GT's

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How much differnce is there between all the GT frames, the Zaskar the Aggressor, the avalanche?

supersonic

The Agressor basically is an Avalanche - last years Avalanche. There is more than one flavour ie the Expert has more butted tubes than say the 3.0. looking at 4.25lbs for a medium.

The Zaskar is a different kettle of fish - different geometry, designed for a shorter fork, Kinesis Superlite tubing and fully butted (all tubes). Weighs about 3.5lbs

The Zaskar Reissue uses Alcoa tubing based on the original.

The Zaskar carbon uses a full monocoque frame. Is designed to be stiifer, tougher, yet more comfortable than the alu one.

nicklouse

here endeth the lesson.

ThanksBye

Thanks, Just im planning on buying a painted GT frame, and the current owner has no idea what model it is, is there anyway of telling?

And im not surpiressed supersonice replied:)

supersonic

tomatoevousparlour wrote:

current owner has no idea what model it is, is there anyway of telling?

yeah, send me a pic! ;-)

Might be hard to tell as have over the years been about a dozen GT Alu frames.

ThanksBye

I will once i get a pic, thanks

supersonic

Does he know the rough age too? Also frame number can help identify it.

ThanksBye

Nope, hes got no idea

Andy B

tomatoevousparlour wrote:

Thanks, Just im planning on buying a painted GT frame, and the current owner has no idea what model it is, is there anyway of telling?

And im not surpiressed supersonice replied:)

nicklouse

Andy_B wrote:

tomatoevousparlour wrote:

Thanks, Just im planning on buying a painted GT frame, and the current owner has no idea what model it is, is there anyway of telling?

And im not surpiressed supersonice replied:)

supersonic

Andy_B wrote:

tomatoevousparlour wrote:

Thanks, Just im planning on buying a painted GT frame, and the current owner has no idea what model it is, is there anyway of telling?

And im not surpiressed supersonice replied:)

People buy lemons thinking they are oranges

:-)

ThanksBye

This is the frame:


Only gonna get it in the flesh at the weekend, thats the best i can get so far

supersonic

Can't really see much from there, but I can tell you it is at least 15 years old.

Could be an old Bravado or Avalanche. I'd check it out very carefully!

ThanksBye

When you say check carefully do you mean for damage?
If i stripped it would it polish up ok?

supersonic

Yes, for cracks, dents, alignment. Also check the rear spacing, might not accept a modern 135mm hub if it is only a 130mm.

No disc mounts remember.

ThanksBye

Yup i know about disc mounts, would it be ok to build up as a sinlge speed?

ThanksBye

And was 10 pounds a good price for all in that picture?

supersonic

If its not knackered!

Yes, you can SS it with the right kit.