1993 GT Avalanche AL

1993 · Avalanche

As powerful as its name, the Avalanche AL will take the competition by landslide. The strong aluminium frame, race geometry and performance components makes the Avalanche AL a force to be reckoned with.

1993 GT Bicycles
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Description

The 1993 GT Avalanche AL is an aluminium mountain bike built around a TIG pulse-welded 7005 aluminium alloy frame using GT’s Triple Triangle design, heat-treated for added strength. The frame ships with a replaceable alloy derailleur hanger, a practical detail for trail use. Fork options include either GT’s own chromoly “Bologna Lite” triple-butted blades with a 1-1/8″ oversize steerer or a Rock Shox MAG21 suspension unit.

Drivetrain duties fall to Shimano Deore DX Rapid-Fire Plus shifters paired with Deore XT derailleurs across 21 speeds, while Mavic M-231 rims and Ritchey Z-Max 26×2.1 tires handle rolling stock. Shimano Deore LX cantilever brakes complete the package.

Technical specification

Geometry

Sizes
14.5″, 16″, 18″,19”, 20″

Frame & Fork

Frame material
Aluminium
Frame
TIG Pulse welded, Triple Triangle Design Aluminium alloy 7005 heat treated tubing; 73mm Bottom Bracket Shell; Replaceable Heat-Treated Alloy Derailleur Hanger
Fork
GT “Bologna Lite” Full Chromoly Triple Butted 27mm tapered Blades with 1-1/8” Oversize Chromoly Butted Steer Tube OR Rock Shox MAG21

Drivetrain

Crankset
Shimano Deore DX with SG-X 46/36/26 Round Chainrings; Crank arms anatomically Sized
Bottom bracket
Shimano Cartridge
Chain
DID Supershift
Freewheel
Shimano Deore DX Cassette 12-28T
Shifters
Shimano new Deore DX Rapid-Fire Plus
Pedals
Tioga Surefoot VI
Derailleurs
Shimano Deore XT 21-Speed Dual SIS

Wheels

Rims
Mavic M-231 Alloy 32h Silver Anodised
Tires
Ritchey Z-Max 26X2.1 with Lite Tubes
Spokes
DT Double Butted 15/16/15 Gauge, Stainless Steel
Hubs
Shimano Deore DX QR with rear Cassette 32H, Sealed mech

Cockpit & contact

Handlebar
Gt Alloy Bars, Anatomically Sized with Onza 1993 Alloy Cinch-Style L-Bend Bar-Ends
Stem
Gt Flip Flop III, Heat-Treated Thin Wall Chromoly, Anatomically Sized
Grips
GT New Racing ATB, Kraton Rubber
Headset
Tioga Alloy “Aheadset”, 1-1/8” Oversize
Saddle
ATB Leather Racing with Chromoly Rails
Seat post
GT New Alloy 350mm
Seatpost clamp
GT New Alloy with new alloy/stainless steel QR
Colour
Titanium

Brakes

Brakes
Shimano Deore LX Low Profile Alloy Front and Rear Cantilevers with Multi-Condition Performance
Brake levers
Shimano Deore DX with Servo-wave Braking

Extras

Alloy Cable Hanger; Chainstay Protecter