GT Karakoram Suspension 1995 Technical specs and features

Brand GT
Model Karakoram Suspension
First production 1995
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories GT Karakoram Suspension 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 tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 236
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
Tange MTB Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionGT Alloy Multi-position
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTrans-X Aheadset Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Dia-Compe Aheadset

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG70
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX HyperDrive-C
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeRock Shox Mag 21

Other Specs of GT Karakoram Suspension

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Available colors - Candy blue
- mirror titanium
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsVictor VP-516S With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Manganese Rails
Vetta TT Tri-Shock
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy Micro-adjust


GT Karakoram Suspension bike review

GT produced the Karakoram Suspension bike in 1995 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $978.99.
Karakoram Suspension bike is available in many sizes such as 14.5 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
GT Mountain bike Karakoram Suspension 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 Suspension 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.