GT Karakoram 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand GT
Model Karakoram
First production 1999
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories GT Karakoram Parts   
Available Sizes - 12.5 (inches) / 31.75 (cm)
- 12.5 (inches)
- 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 tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB EnduroRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid AD-1.0 L Levers
Avid 1D-20 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano 8-speed Cassette
Front: GT Suspension Q and R
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Weinmann Zac 19
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsReynolds 525
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTitec Enduro HF
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAzonic ORC
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano IG
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
SR XR40
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

GT Karakoram Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 3.15 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Judy C

Other Specs of GT Karakoram

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Solar Mint
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsGT Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSDG Comp Belair
Seat post extensionAluminum Micro-adjust


GT Karakoram bike review

GT produced the Karakoram bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $652.99.
Karakoram bike is available in many sizes such as 12.5 (inches), 14.5 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
GT Mountain bike Karakoram can be found in one single color which is Solar Mint.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB EnduroRaptor tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann Zac 19, 32-hole. GT equiped this exact model with Avid 1D-20 brakes, Avid AD-1.0 L levers braking system and Front: GT suspension Q/R, Rear: Shimano 8-speed cassette hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride GT used Reynolds 525 material for the frame. Titec Enduro HF high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Karakoram to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Azonic ORC.
For the smoothest biking experience SR XR40, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano IG chain that is easily replaceable as stated by GT, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Alivio RapidFire SL gear shift levers.