Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands or deals, including promoted items.
Sorry, this deal has expired. Get notified of deals like this in the future. Add Deal Alert for this Item
Frontpage

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

$1120
$2,300.00
+ $85 S/H
+38 Deal Score
23,399 Views
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

Editor's Notes & Price Research

Written by

Original Post

Written by
Edited February 24, 2024 at 04:43 AM by
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
If you purchase something through a post on our site, Slickdeals may get a small share of the sale.
Deal
Score
+38
23,399 Views
$1120
$2,300.00

Your comment cannot be blank.

Featured Comments

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.

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Joined Apr 2004
L5: Journeyman
> bubble2 847 Posts
456 Reputation
semjase
02-24-2024 at 06:41 AM.
02-24-2024 at 06:41 AM.
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 ticks lots of boxes for that price.... Highly upgradable platform.

Edited: For example, microshift 10x runs on Shimano HG hub, so it's an easy swap to 12x (11-50 SRAM NX would be a direct replacement). Recon fork could be swapped for a lyric later on, or better. Recon silver has heavy steel stanchions, but is otherwise fine for a first trail bike.
4
>
1
3
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Last edited by semjase February 28, 2024 at 08:34 AM.
Joined Sep 2022
L6: Expert
> bubble2 1,459 Posts
154 Reputation
norcal007
02-24-2024 at 07:01 AM.

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank norcal007

02-24-2024 at 07:01 AM.
Great looking geometry, MicroSHIFT Advent X 10-speed drivetrain gets great reviews and seeing more mfg's using it, dropper, and my favorite shock: RockShok Recon. Lots to like with this deal.
2
>
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply

This comment has been rated as unhelpful by Slickdeals users

Show Comment
Joined Aug 2013
L5: Journeyman
> bubble2 765 Posts
230 Reputation
squatchy
02-24-2024 at 07:20 AM.
02-24-2024 at 07:20 AM.
Yeah that seems like a pretty solid entry level full suspension bike for the money. The frame geometry looks like what you'd expect for a modern trail bike. It's got a dropper post and decent enough parts to get started with. All you'd really need to get would be pedals. Well, and a helmet and gloves, of course. Maybe elbow and knee pads too if you wanted.
Nothing on the bike would need immediate upgrade. You could ride it as is for a while. Lots of things would be easily upgradeable in the future if wanted, or you could just replace things as they wear out.
3
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Sep 2012
L3: Novice
> bubble2 1,226 Posts
478 Reputation
Pro
Dimitris
02-24-2024 at 07:22 AM.

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank Dimitris

02-24-2024 at 07:22 AM.
Quote from JoeBidet :
1x10 will get you a damn good workout if you try a steep hill, lol.

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.
19
>
3
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Last edited by Dimitris February 24, 2024 at 07:29 AM.
Joined Mar 2023
L2: Beginner
> bubble2 70 Posts
10 Reputation
JoeBidet
02-24-2024 at 07:48 AM.
02-24-2024 at 07:48 AM.
Quote from Dimitris :
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.

1x10 isn't bad whatsoever, it's just gonna be a damn good workout.
1
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Nov 2006
Bachomp Bachewychomp
> bubble2 2,801 Posts
2,097 Reputation
Pro
gl21133
02-24-2024 at 08:05 AM.
02-24-2024 at 08:05 AM.
Quote from JoeBidet :
1x10 will get you a damn good workout if you try a steep hill, lol.
I run 1x9 (Box) on a few bikes, some of the big jumps on the cassette are a bit harsh but it climbs just fine.
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Joined Mar 2023
L2: Beginner
> bubble2 70 Posts
10 Reputation
JoeBidet
02-24-2024 at 08:15 AM.
02-24-2024 at 08:15 AM.
Quote from gl21133 :
I run 1x9 (Box) on a few bikes, some of the big jumps on the cassette are a bit harsh but it climbs just fine.

Does your drivetrain wear out any faster than like a 2x8 for example?
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Nov 2006
Bachomp Bachewychomp
> bubble2 2,801 Posts
2,097 Reputation
Pro
gl21133
02-24-2024 at 08:16 AM.
02-24-2024 at 08:16 AM.
Quote from JoeBidet :
Does your drivetrain wear out any faster than like a 2x8 for example?

Not that I've noticed this far.
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Jan 2007
L5: Journeyman
> bubble2 800 Posts
284 Reputation
skardem
02-24-2024 at 08:36 AM.
02-24-2024 at 08:36 AM.
Quote from Dimitris :
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.
Thanks you for mentioning the chainring. I still use a 28 tooth chainring. Having a chainring that matches your weight, fitness, riding style and % grade of the trails you use is critical for keeping it fun for beginners. Its a cheap part and can save alot of hike a bike.
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Sep 2012
L3: Novice
> bubble2 1,226 Posts
478 Reputation
Pro
Dimitris
02-24-2024 at 09:08 AM.
02-24-2024 at 09:08 AM.
Quote from JoeBidet :
Does your drivetrain wear out any faster than like a 2x8 for example?

IF you are experienced with what cross-chaining is and how to avoid it, yes, a 2x drivetrain will last longer all things being equal. And ofc a 9 speed cassette & chain is more expensive than 8s, so that's that ontop. 1x is much simpler for most and you will also find 9s clutched RDs when you won't 8s.

The majority of riders will not ride enough for this to matter, with the exception of ppl buying older, used bikes and commuters. But it will matter if you ride "enough " while not cleaning and lubing your chain properly, in which case wear gets accelerate greatly.
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Last edited by Dimitris February 24, 2024 at 09:31 AM.
Joined Oct 2022
L2: Beginner
> bubble2 45 Posts
30 Reputation
SensiblePartner277
02-24-2024 at 09:09 AM.
02-24-2024 at 09:09 AM.
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.
9
2
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Sep 2012
L3: Novice
> bubble2 1,226 Posts
478 Reputation
Pro
Dimitris
02-24-2024 at 09:43 AM.
02-24-2024 at 09:43 AM.
Quote from SensiblePartner277 :
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.
Well, they are not wrong, newcomers, even pretty fit ones but from other sports/disciplines etc, will struggle.

Steep trails are conquered with a combination of fitness, commitment & experience on the bike or trail @ hand. Low gearing will only cover "some" but not all lack of fitness will do nothing for the other 2-3 factors.

I enjoy SS on MTB trails myself, but it is FAR harder (again, not much slower, but harder).
And you can clearly see that if you are using data, i.e. how much higher your average HR is for the same trail/segments, but also the overall excursion. But even on SS, a rider that is notably fitter/stronger will end up being faster than your slower m8s, i.e. you can ride-along "geared" bikes with more or less the same avg speed, but you have to be prepared that a large % of the climbing will be mashing on and especially off the saddle.

But it is rewarding when you conquer ups that are inded hard even on the granny gears and 46-52T sprockets, yet you are on a low 20-23T (aka "stuck" on what would be 4th-5th gear on a 10-12speed DT). This ofc means you are forced to maintain notably more output/faster rate of climbing because you cannot just sit and spin, and your cadence will be spiking up and down from low 40s to 120s because "always the wrong gear".
2
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Page 1 of 4
Start the Conversation
 
Link Copied

The link has been copied to the clipboard.