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GT says

The Avalanche 1.0 is for recreational riders looking for a mid-level mountain bike. The lightweight, durable aluminum frame, RockShox front suspension and Shimano components are all as trail-ready as you are.

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About this bike

Type	Mountain / XC
Gender/Age	Men
Production years	2010-2011
RRP	£699.99
Sizes	XS, S, M, L, XL (Frame size guide)
Colours	White / Silver
Frame type	Hardtail
Frame material	Aluminium
Frame description	GT NEW Triple Triangle design 6061 butted aluminum with Hydro formed top and downtube, zero stack headtube. Disc compatible with removeable der. Hanger
Gears	27
Fork Travel	100 mm
Wheel Size	26"

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GT Bicycles is a large American manufacturer of road, mountain, and bmx bicycles. GT mountain bikes are often readily identifiable by the unique "triple triangle" frame design present in most hard-tail designs. Early BMX frames were also easily identifiable as the top tube seemed to bisect the seat tube and protrude beyond it by approximately an inch-and-a-half towards the rear of the frame. This innovative idea was claimed to reduce the amount of vibration transferred to the seat fr

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Specifications

Braking

Brake Caliper Front	Tektro Auriga comp, hydraulic, dual piston, cold forged
Brake Caliper Rear	Tektro Auriga comp, hydraulic, dual piston, cold forged
Brake Levers	Tektro

Drive

Bottom Bracket	Shimano Octalink Cartridge Sealed
Cassette (Rear Cogs)	SRAM Nine speed index cassette 11-32
Chain	Shimano HG-53 Nine Speed
Crank	Shimano FCM-442, with octalink interface
Pedals	ATB Aluminum body, Steel cage, toe clip compatible

Gearing

Derailleur Front	Shimano Deore
Derailleur Rear	Shimano SLX Shadow
Gears	27
Shifter(s)	Shimano Deore 9 speed separate

General

Grips	GT Lockdown dual density with allen key fixing bolts
Handlebar	GT Mtn Riser, 15 mm rise, 6061 heat treated, 31.8 mm clamp
Headset	Tange system for 1 1/8"
Saddle	WTB Pure V, with stitched cover and protective corners
Seat Post	Alloy Micro adjust 31.6 mm
Seat Release / Collar	GT Forged Alum QR
Stem	GT ATB, threadless 25 degree rise with four bolt alum CNC face plate for 31.8mm

Suspension

Fork Travel	100 mm
Forks	Rock Shox Tora 302 with 100 mm travel, mag lowers, lock out and rebound adjust

Wheels

Hub Front	Alloy QR for Disc
Hub Rear	Aluminum QR sealed mechanism 9 speed cassette for Disc
Nipples	Brass CP
Rims	WTB SX-24 ATB black anodized
Spokes	Stainless steel 14 gauge
Tyres (Front & Back)	Kenda Nevegal, 26 x 2.1
Wheel Size	26"

UK warranty

GT non suspension frames are covered against faults arising from defective production, materials and workmanship for a period of five years. Full suspension frames are covered for three years. All Jump, Freeride, Downhill, Freestyle and BMX frames are covered for two years. Other steel frames are covered for the lifetime of the product. Parts and accessories are covered against faults arising from defective production, materials and workmanship for a period of one year. Consumable parts such as tyres and chain are covered for 90 days.

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