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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

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

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2013 GT Karakoram 1.0 and 2012 GT karakoram 1.0.

Gearing comparison

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

2013 GT Karakoram 1.042/32/24T · 11–36T
Lowest0.67:1Highest3.82:1Total range573%

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

2012 GT karakoram 1.042/32/24T · 11–36T · 10-speed
Lowest0.67:1Highest3.82:1Total range573%

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
2013 GT Karakoram 1.0
2012 GT karakoram 1.0
Overview
Model Year
2013
2012
Brand
GT
GT
Model
Karakoram 1.0
karakoram 1.0
Bicycle Type
Mountain Hardtail
Mountain
Colors
Black, Silver
Silver/Blue
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
S, M, L, XL
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Material
Speed Metal Aluminum
hydroformed aluminum
Fork
RockShox XC30 TK 29 100mm
Rock Shox XC 32 TK 100mm
Drivetrain
Shifters
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore 10spd
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore XT
Crankset
Shimano M522 42/32/24
FSA Gamma Drive 42/32/24T
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Octalink
FSA MegaExo
Cassette
Shimano HG62 11x36t
Shimano HG62 10spd 11-36t
Rear Cogs
3x10 Speeds
—
Chain
KMC X10
KMC X-10
Pedals
—
All Terra Slimline
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Elixir 1
Avid Elixir 1 160mm
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
FSA No. 11
FSA Integrated
Handlebar
Alloy Riser Bar
All Terra Al-6061
Stem
Alloy
All Terra 3D
Saddle
All Terra Tacoma
WTB Pure-V Comp
Seatpost
Alloy
All Terra Microadjust 31.6mm
Wheels & Tires
Rims
—
Alex TD24 32H
Front Tire
Maxxis Aspen 29x2.1
Maxxis Aspen 29x2.1 Kevlar

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

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