GT Avalanche 1.0 V Kona Blast
djmassie
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Hi, I'm about to buy my first bike since I was a kid but can't decide between these two bikes below. The bike will be used mainly for forrset trails and some riding round about the southern cairngorms. The GT costs £400 And the Kona £380. Any thoughts appreciated.
GT Avalanche 1.0 2008
Frame:
GT triple triangle design 6061 aluminium with a hydro formed downtube and a zero stack headtube. Disc compatible with a removable derailleur hanger.
Fork:
SR X-100 with 100mm of travel and 32mm stanchions. Magnesium lowers with lock out, preload and hydraulic damping.
Front Derailleur:
Shimano Deore.
Rear Derailleur:
Shimano Deore LX Lo-normal.
Shifters:
Shimano Deore 9 speed separate.
Chainset:
Shimano, 9 speed, octalink compatible.
Chainrings:
42/34/22 teeth.
Bottom Bracket:
Shimano octalink cartridge sealed.
Cassette:
SRAM 9 speed index cassette with a 12-32 tooth range.
Chain:
Shimano HG-53 9 speed.
Pedals:
ATB alloy caged.
Front Brake:
Tektro Auriga comp.
Rear Brake:
Tektro Auriga comp.
Brake Levers:
Tektro.
Handlebars:
GT MTN riser, 6061 heat treated with a 31.8mm clamp.
Stem:
GT ATB threadless. 25 degree rise with four bolt aluminium CNC face plate for 31.8mm bar.
Headset:
Tange Seiki system for 1 1/8".
Grips:
GT dual density ATB.
Rims:
Alloy double wall ATB.
Front Hub:
Shimano Deore disc.
Rear Hub:
Shimano Deore 9 speed.
Spokes:
Stainless steel 14 gauge.
Front Tyre:
Kenda Nevegal 26x2.1".
Rear Tyre:
Kenda Nevegal 26x2.1".
Saddle:
WTB speed V.
Seatpost:
Alloy micro adjust.
Seat Binder:
GT forged aluminium with quick release.
Kona Blast 2008:
Frame sizes 14”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”, 22”
Frame tubing Kona All-Mountain Butted Aluminum
Rear Shock -
Fork RockShox Dart 2 w/Turnkey 100mm
Headset TH
Crankarms FSA Apha Drive Exo Powerdrive
Chainrings 44/32/22
B/B FSA Powerdrive
Pedals Wellgo LU-A9
Chain Shimano HG40
Freewheel Shimano Alivio (11-32, 8 Speed)
F/D Shimano Acera
R/D Shimano Deore
Shifters Shimano Alivio
Handlebar Kona Aluminum Riser
Stem Kona Control
Grips Kona Mooseknuckle
Brakes Hayes MX4 Mechanical
Brake Levers Avid FR-5
Front Hub KK Disc
Rear Hub Shimano M475 Disc
Spokes Stainless 14g
Tires Maxxis Ignitor 26 x 2.1
Rims Alex Ace-18
Saddle WTB Speed V Sport SE
Seatpost Kona Thumb
Seat Clamp Kona QR
GT Avalanche 1.0 2008
Frame:
GT triple triangle design 6061 aluminium with a hydro formed downtube and a zero stack headtube. Disc compatible with a removable derailleur hanger.
Fork:
SR X-100 with 100mm of travel and 32mm stanchions. Magnesium lowers with lock out, preload and hydraulic damping.
Front Derailleur:
Shimano Deore.
Rear Derailleur:
Shimano Deore LX Lo-normal.
Shifters:
Shimano Deore 9 speed separate.
Chainset:
Shimano, 9 speed, octalink compatible.
Chainrings:
42/34/22 teeth.
Bottom Bracket:
Shimano octalink cartridge sealed.
Cassette:
SRAM 9 speed index cassette with a 12-32 tooth range.
Chain:
Shimano HG-53 9 speed.
Pedals:
ATB alloy caged.
Front Brake:
Tektro Auriga comp.
Rear Brake:
Tektro Auriga comp.
Brake Levers:
Tektro.
Handlebars:
GT MTN riser, 6061 heat treated with a 31.8mm clamp.
Stem:
GT ATB threadless. 25 degree rise with four bolt aluminium CNC face plate for 31.8mm bar.
Headset:
Tange Seiki system for 1 1/8".
Grips:
GT dual density ATB.
Rims:
Alloy double wall ATB.
Front Hub:
Shimano Deore disc.
Rear Hub:
Shimano Deore 9 speed.
Spokes:
Stainless steel 14 gauge.
Front Tyre:
Kenda Nevegal 26x2.1".
Rear Tyre:
Kenda Nevegal 26x2.1".
Saddle:
WTB speed V.
Seatpost:
Alloy micro adjust.
Seat Binder:
GT forged aluminium with quick release.
Kona Blast 2008:
Frame sizes 14”, 16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”, 22”
Frame tubing Kona All-Mountain Butted Aluminum
Rear Shock -
Fork RockShox Dart 2 w/Turnkey 100mm
Headset TH
Crankarms FSA Apha Drive Exo Powerdrive
Chainrings 44/32/22
B/B FSA Powerdrive
Pedals Wellgo LU-A9
Chain Shimano HG40
Freewheel Shimano Alivio (11-32, 8 Speed)
F/D Shimano Acera
R/D Shimano Deore
Shifters Shimano Alivio
Handlebar Kona Aluminum Riser
Stem Kona Control
Grips Kona Mooseknuckle
Brakes Hayes MX4 Mechanical
Brake Levers Avid FR-5
Front Hub KK Disc
Rear Hub Shimano M475 Disc
Spokes Stainless 14g
Tires Maxxis Ignitor 26 x 2.1
Rims Alex Ace-18
Saddle WTB Speed V Sport SE
Seatpost Kona Thumb
Seat Clamp Kona QR
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