Schwinn MESA GSX 1997 VS GT KARAKORAM (01) 1997 specs comparison
Schwinn Mesa GSX
General Infos| Model | Mesa GSX |
| Manufacturer | Schwinn |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- red -Black |
| Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda K-849 Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda K-837 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano STX Levers Shimano Altus Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Altus Front: Formula FM 31 |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Araya GP-710 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Meng Jing Steel |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Lee Chi |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Chin Haur CH90 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-71S |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano STX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Schwinn Mesa GSX Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Quadra 5 |
Other Specs of Schwinn Mesa GSX
| Component group sets | Shimano STX and Alivio |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-988 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Viscount 9708 |
| Seat post extension | 26.6 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-242 |
GT Karakoram (01)
General Infos| Model | Karakoram (01) |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- yellow -Blue |
| Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 238 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Butted Chromoly |
| Frame type | Welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kore Lite |
| Handlebar extender | GT Cut Weld |
| Handlebar stem details | Kore Lite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
GT Karakoram (01) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy SL |
Other Specs of GT Karakoram (01)
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Body With Clips & Straps Steel Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Hollow Chromoly Rails With Kevlar Sides WTB SST |
| Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Schwinn provided us with the latest version of its Mesa GSX bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Schwinn Mesa GSX Mountain bike here
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