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2025 GT

Avalanche Expert

A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$1,350
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkSuntour XCR
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSX Eagle
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

24 mph

Avalanche Expert

27 mph

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Sizing
MD

5'5" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'0" – 6'6"

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Specs
Build
Frame

GT Alloy Triple Triangle, 27.5/29" Wheels, replaceable hanger

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

ColorsBronze; Bbq

Fork

SR Suntour XCR, 100mm

Travel100mm

Bottom Bracket

BSA, Truvativ Power Spline

Headset

Semi-integrated, Caged Bearing Headset

Stem

GT 3D Forged Alloy, 31.8, 80mm

Handlebar

GT Alloy Riser, 25mm Rise, 720mm Width, 5° up, 9° back

Saddle

WTB Silverado Sport

Seatpost

GT All Terra Two Bolt Alloy, 30.9mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

GT Slim Line Flat Pedal

Grips

GT Statement

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM SX Eagle

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

SRAM SX Eagle, 32T

Shifters

SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM Eagle 11-50T

Chain

SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed

Brakes

Tektro M520 Hydro, 160/160mm Rotors

TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0, 32h, Tubeless Ready

Front Hub

Shimano MT400, 15x100, 32H

Rear Hub

Shimano MT200, QRx141, 32H

Tires

Front: Vittoria Barzo, 27.5/29 x 2.25", Rear: Vittoria Barzo, 27.5/29 x 2.25"

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First added October 25

Last updated May 30