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tk
a Downhiller
from sherwood park, canadaDate Reviewed: August 25, 2011
Strengths: very comfortable bike, feels good -looks good too
black and blue sporty lookingWeaknesses: low end crank and chain, brakes fade when heated(TEKTRO)
shocks are too light too (bottom out even with heavier springs)Bottom Line: for the same money, Santa cruz or Giant and Kona *have superior parts from the get go. Larger guys 210 plus need more strength in parts for hills and trails. my old Kona blows my gt away in the crank. the place who sold me my bike was whining about better gear usage on my part.For the record my Kona was 7 years older and 200 bucks cheaper never blown a crank. the Gt i destroyed pedaling up a slight up hill trying to train my legs...cheap! put proper parts on these bikes we are on to this now! i have 4 kids that will never purchase a GT now. GT stock shocks are weak too, ive bottomed out lots - forcing me to lock out...so whats the point of a shock if its locked out? if your a well built guy over 200LBS - buy a KONA or Santa Cruz Giant.
GT is fine for a joy ride to sev for a slushi only. for hills and trails leave it to the real bikes!
Favorite Trail: jasper AB to Minnow lake
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$799.00
Purchased At: ms/gears
Similar Products Used: KONA...much stronger bike not as comfortable
Bike Setup: 09 GT Avalanche 2.0 stock- black and blue
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Pat Mgroin
a Weekend Warrior
from Glendale, CA, USDate Reviewed: June 15, 2011
Strengths: Love the disk brakes! The ride is predictable and you get a good steering feel going downhill. Shocks are very good for it's price. Steering is quick and responsive. Light!Weaknesses: Hmm...Not a full suspension bike?
None for meBottom Line: All in all the best bang for the buck. You will not regret it. High end components, you would need to pay almost double to get the name "Trek" on this bike...if you know what I mean.
Love it!
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$320.00
Purchased At: Craigslist
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Gibbo_MTB
a Weekend Warrior
from Palmerston, NT, AustraliaDate Reviewed: February 15, 2011
Strengths: Strong frame, great stabiltyWeaknesses: Forks are not very good, rear hub isn't that strongBottom Line: This bike can take a pounding and still ride fine. I've taken it off drops and all and never seems to have a problem. However the forks are not strong and bottom out all the time. Rear hub is very easily damaged, would recommed that hubs get replaced after a year. All in all a great bike for those who are begining and need something that will last them a long time.
Favorite Trail: Pine Forest
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At: Spokes NT
Similar Products Used: Orbea (can't remember the modal)
Bike Setup: Stock
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Harley98c
a Weekend Warrior
from OhioDate Reviewed: October 24, 2010
Strengths: Price for barley ridden 2008 GT Avalanche 2.0 disc.Weaknesses: Not enough experience yet.Bottom Line: Just getting into MTB but I wanted something decent and the price was right. Will add additional review after 1 year of ridding. Will ride local trails and basic road cruises with family.
Favorite Trail: Alum Creek
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At: Ctaigslist
Similar Products Used: Nishiki, Giant
Bike Setup: Stock except for Pedals.
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Ivan
a Downhiller
from Apex, NC, USADate Reviewed: August 25, 2010
Strengths: this bike has a very stiff and frame which allows for alot of stability. the stock fork doesn't leave alot to be desired either. i've never had any problems with mineWeaknesses: Front Suspension can have a mind of its own sometimes, but over all not to bad.Bottom Line: i usually ride soft tail bikes but this hard tail GT made me rethink hardtails all togather. this bike is deffenetly a fun ride for anybody how is interested in beginning mountain biking seriously.
Favorite Trail: Regency Park
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$550.00
Bike Setup: Kenda Nevegal tires.
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Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from Tucson, AZDate Reviewed: July 27, 2010
Strengths: I purchased this bike from a good friend of mine who bought it new and became a serious rider. He rode it hard for a year and I have now have rode it hard for a year. We ride some really hard trials and lots of rocks and some minor downhill action. I have crashed a few times on this bike. It is unbelievable how tough this bike it. It is very stable and handles well. I love this bike and now feel some brand loyalty to GT for making such a great bike. To make the bike go faster ride often and develop your lungs and legs and BAM your bike will fly. Once the derailleur is dialed in it seems to stay that way...but I clean my bike often.Weaknesses: It is a little heavy...when getting into serious riding you can feel the weight. But its more of a workout right?Bottom Line: This bike took me from a beginning mountain biker to a serious intermediate rider and is still going strong. I would Highly recommend this bike to anyone that want to really ride but cant afford a high end $2000 bike. It is tough as they come and it feels very stable to me. I clean my bike every three rides and keep it tuned up and have had NO PROBLEMS with this bike. I just took it downhill in the mountains here and bombed some pretty steep drops and all (butt hanging off of back tire ride) and it just took it like a champ. I love this bike! Thanks GT
Favorite Trail: Fantasy Island
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At: Used
Similar Products Used: I had a Nishiki Colorado 1997 model. Not as stable and tough as this bike.
Bike Setup: Stock expect for a cheat seat with foam. And some custom light pedals from performance bike.
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fishmandan
a Weekend Warrior
from oregonDate Reviewed: July 8, 2010
Strengths: strong frame, lock out, disk brakes.Weaknesses: tires suckBottom Line: the bike is great. loved everything about it except the kenda nevegal tires, no traction what so ever. i've put about 200 trail miles on it going up and down steep coastal mountain trails. bike handles great even when the trails get technical and steep. i will put new forks on the bike eventually but for now thay seem to be holding up just fine. if your looking for a good bike to get started out on then this is the one, i know ill be holding onto mine for a long time.
Favorite Trail: tillamook burn
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At: performance bike sho
Similar Products Used: old specialized hardrock
Bike Setup: 2010 GT Avalanche 2.0
michelin country mud tires
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sasquatch35
a Cross Country Rider
from Rowlett, TX, USDate Reviewed: June 8, 2010
Strengths: Great geometry, I'm just over 6" and its hard to find a 26er that doesn't feel awkward or look awkwardly big. Used to ride on the aggressor frame but after 4 years I decided to switch to something a little higher up.Weaknesses: None!Bottom Line: I bought an Aggressor stocked back in 06 just to get around. Slowly I started riding more, then I got offroad and began upgrading parts. This Avalanche frame is awesome. Looks good, rides great, and holds up. Had 5000+ miles on the Aggressor and I'm hoping to have this even longer. GT makes the sturdiest frames in the cycling world.
Favorite Trail: Bar - H Ranch
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At: Online Forum
Similar Products Used: GT Aggressor
Bike Setup: Custom Build. Wheels: Red Velocity Rims -> XT Hubs. XTR front and rear der. LX shifters and rim breaks(rim > disc). XCM2 fork and low end shimano crank.
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Sean
a Weekend Warrior
from Dublin, IrelandDate Reviewed: April 27, 2010
Strengths: Light, fast, comfortable, just a real smooth ride on country roads.Weaknesses: Gears sometimes slip on hard ascents which can be scary as well as sore on occasion.Bottom Line: I've had this bike for about four years and its still going strong with most of its original set up. Only parts I've changed are the stock pedals which I changed to spd's. Tho I've replaced a few parts such as cabling, chain and installed hydraulic brakes instead of the standard v brakes that came with it and a gel saddle as the last one got torn after bursting form much use. I must have clocked up well in excess of 5000 kilometers on this bike on long commutes and long treks up in the hills and its still going strong and is extremely reliable. I love this bike and am seriously considering upgrading the forks and overhauling parts such as tyres and rims rather than upgrade to a newer bike.
Favorite Trail: Wicklow Mts
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$600.00
Similar Products Used: Trek ZX7000, GT Outland,
Bike Setup: Stock Rock Shox Judy TT's, Shimano SPD's, Disc Brakes
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Patrick
a Cross Country Rider
from Denver, ColoradoDate Reviewed: April 12, 2010
Strengths: Solid construction, decent mechanical disc brakes, XCR lock out for less than $500Weaknesses: Kind of heavy, front fork is difficult to dial in with axleBottom Line: The bottom line... The GT is actually more solidly built than the Giant and Specialized. It is very fast on roads, and handles intermediate XC and single tracks with ease. The Front Lock-out is a nice perk for such an inexpensive bike. I am much more pleased with this bike's XC capability and overall ride height than the Specialized. I have a new found respect for GT and Performance Bicycles in general. Very satisfied... You WILL NOT FIND A BETTER BIKE FOR UNDER $500...
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At: Craigslist
Similar Products Used: 2005 Specialized HardRock Sport
2008 Giant Boulder SE
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scdsstudent
a Weekend Warrior
from sacramento californiaDate Reviewed: March 6, 2010
Strengths: Lightweight
double walled rims
front shocks lock out
disc brakes
toughWeaknesses: haven't found any yet, although my lockout nob popped off while i was adjusting it but i popped it back in, no problemBottom Line: It's a great bike and it's even better if you can buy it for cheap. It shifts well and the shocks are great. You can lock them out so when you not on the trail you save energy. The disc brakes work great and the frame is light. The double walled rims are cool. It's not a road bike but it still works when you need to ride on the road. Mine is white, grey, and black and it looks awesome. if you are looking for a good trail bike that you can ride to school/other places and is not super expensive, buy it.
Favorite Trail: trails by the American River
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$310.00
Purchased At: craigslist
Similar Products Used: an 80 dollar magna bmx bike i bought when i was about 7
Bike Setup: disc brakes
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okiman
a Cross Country Rider
from Okinawa, JapanDate Reviewed: February 6, 2010
Strengths: Great starter bike for light offroad or moderate road riding. My first bike that fitted right and felt good from riding away from the shop.Weaknesses: It requires a lot of adjustments for the first few months but once the cables stretch, then it is good.Bottom Line: I upgraded from a stock regular store type bike to this for exercise and was really impressed with it from the first few minutes of riding it to 2500km later. Most of my riding has been on the road and it is great. The little bit of trail riding I have done tells me that this is not good for serious offroading. I do think that this is a great step for someone that is looking to get a bike to test the waters since I have just ordered a Zasker carbon as my next bike.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$600.00
Bike Setup: Stock, with some XTR upgrades as componets wore out
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Prostreet513
a Cross Country Rider
from Cincinnati, OHDate Reviewed: July 4, 2009
Strengths: Good price, decent fork, great frame, very easy to ride, and a great beginner bikeWeaknesses: 8-SpdBottom Line: This is a very reasonably priced bike for a beginner who can add better parts to step it up. After riding bmx for 14 years this was my first mountain bike and it was great. I actually bought my g/f a pink one as well. For the price you really can't beat it
Favorite Trail: All of them
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At: Performance Bicycle
Similar Products Used: GT Force 3.0
Bike Setup: 08 Avalanche 2.0 Disc
-Sette Ti Gel Seat
-Sette Edge Stem
-Sette XLR Bars
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caseyolson7
a Weekend Warrior
from San DiegoDate Reviewed: April 15, 2009
Strengths: Disk Brakes, Frame, Easy to keep maintainedWeaknesses: Pedals, Seat, Suntour shockBottom Line: The Bike is a great bike for under 500 bucks. I even take it on hard trails and it does great. The bike has done me great for evrything i have used it for for the past 4 years.
Favorite Trail: Coast to Coast Mountain bike trail
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$399.00
Purchased At: Performance Bike
Similar Products Used: Fezzari
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dual_dog
a Weekend Warrior
from San Diego, CA USADate Reviewed: April 7, 2009
Strengths: Excellent frame, integrated headset, WTB saddle, surprisingly decent fork & good ride qualityWeaknesses: Front derailleur, integrated EF-50 brake/shifters & plastic body pedals, mechanical brakes are somewhat tricky to adjustBottom Line: Sharp looking machine with decent components & dirt tires. Purchased this bike to get back into the sport & haven't been disappointed. Handles both street & pavement well. Tracks well off-road & the XCR fork is fine for intermediate XC riding. Mechanical disc brakes are decent stoppers. I'll be upgrading the shifters & front derailleur next. Overall, not a bad entry-level bike for all-around recreational riding that can handle a fair amount of technical off-road use.
Favorite Trail: Four Corners
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$290.00
Purchased At: used (craigslist)
Similar Products Used: '87 Rockhopper Comp w/Girven Flex Stem, '90 Trek 8000, '91 Stumpjumper FS w/XT Rapid Fire shifters
Bike Setup: Stock '07 2.0 except for upgraded Wellgo all-metal pedals & Bontrager toe clips, Sette bar ends & skewers
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