mistral55's Review of GT Avalanche Mountain Bike
11th Sep 2005
Overall Rating
- Value for money
Brilliant very high quality rigid frame, not as "nervous" as many others in class. Ultra comfortable ride. great ( by that I mean forgiving) handling. Excellent choice if like me you are an older rider looking to return with a 50/ 50 mix of road /trail. Fantastic value for money, especiallly the disc brake version.
Bad Points
Very soft, very easily damaged paint. (tut tut GT in this day & age?), brake pads wear out on a weekend of heavy use I believe.
General Comments
Although heavier tham my daughters Giant Rock, GT Avalanche is a far better propostion for a bike that will be used as much on road as on the rough stuff. having said that. I chose to scare myself silly by going down Rivington Pike in a fit of bravado, (15 years ago I chickened out of attempting this on my old Raleigh & watched my mates career down on assorted Orange, Kona, Cannondales etc). The GT coasted the run with absolute aplomb & instilled a sense of security, welcome to this TOG. Doesnt HALF impress the local hoodies to, so get a decent security lock.
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I couldn't have put it better myself on all points. I've had an Avalanche 1.0 for over 2 years now, and apart from the odd niggle (e.g. your comment on paint) it's been a sturdy steed.