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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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camoeto
02-26-2024 at 11:30 AM.
02-26-2024 at 11:30 AM.
Quote from SensiblePartner277 :
This is a pretty slick deal. Not as good as the Vitus Mythique VRX deal a couple months ago (that bike had a much better fork, better shock, better brakes, better crankset, better wheels/rims, arguably better tires, and a slightly better drivetrain), but GT is not going bankrupt AFAIK. Per the GT website, this bike uses WTB STX i25 rims, which are tubeless capable.
Definitely not as good as the Vitus Mithique VRX deal, that was a step up in all regards.

This is is however better than currently available FS bikes at a similar price point. The GT is a much better suspension design than for example the Giant Stance 2 or the Polygon Siskiu D7.
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ramblers
02-26-2024 at 01:09 PM.
02-26-2024 at 01:09 PM.
Quote from sychan :
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.
Their 50% off bikes are gone and I'm not aware of any other sellers with that kind of sale going on. I'm trying not to spend more than $1000.
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02-26-2024 at 02:54 PM.
02-26-2024 at 02:54 PM.
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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.

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.
Thank you for the feedback. That was what I ultimately decided as well but I appreciate you removing my doubt for not pulling the trigger.
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02-26-2024 at 05:03 PM.
02-26-2024 at 05:03 PM.
Quote from jaqnabox :
Costco currently has the intense 951 trail for $2000. Carbon. Fox 36. Nx group set. Dropper post. Trp brakes.
Just bought a INTENSE 951 XC. $ 1,934.99 delivered.

With this frame and price, I can take my time customizing/upgrading bits if needed.

Thanks to all for the advice.
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02-28-2024 at 08:31 AM.
02-28-2024 at 08:31 AM.
Quote from Davis2001r6 :
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).
Sorry, I meant to type 11-50 (NX) which should be a swap for this onto the HG hub the bike comes with.

XD would be a more difficult upgrade unless the freehub is available for the OEM wheelset, which is hit or miss on most bikes in this price range.
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