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| Model year | 1996 |
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| Brand | GT |
| Model | Karakoram (01) |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 57009 |
| Original MSRP | $889.00 |
| Colors | Fade, ghost flames, red |
| Sizes | 14.5", 16", 18", 20", 22" |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded steel |
|---|---|
| Frame material | Chromoly, double-butted, oversize |
| Fork | Rock Shox Quadra 21R |
| Fork material | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano Deore LX |
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| Shifters | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore LX GS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore LX, 22/34/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN51, 113 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 73mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG51, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Victor VP-517S |
| Brakes | Shimano STX M-System brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Tioga Alchemy |
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| Handlebar | GT alloy |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Kore lite |
| Saddle | Vetta TT Tri-Shock, chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Kalloy SP-263, 26.8 mm diameter |
| Rims | Mavic 238, 32-hole |
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| Spokes | Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 575 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 70.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1068 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 38.1 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.