Anybody experience paint peel? 2020 Sensor Elite here. Dropped a bomb canister from about a height of 20cm onto the frame, removed paint right to the silver of the frame. Also noticing a bit of peel at some of he creases like at the hi/lo flip chip link, etc.

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Hi all. New to the site. Just picked up a GT sensor sport 2019 in clearance for under a thousand pounds (sterling). It was a demonstrator so has a couple of scuffs but otherwise is in new condition. Plan is to go mullet, does anyone have any recommendations for tyre widths on a mullet setup?

 

Newbie here. I got my 2020 Sensor Carbon Expert in May and I just love it. I replaced the wheels and grips and went tubeless, but otherwise stock build.

 

Fork offset/travel question?

This is related to a '20 model frame with a RS piggyback shock that was spec'd using a 140 44 offset fork on the full build, the previous model had a 51 os fork I believe.

My question is if one was to run a 150 fork on it but with a 51 offsethow would that affect handling characteristics? Reason being I had purchased a fork for a different frame designed on a 51 offset that came damaged and the vendor has no more frames available to replace in like kind.

Thanks in advance.

 

Fork offset/travel question?

This is related to a '20 model frame with a RS piggyback shock that was spec'd using a 140 44 offset fork on the full build, the previous model had a 51 os fork I believe.

My question is if one was to run a 150 fork on it but with a 51 offsethow would that affect handling characteristics? Reason being I had purchased a fork for a different frame designed on a 51 offset that came damaged and the vendor has no more frames available to replace in like kind.

Thanks in advance.

Just put a 140mm RS Revelation RC (44mm offset) on the front of my 2019 Sensor Comp which came with a 130mm RS Sektor (51mm offset). The 140mm RS Revelation RC has the Pike's beefier chassis, and I've noticed the front end feels a good bit more stout when plowing into tight corners at speed. I haven't noticed any unusual changes in the handling thus far. Overall, it's a nice improvement, and I do like the slightly bit more of upright riding posture afforded by the slightly taller front end. One benefit is that I can use a 180mm rotor without an adapter for even better brake feel....

 

I can't already for the sensor but if assume it's the same as my Force 27.5. I swapped to 51 offset 29 fork and yes there is a difference. Is it bad? No not really. Sped up the steering a touch but otherwise I haven't noticed.

 

Fork offset/travel question?

Double post. Dang wifi delay!

 

27.5->29

Think you may have just noticed that new setup over change in offset?

 

Will make sense soon enuff

Have '20 model ordered and due in early next week ready for build. Might try mullet setup after intial 29 build.

 

Have '20 model ordered and due in early next week ready for build. Might try mullet setup after intial 29 build.

Yes! Mullet bikes are amazing! Sweet looking frame. Congrats.

 

That red is beautiful! Post asap when done👍

 

Will do

Awaiting some brakes. I had to put the ones I had for build on my xc bike that were acting up.
But yeah the color is awesome very different than what I assumed from the looking on their site. 

 

Update

Got a set of brakes.? Got build done last night up to the dropper post then realized I had a 30.9 post, needed a 31.6! Ugh. Got a sp reducer shim today. Thought all was good. Then realized I needed an adapter barrel to accept the small head of the dropper cable slot to the dropper actuator thangy. Another ugh...hope to round up tomorrow...

Anyway, coming from some more xc type setups, surprised by the weight of this frame setup with the DPX piggyback shock thang and all that this might be considered more of an "all mtn" type rig even though it's a 130/140(possibly 150 fork if so desired?)setup. I imagine with the right tyres and suspension setup an aggressive "lightweight" rider such as myself could tackle some descent routes given that some DH guy with "skillz" named "Phil" has moved onto one of these from his 27.5 Force!

Looking forward to putting this thing to the test on some dirt over the weekend!

 

As long as it's not too crazy rough it's all about geo. The sensor could easily ride any trail at my local bike park Snow Summit.

 

First break-in outing

Sure is purdee in the sun. So glad it isn't the burnt pumpkin colour on the '19.

Rear suspension felt pretty composed more so than my V1 Ripley to a point I could easily see switcing the 140 34 Perf Elite over to a 36. Still have to do some adjusting on shock as I've never had a piggyback reservoir type.

Build came in at ~31#'s was hoping the weight would've been sub 30 as it's a small frame with e13 carbon cranks, TRS race alloy wheels, Vittoria Martello/Aguarro tires, xx1/xo1 drivetrain and xtr trail pedals. Only thing to upgrade with max investment minimal gains would be carbon wheels(-~50 grams over the alloy) and bars.

 

Wow that looks amazing. Is the gt gray also metallic? Or is it a solid color?

I wouldn't worry about shaving any mote weight either. Counting grams only hurts on the decents.

 

Yeah it's silver. Glad since I thought it was going to be white. Color is pretty cool sortof like if Cherry Coke and Rootbeer had a metalic baby!

 

2019 sensor

Here's mine so far

 

Love the Red, its hot! Looks awesome JR13!
So i am trying with putting on a 185x55 shock. Someone earlier said it would fit but did not mention travel. Im guessing 140mm perhaps. Im also thinking about testing a 150mm fork. Im hoping to give an enduro race a try next season and the Sensor is the weapon of choice or its all i have lol 🙂

 

 

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It needs a wash i know.

 

Anyone run their Sensor as a mullet? Both sets of my e13 wheelsets are 27 ID's. Too narrow for + tyres, probly go 2.4/2.5's not sure how much of a bb drop I'd end up with with pedal strikes.

 

Haven't' but imagine if you put it in the high bb setting and ran the 275 rear with standard 2.4 you would be fine. Try it!

 

I'd say they are an ideal mullet bike with the flip chip.I notice that Ews martin maes and wyn masters are running the force 27.5 in mullet with a 150 fork but both seem to run in the low flip chip setting.

 

Yeah 275 running a 29 wheel up front seems to work better than dropping down to a 275 rear on a 29 bike. Mine's on the high setting now and noticed some strikes (tho few)with full 29 setup. Just have to borrow a tire and try it out!

 

Great info Budgetplough! Know how much travel it is? Giving a mullet a try might be fun.

 

Calculations would say around 143,but it could be more with the arc,i will try measure it at the weekend.Given that its the same chainstays as the force 27.5 and now has the same shock travel ,it should have 150mm rear.