GT Avalanche LE 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand GT
Model Avalanche LE
First production 1996
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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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 tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 221
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
7000 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionGT Alloy
Handlebar extenderZoom Short Stop
Handlebar stem detailsKore Lite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG71
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

GT Avalanche LE Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of GT Avalanche LE

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Brushed
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsTioga Clipman
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Manganese Rails
Vetta TT Tri-Shock
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy Uno


GT Avalanche LE bike review

GT produced the Avalanche LE bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,525.00.
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 one single color which is Brushed.
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 XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride GT used 7000 aluminum, double-butted material for the frame. GT alloy 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-HG71 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.