Advent X at the really low gears, as the jump to the "granny" 50 or 52 is up from a 42T or 36-42‐5xT in all cases, much like the Microshift goes 34-40-48T. So even having more speeds, doesn't really guarantee a more consistent cadence, at least not @ the really hard gears...you have to look into it vs. declaring "10 = bad, sarcasm".

At the end of the day, going a smaller chainring on the Microshift (say a 30 down from a 32) will give you easier gearing (eg 30/48 = .625) that is really close to 32/52 and easier than 32/51T (but again, too close to matter if all you care is the low gear to make it easy going up).

Absolute beginners are in for a hard workout regardless of gearing. And reality is, with bikes you can always exhaust yourself: it doesn't get easier with time, just faster.
It's funny, some people think you will struggle climbing with the 10 speed Advent X. You guys realize that there are many people (including myself) that ride mountain bike trails with single speed bikes? Not only does Advent X have 9 MORE speeds than that, BUT it uses a massive sprocket on the cassette. If you can't climb with Advent X, the problem is not the bike.
Buying a complete bike is almost always the least expensive way to go. Only reason to buy frame only is if you already have most of the parts, or you don't want to spend the time to part out. I've done both and would just buy complete and ride until those parts break, and then just upgrade then.

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02-24-2024 at 04:28 PM.
02-24-2024 at 04:28 PM.
I have 5.6 should I try S or forget and looking somthing medium ?
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02-24-2024 at 05:02 PM.
02-24-2024 at 05:02 PM.
Quote from SmartGuitar2870 :
I have 5.6 should I try S or forget and looking somthing medium ?

I am same height, i ride a small .. i think your inseam matters a lot.
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02-25-2024 at 01:42 AM.
02-25-2024 at 01:42 AM.
Quote from semjase :
Specs make this look like a very decent entry level full suspension at 1120. Boost 29, good travel, decent starter dropper (I own multiple fox, pnw, and transx) low-end but not annoyingly bad components, current thru-axle recon silver fork is stiff enough for a beginner to love for a few years, hydraulic brakes. I haven't looked for any reviews but it definitely ticks lots of boxes for that price.... Highly upgradable platform.

For example, microshift 10x runs on Shimano HG hub, so it's an easy swap to 12x (10-50 sram NX or GX, for example). Recon fork could be swapped for a lyric later on, or better. Recon silver has heavy steel stancions, but is otherwise fine.

It's not as easy as throwing on a SRAM cassette. Anything lower than 11 with be running a SRAM XD or XDR Freehub. I didn't look into the wheel specs on this but most cheap bikes use cheap hubs that are difficult to find compatible parts (ie no XD Freehub to fit).
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02-25-2024 at 06:07 AM.
02-25-2024 at 06:07 AM.
Anyone who has more experience with mountain biking, do you think have less than 2 inches of stand over height would be a problem? I think the large frame, I have about 1.5 inches of stand over height but I think I am willing to chance it for the upgrade.

edit: thanks for the downvote dipstick - very helpful!
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02-25-2024 at 06:08 AM.
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Anyone who has more experience with mountain biking, do you think having less than 2 inches of stand over height would be a problem? I think the large frame, I have about 1.5 inches of stand over height but I think I am willing to chance it for the upgrade. It might even be closer to 2 inches but I am basing it off measurements I've made.
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Quote from WillF1076 :
Anyone who has more experience with mountain biking, do you think having less than 2 inches of stand over height would be a problem? I think the large frame, I have about 1.5 inches of stand over height but I think I am willing to chance it for the upgrade. It might even be closer to 2 inches but I am basing it off measurements I've made.

No, won't be issue since you drop seat post with push of a button
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No, won't be issue since you drop seat post with push of a button
Thanks for the response. I thought stand over height was the bar that runs from the front of the bike to the back of the bike - that doesn't adjust with the dropper post - i thought that was simply to adjust the seat when going downhill?

I guess what I am really asking do you think it is possible to ride comfortably on a bike that might be slightly too big?
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Experts please...

I'm thinking of building my first premium mountain bike.
Frame needs to be (well) under $5500. If this is a financially wrong way to do it, e.g. you can buy one complete bike for less etc. I like to wrench now and then.

Usage: trails and small jumps. Dual suspension wanted.

Which frame would you buy? Thanks!
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02-25-2024 at 10:57 AM.
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If that 6% difference is enough to matter to you climbing then the high end difference between a 30 and 32 chainring isn't something you need to be worrying about on a 30+lb full suspension mountain bike.
LOL, I guess I just ride more challenging terrain than you do. And that's fine, the important thing is that you are out there enjoying your bike.
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Anyone who has more experience with mountain biking, do you think having less than 2 inches of stand over height would be a problem? I think the large frame, I have about 1.5 inches of stand over height but I think I am willing to chance it for the upgrade. It might even be closer to 2 inches but I am basing it off measurements I've made.
Don't do it. If the standover is that low, the reach will probably be too long resulting in discomfort and poor handling. Plus, it might be a danger in jumping off on uneven ground. Regardless of pricing, it's a bad deal if it doesn't fit properly.
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Quote from init0 :
Experts please...

I'm thinking of building my first premium mountain bike.
Frame needs to be (well) under $5500. If this is a financially wrong way to do it, e.g. you can buy one complete bike for less etc. I like to wrench now and then.

Usage: trails and small jumps. Dual suspension wanted.

Which frame would you buy? Thanks!

Bad idea financially and overall if you aren't sure you will even do the hobby long term and are also pretty new to even come up with 5.5k Budget...which is way overkill.... amazing options under 3k now, YouTube on best value mountain bikes
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Do they have any hard tails on sale? Has anyone heard of hard tails for sale anywhere right now?
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Quote from init0 :
Experts please...

I'm thinking of building my first premium mountain bike.
Frame needs to be (well) under $5500. If this is a financially wrong way to do it, e.g. you can buy one complete bike for less etc. I like to wrench now and then.
Buying a complete bike is almost always the least expensive way to go. Only reason to buy frame only is if you already have most of the parts, or you don't want to spend the time to part out. I've done both and would just buy complete and ride until those parts break, and then just upgrade then.
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Do they have any hard tails on sale? Has anyone heard of hard tails for sale anywhere right now?
So many sales on every type of bike now - the industry is still reeling from huge post-covid inventory surplus and need to dump so many '22/'23 model bikes. I bought a FS and HT MTB on planetcyclery.com for 50% off in last 2 months so they may have good deals.
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Anyone who has more experience with mountain biking, do you think having less than 2 inches of stand over height would be a problem? I think the large frame, I have about 1.5 inches of stand over height but I think I am willing to chance it for the upgrade. It might even be closer to 2 inches but I am basing it off measurements I've made.
standover is really nothing to worry about as one is almost always standing on the side. Shoes, boots and pedals makes a difference as does tires. Don't sweat it.
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Quote from init0 :
Experts please...

I'm thinking of building my first premium mountain bike.
Frame needs to be (well) under $5500. If this is a financially wrong way to do it, e.g. you can buy one complete bike for less etc. I like to wrench now and then.

Usage: trails and small jumps. Dual suspension wanted.

Which frame would you buy? Thanks!

Costco currently has the intense 951 trail for $2000. Carbon. Fox 36. Nx group set. Dropper post. Trp brakes.
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