GT Karakoram 1995 Technical specs and features
| Brand | GT |
| Model | Karakoram |
| First production | 1995 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain Without Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | GT Karakoram 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 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 Specifications
| 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 Specs
| 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 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-butted Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | GT Bologna Lite |
Other Specs of GT Karakoram
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Available colors | - Candy blue - mirror titanium |
| Weight | Not Available |
| 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 |
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GT produced the Karakoram bike in 1995 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $749.99.
Karakoram bike is available in many sizes such as 14.5 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
GT Mountain bike Karakoram can be found in a few colors, among these colors Candy blue and mirror titanium .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho kevlar tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 236, 32-hole. GT equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system and Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride GT used Tange MTB chromoly, double-butted material for the frame. GT alloy multi-position high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Karakoram to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Trans-X Aheadset alloy.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX HyperDrive-C, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by GT, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX RapidFire Plus gear shift levers.