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    MSRP
    ($1,203)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Trail
    Aluminum
    Fork
    Suntour XCR Air
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    microSHIFT
    Drivetrain
    1 × 11
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    120mm
    Brand Site

    gtbicycles.com

    Summary
    The GT Avalanche Elite is a 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with modest components.
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    Gear Range

    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 Elite

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    GT 6061 T6 Aluminum Frame, Triple Triangle w/ Floating Seat Stays, Internal Cable Routing, Dropper Post Routing, Boost 141 Forged Drop-outs w/ Disc Brake Mounts, Zero Stack Tapered 1 1/8"- 1.5" Head Tube, 27.5/29" Wheels

    Fork

    SR Suntour XCR-RL-R, 120mm, Hydraulic Lockout, Air Spring, Rebound Adjust

    Bottom Bracket

    Cartridge Sealed

    Headset

    Semi-integrated, Sealed Cartridge, Tapered

    Stem

    GT All Terra 3D Forged Alloy, 31.8, 7°, 80mm

    Handlebar

    GT All Terra Alloy Riser, Double-Butted, 15mm Rise, 9° Sweep, 5° Rise, 740mm Width

    Saddle

    WTB Silverado Sport

    Seatpost

    GT All-Terra Micro Adjust Alloy Seat Post, 30.9mm

    Pedals

    GT Slim Line Flat Pedal

    Grips

    GT Statement

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    microSHIFT RD-M665M

    Crank

    Prowheel Charm, 32T

    Shifters

    Microshift SL-M851

    Cassette

    microSHIFT, 11-46T

    Chain

    KMC X11, 11-speed

    Brakes

    Tektro HD-M275

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB SX19, 32h

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Front Hub

    Formula, QRx100

    Rear Hub

    Formula, QRx141

    Tires

    Vittoria Barzo, 27.5/29 x 2.25", Wire Bead

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