Avalanche Expert

If you're looking for a high-end hardtail, the Avalanche Expert is for you. It is as hungry for dirt as you are with a light and strong aluminum frame, RockShox front suspension and race-ready components. Twist you way through rooted trails, unwind on some scenic singletrack or jump into that regional race. The Avalanche Expert is ready.

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Specifications Geometry Features
  • Frame:
    GT NEW Triple Triangle design 6061 butted aluminum with Hydro formed top and downtube, zero stack headtube. Disc compatible with removeable der. Hanger
  • 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 peice construction with alloy outer ring
  • Bottom Bracket:
    Shimano Outboard 2 peice sealed.
  • Pedals:
    Shimano PDM -520 Clipless
  • 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 cassette
  • Cog set:
    SRAM Nine speed index cassette 11-32
  • Spokes:
    DT Swiss Stainless steel 14 gauge
  • Nipples:
    DT Swiss Brass CP
  • Tires:
    Kenda Nevegal, 26 x 2.1 60 tpi kevlar with DTC compound
  • Front Brake:
    Avid Juicy 3 Hydraulic with Caliper Positioning System
  • Rear Brake:
    Avid Juicy 3 Hydraulic with Caliper Positioning System
  • Brake Levers:
    Avid Juicy 3 Hydraulic
  • 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:
    Tange system for 1 1/8"
  • Grips:
    GT Lockdown dual density with allen key fixing bolts
  • Saddle:
    WTB Rocket V Comp with CrMo rail and Kevlar shoulders
  • Seat Post:
    Alloy Micro adjust 31.6 mm
  • Seat Clamp:
    GT Forged Alum QR
  • Trail/Marathon

    • Trail/Marathon

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  • Race XC

    • Race XC

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      Light, lively and fast-as-hell, GT’s Race XC bikes are all about speed. And nimble handling. And rocket-like acceleration. And durability. Let’s rephrase that. GT race bikes are all about winning. It is no surprise that the 2008 U23 World Cup Champion topped the podium on a GT Zaskar.
  • Recreational XC

    • Recreational XC

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      GT bikes are as hungry for weekend dirt as you are, with light and strong aluminum frames and plenty of bump-taming front suspension. Twist your way through rooted trails or unwind on epic singletrack, and you’ll forget all about what’s waiting for you on Monday morning.
  • Dirt Jump

    • Dirt Jump

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