GT Karakoram (01) 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | GT |
| Model | Karakoram (01) |
| First production | 1996 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | GT Karakoram (01) Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 14.5 (inches) / 36.83 (cm) - 14.5 (inches) - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) / 55.88 (cm) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX Levers Shimano STX M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 238 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Double-butted Oversize Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | GT Alloy |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Kore Lite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga Alchemy |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN51 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/34/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
GT Karakoram (01) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX GS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Quadra 21R |
Other Specs of GT Karakoram (01)
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Available colors | - Fade - ghost flames - red |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-517S |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Chromoly Rails Vetta TT Tri-Shock |
| Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-263 |
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GT Karakoram (01) bike review
GT produced the Karakoram (01) bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $889.00.
Karakoram (01) bike is available in many sizes such as 14.5 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
GT Mountain bike Karakoram (01) can be found in a few colors, among these colors Fade, ghost flames and red .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 238, 32-hole. GT equiped this exact model with Shimano STX M-System brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride GT used Chromoly, double-butted, oversize material for the frame. GT alloy high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Karakoram (01) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kore lite.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by GT, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.