2026 GT Sensor Carbon Elite vs 2026 Scott Genius
The Scott Genius size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Scott Genius
Compared with the GT Sensor Carbon Elite in M, the Scott Genius in L places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and 30 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 28 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +11 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +30 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +28 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
GT Sensor Carbon Elite, MScott Genius, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | GT Sensor Carbon Elite M | Scott Genius L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 455 | 485 | +30 mm |
| Stack | 633 | 644 | +11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.0 | 65.1 | +0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.0 | 77.2 | +0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 601 | 631 | +30 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 440 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1221 | 1249 | +28 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400 | 440 | +40 mm |
| Standover | not listed | 754 |
Differences are the Scott Genius minus the GT Sensor Carbon Elite. Full charts: 2026 GT Sensor Carbon Elite, 2026 Scott Genius.
Where each sits in its class
GT Sensor Carbon EliteScott Genius
Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | GT Sensor Carbon EliteCarbon Elite | Scott Genius910 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | GT Sensor | Scott Genius |
| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 | Fox 36 Performance |
| Rear shock | Marzocchi Bomber CR | Fox NUDE 5T |
| Shifter | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Rocker |
| Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM GX AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM PG | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | TruVativ Descendant GX | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB BSA | not listed |
| Wheelset | WTB ST | Syncros Revelstoke 1.5 |
| Tire | Continental Kryptotal | Maxxis Dissector |
| Brake | TRP Slate EVO T4 | Shimano XT M8120 |
| Rotor | TRP Slate EVO T4 | Shimano SM-RT76 |
| Handlebar | GT Alloy Riser | Syncros Hixon iC |
| Headset | FSA 42 | Syncros Acros angle-adjustable |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Stem | not listed | Syncros Hixon iC |
| Grips | not listed | Syncros Endurance |
| Dropper post | not listed | Syncros Duncan |
| Saddle | not listed | Syncros Tofino |
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