Schwinn MESA GSX 1997 VS GT AVALANCHE 0.5 2005 specs comparison
Schwinn Mesa GSX
General InfosModel | Mesa GSX |
Manufacturer | Schwinn |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - red-Black |
Sizes | - 13 (inches)- 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches)- 23 (inches) |
Sizes | - 13 (inches)- 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches)- 23 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda K-849Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda K-837 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano STX LeversShimano Altus Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano AltusFront: Formula FM 31 |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeAraya GP-710 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Meng Jing Steel |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Lee Chi |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Chin Haur CH90 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC SS-71S |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethShimano Alivio |
Gear shift levers | Shimano STX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Schwinn Mesa GSX Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Quadra 5 |
Other Specs of Schwinn Mesa GSX
Component group sets | Shimano STX and Alivio |
Pedals details | Victor VP-988 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Viscount 9708 |
Seat post extension | 26.6 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy SP-242 |

GT Avalanche 0.5
General InfosModel | Avalanche 0.5 |
Manufacturer | GT |
Year of production | 2005 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Billet-Black |
Sizes | - Extra small - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Blue DragonFront: 26 X 2.30 (inches) Tioga Yellow Kirin |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore Hydraulic LeversShimano Deore Hydraulic Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Disc |
Rims manufacturer | WTB Laserdisc |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Not Available |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | GT ATB |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Tien Hsin Zero Stack |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | TruVativ ISIS Drive |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethTruVativ Blaze |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.9 Trigger |
Rear gear set | 9-speed |
GT Avalanche 0.5 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.9 |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) TravelMarzocchi EXR Pro |
Other Specs of GT Avalanche 0.5
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Crank Brothers Egg Beater |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | SDG |
Seat post extension | Aluminum Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Schwinn provided us with the latest version of its Mesa GSX bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Schwinn Mesa GSX Mountain bike here
- Get your GT Avalanche 0.5 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Avalanche 0.5 Mountain bike here