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Mountain · Non-electric

2012 GT Karakoram 2.0

Selected size: Not published
Original MSRP: Not documented

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Mountain · Non-electric

2011 GT Karakoram 2.0

Selected size: Not published
Original MSRP: Not documented

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2012 GT Karakoram 2.0 and 2011 GT Karakoram 2.0.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

Pedal cadence

RPM

Speed units

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2012 GT Karakoram 2.044/32/22T · 11–34T · 9-speed

Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

2011 GT Karakoram 2.044/32/22T · 11–34T · 9-speed

Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%

Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.0 mphHighest gear30.7 mph

Uses front tire 29×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Specification

2012 GT Karakoram 2.0

2011 GT Karakoram 2.0

Overview

Model Year

2012

2011

Brand

Model

Karakoram 2.0

Bicycle Type

Mountain

Mountain bike, front suspension

Colors

Black, Blue

Silver, Red

Sizes

S, M, L, XL

Weight

—

Frameset

Frame Construction

—

Aluminum

Frame Material

hydroformed aluminum

6061-T6 aluminum

Fork

Rock Shox XC28 TurnKey 100mm

RockShox Dart 3, 100mm travel

Drivetrain

Component Group

—

Mountain Mix

Shifters

Shimano Alivio Rapidfire 9spd

Shimano Alivio

Front Derailleur

Shimano Acera

Shimano Alivio

Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore Shadow 9 spd

Shimano Alivio

Crankset

FSA Dyna Drive 44/32/22T

FSA Dyna Drive, 44/32/22t teeth

Bottom Bracket

Fsa

Shimano BB-UN26

Cassette

SRAM PG-950 9spd 11-34t

Shimano CS-HG30

Rear Cogs

—

9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth

Chain

KMC HG-53

Hg53

Pedals

All Terra Slimline

GT Slim Line Flat

Brakes

Tektro Drako 6"

Tektro Aquila brakes, Tektro levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset

FSA Integrated

1 1/8" FSA No. 10

Handlebar

All Terra Al-6061

All Terra AL6061 Riser

Handlebar Extensions

—

Not included

Stem

All Terra 3D

All Terra

Saddle

WTB Pure-V Comp

WTB Pure-V Sport

Seatpost

All Terra Microadjust 31.6mm

All Terra Alloy Micro-Adjust

Wheels & Tires

Hubs

—

All Terra Alloy Disc

Rims

Alex TD24 32H

Alex TD-24, 32-hole

Spokes

—

Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)

Spoke Nipples

—

Brass

Front Tire

Maxxis Aspen 29x2.1 Kevlar

29 x 2.1'' Kenda Nevegal

Wheel Size

—

29" wheels

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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