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GT Avalanche 1.0
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BikeRadar verdict

45 out of 5 stars

"Great all-round trail bike combines fun ride character with good spec"

By BikeRadar

The Avalanche 1.0 is recognisably part of the long line of GT hardtails stretching back over more than 15 years - with its distinctive 'triple triangle' design. It's been brought bang up to date, but can this classic design still cut it among the big boys?

There are two things that immediately strike you when you first climb aboard the Avalanche and start turning the pedals. For starters, the ride position is relatively compact. Riders used to the old-skool of arse skywards, flat-backed masochism that used to typify cross-country bikes may feel a little bit out of place here. Second, the fork works pretty well for a budget unit, soaking up bumps with an alacrity that belies its price.

Riders used to the old-skool of arse skywards, flat-backed masochism that used to typify cross-country bikes may feel a little bit out of place here

Hayes' entry-level Sole hydraulic discs are now the must-have spec for mid-range bikes: they work well and they're easy to adjust. GT's own-brand finishing kit lacks the high-class appeal of some of the name brand alternatives, but it all works fine enough when you're on the trail.

Appearances can be deceptive. Although the Avalanche looks like it'll deliver a bruising ride, GT deserves credit for finding room in the budget for one of the best low-cost bump munchers. The RockShox J3 is all the fork that many riders will ever need. More importantly, it's a perfect match for the frame, helping to endow this bike with the kind of ride-by-wire handling and liveliness we normally associate with much more expensive off-road machinery.

Manufacturers description

A full line of strong, light, hard tails built to take the hits and keep you comfortable on any ride.

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Specification

Name:
Avalanche 1.0
Built by:
GT
Price:
n/a
Available Colours:
Black, White
Available Sizes:
L, M, S, XL cm
Bottom Bracket Brand:
Truvativ
Bottom Bracket Model:
Power Spline
Brake Calipers Brand:
Tektro
Brake Calipers Model:
Auriga Hydraulic Discs
Brake Levers Brand:
Tektro
Brake Levers Model:
Auriga
Cassette:
SRAM Nine speed index cassette 12-32
Chain Brand:
Shimano
Chain Model:
Shimano HG-53
Chainrings Brand:
Shimano
Colour:
Black
Cranks Brand:
TruVativ
Cranks Model:
TruVativ SD
Fork Brand:
SR Suntour
Fork Model:
XR100
Frame Brand:
GT
Frame Material:
Aluminium
Frame Model:
Triple Triangle
Frame Type:
Suspension
Front Derailleur Brand:
Shimano
Front Derailleur Model:
Deore M-530
Front Hub Brand:
Shimano
Front Hub Model:
Deore 475
Front Tyre Model:
Nevegal
Front Tyre Size:
26x2.1
Gearing:
22/32/44
Grip Type:
Lock-On
Grips/Tape Brand:
GT
Grips/Tape Model:
Dual Density ATB
Handlebar Model:
GT Mtn Riser
Handlebar Rise:
31 mm
Handlebar Type:
Riser
Head Angle:
71 Degrees
Headset Type:
1 1/8 Inch Threadless
Max. Fork Travel:
100mm
Pedal Type:
Combination
Pedals Brand:
Crank Brothers
Pedals Model:
Alloy Platform
Rear Derailleur Brand:
Shimano
Rear Derailleur Model:
Deore XT
Rear Hub Brand:
Shimano
Rear Hub Model:
Shimano Deore
Rear Tyre Model:
Nevegal
Rear Tyre Size:
26x2.1
Rims Brand:
WTB
Rims Model:
SX24 Disc
Saddle Brand:
WTB
Saddle Model:
Speed V
Seat Angle:
73.5 Degrees
Seatpost Brand:
TruVativ
Seatpost Model:
Alloy Micro Adjust
Shifters Brand:
Shimano
Shifters Model:
Deore
Spokes Brand:
DT Swiss
Spokes Colour:
Black
Spokes Gauge:
14
Sprocket Cluster Brand:
Shimano
Stem Brand:
GT
Stem Model:
GT ATB
Tyres Brand:
Kenda
Weight (kg):
12 kg

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