1996 GT Zaskar Ball Burnished with Spins

Gadro

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Over the last few weeks I've been tinkering with my '96 Zaskar. When I purchased the frame I initially put a mix of modern and old on it but wasn't really happy with both the looks and performance. Couple of weeks ago I managed to source a nearly complete XT M739 Groupset and also a set of NOS '97 Judy XC Forks.

Mixed it with a bit of gold 'bling' and some carbon and this is the the result - So far ;) Still got a few jobs; cut the steerer, fit the cabling and put new Red decals on and jobs done. Will then give it a quick once over with some Brasso to make it shine :cool:


Updated 28/02/2010

Frame: 16" Ball Burnished
Serial No: 1096161698
Frame Material: 6061 T6 Aluminium, Double-Butted
Fork Brand & Model: 1997 Rock Shox Judy XC

Brakeset: Shimano Deore XTR M950 V-Brakes
Shift / brake Levers: Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore LX 31.8
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore XT with Gold SRP Bolt
Crankset: Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth
Pedals: Shimano SPD
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-UN54
Rear Cassette: 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Seatpost: RooX, 27.0 mm diameter
Seatpost Clamp: Hope Gold 31.8
Saddle: Selle Italia
Handlebar: X-Lite XLR Pro
Handlebar Stem: Syncros
Headset 1 1/8" FSA Orbit XL
Headset Spacer: Hope Gold
Wheelset : Spin Carbon Fibre
Tyres : IRC MythosXC Amberwall Front and Rear


Here's how the frame looked when first purchased

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Here's an earlier incarnation

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Here's the current pics

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Hopefully I'll get this finished on the weekend, just hoping Mr Postman gets here on time :cry:
 
Been busy, sorry about the pics but it's bloody chucking it down :(

This is the finished spec

Frame: 16" Ball Burnished
Serial No: 1096161698
Frame Material: 6061 T6 Aluminium, Double-Butted
Fork Brand & Model: 1997 Rock Shox Judy XC

Brakeset: Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes
Shift / brake Levers: Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT 31.8
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore XT with Gold SRP Bolt
Crankset: Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth
Pedals: GT SPD
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-UN54
Rear Cassette: Shimano 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Seatpost: RooX, 27.0 mm diameter
Seatpost Clamp: Hope Gold 31.8
Saddle: Selle Italia XO White
Handlebar: X-Lite XLR Pro
Handlebar Stem: Syncros
Headset 1 1/8" FSA Orbit XL
Headset Spacer: Hope Gold

Wheelset: Jalco DX221 with Shimano Parallax Hubs (Only Temporary found in shed :()
Tyres: Tioga Factory XC

Making do with a M737 Front mech but really need a M739 to finish the groupset. Also would ideally like
a Mavic 217 XT Hub wheelset with white walled tyres :cool:



What do you think?

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Bit of an update to the Zaskar

Current Spec - Updated 28/02/2010

Frame: 16" Ball Burnished
Serial No: 1096161698
Frame Material: 6061 T6 Aluminium, Double-Butted
Fork Brand & Model: 1997 Rock Shox Judy XC

Brakeset: Shimano Deore XTR M950 V-Brakes
Shift / brake Levers: Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore LX 31.8
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore XT with Gold SRP Bolt
Crankset: Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth
Pedals: Shimano SPD
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-UN54
Rear Cassette: 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Seatpost: RooX, 27.0 mm diameter
Seatpost Clamp: Hope Gold 31.8
Saddle: Selle Italia
Handlebar: X-Lite XLR Pro
Handlebar Stem: Syncros
Headset 1 1/8" FSA Orbit XL
Headset Spacer: Hope Gold
Wheelset : Spin Carbon Fibre
Tyres : IRC MythosXC Amberwall Front and Rear

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Not 100% sure on the Spins yet, got some new decals coming for them. Looking at the pics I have now decided to dump the Hope headset spacers and get the stem sitting lower on the headset. IMO just don't look right as is.
 
I know there are haters but I just love the look of the Spins :cool: :cool: :cool:

As for the spacers, maybe black ones would look better, especially if the riding position is good for you. Why not try the spacers on top for a ride or 2 before you decide to chop the steerer?

Unless of course it's form over function :LOL:
 
Its running at about 95%.

Just drop the riser bar and chop the steerer tube down.

I liked the old decals a lot, but the red ones work well with the forks.
 
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