Lowest0.73:1
Highest3.82:1
Total range521%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
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1997 GT Avalanche LE
Original specifications: Shimano Deore XT/LX drivetrain · 26" wheels · legacy reference geometry.
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At a glance
Archive #67629- Model year
- 1997
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $1,450.00
- Sizes
- 14.5", 16", 18", 20"
- Colors
- Ball burnished
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 27 specifications · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
1997 archived details
- Published colors
- Ball burnished
- Frame
- 6061 T6 aluminum, butted, heat-treated
- Original equipment
- Shimano Deore XT/LX
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original build6061 T6 aluminum, butted, heat-treated · Shimano Deore XT/LX · 26" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | Welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | 6061 T6 aluminum, butted, heat-treated |
| Fork | Rock Shox Judy XC |
| Fork Material | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Deore XT/LX |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano |
| BB Shell Width | 73mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Shimano PD-M535 SPD clipless |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Tioga |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Kore Lite |
| Handlebar Extensions | GT Cut Weld |
| Stem | Kore Lite |
| Saddle | WTB SST, hollow chromoly rails, w/kevlar sides |
| Seatpost | Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano Deore LX |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic 221, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
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Size
Measurement
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 575 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 70.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 426 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1073 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Frame size not recorded.
Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
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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Gearing results
| Measure | Original | Your setup |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.
Parts & serviceability
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Aluminum micro-adjust
27.2 mm diameter
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Race Face Ride XC Seatpost Black, 27.2x375mm
Replacement option
Shimano
1/2 x 3/32"
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26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
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Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes
Shimano Deore XT levers
Shimano PD-M535 SPD clipless
WTB SST
hollow chromoly rails, w/kevlar sides
Shimano Deore LX
22/32/42 teeth
Shimano Deore XT top-swing
bottom-pull
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore LX
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Parts and service referenceQuick reference before buying parts
Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
- Drivetrain
- 8-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 27.2 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Shimano · 73mm English
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: Welded · Fork: Rock Shox Judy XC · Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →Archived: Fork: Rock Shox Judy XC
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano Deore XT/LX · Shifters: Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL · Front derailleur: Shimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore XT SGS · Crankset: Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth · Chain: Shimano, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Mavic 221, 32-hole · Hubs: Shimano Deore LX · Front tire: 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless Tioga · Handlebar: Kore Lite · Stem: Kore Lite · Seatpost: Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2 mm diameter · Saddle: WTB SST, hollow chromoly rails, w/kevlar sides · Pedals: Shimano PD-M535 SPD clipless
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