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2006 GT Avalanche 2.0 Disc

Original specifications: Shimano Deore · 8-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · 26" wheels.

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Archive #11294
Model year
2006
Category
Mountain
Original MSRP
$539.99
Sizes
XS, S, M, L, XL
Colors
Blue, Gray
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Identification clues

2006 archived details

Published colors
Blue, Gray
Frame
GT Triple Triangle design 6061 butted aluminum
Original equipment
Mountain Mix

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Original buildGT Triple Triangle design 6061 butted aluminum · Mountain Mix · 26" wheels

Historical catalog variants

Archived sizes and colors

12 item records

Item-level catalog entries recovered from Velopedia’s original bicycle archive. They document how this model was listed historically; they do not identify the frame size associated with legacy reference geometry or indicate current availability.

Published sizes

XSSMLXL

Published colors

BlueGray
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SizeColor
XSBlue
SBlue
MBlue
LBlue
XLBlue
—Blue
XSGray
SGray
MGray
LGray
XLGray
—Gray

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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialGT Triple Triangle design 6061 butted aluminum
ForkRST Omega T6, 80-120mm
Fork MaterialAluminum/magnesium

Drivetrain

Component GroupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano ST-EF29
Front DerailleurShimano M330
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore
CranksetTruvativ ISO FLO, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketTruVativ Power Spline
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31
PedalsATB 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 levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" TH Zero Stack
HandlebarAlum. 20 mm Rise, 6 degree bend, anatomically sized
StemGT ATB, threadless 25 degree rise with four bolt alum face plate
SaddleWTB Speed V
SeatpostAlloy Micro adjust

Wheels & Tires

HubsFront: Alloy QR for Disc, Rear: Alloy 8 speed Cassette with QR for Disc
RimsAlloy double wall ATB
SpokesStainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) Straight Gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass CP
Front Tire26 x 1.95" Tioga Factory Extreme
Rear Tire26 x 1.95" Tioga Factory XC
Wheel Size26" wheels

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

All published sizes42/32/22T · 11–32T · 8-speed
Lowest0.69:1 Highest3.82:1 Total range555%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear4.8 mph Highest gear26.5 mph

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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Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications
Chain · Original
Shimano CN-IG31
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Front tire · Original
26 x 1.95" Tioga Factory Extreme Replacement search: 26x1.95 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
Rear derailleur · Original
Shimano Deore
More parts (1)Fewer parts
Shifters · Original
Shimano ST-EF29

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Front tire
Front: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Factory Extreme, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Factory XC
Drivetrain
8-speed
Bottom bracket / shell
TruVativ Power Spline
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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: RST Omega T6, 80-120mm · Aluminum/magnesium

Archived: Fork: RST Omega T6, 80-120mm

Archived: Group: Mountain Mix · Shifters: Shimano ST-EF29 · Front derailleur: Shimano M330 · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore · Crankset: Truvativ ISO FLO, 22/32/42 teeth · Bottom bracket: TruVativ Power Spline · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-IG31

Archived: Brakes: Tektro Aquila Mechanical Disc, forged caliper with dial adjust pad centerin front/Tektro Aquila Mechanical Disc rear brakes, Shimano ST-EF29 levers

Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Alloy double wall ATB · Hubs: Front: Alloy QR for Disc, Rear: Alloy 8 speed Cassette with QR for Disc · Front tire: Front: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Factory Extreme, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Factory XC

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" TH Zero Stack · Handlebar: Alum. 20 mm Rise, 6 degree bend, anatomically sized · Stem: GT ATB, threadless 25 degree rise with four bolt alum face plate · Seatpost: Alloy Micro adjust · Saddle: WTB Speed V · Pedals: ATB Resin body, Steel cage, toe clip compatible

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