- Frame
- Chromoly, double-butted, oversize
- Groupset
- Shimano Deore LX
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- Frame
- Chromoly, butted
- Groupset
- Shimano Deore LX
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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
1997 GT Karakoram (01) has a 0.5° slacker head-tube angle than 1996 GT Karakoram (01) in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1996 GT Karakoram (01) and 1997 GT Karakoram (01).
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Gearing
1997 GT Karakoram (01) has a 7% lower climbing ratio than 1996 GT Karakoram (01).
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
1996 GT Karakoram (01) had an original MSRP $141 lower than 1997 GT Karakoram (01).
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; 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.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
1996 GT Karakoram (01)
1997 GT Karakoram (01)
Overview
Model Year
1996
1997
Brand
GT
GT
Model
Karakoram (01)
Karakoram (01)
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$889.00
$1,030.00
Colors
Fade, Ghost Flames, Red
Blue, Yellow
Sizes
14.5", 16", 18", 20", 22"
14.5", 16", 18", 20", 22"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
Welded
Frame Material
Chromoly, double-butted, oversize
Chromoly, butted
Fork
Rock Shox Quadra 21R
Rock Shox Indy SL
Fork Material
Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore LX
Shifters
Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX GS
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset
Shimano Deore LX, 22/34/42 teeth
Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN51, 113 mm spindle
Shimano
BB Shell Width
73mm English
73mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Victor VP-517S
Steel cage, aluminum body w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano STX M-System brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Tioga Alchemy
1 1/8" threadless Tioga
Handlebar
GT alloy
Kore Lite
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
GT Cut Weld
Stem
Kore lite
Kore Lite
Saddle
Vetta TT Tri-Shock, chromoly rails
WTB SST, hollow chromoly rails, w/kevlar sides
Seatpost
Kalloy SP-263, 26.8 mm diameter
Aluminum micro-adjust, 26.8 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
Shimano Deore LX
Rims
Mavic 238, 32-hole
Mavic 238, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
70.5°
70°
Seat-tube angle
73.5°
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
420 mm
420 mm
Wheelbase
1068 mm
1059 mm
Fork offset / rake
38.1 mm
40.6 mm
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.