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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2012 GT Sanction 1.0 and 2008 GT Sanction 1.0.
- Data limitation
Only 2008 GT Sanction 1.0 has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.
- Equipment
2008 GT Sanction 1.0 has 80 mm more front travel than 2012 GT Sanction 1.0 in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Lowest0.65:1Highest2.91:1Total range450%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.3; rear size isn’t listed.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Specification
2012 GT Sanction 1.0
2008 GT Sanction 1.0
Overview
Model Year
2012
2008
Brand
GT
GT
Model
Sanction 1.0
Sanction 1.0
Bicycle Type
Mountain
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
Not documented
$3,299.99
Colors
Black
Light Brown
Sizes
XS, S, M, L, XL
S, M, L, XL
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
—
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Xm Metal Aluminum
GT 6061 Aluminum
Fork
Rock Shox Recon Silver R 100mm
RockShox Lyrik Two Step, 160-180mm travel
Fork Material
—
Single
Rear Shock
Fox Float RP23 Performance
Fox DHX Air 4.0, 6" travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
—
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore XT 10spd
Shimano XT
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano XT
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XTR Shadow
Shimano XT Shadow
Crankset
SRAM X9 36/22T
Shimano Saint w/bashguard, 22/32 teeth
Bottom Bracket
SRAM GXP
Shimano Hollowtech II
Cassette
Shimano CS-771 10spd
Shimano XT
Rear Cogs
—
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
KMC X-10
Shimano HG-73
Pedals
All Terra Slimline
Crank Brothers Acid
Brakes
Brakes
Formula The One 180mm
Shimano XT Disc brakes, Shimano XT hydraulic levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Cane Creek Angleset
1 1/8" FSA Orbit X
Handlebar
Funn Fatboy AL-7050
Ritchey WCS Rizer OS
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Easton Havoc
Thomson Elite X4
Saddle
WTB Silverado
WTB Pure V Race
Seatpost
Rock Shox Reverb
Thompson Elite
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
Front: WTB Laser Disc DH 20mm, Rear: WTB Laser Disc DH 12mm
Rims
DT Swiss E2000
DT Swiss X430
Spokes
—
DT Swiss stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Spoke Nipples
—
DT Swiss
Front Tire
Maxxis Ardent 26x2.4/.25"
26 x 2.3" Kenda Nevegal
Wheel Size
—
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.