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| Model year | 1998 |
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| Brand | Klein |
| Model | Karma |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 77840 |
| Original MSRP | $999.99 |
| Colors | Graphite Pearl w/Mango swingarm |
| Sizes | Large, medium, small |
| Weight | 29 lb |
| 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 |
| Component group | Mountain Mix |
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| 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 | Dia-Compe VC-737 brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7N levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak ST-2 |
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| Handlebar | System 1 |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Aluminum |
| Saddle | Bontrager FS Plus 10 |
| Seatpost | Aluminum micro-adjust, 31.6mm diameter |
| Hubs | Shimano STX-RC |
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| 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 |
| Top tube | 575 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.2° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1024 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 25, 2026.