GT KARAKORAM 1998 VS Marin APINE TRAIL 29ER 2008 specs comparison

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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 tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (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 typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Chromoly Rear Stays
Reynolds 525 Main Triangle
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKore Lite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKore Lite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeRock Shox Indy XC

Other Specs of GT Karakoram

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals details Aluminum Body With Clips & Straps
Steel Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Hollow Chromoly Rails With Kevlar Sides
WTB SSTK
Seat post extension 29.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


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Marin Apine Trail 29er

General Infos
Model Apine Trail 29er
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2008
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Color choice - Gloss Solar
-Matte Brushed Silver
Sizes - 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire29 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Prowler SL Sport
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Forged Alloy 3 Finger Levers
Hayes MX-4 Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAlloy Double Sealed Disc QR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex TD-20
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
WTB Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionDouble Butted 6061 Alloy
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsMarin OS Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Ritchey LB

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG40
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruvativ Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
TruVativ X-Flow 3.0
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Marin Apine Trail 29er Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Altus
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Dart 3

Other Specs of Marin Apine Trail 29er

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsComposite
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Speed V Sport LE
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy Micro Adjust


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