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1998 GT Avalanche LE
Original manufacturer specifications including Mountain Mix drivetrain, 26" wheels, geometry for 1 published size.
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What Velopedia knows
- Model year
- 1998
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $1,570.00
- Sizes
- 12.5", 14.5", 16", 18", 19", 20"
- Colors
- Atomic Green, Billet
- Geometry
- Legacy reference · Geometry context
- Record coverage
- 32 preserved details · archived image · original MSRP · preserved geometry
- Archive ID
- 73106
Model history 2 other years
Frameset
| Frame Construction | Welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | 6061-T6 aluminum, butted w/replaceable derailleur hanger |
| Fork | Rock Shox Judy SL |
| Fork Material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Mountain Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore LX top-swing |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN72 |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Shimano PD-M535 SPD |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Tioga DX2 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Titec 6061 |
| Handlebar Extensions | GT Cut Weld |
| Stem | Kore Lite |
| Saddle | WTB SSTK, hollow chromoly rails w/kevlar sides |
| Seatpost | Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano Deore LX |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic X221, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | Front: 26 x 1.95" WTB EnduroRaptor kevlar, Rear: 26 x 1.95" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Historical reference geometry
Geometry
Historical model-level geometry recovered from Velopedia’s original archive database. The source does not identify which listed frame size this reference describes, so fit interpretation is intentionally limited and no size-normalized Archive Context is generated.
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Head-tube angle | 70.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 426 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1073 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Geometry source: Historical archive database — model-level reference geometry. The historical source provides one model-level geometry set and does not identify the corresponding frame size.
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Model-level historical reference
Period context: At 70.5°, the head angle sits somewhat slacker than typical among mountain geometries represented in Velopedia for this period. Its 73.5° seat angle is somewhat steeper than typical among the same-period mountain references.
Compared with 1362 distinct legacy mountain geometries from model years 1996–2000. Only angular measurements are used because the historical reference frame size is unidentified.See it in periodOpen an immediate comparison with preserved 1998 mountain geometries. The source frame size remains unidentified.
See its 1998 geometry context Parts & serviceability
Find replacement parts
Shimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
Exact archived model
Linear-pull brake pads
Published brake type — verify pad mounting style
Shimano BB-UN72
Exact archived model
More qualified parts (6)
Shimano PD-M535 SPD
Exact archived model
WTB SSTK, hollow chromoly rails w/kevlar sides
Named archived component — verify exact version
Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Named archived component — verify exact version
Shimano Deore LX top-swing
Interpreted as Shimano Deore LX · 8-speed · mechanical Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Interpreted as Shimano Deore XT · 8-speed · mechanical Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Interpreted as Shimano Deore XT · 8-speed · mechanical Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
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Used-bike inspection
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Before any test ride: both brakes should stop the bike firmly and release cleanly; both wheels should run true and be securely attached; tires should have no casing damage; and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals should have no looseness or play.
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →- FrameLook closely for dents and hairline cracks around welds, the head tube and bottom-bracket area. Cosmetic scratches matter less than a change in shape or a crack line.Inspect the frame and fork →
- BrakesInspect pad condition, cable movement and the rim sidewalls or brake tracks for wear. A concave or heavily worn braking surface can mean the wheel also needs replacement.Inspect the brakes →
- SuspensionAsk when the fork was last serviced. Check the stanchions for damage, look for oil at the seals and make sure the fork moves smoothly without bushing play.Evaluate the suspension →
- DrivetrainShift through every gear under light load and measure chain wear. Confirm that the shifter, derailleur, chain and cassette belong to the same 8-speed system.Check drivetrain wear →
- Wheels & tiresSpin both wheels and watch the rims for side-to-side or vertical movement. Check for dents, cracks, loose or uneven spokes and hub play, then inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking or exposed threads.Check wheels and tires →
Bike-specific inspection checklist 20 checks based on 6 archived component groups Open checklistClose checklist
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Identity and fit
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Archived: 1998 GT Avalanche LE · Mountain bike, front suspension · Published sizes: 12.5", 14.5", 16", 18", 19", 20"
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: Welded · Fork: Rock Shox Judy SL · Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →Archived: Fork: Rock Shox Judy SL
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Mountain Mix · Shifters: Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL · Front derailleur: Shimano Deore LX top-swing · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore XT SGS · Crankset: Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-UN72 · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Mavic X221, 32-hole · Hubs: Front: aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano Deore LX · Front tire: Front: 26 x 1.95" WTB EnduroRaptor kevlar, Rear: 26 x 1.95" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless Tioga DX2 · Handlebar: Titec 6061 · Stem: Kore Lite · Seatpost: Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter · Saddle: WTB SSTK, hollow chromoly rails w/kevlar sides · Pedals: Shimano PD-M535 SPD
Before and during the test ride
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