GT KARAKORAM 1998 VS Raleigh M40 2001 specs comparison

GT Karakoram
General InfosModel | Karakoram |
Manufacturer | GT |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
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 VelociRaptorFront: 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB EnduroRaptor Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX LeversShimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Shimano STX-RCFront: Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic X138 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly Rear StaysReynolds 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 TeethShimano STX-RC |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
GT Karakoram Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano STX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX-RC |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Indy XC |
Other Specs of GT Karakoram
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Aluminum Body With Clips & StrapsSteel Cage |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Hollow Chromoly Rails With Kevlar SidesWTB SSTK |
Seat post extension | 29.6 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |

Raleigh M40
General InfosModel | M40 |
Manufacturer | Raleigh |
Year of production | 2001 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Silver Dollar-Rocket Red |
Sizes | - Large - medium - small - womens medium - womens small - xlarge - xsmall |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Multi-terrain |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Linear-pull LeversProMax Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Aluminum O and S |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeAlex Y-2000 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14gStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Steel |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Steel |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Steel |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC Z-51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethShimano Tourney |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Acera EZ Fire Plus |
Rear gear set | 13 - 34 Teeth7-speed |
Raleigh M40 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Tourney TY-10 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tourney TY-40 |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | RST Omni CL |
Other Specs of Raleigh M40
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Aluminum and resin With Clips And Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Stratos ATB |
Seat post extension | SuspensionAluminum |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, GT provided us with the latest version of its Karakoram bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of GT Karakoram Mountain bike here
- Get your Raleigh M40 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Raleigh M40 Mountain bike here