1989 GT Karakoram K2

1989 · Karakoram

1989 GT Karakoram K2 is a chromoly mountain bike featuring double-butted Tange MTB tubing, SunTour XC-9000 derailleurs, and a 21-speed drivetrain.

1989 GT Bicycles
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Description

K2 is the tallest peak in the Himalaya’s Karakoram mountain range. What better name exists for the newest version of our most celebrated bike? The Karakoram K2’s competition series frame benefits from double-butted Tange MTB tubing. Its responsive mountain bike geometry answers your every command. SunTour’s all-new XC-9000 and 9010 derailleurs with AccuShift and a seven-speed cassette freewheel provide 21 earth-churning gears. SR’s best FX cold-forged crankarms with oval inner chainrings and round outer chainring transfer all pedaling forces into fast-forward acceleration. DiaCompe’s new two-finger Advantage II brake levers with 984 front cantilevers and 994 rear U-brake put a stop to the high-speed excitement. In either shocking Violet Thunder or purely professional Pearl Grey, the Karakoram K2 will conquer you in a single glance.

Technical specification

Geometry

Sizes
16", 18", 20", 22" Mens
Head tube angle
70
Seat tube angle
74

Frame & Fork

Frame material
Chromoly
Frame
GT Triple Triangle, Tange MTB Tubing; Internal Cable Routing; Vertical Forged Rear Dropouts; 19mm Tapered Seat Stays; Reinforced Seat Collar & Head Tube
Fork
GT All-Terra Chromoly Unicrown w/1-1/8" Blades w/Forged Safety Dropouts

Drivetrain

Crankset
SR FLC 48 Round/38/28 Oval Black Alloy CR's; Alloy Crank Arms, Anatomically Sized
Bottom bracket
Hatta Sealed Mech
Chain
Suntour
Freewheel
Suntour XCD-6000, 7-Speed Cassette, 13-30T
Shifters
Suntour XCD, 7-Speed
Pedals
SR MTP-126
Derailleurs
Suntour XC-9000 Front; XC-9010 Rear

Wheels

Rims
Araya RM-20 Gray Anodized
Tires
Tioga Farmer John's Cousin Front & Farmer John Rear; 26x1.95
Spokes
Stainless Steel
Hubs
Shimano XCD-6000 QR w/Rear Cassette

Cockpit & contact

Handlebar
GT Chromo Flat Tapered
Stem
GT All-Terra Chromoly w/Internal Cable Routing, Anatomically Sized
Grips
GT/KME Anatomical ATB
Headset
Hatta Sealed Mech, Black
Saddle
GT All-Terra Racing Leather, Black
Seat post
SR Alloy, 300mm
Seatpost clamp
Chromo QR w/Rubber Cover
Colour
Pearl Gray, Violet Thunder

Brakes

Brakes
DiaCompe 984 Cantilever Front; DiaCompe 986 U-Brake; GT Plate Rear, Black; GT Straddle Cable Guide
Brake levers
DiaCompe Two Finger Black/Silver w/Rubber Cover