GT Zaskar '97?

Bendyman75

I have aquired this GT Zaskar (left in our shed by the lodger and asked me to sell it). Well, what I'd like to know is whether I should keep it as I need a bike to ride to work and maybe some woodland rides (easy going not at speed) or just get rid and buy a new but cheap MTB for this purpose. I have absolutely no idea what quality the components and parts are. My limited research has led me to believe it's a mishmash of parts, i.e. downhill forks with crosscountry frame etc....could anyone give me constructive advise on whether it's worth spending money it to to get it rideable? Here are the parts:

Unpainted aluminium frame 18" I think
Manitou Answer shocks with double header fitting
Magura hydraulic brakes
Shimano Deore XT brakes, derailer and cassette etc...
Magnesium bar and seat post (can't remember the name)

Alot of the bits are heavily worn and will need replacing i.e. Chain, bottom bracket, rear cassette and cranks etc....It still rides perfectly well and everything is still slick and very precise, but I don't think it'll last much longer on the currrent parts.

serial no. 05970494 - 18
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jpstar

The Zaskar is pretty much considered a timeless frame. If it's in good condition (i.e. no structural damage) and you want to make it rideable then go for it, what's stopping you?

Photo's would help with ID'ing of parts on it though. Good luck with it all, can't wait to see some pictures

The Rookie

That sounds very similar in spec to my Friends Zaskar before he updated it, I think his was a 96.

A timeless piece, either enjoy it in its timeless glory, or sell for a fortune and buy something no better but more modern and amorphous.

Getting it back in trim won't cost a fortune.

Simon

Dick Scruttock

Sounds like a 97 frame, the tell tail is in the frame id 05970494

supersonic

Yes, is a 1997 frame, 18 inch frame measuered from BB axle to mid top tube.

Good, sturdy, lightish frames.