1996 GT Avalanche
A GT star shines brighter! All of GT's experience and dedication are combined in the '96 Avalanche to bring the discerning cyclist the utmost in value and performance. The Avalanche for 1996 gets all the new 7005 butted aluminum frame design with our radical new dual oval downtube, the new lighter, stronger brake bridge, and new dropouts. Highlights: Shimano 24-speed Deore LX componentry with Shimano XT rear derailleur, Mavic M-221 rims, 60 tpi Velociraptor tires, KORE alloy Ahead stem, Vetta Tri-Shock saddle, Tioga Aheadset, Surefoot pedals, and Zoom one-piece bar ends.
Description
1996 GT Avalanche
A GT star shines brighter! All of GT’s experience and dedication are combined in the ’96 Avalanche to bring the discerning cyclist the utmost in value and performance. The Avalanche for 1996 gets all the new 7005 butted aluminum frame design with our radical new dual oval downtube, the new lighter, stronger brake bridge, and new dropouts. Highlights: Shimano 24-speed Deore LX componentry with Shimano XT rear derailleur, Mavic M-221 rims, 60 tpi Velociraptor tires, KORE alloy Ahead stem, Vetta Tri-Shock saddle, Tioga Aheadset, Surefoot pedals, and Zoom one-piece bar ends.
Technical specification
Geometry
- Sizes
- 14.5", 16", 18", 19", 20"
Frame & Fork
- Frame material
- Aluminium
- Frame
- GT Triple Triangle design 7005 aluminium, dual ovalised downtube
- Fork
- Rock Shox Quadra 21R
Drivetrain
- Crankset
- Shimano Deore LX 42/32/22
- Chain
- Shimano IG
- Freewheel
- Shimano Deore LX Hyperglide
- Shifters
- Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus
- Pedals
- Shimano Deore LX
- Front derailleur
- Shimano Deore LX
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano Deore XT
Wheels
- Rims
- Mavic M-221 rims with machined sidewalls
- Tires
- WTB Velociraptor tires
- Spokes
- Stainless steel
- Front hub
- Shimano Deore LX
- Rear hub
- Shimano Deore LX
Cockpit & contact
- Handlebar
- KORE alloy, 5-degree bend
- Stem
- KORE alloy Ahead
- Grips
- GT Kraton
- Headset
- Tioga Aheadset 1-1/8", sealed
- Saddle
- Vetta Tri-Shock
- Seat post
- Alloy micro-adjust
- Seatpost clamp
- GT CNC quick release
- Colour
- Hard Anodised Grey or Ball Burnished
Brakes
- Brake levers
- Shimano Deore LX
