1988 GT Karakoram
The two highest peaks on earth are found in a Himalayan mountain range called the Karakoram. The mystique of this lofty region has intrigued explorers for ages. The Karakoram by GT helps unfold the mysteries of unexplored territory for any rider who climbs aboard it. Its unique Triple Triangle frame features the same geometry as our Avalanche. Shimano's Deore components with Bio Pace chainrings help the Karakoram traverse all of nature's high places.
Description
The two highest peaks on earth are found in a Himalayan mountain range called the Karakoram. The mystique of this lofty region has intrigued explorers for ages. The Karakoram by GT helps unfold the mysteries of unexplored territory for any rider who climbs aboard it. Its unique Triple Triangle frame features the same geometry as our Avalanche. Shimano’s Deore components with Bio Pace chainrings help the Karakoram traverse all of nature’s high places.
Technical specification
Geometry
- Sizes
- 16, 18, 20, 22"
- Head tube angle
- 70°
- Seat tube angle
- 74°
Frame & Fork
- Frame material
- Chromoly
- Frame
- MTB Tubing throughout, Forged Dropouts, Top Tube Flattened and Tapered, Stainless Steel Rear Brake Cable Guide Brazed inside of Top Tube, 19mm Seat Stays, Double Water Bottle Bosses, Reinforcement Sleeve at Top and Bottom of Head Tube.
- Fork
- Unicrown with 1 1/8" Round-Oval-Round Blades, Chromoly with Special Design Forged Dropouts, Painted.
Drivetrain
- Crankset
- Shimano New Deore w/BioPace, 48/38/28T, Anatomic Sizing
- Bottom bracket
- Shimano New Deore, Sealed Mech
- Chain
- Shimano CN-UG20, Blk/Sil
- Freewheel
- Shimano New Deore Cassette, 13/15/18/21/25/30T
- Shifters
- Shimano New Deore w/SIS and Friction Modes
- Pedals
- SR MTP-122 w/Chromo Axle, Toe Clips & Straps
- Derailleurs
- Shimano New Deore Front, Shimano New Deore SIS Rear
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano Deore rear derailleur with cassette freewheel hub
Wheels
- Rims
- Araya RM-20, GM6 Finish, 26 x 1.50
- Tires
- Ritchey Force, 26 x 2.0, Skinwall
- Spokes
- Stainless
- Hubs
- Shimano New Deore, Sealed Mech QR Front, Sealed Mech Cassette QR Rear
Cockpit & contact
- Handlebar
- SR, Chromoly, Flat Tapered, Black, 580mm Width.
- Stem
- GT All Terra, Chromoly with Internal Cable Routing, Anatomic Sizing.
- Headset
- Hatta Vesta, Sealed Mech, Black.
- Saddle
- GT All Terra, Pigskin Look.
- Colour
- Grey
Brakes
- Brakes
- Shimano New Deore, Cantilever, Front w/U-Brake, Rear, Deore, Levers, 2.0mm Wire, 6.0mm Housing.
