Originally Posted by plonz

I really enjoy your thoughts on these old GTs and I think we view them pretty similarly. My Karakoram is equipped with Moutain LX shifting and cheaper Exage cantilevers. The rear tire clearance was a major stopper (literally) when doing any kind of mud. The frame, though heavier, was incredibly stiff and strong. We would do stupid young people things like mountain bike tractor pulls loading up logs on a pallete and dragging to a target. The GT was the bike of choice as it never flexed, bent or broke under big torque. Silly kids.