Today I had my new daily driver rider arrive which will replace my current MY2008 GT Avalanche 1.0.
I do 50 miles a week to and from work, aswell as long rides at the weekend.
-GT Avalanche Expert MY:2015
-0.5 Bhp
Specs for bike geeks:
Frame Hydroformed & Butted Speed Metal Aluminum (TT/DT) Frame, Triple Triangle Replaceable Derailleur Hanger, Disc Brake Mounts, Zerostack 1 1/8" Head Tube, 650B Design
Forks Rock Shox XC32 TK Coil 27.5", 100mm Travel, Turn Key Lockout, QR, Coil Spring, Remote Poplock Lockout
Headset Kore 1B-1 1 1/8" Threadless, Zerostack
Handlebars All Terra Riser, 710mm Width, 15mm Rise, 31.8mm Clamp
Stem All Terra 1 1/8", 6 Rise, 31.8mm Clamp
Shifters 30 Speed Shimano Deore
Front Mech Shimano Deore
Rear Mech Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus
Chainset Shimano Deore, 42/32/24T
Bottom Bracket Shimano
Chain KMC X10
Cassette Shimano 11-36T, 10-Speed
Front Brake Shimano BR-M396 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor
Rear Brake Shimano BR-M396 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor
Rims Jalco JD200, Double Wall, 32H
Front Hub All Terra Alloy Disc, Center Lock
Rear Hub All Terra Alloy Cassette Disc, Center Lock
Spokes 14G Stainless
Tyres Continental Race King 27.5X2.20" FrontContinental Race King 27.5X2.20" Rear
Seatpost All Terra Alloy Micro-Adjust, 30.9mm
OK, compared to proper downhill bikes etc, its not going to wow anyone but for what I use it for, im happy.
As its last years model, I was able to get a great deal on it :bannana:
Took it for a 35 Mile cycle this afternoon and im very impressed with it, I like the handlebar mounted front suspension controls for the Rock Shox and the gear change is very smooth
I do 50 miles a week to and from work, aswell as long rides at the weekend.
-GT Avalanche Expert MY:2015
-0.5 Bhp
Specs for bike geeks:
Forks Rock Shox XC32 TK Coil 27.5", 100mm Travel, Turn Key Lockout, QR, Coil Spring, Remote Poplock Lockout
Headset Kore 1B-1 1 1/8" Threadless, Zerostack
Handlebars All Terra Riser, 710mm Width, 15mm Rise, 31.8mm Clamp
Stem All Terra 1 1/8", 6 Rise, 31.8mm Clamp
Shifters 30 Speed Shimano Deore
Front Mech Shimano Deore
Rear Mech Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus
Chainset Shimano Deore, 42/32/24T
Bottom Bracket Shimano
Chain KMC X10
Cassette Shimano 11-36T, 10-Speed
Front Brake Shimano BR-M396 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor
Rear Brake Shimano BR-M396 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor
Rims Jalco JD200, Double Wall, 32H
Front Hub All Terra Alloy Disc, Center Lock
Rear Hub All Terra Alloy Cassette Disc, Center Lock
Spokes 14G Stainless
Tyres Continental Race King 27.5X2.20" FrontContinental Race King 27.5X2.20" Rear
Seatpost All Terra Alloy Micro-Adjust, 30.9mm
OK, compared to proper downhill bikes etc, its not going to wow anyone but for what I use it for, im happy.
As its last years model, I was able to get a great deal on it :bannana:
Took it for a 35 Mile cycle this afternoon and im very impressed with it, I like the handlebar mounted front suspension controls for the Rock Shox and the gear change is very smooth
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