gt avalanche 1.0 2012 vs voodoo hoodoo

stuartwhite

Im looking at both of these second hand about £200 witch would be the better of the 2

cooldad

Depends, use, condition, spec etc....

stuartwhite

Both in good condition both there stranded spec

cooldad

You think people memorise spec?

Make an effort.

stuartwhite

Sorry didn't know if it would be an easy one to answer ill copy spec on to here

stuartwhite

Voodoo

Approximate Weight (KG): 14.1kg
Exact Frame Size: 18"
Forks: Suntour Raidon X3 Coil Suspension fork
Frame Material: Alloy
Front Brake: Tektro Gemini Hydraulic disc 180mm rotor
Number of Gears: 27
Rear Brake: Tektro Gemini Hydraulic disc 180mm rotor
Wheel Size: 26"
Chainset: Shimano FC-M430
Fork Lock-out: Yes
Fork travel: 120mm
Frame Colour: Red
Front Mech: Shimano Alivio FD-M430
Gear Shifters: Shimano Alivio SL-M430 27spd
Gender: Mens
Handle Bars: Riser 31.8mm
Headset: 1 1/8 Aheadset
Hubs: Formula 32 hole Q/R disc hub
Rear Mech: Shimano Alivio RD-M430
Rims: Double wall black 32 hole disc rim
Saddle: VL-3165
Seatpost: 400mm Alloy 27.2
Suspension: Front
Tyres: Maxxis Ardent 26 x 2.25

stuartwhite

Gt

Frame:
Butted 6061 Hydroformed, Zero Stack Headset
Fork:
Rockshox Tora 302 coil 100mm travel
Front Derailleur:
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur:
Shimano XT Shadow
Number of Gears:
27
Shifters:
Shimano Deore
Chainset:
Shimano M442
Chainrings:
44/32/22
Bottom Bracket:
Shimano ES-25
Cassette:
Shimano HG-30 9 speed 11-34
Chain:
KMC HG-53
Pedals:
GT Slim line flat pedal
Front Brake:
Shimano M445 Hydraulic with 180mm rotor
Rear Brake:
Shimano M445 Hydraulic with 160mm rotor
Brake Levers:
Shimano M445
Handlebars:
All Terra 6061
Stem:
All Terra 3D forged
Headset:
FSA NO.10
Grips:
GT Wing Dual Density
Rims:
Alex TD-24 Doublewall
Front Hub:
GT All Terra alloy disc
Rear Hub:
GT All Terra alloy Cassette
Front Tyre:
Maxxis Mobster 26×2.1
Rear Tyre:
Maxxis Mobster 26×2.1
Saddle:
WTB Pure V sport
Seatpost:
All Terra Micro Adjust
Seat Binder:
GT Forged QR
Weight:
14.1kg

The Rookie

If those are the right specs, the GT for sure, but remember specs change with year!

Jomox

Those specs, GT no doubt easily.

cooldad

I'd agree with that.

Cookeh

GT is a more reputable brand and much better specced. Frame is also better and more able to take any future upgrades - although with that being said a whole new bike would make more sense then any upgrades so its a nullpoint.

buddy_club

The spec on the GT is way better

The Rookie

Cookeh wrote:

GT is a more reputable brand

which has got nothing to do with any sensible buying decision.....

Cookeh

The Rookie wrote:

Cookeh wrote:

GT is a more reputable brand

which has got nothing to do with any sensible buying decision.....

A rather moot point.

cooldad

Cookeh wrote:

The Rookie wrote:

Cookeh wrote:

GT is a more reputable brand

which has got nothing to do with any sensible buying decision.....

A rather moot point.

Nope, brand is immaterial in determining the right bike.

buddy_club

My voodoo bizango is fantastic, but when to first when into the lbs the guy on the desk smirked, a brand means nothing, in this months MBUK, a bike made by go outdoors (the camping shop) was named THE hardtail to buy under £400, considering the shop have never made bikes before I'd say it's pretty high praise.

The Rookie

I wouldn't say 'made', marketed, probably made by Merida, the same company who make Carrera, Boarbman and many others, including low end Specialized. Having said that Decathlon don't use Merida, so maybe G.O. don't.

buddy_club

Sorry, I didn't mean literally manufactured by them, as most bikes are 'made' in the same place, however I presume that it would be go outdoors who decide the specification and parts, and have actually packed some very good componentry into a bike which you can get at £340, £20 cheaper than the Carrera Vulcan which has x3, suntour xcm, and very standard finishing kit.