MSRP | $850 | $950 | ($1,203) |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Trail |
Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | Suntour XCT (coil) | Suntour XCM (coil) | Suntour XCR Air (air) |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
27.5″ | 27.5″ | 27.5″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | microSHIFT Mezzo | microSHIFT Advent X | microSHIFT |
Drivetrain | 2 × 9 | 1 × 10 | 1 × 11 |
Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail |
Front Travel | 100mm | 100mm | 120mm |
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Summary | The GT Avalanche Sport, GT Avalanche Comp, and GT Avalanche Elite are all 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail mountain bikes. The Avalanche Sport has a 2 × 9 drivetrain providing a wider range of gears, the Avalanche Comp has better components and a better fork, and the Avalanche Elite has a bigger fork. |
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 | 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 | 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 |
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Fork | SR Suntour XCT-DS, 100mm, Hydraulic Lockout and Preload adjust, Coil Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil | SR Suntour XCM-DS, 100mm, Hydraulic Lockout and Preload adjust, Coil Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil | SR Suntour XCR-RL-R, 120mm, Hydraulic Lockout, Air Spring, Rebound Adjust Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil |
Bottom Bracket | Cartridge, Square Taper | Cartridge, Square Taper | Cartridge Sealed |
Headset | Semi-integrated, Sealed Cartridge, Tapered | Semi-integrated, Sealed Cartridge, Tapered | Semi-integrated, Sealed Cartridge, Tapered |
Stem | GT All Terra, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 8° | GT All Terra, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 8° | GT All Terra 3D Forged Alloy, 31.8, 7°, 80mm |
Handlebar | GT All Terra Alloy Riser, 25mm Rise, 8° Sweep, 6° Rise, 720mm Width | GT All Terra Alloy Riser, 25mm Rise, 8° Sweep, 6° Rise, 720mm Width | GT All Terra Alloy Riser, Double-Butted, 15mm Rise, 9° Sweep, 5° Rise, 740mm Width |
Saddle | GT MTB | GT MTB | WTB Silverado Sport |
Seatpost | GT All-Terra Micro Adjust Alloy Seat Post, 30.9mm | GT All-Terra Micro Adjust Alloy Seat Post, 30.9mm | GT All-Terra Micro Adjust Alloy Seat Post, 30.9mm |
Pedals | GT Slim Line Flat Pedal | GT Slim Line Flat Pedal | GT Slim Line Flat Pedal |
Grips | GT Statement | GT Statement | GT Statement |
Rear Derailleur | microSHIFT RD-M36L | Microshift RD-M6205GM | microSHIFT RD-M665M |
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Front Derailleur | Microshift FD-M392B | ||
Crank | Prowheel RAID-501-TT 36/22 | Prowheel Charm, 32T | Prowheel Charm, 32T |
Shifters | microSHIFT TS39-29, 9-speed | microSHIFT M851, 10-speed | Microshift SL-M851 |
Cassette | microSHIFT, 11-36T | microSHIFT, 11-42T | microSHIFT, 11-46T |
Chain | KMC Z9, 9-speed | KMC X10, 10-speed | KMC X11, 11-speed |
Brakes | Tektro M275 Hydro Disc, 160/160mm Rotors | Tektro HD-M275 | Tektro HD-M275 |
Rims | WTB SX19, 32h | WTB SX19, 32h | WTB SX19, 32h |
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Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g | Stainless Steel, 14g | Stainless Steel, 14g |
Front Hub | Alloy Disc, QRx100 | Formula, QRx100 | Formula, QRx100 |
Rear Hub | Alloy Disc, QRx141 | Formula, QRx141 | Formula, QRx141 |
Tires | WTB Ranger Comp, 27.5/29 x 2.25", DNA Compound | WTB Ranger Comp, 27.5/29 x 2.25", DNA Compound | Vittoria Barzo, 27.5/29 x 2.25", Wire Bead |