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Mountain · Non-electric

2011 GT Karakoram 2.0

Selected size: Not published
Original MSRP: Not documented

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Frame: Speed Metal Aluminum
Brakes: Shimano M395

Mountain · Non-electric

2013 GT Karakoram 2.0

Selected size: Not published
Original MSRP: Not documented

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1 of 2 bicycles

At a glance

Key differences

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

Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2011 GT Karakoram 2.0 and 2013 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.

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.

2013 GT Karakoram 2.044/32/22T · 11–34T

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

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

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

2011 GT Karakoram 2.0

2013 GT Karakoram 2.0

Overview

Model Year

2011

2013

Brand

Model

Karakoram 2.0

Bicycle Type

Mountain bike, front suspension

Mountain Hardtail

Colors

Silver, Red

Black, Gray

Sizes

S, M, L, XL

Weight

—

Frameset

Frame Construction

Aluminum

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Frame Material

6061-T6 aluminum

Speed Metal Aluminum

Fork

RockShox Dart 3, 100mm travel

RockShox XC28 100mm

Drivetrain

Component Group

Mountain Mix

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Shifters

Shimano Alivio

Front Derailleur

Shimano Alivio

Shimano Acera

Rear Derailleur

Shimano Alivio

Shimano Deore Shadow

Crankset

FSA Dyna Drive, 44/32/22t teeth

Shimano Alivio 44/32/22

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB-UN26

Tange sealed

Cassette

Shimano CS-HG30

Shimano HG30 11x34t

Rear Cogs

9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth

3x9 Speeds

Chain

Hg53

KMC HG53

Pedals

GT Slim Line Flat

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Brakes

Tektro Aquila brakes, Tektro levers

Shimano M395

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset

1 1/8" FSA No. 10

FSA No. 11

Handlebar

All Terra AL6061 Riser

Alloy Riser Bar

Handlebar Extensions

Not included

—

Stem

All Terra

Alloy

Saddle

WTB Pure-V Sport

All Terra Tacoma

Seatpost

All Terra Alloy Micro-Adjust

Alloy

Wheels & Tires

Hubs

All Terra Alloy Disc

—

Rims

Alex TD-24, 32-hole

—

Spokes

Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)

—

Spoke Nipples

Brass

—

Front Tire

29 x 2.1'' Kenda Nevegal

Maxxis Aspen 29x2.1

Wheel Size

29" wheels

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

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