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 |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe DP-7N Levers Dia-Compe VC-737 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano STX-RC |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Rear: Bontrager Maverick Asym Front: Bontrager Maverick |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Klein Aluminum Power Tubing |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | System 1 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak ST-2 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs PC-41 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP27E |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 20/32/42 Teeth Sugino Impel 300 |
| Gear shift levers | Grip 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 type | Answer Manitou Spyder R |
Other Specs of Klein Karma
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Graphite Pearl with Mango swingarm |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Resin With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches) Travel Klein BASF |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager FS Plus 10 |
| Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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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.