GT Avalanche 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | GT |
| Model | Avalanche |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | GT Avalanche Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 12.5 (inches) / 31.75 (cm) - 12.5 (inches) - 14.5 (inches) / 36.83 (cm) - 14.5 (inches) - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB EnduroRaptor Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Shimano STX-RC Front: Aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X221 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Butted With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger 6061-T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kore Lite |
| Handlebar extender | GT Cut Weld |
| Handlebar stem details | Kore Lite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano STX-RC |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
GT Avalanche Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 |
Other Specs of GT Avalanche
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Billet - white |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Tioga Surefoot With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Hollow Chromoly Rails With Kevlar Sides WTB SSTK |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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GT produced the Avalanche bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,126.00.
Avalanche bike is available in many sizes such as 12.5 (inches), 14.5 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20 (inches).
GT Mountain bike Avalanche can be found in a few colors, among these colors Billet and white .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 1.95" WTB EnduroRaptor kevlar tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X221, 32-hole. GT equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system and Front: aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride GT used 6061-T6 aluminum, butted with replaceable derailleur hanger material for the frame. Kore Lite high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Avalanche to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kore Lite.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by GT, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.