New Bike

[moogle]

alright, sorry for being offensive as well.. ill take that comment off.

[Tumble]

crud catchers add a great deal to the overall look of a bike. Too bad you can't get them for the forks.

OHHHHH.. but you can. and they are good THIS ONE can fit normal suspension forks as well as reverse arch jobs, and it's better than THIS ONE cos it looks prettier and the bit facing you is slightly longer so gives you better protection.

[Dorza]

OHHHHH.. but you can. and they are good THIS ONE can fit normal suspension forks as well as reverse arch jobs, and it's better than THIS ONE cos it looks prettier and the bit facing you is slightly longer so gives you better protection.

I meant crud catcher or rather "Crud" branded ones .

[Agent]

Well nice bike mate, make sure you show it me when I pop around next

At first I thought this was in Cars & Bikes and got a bit excited when I thought I had converted you to the way of 2 wheels

[herulach]

I meant crud catcher or rather "Crud" branded ones .

We're arguing semantics here, but he has a front crud catcher on. crud catchers are the things that attach the downtube Im sure they have some kind of restriction on that design.

[Lowe]

Funnily enough I've been looking at one of those Tumble - the front Crud is fine for general riding but once you get a bat on, it does flick up off the leading part of the front wheel and you get it in the face!

I prefer mudguards on it to be honest, beats getting a wet bum or covered in mud when you're on the trail. It's a bit better for anyone following you on a trail too, nothing worse than getting leathered by muck from someone in front.

The trail lights have since been removed for the moment since I wasn't happy with them. RMA'd them for checking over since when using both lamps the battery warning light would come on straight away.

[Tumble]

the other problem with the crud catcher is that when you turn the wheel.. you get covered in crap - the shock blade turns with the wheel - it doesn't stop everything, but it makes a hell of a difference

[Darklink]

I bought my GT avalanch bike recently as well, its was around about £500 but i love it, its great, light and speedy. Btw arbitor what are your two small lights called company wise? I think they look cool

[herulach]

I bought my GT avalanch bike recently as well, its was around about £500 but i love it, its great, light and speedy. Btw arbitor what are your two small lights called company wise? I think they look cool

I may be getting one of those as an insurance replacement for my stolen hardrock (will be the 0.0/0.5 depending on how far i can push them) what's the frame ride like?

If im not very much mistaken the lamps are made by blackburn.

With regard to mudguards, ive got a Flinger DH one that i got from wiggle 3 years ago nearly, they dont sell it anymore, but it bears a striking resemblance to this:
Club Roost Force Field Fender Mudguards 7.99 GBP Free P & P to UK & Ireland, Cheap International Rates. Next day delivery from Europes Largest Online Bikeshop.
Mine's black though. Riding buddies experience is that DH guards are generally better, theyre wider, and tend to be far more robust, plus they look better.
you can also get these if you want everythign to match, but theyre a bit weird as it only sticks out the front:
Crud Fender Moto-X Mudguards 4.99 GBP Free P & P to UK & Ireland, Cheap International Rates. Next day delivery from Europes Largest Online Bikeshop.

[Darklink]

O its a great bike its about 17-18 frame size so perfect to control and not to big or small. It 100% aluminum so its damn light as well, The exact specs are :

Full Specifications

Frame GT Triple Triangle design 6061 butted aluminum with new hydroformed downtube, zero stack headtube. Disc compatible with removeable der. Hanger
Fork SR X-100, 100mm of travel w/. 32mm alum stanchions, magnesium lowers, with lock, preload and hydraulic damping
Headset Tange system for 1 1/8"
CranksetTruvativ 5-D with Powerspline 44,32,22
Bottom Bracket Power Spline Cartridge Sealed
PedalsSealed bearing alloy MTB with Clip and strap
Front Derailleur Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore LX Rapid Rise
Rear Cogs SRAM Nine speed index cassette 12-32
Chain Shimano Nine Speed
Shifters Shimano Deore 9 speed integrated
Handlebar GT Mtn Riser, 6061 heat treated 31.8mm
Stem GT ATB, threadless 25 degree rise with four bolt alum face plate 31.8mm
Grips GT Dual Density ATB
Front BrakeTektro Auriga comp, dual piston cold forged
Rear Brake Tektro Auriga comp, dual piston cold forged
Brake Levers Tektro
RimsWTB SX-24 double wall disc specific
TiresKenda Nevegal, 26 x 2.1
Front Hub Alloy QR for Disc
Rear Hub Shimano Disc 9 speed
Spokes Stainless steel 14 gauge
Nipples Brass CP
Saddle WTB Speed V
Seat Post Alloy Micro adjust
Seat Clamp GT Forged Alum QR

[JPreston]

Darklink do you know how much your avalanche weighs, with pedals and tyres (i.e. complete bike)?

I've got the mid-range halfords version, but am just at the point where I am starting to think about weight when replacing/upgrading bits. Be handy to get a benchmark

@herulach, yep it's a good frame; very rigid with OK mud clearance, not especially light but should be lighter than your lardrock, only thing is it has quite a compact upright position which you may or may not like. I like the position, but same as any bike you need to try it to see if it's for you.

[moogle]

Darklink do you know how much your avalanche weighs, with pedals and tyres (i.e. complete bike)?

my one weighs 14 - 15kg roughly, but I got the large frame, darks one may be lighter because he got a medium frame.

[Darklink]

Hey JPreston

i would say mine is around 7-8 kg's its so damn light, i carry it with one arm lol.