Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" / 29" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork SunTour XCT
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Groupset Alivio, microSHIFT -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 2 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
156cm - 166cm
SM
163cm - 174cm
MD
171cm - 182cm
LG
179cm - 189cm
XL
185cm - 195cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
All-New 6061 T6 Aluminum frame, Triple Triangle with floating seat stays, Internal Cable Routing, stealth dropper post routing, Boost 141 Forged drop-outs with disc brake mounts, Zero stack tapered 1 1/8"- 1.5" head tube, 27.5/29" wheels
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour XCT-DS, 100mm, hydraulic lockout, Coil
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Front Derailleur
MicroShift Direct Mount
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus, 9-speed
Cassette
Shimano HG200, 11-36, 9-speed
Crank
All Terra, 36/22
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge, square taper
Chain
KMC Z9, 9-speed
Pedals
GT Slim Line Flat Pedal
Wheels
Front Hub
Sealed Alloy Disc, QR
Rear Hub
Sealed Alloy Disc, QR
Rims
WTB SX19, 32h
Spokes
14g
Tires
WTB Ranger Comp, 27.5/29 x 2.25", DNA Compound
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro M275 hydro disc, 160/160mm rotors
Brake Levers
Tektro M275
Cockpit
Stem
All Terra Alloy 1 1/8” Threadless, 4-Bolt W/ CNC Face Plate, 31.8, 8°, 80mm
Handlebar
GT All Terra Alloy Riser, 25mm rise, 8° sweep, 6° rise, 720mm width
Grips
GT Statement2 Single Lock-on Grips
Headset
Semi Intgrated, Sealed Cartridge, Tapered
Seat
Saddle
All Terra MTB
Seatpost
All Terra Micro Adjust, 6061 Alloy, 30.9 x 350mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 156 cm | 163 cm | 171 cm | 179 cm | 185 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 166 cm | 174 cm | 182 cm | 189 cm | 195 cm |
Model Overview
Avalanche Sport is part of the Gt Avalanche model. 17 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Gt Avalanche bikes models from 2020, here.
Model range prices
GT Avalanche Sport 2020 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 725$. On the other hand, GT Avalanche Comp 2020, is the most expensive and costs 825$.
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.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2020 for 725$. If we compare this with the average Crosscountry bike cost we notice that the price is 162.76% smaller.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Avalanche Sport components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour XCT model. The travel on this model is 100mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels
The Avalanche Sport 2020 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. GT Avalanche Sport is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
GT Avalanche Sport bike has 5 sizes, in the range of 156 cm – 195 cm (5.12 ft – 6.4 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.