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'93 GT Karakoram Refreshed 3x7 Cruiser

Was originally bright red and full of scratches. Media blasted the frame/fork; repainted using Dupli Color engine block paint; Added a GT head badge; Updated some parts...left others alone. Great Katy Trail bike!

Frame:
20" 1993 GT Karakoram rigid chromoly (Tange Infinity)

Fork/Headset:
GT Balogna; Aheadset threadless

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Shimano Deore LX triple; Shimano square taper BB

Pedals:
MZYRH alloy blue platform

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Typical early 90's 3x7 setup

Derailleurs/Shifters:
Deore XT rear; Deore LX front; Suntour Power Ratchet Thumbies

Handlebars/Stem:
VO Klunker Bar; 120mm Polished Stem, 25.4

Saddle/Seatpost:
Serfas Terrazzo; Kalloy UNO post

Brakes:
Mix of Tektro/Avid v-brakes

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Araya rim; Deore LX hub; Fat Frank tire

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Araya rim; Deore LX hub; Fat Frank tire

Accessories:
Saddle bag; Bottle cage

Added by analogkid71. Last updated 3 months ago.

4 Comments

Sev-T

Sev-T says:

Love the pastel color scheme and the bars of course;) Dope build!

Posted 4 months ago

analogkid71

analogkid71 says:

Thanks!

Posted 4 months ago

oheyitsdrew

oheyitsdrew says:

Nice work adding the metal GT badge! Why did you go for an engine block paint?

Posted 5 months ago

analogkid71

analogkid71 says:

Thanks. I've found that the engine block paints are more durable than other types of paint (likely due to their high heat resistance). I also like most of the engine block colors (light blues, turquoise, etc.). My other mountain bike was also painted with an engine block paint: a dark pewter gray.

Posted 5 months ago