GTw Avalanche Expert

If you're a female rider looking for a high-end hardtail, the Avalanche Expert GTw is for you. It's as hungry for dirt as you are with a light, strong aluminum frame with women's specific geometry, RockShox custom-tuned front suspension and race-ready components are scaled to fit a woman's body. Twist your way through rooted trails, unwind on some scenic singletrack or jump into that regional race. The GTw Avalanche Expert is ready.

Specifications Geometry Features
  • Frame:
    GT Triple Triangle design 6061 butted aluminum with new hydroformed downtube and top tube, zero stack headtube. Disc compatible with removeable der. Hanger and geometry tuned for women
  • Fork:
    Rock Shox Recon 327 U turn with 80-120 mm travel, mag lowers, lock out and rebound adjust
  • Crankset / Chainwheel:
    Shimano FCM-542, two piece construction with alloy outer ring
  • Bottom Bracket:
    Shimano Outboard 2 piece sealed.
  • Pedals:
    ATB Aluminum body, Steel cage, toe clip compatible
  • Front Derailleur:
    Shimano SLX
  • Rear Derailleur:
    Shimano XT Shadow
  • Shifters:
    Shimano SLX nine speed
  • Chain:
    Shimano HG-53 Nine Speed
  • Rims:
    WTB Speed Disc XC
  • Front Hub:
    Shimano Deore Disc
  • Rear Hub:
    Shimano Deore Disc 9 speed
  • Cog set:
    SRAM Nine speed index cassette 11-32
  • Spokes:
    DT Swiss Stainless steel 14 gauge
  • Nipples:
    Brass CP
  • Tires:
    Kenda Nevegal, 26 x 2.1 60 tpi kevlar with DTC compound
  • Front Brake:
    Avid Juicy 3
  • Rear Brake:
    Avid Juicy 3
  • Brake Levers:
    Avid Juicy 3
  • Handlebar:
    GT Mtn Riser, 6061 heat treated, 31.8 mm clamp
  • Stem:
    GT ATB, threadless 25 degree rise with four bolt alum CNC face plate for 31.8mm
  • Headset:
    Semi-integrated system for 1 1/8"
  • Grips:
    Anatomically sized for women
  • Saddle:
    WTB SpeedShe Comp Cro-mo
  • Seat Post:
    Alloy Micro adjust
  • Seat Clamp:
    GT Forged Alum QR
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