GT KARAKORAM 1998 VS Kona KING KAHUNA 2009 specs comparison

GT Karakoram

General Infos

Model	Karakoram
Manufacturer	GT
Year of production	1998
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Color choice	- mango -Gloss black
Sizes	- 12.5 (inches) - 14.5 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches)
Sizes	- 12.5 (inches) - 14.5 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB EnduroRaptor Kevlar
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Q and R Rear: Shimano STX-RC Front: Aluminum
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic X138
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Chromoly Rear Stays Reynolds 525 Main Triangle
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Kore Lite
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Kore Lite
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift levers	Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set	11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed

GT Karakoram Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano STX-RC
Fork material	Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type	Rock Shox Indy XC

Other Specs of GT Karakoram

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Aluminum Body With Clips & Straps Steel Cage
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Hollow Chromoly Rails With Kevlar Sides WTB SSTK
Seat post extension	29.6 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust

Kona King Kahuna

General Infos

Model	King Kahuna
Manufacturer	Kona
Year of production	2009
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Gray Metallic and Pearl White
Sizes	- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	29 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis Ignitor
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano SLX Hydraulic Levers Shimano SLX Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	FSA XC-290
Rims manufacturer	FSA XC-290
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Not Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Kona Race Light Scandium Butted
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Kona XC and BC Deluxe Riser
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Kona XC and BC Deluxe
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit DL

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano Deore
Bottom bracket shell width	73 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type	Shimano SLX Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Shimano SLX
Gear shift levers	Shimano XT Rapid Fire
Rear gear set	11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

Kona King Kahuna Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano SLX
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano XT Shadow
Fork material	Single
Fork type	80 (millimeters) Travel Fox 32 F29 RL

Other Specs of Kona King Kahuna

Component group sets	Shimano XT and SLX
Pedals details	Shimano M520
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	WTB Rocket V Comp Chromo
Seat post extension	Kona XC and BC Deluxe