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    MSRP
    $1,100
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    Category
    Crosscountry
    Frame
    Aluminum
    Suntour X1
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    27.5″
    Hydraulic Disc
    microSHIFT
    Drivetrain
    1 × 11
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm
    Brand Site

    gtbicycles.com

    Summary
    The GT Avalanche Elite is a 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry 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 Alloy Triple Triangle, 27.5/29" Wheels, replaceable hanger

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsRed; Barbeque

    Fork

    SR Suntour X1, 100mm

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

    BSA, Square Taper

    Headset

    Semi-integrated, Sealed Cartridge

    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

    Microshift RD-M665M

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    Prowheel Charm, 32T

    Shifters

    microSHIFT M851, 11-speed

    Cassette

    microSHIFT, 11-46T

    Chain

    KMC X11, 11-speed

    Brakes

    NUTT Y-2 Hydro, 160/160mm Rotors

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB SX19, 32h

    Front Hub

    Alloy Disc, QR, 32H

    Rear Hub

    Formula, 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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