Is GT's Sensor ST Pro the best value MTB around right now?

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@simonbowlzer9046 Ай бұрын

Great to see you testing bikes in this price range , as well as the superbikes .This looks rad . Going to pass on the details of this bike to my nephew 🤟

@joekindred7901 Ай бұрын

Great to see you reviewing budget bikes and equipment, really relatable content 👌

@petewill87 Ай бұрын

I have the Sensor ST Expert and I put a Lyrik Ultimate 140 on the front. I'll also changed the fork travel to 160 and it surprisingly works so well with the 120 in the back. More fun than the regular Sensor 140/160 configuration in my opinion and still very capable.

@LaurentiusTriarius Ай бұрын

Love the reviews, you're fair and honest Guy 😀👍 It would be interesting to have your opinion on older tech and bike releases, trends, old VS new style, what changed etc

@GuyKesTV Ай бұрын

@@LaurentiusTriarius cheers man, I’ll put that on the list 👍🏻

@vitoonto Ай бұрын

I just picked this up a month or so ago because of the deal. Then it got even cheaper 😂. Did a few upgrades and am pretty much in love with it. Swapped out the pretty terrible hubs for a set of Hope pro5s and a gx shifter and cassette (10-50). Also swapped out bars and touch points. It weighs just above 30 lbs. with pedals. I am planning on upgrading the crank set for a GX carbon and eventually taking the plunge on carbon hoops. Just have to save up for that.

@GuyKesTV Ай бұрын

@@vitoonto yeah the hubs are clunky for sure. Sounds like yours will be spot on now 👌🏻

@YanDoroshenko Ай бұрын

I had it the same way with my Stumpy Evo. I paid $900 more than I could have, but a season spent on the bike was way worth it for me.

@YanDoroshenko Ай бұрын

Btw you should have gone for the X01 shifter, it's not that much more expensive, but a totally different level in quality.

@vitoonto Ай бұрын

@@YanDoroshenko this is my first foray with sram and I have a bit of OCD. I like when everything matches too much 😆

@BIKE-PLUS Ай бұрын

I see we are all replacing the same parts. I just bought crank XO

@emerywd 21 күн бұрын

Is the 5mm difference the same as AI offset on similar Cannondale Frames (they're both PON). Did the wheels comes dished?

@GuyKesTV 21 күн бұрын

There’s no mention of it being deliberate like AI and the wheels are standard so I think it’s just wonky. If I can get an official answer I will but it’s odd though eh?

@YanDoroshenko Ай бұрын

If someone made a video on differences of shock mounts (trunnion vs clevis vs ... "standard"?) it would be considered a magnificently noble deed.

@GuyKesTV Ай бұрын

I'll put it on the list Yan

@tonysadler5290 Ай бұрын

Hello Guy. I watched a review of yours about the 2015 (the vivid yellow/green one)Voodoo Bizango 29er hardtail - then went out and bought one for £500 in the bike sales. I still have it, and it's going strong. It's got hope conversion headset bearings for a boost Rockshox 130mm Sektor fork, Hollow tech 2 conversion with 36/26 rings - still 10sp, but thinking about whether or not I could stick on an 11sp cassette I've got hanging about. Also equipped it with m6000 brake levers which are heaps nicer than the window units it had. All finished off with a set of Nukeproof bars, a set of Stan's flow s1 rims on non boost rear bitex hub, and a Hope pro 4 boost hub on the front (made them myself at Ryan Builds Wheels) - maxxis ardent 2.4 front and 2.2 rear dd casings with cushcore. Oh and a brand x 2 dropper. I love it - it's grown with me, its wonderful and a joy to ride - blues and the odd red at BPW. So thank you for that article all those years ago. It's been a brilliant experience. Funnily enough, I bought in 2018 my favourite - a GT Alloy Sensor Comp LTS 29er! Again in the bike sales for £1650.00. Guess what upgrades are - 12sp conversion, RRP bash guard, slx 4 pot front 2pot rear c/w m7100 levers, ice tech rotas 203/180, Rockshox 150mm Pike ultimate 2.1charger/ Rockshox 130mm Debonair deluxe ultimate shock. Shimano seat lever, xt shifter, 10/45 cassette with the shorter sg cage Nukeproof bars, hope pro 4 hubs on Stan's flow Mk3 rims, Maxxis Dhr2/dhf with cushcore! A brilliant performer. Once again many thanks, regards Tony Sadler South Wales uk 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@GuyKesTV Ай бұрын

That’s so awesome to hear Tony, those Voodoo’s are amazing and I love how’s it’s grown with you. What size cassette has it got on ATMO?

@tonysadler5290 Ай бұрын

currently running the 11/36 standard cassette unit on the Bizango - which I must say is very adequate with the 36/26t hollowtech ii rings. I find I'm using the full range of the cassette now rather than the OE 36/22t chain rings - where the larger cassette rings wouldn't get much use. But, I do have an 11 sp 11/46t sunrace cassette (left over from the GT 12 sp conversion)which is an HG fit which I might just try on it just to see if it works. On the GT I opted to go for the 10/45t 12 sp cassette because I'd be walking way before I reached the 51t ring! Plus I get better clearence with the shorter sg derailleur - similar set up to Wyn Masters bike, but not quite! Many thanks for the reply - brilliant to share the information especially as with the Bizango you stated it all off! Regards Tony Sadler.

@GuyKesTV Ай бұрын

@@tonysadler5290 I love that 10-45T option. Totally agree with you about the 51 tooth, too much of a winch! If you’re going to try that 11-46 make sure you do it in the workstand and go very careful shifting into the bigger gears as it might stretch the rear mech too far. If not then happy days. I can’t remember what shifter it has on the Bizango of that date but some even have a ‘hidden click’ so try with what you have before automatically buying a new one 👍🏻

@tonysadler5290 Ай бұрын

@@GuyKesTV well if you ever want to do some videos on how people have developed/upgraded their bikes rather than buy a new model and why ? - I'd be happy to invite you to look at mine - it's always interested me how other riders have opted for this part or that combination and how they've delt with compatibility issues - especially now as people are being squeezed with higher cost of living expenses - upgrading rather than new may well be the norm for the forseeable future. I hope so anyway. Very much enjoyed commenting with you, and thank you for the info' best, regards Tony Sadler South Wales UK 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@MarmiteFerret Ай бұрын

What are the relative merits of this vs an ally top fuel 8 xt gen 3 at similar price?

@BIKE-PLUS Ай бұрын

Does this suspension go too low for you? Don't your pedals hit roots or stones on steep slopes?

@5hane_ Ай бұрын

Just picked up a Merida One-Forty 500 for a very reasonable £1900, would have been interesting to run them back to back Guy?

@GuyKesTV Ай бұрын

That's a good price for sure. Having ridden the OneForty I'd say it's closer to the Sensor LE in terms of weight and longer travel/rowdier capability.

@riderrunco Ай бұрын

Gt's are all very good value

@altern8tive Ай бұрын

The Hellenic triple triangle design by Fred Hellens in 1923, not GT :)

@GuyKesTV Ай бұрын

@@altern8tive good knowledge. I knew there was something similar on Flying Gate frames back in the 50s but didn’t know the earlier iteration 👍🏻

@TheNationalTrails Ай бұрын

They have the BB approximately 5mm off-centered. Had to send it back.

@GuyKesTV Ай бұрын

@@TheNationalTrails yep, I think it was you who tipped me off which is why I measured it in this video.

@YanDoroshenko Ай бұрын

What do you mean by "off-centered"? Not symmetrical left to right?

@GuyKesTV Ай бұрын

@@YanDoroshenko yes, it’s off centre in relation to the wheel centres. TBH I didn’t actually notice when riding and neither did another guy who borrowed it for a while.

@MTB_CRZY Ай бұрын

Is it actually the BB? Or is there a spacer to make sure the drivetrain clears modern wide tires?

@GuyKesTV Ай бұрын

@@MTB_CRZY No it's on the wonk

@MTB_Derbyshire Ай бұрын

It's good value but I much prefer your mates Cotic 😂.

@GuyKesTV Ай бұрын

@@MTB_Derbyshire so do I TBH, I told him to get it and he bloody loves it 🤣

@MTB_Derbyshire Ай бұрын

@@GuyKesTV good man (that's to both of you 😂)

@YanDoroshenko Ай бұрын

I don't get it. What happened to proper lockouts? If I needed movement in the shock I would keep it open. If I need to close it I don't want it to move. It looks like real lockout technology was somehow forgotten by everyone at the same time and now they are just coming up with excuses why it's a good thing.

@BIKE-PLUS Ай бұрын

The lack of suspension locking is the biggest minus of this bike

@YanDoroshenko Ай бұрын

@@BIKE-PLUS I believe it to be universally applicable, not just to this bike. I have just one bike (as I bloody well should) and ride it everywhere, from bike park laps to long paved road trips, and want to be able to completely lock the suspension. I was riding a bike with both pedal mode and lockout for some time and I don't remember using the pedal mode once in like two years.

@BIKE-PLUS Ай бұрын

@@YanDoroshenko 👍👍👍👍