GT AVALANCHE EXPERT 2008 VS Giant ARETE 2008 specs comparison
GT Avalanche Expert
General Infos| Model | Avalanche Expert |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Steel Blue |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 (inches) Kenda Nevagal |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Hydraulic Levers Shimano Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | WTB Speed Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass CP |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. DT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | GT 6061 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | GT AL Riser OS |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | GT ATB OS |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Zero Stack |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth TruVativ Firex |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.7 Trigger |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
GT Avalanche Expert Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.9 |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 85-130 (millimeters) RockShox TORA |
Other Specs of GT Avalanche Expert
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Crank Brothers Candy |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V Comp |
| Seat post extension | Micro-adjust |
Giant Arete
General Infos| Model | Arete |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Bronze and Brushed |
| Sizes |
- Xxsmall - xsmall - small - medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Small Block Eight Front: 26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Small Block Eight |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Stroker Ryde Levers Hayes Stroker Ryde Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | WTB Dual Duty XC |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Race Face Ride XC Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Race Face Ride XC 31.8 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ PowerSpline |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth TruVativ FiveD 3.1 |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.5 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant Arete Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.7 |
| Fork material | Single Crown Steel and aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi MZ Race |
Other Specs of Giant Arete
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Deva Comp |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Race Face Ride XC |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, GT provided us with the latest version of its Avalanche Expert bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of GT Avalanche Expert Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant Arete manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Arete Mountain bike here