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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2012 GT Avalanche 2.0 and 2005 GT Avalanche 2.0.
- Gearing
2012 GT Avalanche 2.0 has a 6% lower climbing ratio than 2005 GT Avalanche 2.0.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Equipment
2012 GT Avalanche 2.0 has 25 mm more front travel than 2005 GT Avalanche 2.0 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.
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
Lowest0.69:1Highest3.82:1Total range555%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 26×1.95.
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
2012 GT Avalanche 2.0
2005 GT Avalanche 2.0
Overview
Model Year
2012
2005
Brand
GT
GT
Model
Avalanche 2.0
Avalanche 2.0
Bicycle Type
Mountain
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
Not documented
$449.99
Colors
Black, Blue, Chrome
Blue, Red
Sizes
XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
XS, S, M, L, XL
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
—
TIG-welded
Frame Material
hydroformed aluminum
Aluminum
Fork
Rock Shox XC28 TurnKey 100mm
Rock Shox Judy TT, 75mm travel
Fork Material
—
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
—
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Alivio Rapidfire 9spd
Shimano ST-EF29
Front Derailleur
Shimano Acera
Suntour XC-322
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore Shadow 9 spd
Shimano Deore
Crankset
FSA Dyna Drive 44/32/22T
TruVativ Isoflow, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Fsa
TruVativ Power Spline
Cassette
SRAM PG-950 9spd 11-34t
—
Rear Cogs
—
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
KMC HG-53
Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
All Terra Slimline
Resin
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Drako 6"
Tektro linear-pull brakes, Shimano ST-EF29 front/Shimano ST-EF29 EZ Fire STI rear levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
FSA Integrated
1 1/8" integrated Tien Hsin Zero Stack
Handlebar
All Terra Al-6061
Aluminum
Stem
All Terra 3D
GT ATB
Saddle
WTB Pure-V Comp
GT Custom MTN
Seatpost
All Terra Microadjust 31.6mm
Aluminum micro-adjust
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
Front: aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano
Rims
All Terra AT17 Double wall 32H
Aluminum, double wall
Spokes
—
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
Maxxis Sphinx 26x2.1
26 x 1.95" Tioga Factory Extreme
Rear Tire
—
26 x 1.95" Tioga Factory XC
Wheel Size
—
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.