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'93 GT Karakoram Dirt Drop Tourer

Was originally bright red and full of scratches. I had the frame/fork blasted and then repainted it using turquoise Dupli Color engine block paint; Added a metal GT head badge; Then decided to do the Dirt Drop thing. The last photo shows previous version with a VO klunker bar.

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; Shimano Deore DX Thumbies on Accessory Mounts

Handlebars/Stem:
Wide PNW Coast Drop Bar; No Name Amazon Adjustable Stem, 31.8

Saddle/Seatpost:
Leather Globe Saddle; Kalloy UNO post

Brakes:
Tektro RL520 Levers and Avid 1.0 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; Custom vinyl stickers

Added by analogkid71. Last updated 2 days ago.

4 Comments

Sev-T

Sev-T says:

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

Posted 9 months ago

analogkid71

analogkid71 says:

Thanks!

Posted 9 months ago

oheyitsdrew

oheyitsdrew says:

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

Posted 10 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 10 months ago