1996 GT 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.
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
