2017 GT Karakoram Elite

2017 · Karakoram

2017 GT Karakoram Elite is a 29er trail mountain bike built around a 6061 T6 aluminum Triple Triangle frame with Shimano Deore shifters and hydraulic disc brakes.

Description

The Karakoram is the perfect 29er for the new rider looking to get a capable trail bike. The Karakoram climbs easily and accelerates well; at its price point, you’d be hard pressed to find a better performing 29er.

 

+     SR Suntour XCR 32 RL Fork

Geometry

2017 GT Karakoram Elite geometry chart

Technical specification

Geometry

Sizes
S, M, L, XL

Frame & Fork

Frame
All New 6061 T6 Aluminum Frame, w/ Triple Triangle?, Replaceable Derailleur Hanger, Disc Brake Mounts, and Zerostack tapered Head Tube, 29" Design
Fork
SR Suntour XCR 32 RL DS w/ 100mm Travel, Magnesium Lowers, 32mm Cr-mo Steel Uppers, w/ Post Mount Disc Brake, W/ Remote Lockout, W/Rebound Adjust, For 29"

Drivetrain

Crankset
All-Terra T-651, 42/32/24T
Bottom bracket
Cartridge Sealed
Chain
KMC X10
Freewheel
Sunrace CS-MS1, 11-36T, 10-Speed
Shifters
Shimano Deore
Pedals
GT Slim Line Flat Pedal, Cast Alloy
Front derailleur
Shimano Deore
Rear derailleur
Deore Shadow

Wheels

Rims
All Terra Double Wall, 32H 29", disc specific
Tires
(F&R;) Schwalbe Rapid Ron 29x2.25", w/ K-Guard
Hubs
All Terra Center Lock, QR (F) Alloy Disc, (R) Alloy Cassette Disc

Cockpit & contact

Handlebar
All Terra Riser Bar, Double Butted, 710mm Width, 15mm Rise, 31.8mm Clamp
Stem
All Terra 1 1/8" Threadless, 3D Forged, 4-Bolt W/ CNC Face Plate, 7? Rise, 31.8mm Clamp
Grips
GT Statement
Headset
Integrated seal bearing, 1-1/8? Upper + 1-1/2? Lower
Saddle
All Terra MTB
Seat post
All Terra Alloy Micro-Adjust, 30.9mm
Seatpost clamp
All Terra Alloy QR

Brakes

Brakes
(F&R;) Shimano Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotor
Brake levers
Shimano Hydraulic Disc Brake Lever

Suspension

Rear shock
N/A