GTw Avalanche 3.0

The Avalanche 3.0 is for women who want an entry-level mountain bike for recreational riding. Whether you spend time on twisty singletrack or hardpack bike paths, the Avalanche 3.0 packs plenty of performance features into a frame that's specifically designed for a woman's body.

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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:
    SR Suntour XCM one piece aluminum lowers with disc mount and preload adjustment, 100 mm travel and GTw Soft Springs
  • Crankset / Chainwheel:
    Suntour XCT -302, 42,32,22 for eight speed
  • Bottom Bracket:
    Tange Cartridge Sealed
  • Pedals:
    High Impact nylon platform w/ steel cage
  • Front Derailleur:
    Shimano M -330
  • Rear Derailleur:
    Shimano Alivio
  • Shifters:
    Shimano 8 speed rapidfire shifters
  • Chain:
    eight speed
  • Rims:
    Alex ASD-1, double wall, black with silver side wall
  • Front Hub:
    Alloy QR
  • Rear Hub:
    Alloy 8 speed Cassette with QR
  • Cog set:
    Shimano Eight Speed, 11-32 ratio
  • Spokes:
    Stainless steel 14 gauge
  • Nipples:
    Brass CP
  • Tires:
    Kenda Nevegal, 26 x 2.1
  • Front Brake:
    Tektro Linear Pull, 110 mm arms, 70 mm DIN pads
  • Rear Brake:
    Tektro Linear Pull, 110 mm arms, 70 mm DIN pads
  • Brake Levers:
    Alloy with reach adjust for linear pull brakes
  • Handlebar:
    GT Mtn Riser, 15 mm rise, 6061 heat treated, 25.4 mm clamp
  • Stem:
    GT ATB, threadless 25 degree rise with four bolt alum CNC face plate for 31.8mm
  • Headset:
    Tange Seiki system for 1 1/8"
  • Grips:
    Anatomically sized for women
  • Saddle:
    WTB SpeedShe
  • Seat Post:
    Alloy Micro adjust
  • Seat Clamp:
    GT Forged Alum QR
  • Trail/Marathon

    • Trail/Marathon

      2010 Marathon Carbon Team
      2010 Marathon Carbon Pro
      2010 Marathon Carbon Expert
      Bike Comparison for Mountain/Trail/Marathon Bicycles
      When the 24-hour race hits the graveyard shift, certain things become an absolute necessity. You need plush rear travel, light weight and durability in order to make it to the finish line. Didn’t pack these features? Don’t worry, GT does.
  • Race XC

    • Race XC

      2010 Zaskar Carbon Team XX
      2010 Zaskar Carbon Team
      2010 Zaskar Carbon Pro
      2010 Zaskar Carbon Expert
      2010 Zaskar Pro
      2010 Zaskar Expert
      2010 Zaskar Elite
      Bike Comparison for Mountain/Race XC Bicycles
      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

      2010 Avalanche 1.0 Disc
      2010 Avalanche 3.0 Disc
      2010 GTw Avalanche 3.0
      2010 Avalanche 3.0
      2010 Outpost
      2010 Aggressor
      2010 Laguna Women's
      Bike Comparison for Mountain/Recreational XC Bicycles
      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

      2010 Ruckus DX
      2010 Ruckus UF
      2010 Ruckus SX
      Bike Comparison for Mountain/Dirt Jump Bicycles
      If it’s easy, then it’s not really worth doing. So we design our dirt jump bikes to push past the limits of human comfort (and sensibility) with the toughest tubesets, beefiest forks and park-proven components. If only your body was built this strong.