GT KARAKORAM 1998 VS Rocky Mountain VERTEX 30 2009 specs comparison
GT Karakoram
General Infos| Model | 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 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 |
Rocky Mountain Vertex 30
General Infos| Model | Vertex 30 |
| Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Red and Aluminum |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 (inches) WTB Exi Wolf |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano M575 Hydraulic Levers Shimano M575 Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | WTB SpeedDisc XC |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | DT Swiss Champion |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | RMB FORM 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA30 Lo-Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton EA30 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG53-9 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Race Face Ride XC X-Type |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Race Face Ride XC X-Type |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore Rapidfire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Rocky Mountain Vertex 30 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano SLX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi 33 TST |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Vertex 30
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M520 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V Comp |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Easton EA30 |
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 Rocky Mountain Vertex 30 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Rocky Mountain Vertex 30 Mountain bike here