GT KARAKORAM (01) 1996 VS Specialized HARDROCK 2003 specs comparison
GT Karakoram (01)
General InfosModel | Karakoram (01) |
Manufacturer | GT |
Year of production | 1996 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - ghost flames- red-Fade |
Sizes | - 14.5 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) |
Sizes | - 14.5 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX LeversShimano STX M-System Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 238 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted OversizeChromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
Handlebar construction | GT Alloy |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Kore Lite |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga Alchemy |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN51 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/34/42 TeethShimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
GT Karakoram (01) Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX GS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Quadra 21R |
Other Specs of GT Karakoram (01)
Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
Pedals details | Victor VP-517S |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Chromoly RailsVetta TT Tri-Shock |
Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy SP-263 |

Specialized Hardrock
General InfosModel | Hardrock |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - White-Blue |
Sizes | - 13 (inches)- 15 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.20 (inches) Specialized Enduro Sport |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Altus LeversTektro 832AL Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and RJoy Tech Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeAlex DM-20 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Specialized A1 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Specialized Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Threadless |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Specialized Loose Ball |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG31 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleSealed Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethTruVativ X-Forge |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Altus |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth8-speed |
Specialized Hardrock Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Acera |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Acera |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 80 (millimeters) TravelRST Capa TL |
Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Specialized Twin Sided Toe Clip |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Specialized Sport ATB |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterSpecialized Aluminum |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, GT provided us with the latest version of its Karakoram (01) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of GT Karakoram (01) Mountain bike here
- Get your Specialized Hardrock manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Hardrock Mountain bike here