2014 GT Karakoram Elite
2014 GT Karakoram Elite is a 29er aluminum mountain bike featuring a Triple Triangle frame, RockShox 100mm fork, and Shimano Alivio 27-speed drivetrain.
Description
There’s a reason the Triple Triangle frame design is our signature, and that’s because its performance and stability has been proven time and again. Built with 29r specific geometry, the Karakoram is the bike of choice for riders like you, riders who like to roll fast on tight trails and won’t sacrifice for less than the best durability, maneuverability, and enjoyability.
KEY FEATURES
100mm front fork with lockout capability
27-speed drivetrain to get you through any terrain
Hydraulic disc brakes on all models
The all-new GT Colorado saddle
Fast-rolling and grippy Continental Race King Tires
Geometry
Technical specification
Geometry
- Sizes
- S, M, L, XL
Frame & Fork
- Frame
- 29" Hydroformed and Butted Speed Metal ¨ Aluminum (TT/DT) Frame, w/Triple Triangle ¨, Replaceable Derailleur Hanger, Disc Brake Mounts, and Zerostack 1 1/8" Head Tube
- Fork
- Rock Shox XC28 TK Mg w/100mm Travel, 29", Hydraulically Damped, Magnesium Lowers, 28mm Chrome Steel Uppers, Forged Crown, Post Mount Disc Brake, Turn Key Lock Out, Rebound Adjust, QR
Drivetrain
- Crankset
- Shimano Alivio FC-M430, 44/32/22T
- Bottom bracket
- Tange Sealed
- Chain
- KMC X9
- Freewheel
- Shimano CS-HG30-9, 11-34T, 9-Speed
- Shifters
- Shimano Alivio, SL-M430, Rapid Fire
- Pedals
- GT Slim Line Flat Pedal, Cast Alloy
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano Deore XT Shadow, RD-M772-SGS
Wheels
- Rims
- Jalco XCD22, Double Wall, 32H
- Tires
- (F) Continental Race King 29" x 2.2", (R) Continental Race King 29" x 2.2"
- Spokes
- 14G Stainless
- Hubs
- (F) All Terra Alloy Disc, w/Quick Release, (R) All Terra Alloy Cassette Disc, w/Quick Release
Cockpit & contact
- Handlebar
- Kore XCD-R2, 6061 Aluminum, 13mm Rise, 710mm Width
- Stem
- All Terra 1 1/8" Threadless, 3D Forged, 4-Bolt w/CNC Face Plate, 5-degree Rise, 31.8mm Clamp
- Grips
- GT Statement
- Headset
- Kore 1B-1, 1 1/8" Threadless, Zerostack
- Saddle
- All Terra Colorado
- Seat post
- All Terra Alloy Micro-Adjust, 30.9mm
- Seatpost clamp
- All Terra Alloy QR
- Colour
- BLK, WHT
Brakes
- Brakes
- Avid DB1, Hydraulic Disc, w/160mm Rotor
- Brake levers
- Avid DB1 Hydraulic
