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Just wondering what owners think of their GT Sanctions? Reviews suggest it's a bit of a brute that's great for going mad downhill but what's it like the rest of the time? Any issues or problems or are they all a dream!
I've had one for about 18 months. It's been properly thrashed in a lot of races. Basically it rides fantastically - really well balanced. It's not the best peddaller. it's pretty good but I notice when I forget to put the climb switch on the shock on. There is one big issue though and it's that the shit little idrive system eats bushes. To have no play would mean replacing them every 2 or 3 months for me. And when a little play starts then it makes the chainring wear out faster. Really annoying. I tend to live with a bit of play and replace them around 3 times a year. So although I'm really happy with the way it rides I wouldn't get another or another bike with a similar system.
Thanks kane - exactly the sort of issue I hadn't event considered! How often do you ride to get that rate of wear?
I've got a newish GT sensor for about 7 months with the I drive and I haven't had that issue yet. Just guessing Kane must do seriously more miles than me !
The sensor is a little different - it doesn't have this small dogbone that the sanction has which is where the bushings keep wearing out.
It's more about the type of riding than the miles. Rough fast descents are what kills it so over last winter I didn't have a problem because my local trails are not so rough but a few big alpine trips and races is enough to destroy it.
That said my two previous bikes (Banshee Runes) both cracked in under 6 months so 18 months is not too bad!
It was hilarious hearing a guy on the same uplift as me at BPW chatting about his.
His complaint about it was that it would creak constantly for whatever reason. So much so it lead to him rebuilding the frame constantly and repressing bearings etc.
Get a meta. Be done with it.
I've got a Sanction, it's incredible downhill - absolutely love it. Contrary to the above, I find it climbs well also, much better than my old 140mm bike. I lent it to my brother one morning, which was enough to cause him to sell his Orbea and also get a sanction.
That all said I will concede the bushing thing is a pain. It's happened twice to me in 17 months. At £20 a go that's not a disaster, just a bit annoying. Not enough to put me off personally, I'd buy it again if I had my time over.
*strokes totally bearing equipped Reign*
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My mate has one and had horrible problems with the Bushings on the I-drive,his bike has been in and out of the shop more than he's ridden it,He bought some after market thing off Pinkbike that replaces the dogleg with a single piece with bearings in it,
Friend has one and hasn't mentioned any issues. Seems very happy with the ride.
Have you looked at the Radon Swoop though? Very similar geometry and intent, amazing value and rides great too.
HI guys, ive owned the Sanction since march. Its a total revelation, but my other bike was from 2010. Ive loved this bike, but already have the bushing issue, it's proper annoying, I cant really believe its already gone and does worry me for the wet winter months and gritting peak district conditions. Ive used the bike, but really, to already need replacing seems unacceptable. 4 and a half months use, and already need replacing, not good. I wonder if I can get these as a warranty? Also where have people been buying the bushing from? Is there an alternative bush that costs pence??? ANy help with supply would be great, thanks.
Had one, but do not own it any more, great bike but heavy.