1991 GT Karakoram
(kar-e-kor-em)
The GT Karakoram’s tradition of turning heads continues in 1991 with it’s one of a kind “Inferno” paint.
Description
The GT Karakoram’s tradition of turning heads continues in 1991 with it’s one of a kind “Inferno” paint. Spec’ed with a superb mix of Shimano Deore DX and LX componentry, the Karakoram also boasts such features as GT Triple Trak steering system with our pierced design chromoly stem, GT GelCel saddle, Araya CV-7 anodised rims and Ritchey MegaBite tires. Also available in a more subdued “Blue Widow” finish.
GEOMETRY
Head tube angle: 70°
Seat tube angle: 73.5°
Chainstay length: 16.5″
USEFUL INFORMATION
Seat Post internal diameter: TBC
Front Mech Band Diameter: TBC
Technical specification
Geometry
- Sizes
- 14.5", 16", 18", 20", 22"
Frame & Fork
- Frame
- GT Triple Triangle design, Tange MTB double butted tubing; 1-1/8" oversize reinforced head tube; internal cable routing; externally butted seat tube; 19mm double tapered seat stays; 73mm bottom bracket shell; vertical forged dropouts
- Fork
- GT/Spinner unicrown with 1-1/8" oversize butted chromoly steer tube, 1-1/8" chromoly blades with Bologna cut, forged safety dropouts
Drivetrain
- Crankset
- Shimano Deore LX STI SuperGlide round chainrings, 46/36/24T silver; crank arms anatomically sized
- Bottom bracket
- Sealed mech
- Chain
- Shimano Deore DX STI
- Freewheel
- Shimano Deore DX HyperGlide Cassette, 12-28T, 7 speed
- Shifters
- Shimano Deore DX Rapid-Fire 7 speed
- Derailleurs
- Shimano Deore LX STI
Wheels
- Rims
- Araya New CV7 alloy 26x1.50, grey anodised
- Tires
- Ritchey Mega-Bite 26x2.1
- Spokes
- 14G stainless steel
- Hubs
- Shimano Deore LX QR with rear cassette
Cockpit & contact
- Handlebar
- Chromoly flat tapered, anatomically sized
- Stem
- GT/H.L. All-Terra full chromolywith internal routing, anatomically sized.
- Grips
- GT/A'ME anatomical
- Headset
- Tioga 1-1/8" oversize, sealed, black
- Saddle
- GT GelCel racing , black
- Seat post
- Alloy micro adjust 300mm
- Seatpost clamp
- GT All-Terra heat treated alloy, black anodised with GT chromoly skewer with rubber cover
- Colour
- Blue Widow, Inferno
Brakes
- Brakes
- Shimano Deore DX SLR new low profile BR-M650 front cantilever and rear U-brake with Flex-Guard and GT straddle cable crosser.
- Brake levers
- Shimano Deore DX 2-finger, black
Extras
GT InstaFlate C02 pump (USA only); chain stay protector
