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GT Avalanche 1.0 XC Hardtail
Product DescriptionAvalanche 1.0 is a 6061 butted-aluminum frame with a pressure-formed downtube, a zero-stack headset, disc brakes and 27-gears - an impressive setup for anyone who's ready to start playing in the dirt.
User Reviews
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craig Date Reviewed: January 6, 2013 Strengths: I love my avalanche 1.0. Mine is the 2003 model!! Solid frame good components Weaknesses: Shocks are simple and not much adjustment Bottom Line: 
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Vic
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: August 3, 2012 Strengths: Exceptional frame, makes a good basis for upgrades, stiff and virtually indestructible. Affordable price. Weaknesses: Stock components are for starters only. You'll need to change most of them to unleash the potential. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 8 years Price Paid: $450.00 Bike Setup: GT Avalanche 1.0 (2004) frame, RockShox SID RLT Ti fork, Truvativ Stylo OCT 3.3 crankset, Truvativ GXP Team BB, SRAM X9 triggers, X9 rear, X-Gen front, 970 cassette, Avid Juicy 7 185/160 front/rear brakes, Mavic CrossRide UST wheels. 
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qbomb
a Weekend Warrior
from Barrie, ON, Date Reviewed: April 6, 2012 Strengths: Brakes Weaknesses: Chain and derailleur Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Hardwood Hills Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $799.00 Purchased At: The Bike Zone Bike Setup: Stock
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Pryde
a Downhiller
from Maryland, USA Date Reviewed: September 13, 2011 Strengths: Since I ordered my bike frame in an extra small size, the frame is bent in a way to fit an extra small 5'4 person. It gives great handling against curves and leans. Deore components and shifters works very well. Weaknesses: Horrible, very horrible, front shocks/suspension. My hands goes numb during rides through trails. The back derailuer is easily damageable off from a simple 2 feet jump. The seat provides no cushion. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Local Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $299.00 Purchased At: bikes dircect Bike Setup: I put together the bike myself as it came via UPS. I did not take it to a professional to let them assemble it for me as I felt there was no need for it. It came 95% assembled.
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Xtyling
a Weekend Warrior
from Philippines Date Reviewed: September 6, 2011 Strengths: Tough frame. Great entry-mid level bike. Deore components with SLX RD. This was the best deal I found in over 6 months of window shopping for a new. Only way to get a better bike for less would be buying used. Love the WTB Pure V Saddle. Tora Fork is great for the price I paid. Weaknesses: Tekro Auriga Comp brakes.. I couldn't get them to stop on a dime so I upgraded to Deore hydro brakes.. Not much difference in the end. Perhaps I should have went with SLX brakes. I plan on swapping my grips out also. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Local XC Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $550.00 Purchased At: Cycle Art in Quiapo Similar Products Used: None, my first bike in over 12 years. Bike Setup: 2010 GT Avalanche 1.0 white/silver size medium now with Exustar E-B60 flat pedals and Deore hydro brakes. Led Lenser P7 for night riding.
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SiRDOHC
a Weekend Warrior
from Toronto,ON, Canada Date Reviewed: July 27, 2011 Strengths: Equipped like bikes that cost $2-300 more. Tora 302, SLX REAR, Deore Shifters work well. Durable Paint job on bike. Weaknesses: -stock pedals were total rubbish. -front rotor appears to have warped a little. GT has lost a lot of its street credit due to business changes and distribution problems. GT bikes are looked at as "second tier" by many. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Albion Hills Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $799.00 Purchased At: LBS Bike Setup: Stock + GIANT pedals
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mtbnoobadam
a Weekend Warrior
from killeen, tx, USA Date Reviewed: June 30, 2011 Strengths: The components are great for an entry level bike. Rock shox tora 302 fork with lockout works great. Weaknesses: a little heavy. Stock tektro auriga comp hydro disk brakes are noisy as hell Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: dana peak, blora Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $450.00 Purchased At: ebay Similar Products Used: gt aggressor Bike Setup: stock with clipless pedals
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sanman
a Cross Country Rider
from charlotte Date Reviewed: May 7, 2011 Strengths: this is a solid ride - love it! strong frame. great cornering with stock kenda tires. Weaknesses: stock front shock was junk. everything else is fine. brakes are slightly noisy (rubbing sound). Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: beatty park Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $550.00 Purchased At: performance bikes Similar Products Used: nishiki blazer Bike Setup: stock except for front fork, rs recon air fork and rhyno lite rims
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MrRastaVibrations
a Cross Country Rider
from Melbourne, Australia Date Reviewed: March 29, 2011 Strengths: GT Frames kick ass, solid drivetrain, SPD's, Kenda Nevegal, WTB everything else. Weaknesses: Rock Shox Dart 3 fork, factory disc rotors. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Lysterfield Rock Garden Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $800.00 Purchased At: Bicycle HQ Carnegie Similar Products Used: Giant Talon, Silverback Bike Setup: SPD's (factory), Rock Shox Tora Air fork, 185mm front disc (jet balck), jet black rear disc (160mm)
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Trailbumb
a Weekend Warrior
from Ormond Beach, FL Date Reviewed: March 24, 2011 Strengths: Tektro disc brakes, Tora 302 Forks, solid frame, shifting has been wonderfully smooth on the rear even with better than moderate pedal pressure on the up hill climb Weaknesses: generic pedals w/ toe cage Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Fountainhead, Alexandria, VA Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $650.00 Purchased At: Performance Bike- Al Similar Products Used: Rigid Jamis Durango AL (only MTB experience) Bike Setup: Only changed pedals to SPD clipless and larger ergogrips for my frankenstein hands
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DaBigD
a Weekend Warrior
from Laguna Hills, CA US Date Reviewed: February 16, 2011 Strengths: I purchased my 1.0 with disc breaks on the after thanksgiving day sale. THe frame is very strong. I feel in love with the breaks(I was riding old V-breaks). THe front fork is very nice, but i need to change the spring rate as I weigh 300. Bike feels very solid under me when charging down rockit trail. Weaknesses: Rear derailer is already acting up. Other then that the bike has no weaknesses. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Aliso & Woods Canyon Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $599.00 Purchased At: Performance Bicycle Similar Products Used: Giant CFM 1 Most recent bike was a frankenstien bike, now im turning it into a single speed beach cruser. Bike Setup: Crank Bros candy pedals and grips. Continental Mountain King 2.2 rear and 2.4 front. 
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Akash Karmakar
a Weekend Warrior
from Mumbai,India Date Reviewed: February 14, 2011 Strengths: Great paint finish, thoughtful frame geometry, brilliant brakes,comfortable riding position with the seat post extended and retracted fully. Razor sharp handling, great set of gears. handles rugged terrain effortlessly. Weaknesses: Quick releases get jammed if not lubricated, treads prone to wear quickly when used on a downslope. Climbing steep ascents may get tiring since the front shock absorbers are not lockable. Front shock absorbers have limited travel. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: ILS Hill Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only Similar Products Used: Trek 3700, Cannondale F9 Bike Setup: What setup?
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momo16
a Cross Country Rider
from Dunedin, New Zealand Date Reviewed: January 19, 2011 Strengths: Tora fork, Hydraulic brakes, Shifters, Weaknesses: Pedals, possibly tyres. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Naseby XC tracks Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Purchased At: 239 bike online Similar Products Used: Avalanche 2.0 Bike Setup: Standard except for pedals.
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Orel
a Weekend Warrior
from Slovenia Date Reviewed: November 1, 2010 Strengths: Frame, steering wheel Weaknesses: Hayes sole not so strong Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
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James
a Cross Country Rider
from Gauteng, South Africa Date Reviewed: August 20, 2010 Strengths: Affordable, entry level machine. Looks good and components work well after 3000km of riding. Weaknesses: Had issues with the FSA BB, wound up replacing with a Shimano BB and all is well! Still using a square taper on the BB on the 2009 model Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Magaliesberg mountains Duration Product Used: 6 months Purchased At: Rustenburg Similar Products Used: None Bike Setup: Standard, other than crossmark and larsen tyres.
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