GT Avalanche Elite 2021 – XL
GT is a company that is well known in the world of cycling, for the tremendous amount of really solid bikes they put out over the years. The Avalanche is one of these that is available for a really affordable price and will rise to the top of your list in terms of good bikes. Read full review
GT Avalanche Review
We looked at the GT Avalanche and thought to ourselves that it looked pretty high-end. When we saw the price tag, we were in shock. It isn’t the lightest bike in the world, that’s for sure, but it is definitely a great one on the trains.
It has a shortened head tube, a low rise set of handlebars and an overall ride that can be classified as being aggressive. The fork at the front is a nice Suntour XCM that has 100mm of travel, which makes it a great choice for those entry level to mid level trails we all love on a casual weekend.
The design of the frame was also pretty unique, with a triple triangle design that gave it a lot more stability and durability. The cost of this was that the bottom bracket of the Avalanche was a little lower than you would expect it to be, which led to a little bit of worry on the harsher trails.
+Pros:
- Great and unique frame design
- Nice suspension
- Short head tube and aggressive ride
- Responsive and smooth handling
-Cons:
- Bottom bracket is a little too low
The Verdict
This is a bike that will serve you well in any situation, and is meant for those of you who want a reliable performer that isn’t over the top in terms of price.
Overall, the GT Avalanche was definitely a very enlightening experience. We loved how it handled so much that we wanted to give it a full rating, but it did have areas that it could see improvement in. We can’t wait to see how these are implemented in the future!
GT Avalanche Elite Hardtail BikeThe GT Avalanche Elite is designed and engineered for all areas of MTB riding. Ideal for cross country fitness sessions, fast trail riding and loops of your local bike park. It features GT’s Triple Triangle aluminium frame and is equipped with SR Suntour suspension, a Shimano Deore 1×11-Speed drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes and superb Shimano MT200 wheels wrapped in Vittoria Barzo tyres.SR Suntour Suspension Forks and Shimano Deore 1×11 DrivetrainSoaking up every impact, this brilliant version uses SR Suntour XCR-RL-R forks with 120mm of terrain-taming travel to keep you riding with confidence. GT has also gone the extra mile with this model by installing an 11-Speed Shimano Deore drivetrain with a wide-ranging cassette to give you fast acceleration and dependable shifting performance. What’s most impressive is its Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes keep you in full control of the ride even on the most challenging of terrain conditions in the wettest of weather conditions. Features: Frame: GT 6061 T6 Aluminium 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 Headset: Semi-integrated, Sealed Cartridge, Tapered Stem: GT All Terra 3D Forged Alloy, 31.8, 7-deg, 80mm Handlebar: GT All Terra Alloy Riser, Double-Butted, 15mm Rise, 9-deg Sweep, 5-deg Rise, 740mm Width Grips: GT Statement Shifters: Shimano Deore 11-Speed Brakes: Shimano MT200 Hydro Disc, 160/160mm RT10 Rotors Crankset: Prowheel Charm, 32T Bottom Bracket: Cartridge, Square Taper Chain: KMC X11, 11-speed Cassette: Shimano Deore 11-Speed Front Derailleur: N/A Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore, 11-Speed Tyres: Vittoria Barzo, 27.5/29 x 2.25″, Wire Bead Rims: WTB SX19, 32h Front Hub: Shimano MT200, QRx100 Rear Hub: Shimano MT200, QR Saddle: WTB Silverado Sport Seatpost: GT All-Terra Micro Adjust Alloy Seat Post, 30.9mm Easy AssemblyWhen you order a bike, one of our trained mechanics will carefully prepare and pack your bike for shipping. Upon delivery, the assembly is simple and all necessary tools are conveniently included in the box.Depending on the delivery service and destination, bikes will either be delivered in a large or a small box. Below is a guide as to how your bike will arrive: All bikes for delivery within the UK and Republic of Ireland will be delivered in a large box, except for kids’ bikes and BMX bikes, which are always delivered in manufacturer’s boxes. All bikes for delivery within the EU on a standard service will be delivered in a large box. If an express delivery option is chosen, your bike will be packed into a small box. Again, the exception is kids’ bikes and BMX bikes, which are always delivered in manufacturer’s boxes. All bikes for worldwide delivery outside the EU will be delivered in small boxes.This video demonstrates assembly from a SMALL BOX.This video demonstrates assembly from a LARGE BOX.Buy GT Bikes from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World’s Largest Online Bike Store.
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