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Karakoram 3.0 Hydr
This bike respects your skills. Steep descents, rocky climbs, and jeering friends can make any ride feel like a challenge, both to your skills and to your ego. Fortunately you perform under pressure, and you’re on a Karakoram, which is just as relaxed in a crux as you are. Responsive, indestructible, and smooth on the trail, it’s all the bike you need to show your buddies the skills it takes to be a bad ass.
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Sizes: S, M, L, XL Colors: Red, White Frame: NEW 29" Hydroformed 6061 T6™ Aluminum Frame, w/ Triple Triangle™, Replaceable Derailleur Hanger, Disc Brake Mounts, and Zerostack 1 1/8" Head Tube Fork: SR Suntour XCM-MLO w/ 100mm Travel, 29", Steel Stanchions, Aluminum Leg, Post Mount Disc Brake, Mechanical Lockout, QR Chain: KMC Z99 Crank: SR Suntour XCM-T414, 44/32/22T Bottom Bracket: Tange Sealed Pedals: GT Slim Line Flat Pedal Front Derailleur: Shimano Acera, FD-M390 Rear Derailleur: Shimano, Alivio, RD-M430 Shifters: Shimano Alivio, Sl-M430, Rapid Fire Cog Set: Shimano CS-HG20-9, 11-34T, 9-Speed Cassette Rims: Alex TD19, Double Wall, 32H Tires: Maxxis Aspen 29X2.10" Hubs: All Terra Alloy Disc, W/ Quick Release Rear Hub: All Terra Alloy Cassette Disc, W/ Quick Release Spokes: 14G Stainless Nipples: BRASS Brake: Tektro Htc-300 Hydraulic Disc, W/ 160mm Rotor Brake Levers: Tektro HTC-300 Hydraulic Handlebar: All Terra 6061 Aluminum Flat Top Riser, 690mm Width, 15mm Rise, 31.8mm Clamp Stem: All Terra 1 1/8" Threadless, 3D Forged, 4-Bolt W/ CNC Face Plate, 5° Rise, 31.8mm Clamp Grips: GT Slim Line Racing Wing W/ Waffle Headset: Tange Seiki 1 1/8" Threadless, Zerostack Saddle: All Terra Tacoma Seat Post: All Terra Alloy Micro-Adjust, 30.9mm Seat Clamp: All Terra Alloy QR - Chassis Tune
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Independent Drivetrain™
This suspension does its job. Period. Because it operates independently of the drivetrain, the suspension can focus solely on its intended purpose – a smoother, faster ride – without making compromises in pedaling efficiency. And because it’s an inherently simple design, it’s easy to set up, ride and maintain. Sound good? Good.
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Triple Triangle™
Originally developed to extend the frame life, stiffen the rear triangle and thus create a faster, more responsive ride, the Triple Triangle™ frame has transcended its role as just another tech story and become an iconic symbol of who we are and what we stand for.
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Forged Elements
We forge every single linkage and pivot on all of our dual-suspension bikes. We also forge areas of the frame that are prone to stress or abuse, such as head tubes, bottom brackets and dropouts.
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1 1⁄8" x 1 1⁄8" Head Tube
Light on grams, not on performance. These forged construction head tubes are as capable of handling marathon trail sessions as they are of chasing points on the XC pro circuit.
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Comments about gt Karakoram 3.0 Hydr:
With my contact sport and running days behind me, I decided that cycling was the best way to stay in shape and get outdoors. Having been out of the cycling game for so long, I needed a serious upgrade from the bike my dad had hidden in my ceiling one Christmas back in the 90's.
And so I started the task of trying to find the perfect bike. With a modest budget and limited technical knowledge of components, finding a suitable bike was difficult at first. Until the day I spotted the Karakoram 3.0. What a great looking bike. I wanted it immediately. For weeks I read every review I could about the bike. SOLD.
I have used the bike at least 3 times a week since I bought it. The great thing about this bike is that it has suited any trail or road route that I have attempted. The 29er frame and the Maxxis tyres make pavements seem like small bumps and for a relative novice, I have not yet had any major falls. The bike has a stable ride even in heavy coastal winds and the brakes are responsive.
Obviously this is not a top of the range, full spec mountain bike. But as far as value for money, looks and easy performance goes you can't beat it. A few punctures aside, this bike has given me every bit of joy that I imagined since the first moment that I saw it. In future when I look at upgrading, GT will be my first stop without a doubt.- Was this a gift?:
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