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Frame: Speed Metal Aluminum
Brakes: Avid Elixir 1

Mountain · Non-electric

2013 GT Karakoram 1.0

Selected size: Not published
Original MSRP: Not documented

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Mountain · Non-electric

2011 GT Karakoram 1.0

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 2013 GT Karakoram 1.0 and 2011 GT Karakoram 1.0.

Gearing comparison

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

Pedal cadence

RPM

Speed units

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

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.

2011 GT Karakoram 1.044/32/22T · 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

2013 GT Karakoram 1.0

2011 GT Karakoram 1.0

Overview

Model Year

2013

2011

Brand

Model

Karakoram 1.0

Bicycle Type

Mountain Hardtail

Mountain bike, front suspension

Colors

Black, Silver

Green

Sizes

S, M, L, XL

Weight

—

Frameset

Frame Construction

—

Aluminum

Frame Material

Speed Metal Aluminum

6061-T6 aluminum

Fork

RockShox XC30 TK 29 100mm

RockShox Recon Silver TK, 100mm travel

Drivetrain

Component Group

—

Mountain Mix

Shifters

Shimano Deore

SRAM X.5

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore

Shimano Alivio

Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore XT

SRAM X.7

Crankset

Shimano M522 42/32/24

Shimano FC-M430, 44/32/22t teeth

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Octalink

Shimano BB-ES25

Cassette

Shimano HG62 11x36t

Shimano CS-HG30

Rear Cogs

3x10 Speeds

9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth

Chain

KMC X10

Hg53

Pedals

—

GT Slim Line Flat

Brakes

Avid Elixir 1

Shimano BR-M445 brakes, Shimano BL-M505 levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset

FSA No. 11

1 1/8" FSA No. 11

Handlebar

Alloy Riser Bar

All Terra AL6061 Riser

Handlebar Extensions

—

Not included

Stem

Alloy

All Terra

Saddle

All Terra Tacoma

WTB Silverado Comp

Seatpost

Alloy

All Terra Alloy Micro-Adjust

Wheels & Tires

Hubs

—

All Terra Alloy Disc

Rims

—

Alex TD-24, 32-hole

Spokes

—

Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)

Spoke Nipples

—

Brass

Front Tire

Maxxis Aspen 29x2.1

29 x 2.1'' Kenda Small Block 8

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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