1996 GT Karakoram

1996 · Karakoram

The 1995 "Bike of the Year" is back for more in 1996 with a new, lighter frame. GT's roots are in chrome-moly steel and the 1996 Karakoram is the latest expression of 20 years of experience. Highlights include: GT Triple Triangle double butted chrome-moly frame, optional Rock Shox Quadra 21R, KORE alloy Ahead stem and a Shimano 24-speed LX group.

1996 GT Bicycles
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Description

The 1995 “Bike of the Year” is back for more in 1996 with a new, lighter frame. GT’s roots are in chrome-moly steel and the 1996 Karakoram is the latest expression of 20 years of experience. Highlights include: GT Triple Triangle double butted chrome-moly frame, optional Rock Shox Quadra 21R, KORE alloy Ahead stem and a Shimano 24-speed LX group.

Technical specification

Geometry

Sizes
14.5", 16", 18", 20", 22"

Frame & Fork

Frame material
Chromoly
Frame
GT Triple Triangle design with GT butted Cr-Mo main tubes and high-tensile stays
Fork
Rock Shox Quadra 21R

Drivetrain

Crankset
Shimano Deore LX 42/32/22
Chain
Shimano Hyperglide
Freewheel
Shimano Deore LX 11-28T
Shifters
Shimano Deore LX 8-speed
Pedals
Shimano Deore LX
Front derailleur
Shimano Deore LX
Rear derailleur
Shimano Deore LX

Wheels

Rims
Mavic M-231 alloy 26 x 1.5", anodized
Tires
WTB Velociraptor
Spokes
Stainless steel
Front hub
Shimano Deore LX
Rear hub
Shimano Deore LX

Cockpit & contact

Handlebar
GT ATB aluminum
Stem
KORE aluminum
Grips
GT Kraton
Headset
Tioga Aheadset 1 1/8", sealed
Saddle
GT Supersoft narrow
Seat post
Alloy micro-adjust
Seatpost clamp
GT QR
Colour
Ghost Flames or Candy Red

Brakes

Brake levers
Shimano Deore LX