GT Zaskar Pro Bike Build

leezer

So I'm taking on the challenge of building a bike. I've always had a GT and lusted over the Zaskar in particular so I spotted a Zaskar Frame on Ebay and took the plunge.

Here is the spec I intend to build - waiting on Items to Arrive.

Frame: GT Zaskar
Forks: Rock Shox Recon Solo Air PopLoc
Bars: Race Face
Stem: FSA XC 150
Headset: Cane Creek IS3 Integrated
Grips: GT Replica
Bar Ends: N/A

Front & Rear Brake Levers: XT
Front & Rear Disc:XT
Shifters: XT
Cables:XT
Front Mech:XT
Rear Mech:XT

Seat:Planet X Kevlar
Seat Post: FSA 250 XC
Seat Post Clamp: Brand X Black

Cranks:XT
Chainring(s): XT
Chain:XT
Cassette: XT
Pedals:Wellgo V8 (temporary)
Bottom Bracket: XT Integrated

Front Wheel: Shimano MT15
Back Wheel: Shimano MT15
Weight:11kg

Other info:

Frame

Frame by L:TRAIN, on Flickr

Nick Cod

Hi Leezer

Zaskars have been around for years. I remember seeing one when I was 17 and the guy in the local bike shop owned one thinking thats an awesome piece of kit

Never had a Zaskar myself but have had a few GTs and still have my Avalanche 0.0. I got this just after the GT / Schwinn conglomerate went bankrupt in 2001. It had a major rebuild in 2007 as I pretty much stripped it down replacing wheels, shocks and brakes as well as a few other parts

http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... highlight=

Good luck with the build, hope it goes to plan

coomber

That is a lovely frame to put some nice parts on!

Pulling up a chair now and registering interest on updates.

tlw1

2nd bike was a zaskar le with pace forks & xtr - regret selling it

duke duvet

Great frame you have there, look forward to the build progressing.

I have the same one myself (although yours looks much shinier!), built up for trail use with full xt, reba's and lots of fsa carbon and other lightweight parts. You should be able to get a light build no worries.

You dont see many of the newer zaskars about but they are great - very comfy for an alu frame with plenty of give from the back and climbing is something else. These are great fun too on fast flowing singletrack.

Enjoy the build and here is a pic of mine (not very good mind) to encourage you.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/49925017@N07/5718466460/in/photostream#/

turnerjohn

timeless classics !
supersonic 's got a few !

Chilesy

Always had a soft spot for theses , were one of the first true all rounders . Good luck with the build

leezer

Complete at last!


Complete! by L:TRAIN, on Flickr