2026 GT Sensor ST 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 ST Carbon Elite in M, the Scott Genius in S places the top of the head tube 12 mm lower and 30 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 34 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −12 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −30 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −34 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The GT Sensor ST Carbon Elite numbers we have for size M are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | GT Sensor ST Carbon Elite M | Scott Genius S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 460 | 430 | −30 mm |
| Stack | 629 | 617 | −12 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.4 | 65.1 | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.4 | 76.8 | −0.6° |
| Effective top tube | 600 | 570 | −30 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1216 | 1182 | −34 mm |
| Standover | 721 | 729 | +8 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400 | 380 | −20 mm |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 440 |
Differences are the Scott Genius minus the GT Sensor ST Carbon Elite. Full charts: 2026 GT Sensor ST Carbon Elite, 2026 Scott Genius.
Where each sits in its class
GT Sensor ST 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 ST Carbon EliteST Carbon Elite | Scott Genius910 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | GT Sensor | Scott Genius |
| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 | Fox 36 Performance |
| Rear shock | Fox DPS Performance | Fox NUDE 5T |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Rocker |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle SX | SRAM GX AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM PG | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | TruVativ Stylo | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB BSA | not listed |
| Wheelset | WTB ST | Syncros Revelstoke 1.5 |
| Tire | Maxxis Dissector, Maxxis Rekon | Maxxis Dissector |
| Brake | SRAM Guide T | Shimano XT M8120 |
| Rotor | SRAM Guide T | Shimano SM-RT76 |
| Handlebar | GT Alloy Riser | Syncros Hixon iC |
| Grips | GT Mushroom | Syncros Endurance |
| Headset | FSA 42 | Syncros Acros angle-adjustable |
| Seatpost | GT DropKick | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado | Syncros Tofino |
| Stem | not listed | Syncros Hixon iC |
| Dropper post | not listed | Syncros Duncan |
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