GT Avalanche LE 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | GT |
| Model | Avalanche LE |
| First production | 1997 |
| 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 | - 14.5 (inches) / 36.83 (cm) - 14.5 (inches) - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 221 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Butted Heat-treated 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 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano |
| 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) | Bottom-pull Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Judy XC |
Other Specs of GT Avalanche LE
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT and LX |
| Available colors | - Ball burnished |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M535 SPD Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Hollow Chromoly Rails With Kevlar Sides WTB SST |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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GT produced the Avalanche LE bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,450.00.
Avalanche LE bike is available in many sizes such as 14.5 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 20 (inches).
GT Mountain bike Avalanche LE can be found in a few colors, among these colors Ball burnished .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 221, 32-hole. GT equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers braking system and Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride GT used 6061 T6 aluminum, butted, heat-treated material for the frame. Kore Lite 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 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.