1990 GT Avalanche

1990 · Avalanche

1990 GT Avalanche mountain bike features a Tange Prestige Triple Triangle frame, Shimano Deore XT Rapid-Fire shifting, and 46/36/24T SuperGlide chainrings.

1990 GT Bicycles
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Description

With geometry identical to our team model, you’ll have no trouble staying off the front on this Tange Prestige constructed frame and fork. Shimano’s Deore DX STI group with rapidfire shifters, two finger brake levers, and ground super glide chain rings will propel you over any obstacle. Competition ready 32 spoke wheels built with Araya RM – 17 rims and Ritchey MegaBite tires conquer trials as fast as you discover them. Colour selections of Luna Skype or snow school make this a bike for any environment.  Don’t look back.
GEOMETRY
Head tube angle: 71°

Seat tube angle: 73.5°

Chainstay length: 16.5″
USEFUL INFORMATION
Seat Post internal diameter: TBC

Front Mech Band Diameter: TBC

Technical specification

Geometry

Sizes
14.5", 16", 18", 20"

Frame & Fork

Frame
GT Triple Triangle, Tange Prestige & MTB double butted tubing; 1-1/8" oversize reinforced head tube; internal cable routing; externally butted seat tube; 19mm double tapered seat stays; vertical forged rear dropouts
Fork
Tange Prestige with oversize steering column; 1-1/8" blades with forged safety dropouts.

Drivetrain

Crankset
Shimano Deore XT STI SuperGlide round chainrings, 46/36/24T black; crank arms anatomically sized
Bottom bracket
Shimano Deore sealed mech
Chain
Shimano Deore XT STI HyperGlide
Freewheel
Shimano Deore XT STI HyperGlide Cassette, 7 speed, 12-28T
Shifters
Shimano Deore XT STI Rapid-Fire 7 speed
Pedals
SR MTP-126 alloy
Derailleurs
Shimano Deore XT STI

Wheels

Rims
Araya RM-17 26x1.50, grey anodised, 32H
Tires
Ritchey Mega-Bite 26x2.0
Spokes
14G stainless steel
Hubs
Shimano Deore XT QR with rear cassette, 32H

Cockpit & contact

Handlebar
Tioga Prestige II flat, anatomically sized
Stem
GT/H.L. All-Terra full chromoly, internal routing, anatomically sized.
Grips
GT/A'ME anatomical ATB
Headset
Hatta 1-1/8" oversize, alloy sealed, black
Saddle
GT All-Terra competition leather, black
Seat post
GT All-Terra 300mm, black/CP
Seatpost clamp
GT All-Terra heat treated alloy, black anodised with GT All-Terra QR skewer.
Colour
Lunerscape, Snowstorm

Brakes

Brakes
Shimano Deore DX SLR breaking with front cantilever, black; rear U-brake, black; U-2 flexguard; GT straddle cable crosser.
Brake levers
Shimano Deore DX 2-finger

Extras

GT InstaFlate C02 pump; GT All-Terra toe clips & straps; chain stay protector