Zaskar Carbon

keeko
keeko Posts: 129
edited July 2009 in MTB buying advice
Seriously considering a purchase tomorrow of a Carbon Zaskar. I`ve just sold my Ibis hardtail and need a replacement. I don`t race and most of my riding is XC. I`m not really looking for alternatives just a bit of input and or opinions.
I`m quite a headstrong bugger and will take some of it with a pinch of salt :lol: . (A bit like bike reviews and tests)
I`ve been Mountain biking for 16 years and have tried pretty much the lot but I`m cracking on now (40 :oops: ) so FR and DH is a thing of the past now.

Any thoughts guys are appreciated :wink:
...the system......you can`t beat it.

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  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    Just out of interest, why did you get rid of the ibis (i assume the tranny)?

    The zaskar is lovely, what sort of budget do you have so we can suggest other lightweight bikes.

    The scale is a great bike, there is probably a good focus. Storck rebel carbon :twisted:
    Neeermad
    Carbon 456
    456 lefty
    Pompino
    White Inbred
  • keeko
    keeko Posts: 129
    Change of circumstances brought about the sale of my last bike. Budget is £1500.

    I`m also tempted by steel as I`ve had a Fat Chance in the past and it`s been pretty much on a pedastal since selling it a few years ago.
    Just fancy a Carbon bike as I`ve never tried one before. I had an old Zaskar Le about 10 years ago and that was a decent machine as well.
    ...the system......you can`t beat it.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    Hmm, where's SuperSonic? I know he's on holiday, but I thought he'd be all over this topic like a bad rash :lol:
  • ashfanman
    ashfanman Posts: 186
    A change in circumstances? But surely you're replacing one carbon hardtail with another?

    The Tranny is such a GORGEOUS bike. Saw a guy out riding one of the copper coloured ones the other day. Possibly the nicest looking bike I've ever seen in the flesh.

    Anyway, is £1500 budget for the frame, or the full bike?
    My ride
  • keeko
    keeko Posts: 129
    No, it was an Ibis Alibi. Alloy frame. Rode amazingly well. Personal circumstances, but I`m now in a position to buy again. Anyway. I was looking at around a £1500 ish for the whole bike.
    ...the system......you can`t beat it.
  • ashfanman
    ashfanman Posts: 186
    Ahh, I see.

    Well, if I had £1500 burning a hole in my pocket for a hardtail I'd look at a Whyte 905: http://www.whytebikes.com/2009/905.html

    It's alu, not carbon, but has a great frame, pretty decent kit (Reba SL, SLX/XT drivetrain, Hayes Stroker Carbons, EA50/MonkeyBar finishing kit, Fi:zik Gobi, etc...), and under budget.

    Worth a look?
    My ride
  • keeko
    keeko Posts: 129
    ashfanman wrote:
    Ahh, I see.

    Well, if I had £1500 burning a hole in my pocket for a hardtail I'd look at a Whyte 905: http://www.whytebikes.com/2009/905.html

    Serious alternative to be honest and was worth a look. Didn`t actually think of Whyte.
    ...the system......you can`t beat it.
  • keeko
    keeko Posts: 129
    Too good a deal to turn down I think. :twisted:


    http://paulscycles.co.uk/products.php?p ... 230&z=2588
    ...the system......you can`t beat it.
  • ads4
    ads4 Posts: 698
    Very nice, good deal too 8)
    Adam.

    Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity.

    Current ride - Yeti ASR 5a X0
  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    The zaskar is very cool, but you could build up a really nice steel hardtail for 1500.
    Neeermad
    Carbon 456
    456 lefty
    Pompino
    White Inbred
  • ashfanman
    ashfanman Posts: 186
    That is a great deal, but I'd still go for the Whyte. It may be a touch heavier, but when you look at the spec (Reba instead of Tora, SLX/XT instead of Deore/SLX, etc) I think it's a better all-round bike for almost exactly the same money.

    Either way, I'm sure you wouldn't be disappointed.
    My ride
  • keeko
    keeko Posts: 129
    Too late. Purchased a Zaskar today. :D
    ...the system......you can`t beat it.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    holy sweet mother of.....

    there's only twenty minutes of the day gone, and you've already bought the bike?
    Are you sure this wasn't a midnight smash 'n' grab? :lol:
  • tlw1
    tlw1 Posts: 22,183
    yeehaamcgee wrote:
    holy sweet mother of.....

    there's only twenty minutes of the day gone, and you've already bought the bike?
    Are you sure this wasn't a midnight smash 'n' grab? :lol:

    leaves time to get the rest of the kit today :)

    enjoy the purchase

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