Giant MCM 1 1997 VS GT KARAKORAM 1999 specs comparison

Giant MCM 1 1997 comparison online with competitors

Giant MCM 1

General Infos
Model MCM 1
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Natural carbon
Sizes - Large
- medium
- small
Sizes - Large
- medium
- small

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT Kevlar
Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Edge Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Front: Shimano Deore XT Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 220
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double Butted
DT Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber Composite
Frame typeBonded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsDirect Connect Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-40
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Giant MCM 1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and bottom Bracket Mount
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of Giant MCM 1

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsWellgo WPD-701 With Titanium Axle Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Royal Carbon Look With Suspension
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Tahoma DP 310


GT Karakoram 1999 comparison online with competitors

GT Karakoram

General Infos
Model Karakoram
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 1999
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Color choice -Solar Mint
Sizes - 12.5 (inches)
- 14.5 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB EnduroRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid AD-1.0 L Levers
Avid 1D-20 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano 8-speed Cassette
Front: GT Suspension Q and R
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Weinmann Zac 19
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsReynolds 525
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTitec Enduro HF
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAzonic ORC
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano IG
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
SR XR40
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

GT Karakoram Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 3.15 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Judy C

Other Specs of GT Karakoram

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsGT Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSDG Comp Belair
Seat post extensionAluminum Micro-adjust


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