1994 GT Zaskar LE -> New pics on page 3

Slowly updating the build. Not done yet. Meanwhile some teasers.

New RD with a new chrome cable. Sexy, huh?


New cranks, new wheels with NOS X517 rims. New Panaracer tyres.
All cables will eventually be changed to silver.

Re: 1994 GT Zaskar LE **MINOR UPDATES 26/2/2013

Hi Konsta,

Cracking build! Interesting to see how different your '94 frame is to mine. My rear hanger is very different and I have an integrated seat post clamp. I'm building my bike up over the next few weeks, haven't settled on forks yet. Any suggestions?

JT

Re: 1994 GT Zaskar LE **MINOR UPDATES 26/2/2013

This is what I keep telling everyone in that there London Town retro mtbs are much more sexier than vintage road fixies


Great looking bike mate

Re: 1994 GT Zaskar LE **MINOR UPDATES 26/2/2013

@kona Tone. Agreed!

Re: 1994 GT Zaskar LE **MINOR UPDATES 26/2/2013

Thanks! I really need to take some proper photos as this bike will be finished soon.

Houlio99":2qvm562z said:

I'm building my bike up over the next few weeks, haven't settled on forks yet. Any suggestions?

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Well, I don't like those original bent steel GT forks. I really like Amps but they are getting rare. There's something nice in the forks of this KeithB's build:

They are Gusset Jury SL's apparently. Don't know if those are too modern for your build though.

Re: 1994 GT Zaskar LE **MINOR UPDATES 26/2/2013

Kona Tone":3peuzul7 said:

This is what I keep telling everyone in that there London Town retro mtbs are much more sexier than vintage road fixies

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This has been my opinion for few years now. I think there are lots of signs already of a massive 90s MTB fashion coming. Don't know if that is such a good thing though. Prices are bound to go up...

Re: 1994 GT Zaskar LE

WOW JUST BEUTIFUL,LOVELY JOB,I WOULD LOVE TO RIDE THAT..

Re: 1994 GT Zaskar LE

Finished - again!

New wheels, new tyres, new drivetrain. It's all good.





The current spec list:
Frame: GT Zaskar LE 1994, 18" (1 850 + 5 g)
Fork: AMP Research F3XC (1 316 g)
Headset: Diatech CB2 (82 g)
Headset spacers: KCNC (15 g)
Stem: Titec Big Al, 60 mm (182 + 12 g)
Handlebar: noname alloy riser, 54 cm (250 g)
Grips: Cannondale lock-on (131 g)
Brakes: Shimano XT BR-M739 (193 + 193 g)
Brake pads: KoolStop red (22 g)
Brake cables + outer: Premiere chrome (?? g)
Brake levers: Shimano XT BL-M739 (168 g)
Shifter: Shimano R440, 8-speed (122 g)
Rear derailleur: Shimano XTR RD-M900, KCNC pulleys (217 g)
Derailleur cable + outer: Premiere chrome (?? g)
Cassette: SRAM PG-850, 11–28T (228 g)
Lockring: Agogo alloy (4 g)
Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-UN53, 73 x 118 mm (298 g)
Crank bolts: noname steel (30 g)
Dust caps: X-Lite (? g)
Cranks: L&M Strardrive, 170 mm (438 g)
Chainring: Blackspire, 46T (?? g)
Chainring bolts: noname alloy (7 g)
Pedals: Sakae LowFat Comp MTP 129 (??? g)
Hub skewers: ControlTech Ti (47 g)
Chain: KMC X8, 114 links (299 g)
Front wheel: Shimano XT HB-M737 + Mavic X517 CD + DT Revolutions + Alloy nipples + noname rim strip (745 g)
Rear wheel: Shimano XT FH-M737 + Mavic X517 CD + DT Revolutions + Alloy nipples + Schwalbe rim tape (963 g)
Tyres: Michelin Wildgripper Comp S, 47-559 (580 + 584 g)
Tubes: Schwalbe 14A (203 g)
Saddle: Selle Italia Flite Titanium 1991 (196 g)
Seatpost: Kalloy Uno, 27.0 mm (213 g)
Seatpost binder: noname alloy (?? g)

Re:

Been toying with idea of running mine with out decals. Yours looks well smart! Understated but those in the know appreciate what it is. Nice job buddy!!

Re: 1994 GT Zaskar LE

Thanks! The frame came without decals. So far we have been happy enough without them.

Here's a few more pics of Zaskar in true hardcore mountain biking action!

First we take a ride to the woods.


There the owner picks chanterelles and wild strawberries.


Then we head back home. Slowly.


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