GT KARAKORAM 1994 VS Alpine Designs EXPLORE 1997 specs comparison
GT Karakoram
General Infos| Model | Karakoram |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 1994 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Not found |
| Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Panaracer Hardcore Dart and Smoke |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Levers Shimano Deore LX Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX QR |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic M400 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted Tange MTB Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | GT Ergo Alloy 1-piece Bar and Bar Ends |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | GT Flip Flop IV Heat-treated Aluminum |
| Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX HyperDrive-C |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus With Optical Gear Display |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
GT Karakoram Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | GT Bologna Lite Triple-butted Chromoly |
Other Specs of GT Karakoram
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Pedals details | 1-piece Alloy With GT Resin Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Hollow Chromoly Rails GT ATB Racing |
| Seat post extension | Alloy Micro-adjust |
Alpine Designs Explore
General Infos| Model | Explore |
| Manufacturer | Alpine Designs |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- midnight blue -Green |
| Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Cheng Shin C-1040N |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Tourney TY-21 Levers Shimano Altus Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Aluminum Quick Release |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Aluminum |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Asahi Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted Oversize Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Leadtec |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Chromoly |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC UG-50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 122 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-CS12 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
| Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Alpine Designs Explore Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Tourney TY-32 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tourney TY-32 |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Hi-tensile Steel |
| Fork type | Akisu |
Other Specs of Alpine Designs Explore
| Component group sets | Shimano Tourney TY-32 |
| Pedals details | Resin Body Aluminum Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Velo VL-257 With Springs |
| Seat post extension | 29.6 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-242 |
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 Alpine Designs Explore manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Alpine Designs Explore Mountain bike here