Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork SunTour XCM HLO
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Groupset Deore, Acera -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
All New 6061 T6 Aluminum Frame, w/ Triple Triangle? Replaceable Derailleur Hanger, Disc Brake Mounts, and Zerostack tapered 1 1/8-1 1/2Head Tube, 27.5/29 Design
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour XCM-HLO w/ 100mm Travel, Steel Stanchions, Aluminum Leg, Post Mount Disc Brake, Hydraulic Lockout, QR, For 27.5 or 29
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano, Deore, RD-M592-SGS
Front Derailleur
Shimano Acera, FD-T3000
Shift Levers
Shimano Alivio, SL-M4000
Cassette
Sunrace CS-M98, 11-36T, 9-Speed Cassette
Crank
All-Terra V-401, 44/32/22T
Bottom Bracket
VP Cartridge Sealed
Chain
KMC Z99
Pedals
GT Slim Line Flat Nylon Pedal
Wheels
Front Hub
(F) Alloy Disc hub, W/ Quick Release, (R) Alloy Cassette Disc hub, W/ Quick Release
Rims
All Terra Double Wall, 32H 27.5/29, disc specific
Tires
All Terra Cypher, 30tpi, 27.5/29X2.10" (F/R)
Brakes
Brakes
(F) Shimano BR-M315, Hydraulic Disc, W/ 160mm Rotor SM-RT26, (R) Shimano BR-M315, Hydraulic Disc, W/ 160mm Rotor SM-RT26
Brake Levers
Shimano Hydraulic Disc Brake Lever
Cockpit
Stem
All Terra 1 1/8" Threadless, 4-Bolt W/ CNC Face Plate, 10? Rise for 27.5; 5? Rise for 29, 31.8mm Clamp
Handlebar
6061 Aluminum Riser, 680mm Width, 12mm Rise, 31.8mm Clamp, Double Butted
Grips
GT Statement
Headset
Intergrated seal bearing, 1-1/8? UPPER + 1-1/2? LOWER
Seat
Saddle
All Terra MTB
Seatpost
All Terra Alloy Micro-Adjust, 30.9mm
Model Overview
Avalanche Comp completes the Gt Avalanche model. There are 17 bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Gt Avalanche bikes models from 2018, by clicking here.
Model range prices
GT Avalanche Sport 2018 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 649$. On the other hand, GT Avalanche Comp 2018, is the most expensive and costs 749$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Crosscountry bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
When GT released this model in 2018, its price was 749$. In conclusion, this bike price is 154.34% smaller than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.
Avalanche Comp components
Fork
GT Avalanche Comp 2018 bike is equipped with the SunTour XCM HLO fork, and has 100mm travel. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has an aluminum one, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels
The Avalanche Comp 2018 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. GT Avalanche Comp has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
GT Avalanche Comp 2018 is available in one size only. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.