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Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1998 Klein Karma
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $999.99
- Sizes
- Large, medium, small
- Colors
- Graphite Pearl w/Mango swingarm
- Weight
- 29
- Archive ID
- 77840
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Klein aluminum Power Tubing |
| Fork | Answer Manitou Spyder R |
| Fork Material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear Shock | Klein BASF, 4.0" travel |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Mountain Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-6.0 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano STX top-swing, top-pull |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Crankset | Sugino Impel 300, 20/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-LP27E, 113mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 73mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | Sachs PC-41, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Resin w/clips & straps |
Brakes
| Brakes | Dia-Compe VC-737 brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7N levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak ST-2 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | System 1 |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Aluminum |
| Saddle | Bontrager FS Plus 10 |
| Seatpost | Aluminum micro-adjust, 31.6mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano STX-RC |
|---|---|
| Rims | Front: Bontrager Maverick, Rear: Bontrager Maverick Asym, 32-hole |
| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | Front: 26 x 2.10" Bontrager Jones, Rear: 26 x 46/50" Bontrager Jones |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.