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2012 GT Sanction 1.0 · 2008 GT Sanction 1.0

Specification2012 GT Sanction 1.02008 GT Sanction 1.0
Overview
Model year20122008
BrandGTGT
ModelSanction 1.0Sanction 1.0
Bicycle typeMountainMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID202409013620
Original MSRP—$3,299.99
ColorsBlackLight Brown
SizesL, M, S, XL, XSSmall, medium, large, xlarge
Frameset
Frame construction—TIG-welded
Frame materialXm Metal AluminumGT 6061 Aluminum
ForkRock Shox Recon Silver R 100mmRockShox Lyrik Two Step, 160-180mm travel
Fork material—Single
Rear shockFox Float RP23 PerformanceFox DHX Air 4.0, 6" travel
Drivetrain
Component group—Mountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore XT 10spdShimano XT
Front derailleurShimano Deore XTShimano XT
Rear derailleurShimano XTR ShadowShimano XT Shadow
CranksetSRAM X9 36/22TShimano Saint w/bashguard, 22/32 teeth
Bottom bracketSRAM GXPShimano Hollowtech II
CassetteShimano CS-771 10spdShimano XT
Rear cogs—9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainKMC X-10Shimano HG-73
PedalsAll Terra SlimlineCrank Brothers Acid
Brakes
BrakesFormula The One 180mmShimano XT Disc brakes, Shimano XT hydraulic levers
Cockpit & contact points
HeadsetCane Creek Angleset1 1/8" FSA Orbit X
HandlebarFunn Fatboy AL-7050Ritchey WCS Rizer OS
Handlebar extensions—Not included
StemEaston HavocThomson Elite X4
SaddleWTB SilveradoWTB Pure V Race
SeatpostRock Shox ReverbThompson Elite
Wheels & tires
Hubs—Front: WTB Laser Disc DH 20mm, Rear: WTB Laser Disc DH 12mm
RimsDT Swiss E2000DT Swiss X430
Spokes—DT Swiss stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Spoke nipples—DT Swiss
Front tireMaxxis Ardent 26x2.4/.25"26 x 2.3" Kenda Nevegal
Wheel size—26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 13, 2026.