GT Avalanche Spin 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand GT
Model Avalanche Spin
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
Bike Pricing Check price Here ==>   
Parts And Accessories GT Avalanche Spin 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 tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesSpin
Rims manufacturerSpin
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel Molded
Spin Carbon Fiber

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Butted With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger
6061-T6 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded
Handlebar constructionKore Lite
Handlebar extenderGT Cut Weld
Handlebar stem detailsKore Lite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG70
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

GT Avalanche Spin Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeMarzocchi Bomber Z-2

Other Specs of GT Avalanche Spin

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Billet
- white
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsTioga Surefoot With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Hollow Chromoly Rails With Kevlar Sides
WTB SSTK
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


GT Avalanche Spin bike review

GT produced the Avalanche Spin bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,565.00.
Avalanche Spin 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 Spin 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 Spin carbon fiber spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Spin. GT equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system and Spin 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 Spin 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.