GT KARAKORAM 3.0 2011 VS Trek 8500 2009 specs comparison
GT Karakoram 3.0
General Infos| Model | Karakoram 3.0 |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- satin white -Satin black |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 29 X 2.1'' Kenda Nevegal |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 29 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro Levers Tektro Linear Pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | All Terra Alloy Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex DC 25 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061-T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | ALL TERRA AL6061 RISER |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | All Terra |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Tange Seiki |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 42/32/22t Teeth Suntour XCT-30V2-T2 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano SL-M310 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
GT Karakoram 3.0 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Acera |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel SR Suntour XCT |
Other Specs of GT Karakoram 3.0
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | GT Slim Line Flat |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Pure-V Sport |
| Seat post extension | All Terra Alloy Micro-Adjust |
Trek 8500
General Infos| Model | 8500 |
| Manufacturer | Trek |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed Pewter and Pearl White |
| Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.25 (inches) Bontrager Jones XR Front: 26 X 2.20 (inches) Bontrager Jones XR |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT Ti Levers Shimano Deore XT Ti Hydraulic Disc With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Shimano Deore XT Ti Hydraulic Disc With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Bontrager Race Lite Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | Tubeless Ready Bontrager Race Lite Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Alpha Red Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Bontrager Race Lite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Race X Lite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek S-3 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Trek 8500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT Shadow |
| Fork material | Single Crown |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox F100 RL |
Other Specs of Trek 8500
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager Race Lite |
| Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Bontrager Race Lite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, GT provided us with the latest version of its Karakoram 3.0 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of GT Karakoram 3.0 Mountain bike here
- Get your Trek 8500 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Trek 8500 Mountain bike here