GT KARAKORAM SUSPENSION 1995 VS Specialized HARDROCK 2009 specs comparison

GT Karakoram Suspension

General Infos

Model	Karakoram Suspension
Manufacturer	GT
Year of production	1995
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Color choice	- mirror titanium -Candy blue
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 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho Kevlar
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic 236
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Double-butted Tange MTB Chromoly
Frame type	TIG-welded Steel
Handlebar construction	GT Alloy Multi-position
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Trans-X Aheadset Alloy
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Dia-Compe Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG70
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
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed

GT Karakoram Suspension Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX Compact Drive
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material	Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium
Fork type	Rock Shox Mag 21

Other Specs of GT Karakoram Suspension

Component group sets	Shimano Deore LX
Pedals details	Victor VP-516S With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Manganese Rails Vetta TT Tri-Shock
Seat post extension	26.8 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy Micro-adjust

Specialized Hardrock

General Infos

Model	Hardrock
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2009
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Color choice	- Gloss Blue - Gloss Yellow -Gloss Black
Sizes	- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano EF-50 Levers Alloy Linear Pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Specialized Forged Alloy
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Alex Z-1000
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	15ga. Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Specialized Hi-Ten Low Riser
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Specialized Forged Alloy
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Loose Ball

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC Z7
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type	122.5 (millimeters) Spindle FSA BB-7420
Crankset parts and sizes	24/34/42 Teeth Shimano FC-M191 With Chainguard
Gear shift levers	Shimano EF-50
Rear gear set	14 - 34 Teeth 7-speed

Specialized Hardrock Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano C050
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Altus
Fork material	Single Crown Hi-tensile Steel and alloy
Fork type	80 (millimeters) Travel SR Suntour SF8-XCT-V2

Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock

Component group sets	Shimano Mix
Pedals details	Plastic Body Steel Cage
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Specialized XC Body Geometry
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Micro Adjust Specialized Alloy Two Bolt