One of the top mountain bikes released for 2012 is the new Sanction 1.0 from GT Bicycles. Packed with trail-friendly features, this mountain bike is equipped with a 2×10 Shimano drivetrain, Funn handlebars, and DT Swiss wheels.

Built from an all-new 6061 monocoque frame, the Sanction 1.0 comes with 6.0 inches of rear wheel travel as well as a new forged I-link. Its Fox 160mm Float fork up front offers excellent travel and reliable stiffness to tackle even the most challenging parts of the trail.

Climbing and descending are both hassle-free with the 2012 GT Sanction 1.0 Mountain Bike, thanks to its 150mm of I-Drive/Fox travel in the rear, which is perfectly matched with DH and pedal-friendly geometry.

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From the 90s, the iconic frame called Xizang will be brought back by GT Bicyles for 2012. With its reincarnation, this titanium frame will be reintroduced as a 29er. While the new Xizang is immediately recognizable, it is scrupulously interpreted with nice innovations.

Included in the innovative updates of the frame are a replaceable derailleur hanger, a tapered 1-1/8 to 1-1/2in head tube, and post mount disc tabs. Nicely welded, the custom drawn butted titanium tubes come with state-of-the-art geometry.

With the master plan of GT Bicyles to regain the glory it once enjoyed, the 2012 GT Xizang 29er Titanium Frame is back after its absence for over a decade. Other new features of the frame are a 31.6 seat post, English thread bottom bracket, full-length cable housing, and direct post type disc brake mount.

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GT Bicycles have introduced several bicycles for 2012 including carbon 29ers, mountain bikes and BMX lines. One of these bikes is the Interceptor, which features throwback BMX styling in 26in wheels, along with another model called Performer.

Both the Performer and the Interceptor bikes take the rider back to the glory days of GT BMX models. GT has brought these two models back for 2012 with 26in wheels. These bikes were meant for riders who recall the original versions and at the same time welcome the new styles for city rides.

Featured by the 2012 GT Inerceptor is a 100 percent chromoly frame along with an integrated headset. The three-piece crank comes with machined alloy chain wheel and an English bottom bracket while the color-matched kit features custom SDG Patriot saddle, Mohawk hubs, and Alienation plain black rims.

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Included in the 2012 GT mountain bike lineup is the Performer. Beautifully designed, this bike is a kind of a cruiser BMX/single-speed mountain bike with a retro style. Its traditional high-tensile steel frame tubes and cromo fork are meant to bring the riders decades back.

By mixing into the back end some high-tensile steel, the bike puts some more economy to the package while still keeping all the style. Other features include two sets of oversized pegs, stamped tube caps, and a standard three-piece crank without the alloy chain wheel.

With its nostalgic retro touch, the 2012 GT Performer Mountain Bike is definitely a hot machine. On the other hand, while the retro style works for most riders, the plain seat pillar with a separate clamp may not be a thing of beauty for everyone.

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GT will offer an alloy version of its Fury Carbon downhill bike for 2012. With the aim to bring more people into gravity riding and racing, GT has created The Fury as a performance driven bike and that applies to both the carbon and alloy models.

The geometry and suspension design of the Fury carbon and alloy bikes are exactly the same. Starting the Ruckus 7 frame, the allow model adopts the carbon geometry and 210mm of suspension travel. The gussets of the proprietary 6000-series monocoque alloy front end are larger than that of a freeride bike.

Adjustable rebound is offered Marzocchi’s basic 888 and Rocco R fork and damper while braking is handled by Avid’s Elixir 3s with 200mm rotors. Aside from its alloy frame, new cold forged pivot block assembly, and lower price, the 2012 GT Fury Alloy is just a duplicate of the original carbon model.

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Designed for Enduro mountain biking, the 2011 GT Sanction 1.0 retails at $5349 and comes with lightweight parts and components to ensure your riding will be light and breezy on the way down from the mountain. Its quality parts assures of a sturdy bike for aggressive riding up and down the mountain trails.

The 2011 GT Sanction 1.0 has a tapered headset and a monocoque 6061 aluminum frame. It uses Fox 36 Float RLC fork with 160mm travel. As for the rear, you have 150mm travel on the Independent Drivetrain suspension system Float RP23 shock, e.thirteen chainguide with components of SRAM X0 rear derailleur and X9 shifters.

GT Sanction 1.0 also features Raceface Atlas cranks, adjustable Crank Brothers Joplin seatpost, DT Swiss wheels and Maxxis High Roller tires.

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GT introduces its line of 120mm trail bikes called the Sensor series. Ideal for cross-country style of riding, it features 1200 travel front and rear. There are 4 models for the 26 inch wheels and two models for the 29ers.

The 2011 GT Sensor 29er Pro comes with Fox F29 fork, Float RL rear shock which features rebound adjust and lockout. With the 120mm travel, you also have 15mm thru axle. It also uses SRAM X9 drivetrain and 2×10 system (X7/X9 2X10 setup).

To keep you in control, it has Crank Brothers handlebars, Syncros stem and Avid Elixir 5 brakes. It’s one heck of a ride on DT Swiss rims and Kenda tires.

The 2011 GT Sensor 29er Pro is priced at about $3,500.

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