1988 GT Avalanche
An Avalanche carries a force so swift it can topple mountains. Now there is a bicycle that possesses the same awesome strength and speed the GT Avalanche.
Description
An avalanche carries a force so swift and strong it can topple mountains. Now there is a bicycle that possesses the same awesome strength and speed — the GT Avalanche.
The Avalanche is handcrafted in Japan using only the finest Tange Prestige and MTB chromoly tubing. Our competition-bred geometry is designed to conquer the highest peaks and the longest races.
Its 70 degree head angle provides stable steering for lightning-fast descents and ultrashort 16.5 inch chainstays help the Avalanche tackle the steepest grades. For additional strength, reinforcement sleeves are incorporated into the seat mast and head tube. Our Triple Triangle frame design reacts instantly to every input from the rider, thanks to the superior rigidity it offers over conventional designs.
Technical specification
Geometry
- Sizes
- 16", 18", 20", 22"
- Head tube angle
- 70
- Seat tube angle
- 74
Frame & Fork
- Frame material
- Chromoly
- Frame
- Handcrafted, Tange Prestige and MTB Tubing, Forged Dropouts. Top Tube Flattened and Tapered, Stainless Steel Rear Brake Cable Guide Brazed inside of Top Tube, 19mm Tapered Seat Stays, Double Water Bottle Bosses, Reinforcement Sleeve at Top and Bottom of Head Tube.
- Fork
- Unicrown with 1⅛" Round-Oval-Round Blades, Chromoly with Special Design Forged Dropouts. Painted.
Drivetrain
- Crankset
- SR/GT Power Series Cold Forged, Alloy, 48T Round, 38/28T, Oval-Tech, Anatomic Sizing, Custom Painted
- Bottom bracket
- Hatta Swan #1, Sealed Mech
- Chain
- Suntour SP-6000 Blk/Sil
- Freewheel
- Suntour WP-6000 13/15/18/21/25/30T
- Shifters
- Suntour XCD-6000 w/IFC and Friction Modes
- Pedals
- Suntour XCD-6000 w/Chromo Axle, Toe Clips & Straps
- Derailleurs
- Suntour XC-9000 Front, Suntour XC-9010 IFC Rear, Custom Painted
Wheels
- Rims
- Araya RM-20, GM6 Finish, 26 x 1.50
- Tires
- Ritchey Force, 26 x 2.0, Skinwall
- Spokes
- Stainless
- Hubs
- Suntour XC-9000 Sealed Bearing, QR Front & Rear w/Chromo Axle
Cockpit & contact
- Handlebar
- SR, Heat Treated Alloy, Flat Tapered, Smoke Gray, 580mm Width
- Stem
- GT All Terra, Chromoly w/Internal Cable Routing, Anatomic Sizing
- Headset
- Tange CD, Sealed Mech, Gray
- Saddle
- GT All Terra, Leather
Brakes
- Brakes
- DiaCompe New AD992 Front & Rear w/Ratchet Adj, DiaCompe 290 Levers, 2.0mm Wire, 6.0mm Housing
