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#941 ·
Hello All,I just scored this Early Bird GT and it brought me here, I have been on The BMX Museum for years, but I am Starting to get into Mountain Biking as well
Thank You and Enjoy
 

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#944 ·
New stem

I picked this up to get back into riding. I've had it out several times and am still getting everything adjusted to my liking and comfort. I would really like to replace the stem. I feel like I'm leaning too far forward and have too much weight on my wrists. I want to shorten the stem up to bring the handlebars about 2" closer and maybe use an angled stem to raise them just a hair. Would someone be able to recommend an adapter for the quill stem or am I better off finding a shorter quill stem. I'm also not 100% sure on the size, 1 1/8?. One last thing, how are the adjustable stems? I was thinking of one of those to get the fit I am looking for and then getting a better one in the future once I know what I'm comfortable with.
 
#945 · (Edited)
Wow.fellow GT lover's I'm glad to be back and alive ,comatose from bicycle accident. had 3 GT's stolen (2011 GT Karakoram 3.0 29'r customed out was my favorite)and rebuilding my armada. will post when I get a camera.(stolen too)
Don't know if anybody is interested but Blue Sky Cycling has what looks to be 2011 GT Karakoram 3.0 and the 2.0 back on sale https://www.blueskycycling.com/product3211_77_-GT-Karakoram-3.0-29er-Bike.htm
Just ordered one to replace the one I had stolen! Woot!:thumbsup: God answered my prayer's
 
Discussion starter · #947 ·
looks like a 98 from the decals vs the catalogue, however the cat has grey/red decals on black frame, so it could be 99 (since don't have a copy of 99 do't know)
 
#950 ·
Advice requested

I have this older GT Karakoram that I don't ride anymore. I need some advice!

The bike is probably around a 1990-1995, black with a purple splatter paint accent. I can't find any model # or markings on it, but it's all original except for rims/tires.

I want to know if I should sell it AS IS or fix it up and sell? How much are these things worth?
 
Discussion starter · #953 ·
Yeah well they take a dim view on asking valuations out site linked thread, so just letting you know before things go south, people start taking the piss out of you or your post just gets plain deleted...

But, I'd think it was 94 (maybe 93),it's not worth nothing, but depending on what needs "fixing up" probably cost more than you'd get for it.
 
#954 ·
Hi guys,

Hey, someone is selling a pre-disc era GT. The problem is it is painted over. I do not expect it to be valuable or rare, but is there anything that can be said based on the 6061 stamp inside dropouts, a rounded end cap and the gusset on the downtube.

I have an Arrowhead which is 7005, so could the frame be an Avalanche? Should there be a serial number somewhere on the frame?

Thanks.
 
Discussion starter · #957 ·
yeah, pics tell a lot of the story.
Integrated seat clamp says 98 or after (or a 97 zaskar le), pre disc says before 2000, lots of 2000 models had disc tabs.
 
Discussion starter · #959 ·
also if you can find it (assume not paint form factory?) the serial number, either on the rear dropout or under bottom bracket
 
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