- Frame
- 7000 aluminum, double-butted
- Groupset
- Shimano Deore XT
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- Frame
- 6061 T6 aluminum, butted, heat-treated
- Groupset
- Shimano Deore XT/LX
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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Gearing
1997 GT Avalanche LE has a 7% lower climbing ratio than 1996 GT Avalanche LE.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
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.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
1996 GT Avalanche LE
1997 GT Avalanche LE
Overview
Model Year
1996
1997
Brand
GT
GT
Model
Avalanche LE
Avalanche LE
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$1,525.00
$1,450.00
Colors
Brushed
Ball burnished
Sizes
14.5", 16", 18", 20"
14.5", 16", 18", 20"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
Welded aluminum
Welded
Frame Material
7000 aluminum, double-butted
6061 T6 aluminum, butted, heat-treated
Fork
Rock Shox Judy XC
Rock Shox Judy XC
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore XT/LX
Shifters
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Shimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset
Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN71, 113 mm spindle
Shimano
BB Shell Width
73mm English
73mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG71, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Tioga Clipman (clipless)
Shimano PD-M535 SPD clipless
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2
1 1/8" threadless Tioga
Handlebar
GT alloy
Kore Lite
Handlebar Extensions
Zoom Short Stop
GT Cut Weld
Stem
Kore lite
Kore Lite
Saddle
Vetta TT Tri-Shock, manganese rails
WTB SST, hollow chromoly rails, w/kevlar sides
Seatpost
Kalloy Uno, 27.0 mm diameter
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
Shimano Deore LX
Rims
Mavic 221, 32-hole
Mavic 221, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
70.5°
70.5°
Seat-tube angle
73.5°
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
425 mm
426 mm
Wheelbase
1076 mm
1073 mm
Fork offset / rake
40.6 mm
40.6 mm
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.