Klein Karma 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Klein
Model Karma
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Klein Karma Parts   
Available Sizes - Large
- medium
- small


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 46/50 (inches) Bontrager Jones
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Bontrager Jones
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe DP-7N Levers
Dia-Compe VC-737 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano STX-RC
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Rear: Bontrager Maverick Asym
Front: Bontrager Maverick
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsKlein Aluminum Power Tubing
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSystem 1
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak ST-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs PC-41
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP27E
Crankset parts and sizes 20/32/42 Teeth
Sugino Impel 300
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-6.0
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Klein Karma Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeAnswer Manitou Spyder R

Other Specs of Klein Karma

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Graphite Pearl with Mango swingarm
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsResin With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches) Travel
Klein BASF
Saddle seatBontrager FS Plus 10
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Klein Karma bike review

Klein produced the Karma bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $999.99.
Karma bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium and small .
Klein Mountain bike Karma can be found in a few colors, among these colors Graphite Pearl with Mango swingarm .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.10" Bontrager Jones tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Front: Bontrager Maverick, Rear: Bontrager Maverick Asym, 32-hole. Klein equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe VC-737 brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7N levers braking system and Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Klein used Klein aluminum Power Tubing material for the frame. System 1 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Karma to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino Impel 300, 20/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs PC-41 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Klein, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-6.0 gear shift levers.