Here's my Zaskar 1991. I have recently bought it on ebay, and after accurate examination, I've found that it is 90% period correct and almost unused. The der. pulleys are like new, hard anno rims are barely scratched and the down tube doesn't have any signs of dents or even light chips. The only sign of time is the dull colour the ball burnished frame has adeveloped after 17 years. I substituted the slick modern tires with vintage amberwall Tioga hound dawg 1.5 and bloodhound 1.25 (this bike is supposed to be a commuter - at least it's how I justified the purchase with my missus), and the saddle with a Selle Italia Turbomatic.
There was a very strange saddle by Giro, a nisene with arabesques impressed on the cover. Nice but unsuitable. Last, I mounted a pair of original SPDs with an aftermarket lightweight axle.
Notice also the nice short cage XT rear derailleur...
There was a very strange saddle by Giro, a nisene with arabesques impressed on the cover. Nice but unsuitable. Last, I mounted a pair of original SPDs with an aftermarket lightweight axle.
Notice also the nice short cage XT rear derailleur...