GTw Avalanche 1.0 Disc

The Avalanche 1.0 GTw is for women looking for a mid-level mountain bike for recreational riding. The lightweight, durable aluminum frame, RockShox front suspension and Shimano components are all tuned specifically to fit a woman's body.

Specifications Geometry Features
  • Frame:
    NEW GT Triple Triangle design 6061 aluminum with Hydro formed top and downtube, zero stack headtube. Disc compatible with removeable der. hanger and geometry tuned for women
  • Fork:
    Rock Shox Tora 302 with 100 mm travel, mag lowers, lock out and rebound adjust
  • Crankset / Chainwheel:
    Shimano FCM-442, with octalink interface
  • Bottom Bracket:
    Shimano Octalink Cartridge Sealed
  • Pedals:
    ATB Aluminum body, Steel cage, toe clip compatible
  • Front Derailleur:
    Shimano Deore
  • Rear Derailleur:
    Shimano SLX Shadow
  • Shifters:
    Shimano Deore 9 speed separate
  • Chain:
    Shimano HG-53 Nine Speed
  • Rims:
    WTB SX-24 ATB black anodized
  • Front Hub:
    Alloy QR for Disc
  • Rear Hub:
    Aluminum QR sealed mechanism 9 speed cassette for Disc
  • Cog set:
    SRAM Nine speed index cassette 11-32
  • Spokes:
    Stainless steel 14 gauge
  • Nipples:
    Brass CP
  • Tires:
    Kenda Nevegal, 26 x 2.1
  • Front Brake:
    Tektro Auriga comp, hydraulic, dual piston, cold forged
  • Rear Brake:
    Tektro Auriga comp, hydraulic, dual piston, cold forged
  • Brake Levers:
    Tektro
  • Handlebar:
    GT Mtn Riser, 15 mm rise, 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
  • Seat Post:
    Alloy Micro adjust
  • Seat Clamp:
    GT Forged Alum QR
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    • Road/Pavement

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