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2006 GT Avalanche 2.0 Disc · 2008 GT Avalanche 2.0 Disc

Specification2006 GT Avalanche 2.0 Disc2008 GT Avalanche 2.0 Disc
Overview
Model year20062008
BrandGTGT
ModelAvalanche 2.0 DiscAvalanche 2.0 Disc
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID1129413627
Original MSRP$539.99$599.99
ColorsBlue, GrayBlue, White/Gray
SizesXsmall, small, medium, large, xlargeXsmall, small, medium, large, xlarge
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialGT Triple Triangle design 6061 butted aluminumGT 6061 Aluminum
ForkRST Omega T6, 80-120mmSuntour XCR-LO, 100mm travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesiumMagnesium/cr-mo, single crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano ST-EF29Shimano Alivio
Front derailleurShimano M330Shimano M -330
Rear derailleurShimano DeoreShimano M-531
CranksetTruvativ ISO FLO, 22/32/42 teethShimano M341, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketTruVativ Power SplineShimano Octalink
Cassette—Shimano
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31Shimano IG-31
PedalsATB Resin body, Steel cage, toe clip compatibleATB Resin body, Steel cage, toe clip compatible
Brakes
BrakesTektro Aquila Mechanical Disc, forged caliper with dial adjust pad centerin front/Tektro Aquila Mechanical Disc rear brakes, Shimano ST-EF29 leversTektro Aquila mechanical disc brakes, Alloy linear levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" TH Zero Stack1 1/8" Tange Seiki
HandlebarAlum. 20 mm Rise, 6 degree bend, anatomically sizedAlloy Riser
Handlebar extensionsN/ANot included
StemGT ATB, threadless 25 degree rise with four bolt alum face plateGT ATB
SaddleWTB Speed VWTB Speed V
SeatpostAlloy Micro adjustAlloy Micro Adjust
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: Alloy QR for Disc, Rear: Alloy 8 speed Cassette with QR for DiscFront: Alloy QR Disc, Rear: Shimano Disc QR
RimsAlloy double wall ATBAlloy Double Wall
SpokesStainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) Straight GaugeStainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Spoke nipplesBrass CPBrass CP
Front tire26 x 1.95" Tioga Factory Extreme26 x 2.10" Kenda Nevagal
Rear tire26 x 1.95" Tioga Factory XC—
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 9, 2026.