GT Avalanche LE 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | GT |
| Model | Avalanche LE |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | GT Avalanche LE 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 XT Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Shimano Deore LX 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 | Titec 6061 |
| Handlebar extender | GT Cut Weld |
| Handlebar stem details | Kore Lite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga DX2 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
GT Avalanche LE Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Judy SL |
Other Specs of GT Avalanche LE
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Atomic Green - billet |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M535 SPD |
| 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 LE bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,570.00.
Avalanche LE 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 LE can be found in a few colors, among these colors Atomic Green and billet .
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 XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers braking system and Front: aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride GT used 6061-T6 aluminum, butted with replaceable derailleur hanger material for the frame. Titec 6061 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Avalanche LE to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kore Lite.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG90 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by GT, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL gear shift levers.