2016 GT Avalanche Elite
2016 GT Avalanche Elite is a 27.5" hydroformed aluminum-frame mountain bike with Shimano Deore shifting and a Suntour XCR 32 fork with 100mm travel.
Description
Enter the trailhead.
Getting your feet wet in the world of mountain biking should be about raging across that first stream on two wheels, not emptying your pockets for the toll. With hydroformed alloy tubing and 27.5” wheels, the GT Avalanche is the perfect platform for the value-conscious rider who isn’t willing to skimp on performance.
Technical specification
Geometry
- Sizes
- XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL
Frame & Fork
- Frame
- Hydroformed & Butted Speed Metalﾙ Aluminum (TT/DT) Frame, w/ Triple Triangleﾙ, Replaceable Derailleur Hanger, Disc Brake Mounts, and Zerostack 1 1/8" Head Tube, 27.5 Design
- Fork
- SR Suntour XCR 32 RL DS w/ 100mm Travel, Magnesium Lowers, 32mm Cr-mo Steel Uppers, w/ Post Mount Disc Brake, W/ Remote Lockout, W/Rebound Adjust, For 27.5
Drivetrain
- Crankset
- FSA Alpha Drive 42/32/24T
- Bottom bracket
- Tange Sealed
- Chain
- KMC X10
- Freewheel
- Sunrace CS-MS1, 11-36T, 10-Speed
- Shifters
- Shimano Deore, SL-M610
- Pedals
- GT Slim Line Flat Pedal, Cast Alloy
- Front derailleur
- Shimano Deore FD-M610
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano Deore Shadow, RD-M610-SGS
Wheels
- Rims
- All Terra Double Wall, 32H 27.5, disc specific
- Tires
- Schwalbe Rapid Rob 27.5X2.25" with K-Guard
- Spokes
- 14G Stainless
- Hubs
- All Terra Alloy Cassette Disc, W/ Quick Release, Center Lock
Cockpit & contact
- Handlebar
- All Terra Riser, Butted, 710mm Width, 15mm Rise, 31.8mm Clamp
- Stem
- All Terra 1 1/8" Threadless, 3D Forged, 4-Bolt W/ CNC Face Plate, 6ﾰ Rise, 31.8mm Clamp
- Grips
- GT Statement
- Headset
- Kore 1B-1 1 1/8" Threadless, Zerostack
- Saddle
- WTB Silverado Sport
- Seat post
- All Terra Alloy Micro-Adjust, 30.9mm
- Seatpost clamp
- All Terra Alloy QR
Brakes
- Brakes
- Shimano BR-M355, Hydraulic Disc, W/ 160mm Rotor SM-RT30
- Brake levers
- Shimano Hydraulic Disc Brake Lever
