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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2006 GT Avalanche 2.0 Disc and 2008 GT Avalanche 2.0 Disc.
- Equipment
2006 GT Avalanche 2.0 Disc has 20 mm more front travel than 2008 GT Avalanche 2.0 Disc in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.69:1Highest3.82:1Total range555%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 26×1.95.
Lowest0.69:1Highest3.82:1Total range555%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Specification
2006 GT Avalanche 2.0 Disc
2008 GT Avalanche 2.0 Disc
Overview
Model Year
2006
2008
Brand
GT
GT
Model
Avalanche 2.0 Disc
Avalanche 2.0 Disc
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$539.99
$599.99
Colors
Blue, Gray
Blue, White/Gray
Sizes
XS, S, M, L, XL
XS, S, M, L, XL
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
GT Triple Triangle design 6061 butted aluminum
GT 6061 Aluminum
Fork
RST Omega T6, 80-120mm
Suntour XCR-LO, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium
Magnesium/cr-mo, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano ST-EF29
Shimano Alivio
Front Derailleur
Shimano M330
Shimano M -330
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano M-531
Crankset
Truvativ ISO FLO, 22/32/42 teeth
Shimano M341, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
TruVativ Power Spline
Shimano Octalink
Cassette
—
Shimano
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-IG31
Shimano IG-31
Pedals
ATB Resin body, Steel cage, toe clip compatible
ATB Resin body, Steel cage, toe clip compatible
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Aquila Mechanical Disc, forged caliper with dial adjust pad centerin front/Tektro Aquila Mechanical Disc rear brakes, Shimano ST-EF29 levers
Tektro Aquila mechanical disc brakes, Alloy linear levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" TH Zero Stack
1 1/8" Tange Seiki
Handlebar
Alum. 20 mm Rise, 6 degree bend, anatomically sized
Alloy Riser
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
GT ATB, threadless 25 degree rise with four bolt alum face plate
GT ATB
Saddle
WTB Speed V
WTB Speed V
Seatpost
Alloy Micro adjust
Alloy Micro Adjust
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Alloy QR for Disc, Rear: Alloy 8 speed Cassette with QR for Disc
Front: Alloy QR Disc, Rear: Shimano Disc QR
Rims
Alloy double wall ATB
Alloy Double Wall
Spokes
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) Straight Gauge
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Spoke Nipples
Brass CP
Brass CP
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" Tioga Factory Extreme
26 x 2.10" Kenda Nevagal
Rear Tire
26 x 1.95" Tioga Factory XC
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Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.