Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
GT
1997 GT Karakoram (02)
Previous used estimate
$119 - $123
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 1997 GT Karakoram (02)
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All Karakoram model years
2017$231 - $238▲ 94% vs. 1997
2015$240 - $247▲ 101% vs. 1997
2014$236 - $242▲ 98% vs. 1997
2012$224 - $230▲ 88% vs. 1997
2011$213 - $219▲ 79% vs. 1997
1999$106 - $109▼ 11% vs. 19971997$119 - $123Currently viewing1996$142 - $146▲ 19% vs. 19971995$151 - $156▲ 27% vs. 19971994$144 - $148▲ 21% vs. 1997Compare Karakoram (02) models
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Overview
About this bike
1997 GT Karakoram (02) value depends on condition, original build, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Hubs
- Shimano Deore LX
- Component Rims
- Mavic 238, 32-hole
- Product Family
- Karakoram
- Component Chain
- Shimano, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Component Tires
- 26 x 2.10inch WTB VelociRaptor
- Component Pedals
- Steel cage, aluminum body w/clips & straps
- Component Saddle
- WTB SST, hollow chromoly rails, w/kevlar sides
- Component Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Tioga
- Component Brakeset
- Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
- Component Cassette
- 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
- Component Crankset
- Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
- Component Seatpost
- Aluminum micro-adjust, 26.8 mm diameter
- Component Handlebar
- Kore Lite
- Component Extensions
- GT Cut Weld
- Component Rear Shock
- Not applicable
- Component Spoke Brand
- Stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
- Component Shift Levers
- Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
- Component Fork Material
- Chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
- Component Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
- Component Bb Shell Width
- 73mm English
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Shimano
- Component Handlebar Stem
- Kore lite
- Component Component Group
- Shimano Deore LX
- Component Fork Brand Model
- GT
- Component Frame Construction
- Welded
- Component Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly, butted
- Frame Construction
- Welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly, butted
- Fork Brand & Model
- GT
- Fork Material
- Chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
- Hubs
- Shimano Deore LX
- Rims
- Mavic 238, 32-hole
- Tires
- 26 x 2.10inch WTB VelociRaptor
- Spoke Brand
- Stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
- Component Group
- Shimano Deore LX
- Brakeset
- Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
- Shift Levers
- Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
- Crankset
- Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
- Pedals
- Steel cage, aluminum body w/clips & straps
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano
- BB Shell Width
- 73mm English
- Chain
- Shimano, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Seatpost
- Aluminum micro-adjust, 26.8 mm diameter
- Saddle
- WTB SST, hollow chromoly rails, w/kevlar sides
- Handlebar
- Kore Lite
- Extensions
- GT Cut Weld
- Handlebar Stem
- Kore lite
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Tioga
- Cassette
- 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.