1993/4 GT Zaskar Le Singlespeed: FINISHED

[SEANSTEPHENS]

Re: Zaskar no.3: Updated With Frame Pics

Were they getting to you?

something like that i suppose



No brakes or gears set up yet but It seems like a rare occurrence that the sun is actually out today so heres a couple more pics of the bike





Sean

 

[SEANSTEPHENS]

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New set of 1994 graphics, thanks to Cherrybomb



ive made the bike into a singlepeed, not as the completed build but just to get it moving. 16/32t gearing doesnt get me anywhere fast but the ride is beautifully smooth and effortless to get around on.... and the weight is approx 22ibs on my scales







Sean

 

[cherrybomb]

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Wow that's looking rather spritely!

Raceface cranks suit it well, particularly with those super decals

Just splash of colour now.

 

[whyterider]

Re: Zaskar no.3: Singlespeed

Very nice indeed!!

 

[SEANSTEPHENS]

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Thanks chaps, the crank and stem graphics were from gil_m

Might keep the bike singlespeed I'm beginning to like it, and I'm thinking of putting a splash of purple ano along with the turquoise

Sean

 

[SEANSTEPHENS]

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Frame: GT Zaskar LE
Fork: Manitou 4
Headset: Hope
Stem: Kore Aheadlite 1 with Ti Elite bolts
Handlebar: X-Lite Titanium bar
Grips: ODI Attack
Brakes: Shimano XTR m900
Brake Pads: Shimano XT m737
Brake Cables: Shimano m-system
Cantilever cable hangers: yes
Brake Levers: Dia-Compe ss-5
Tensioner: Gusset
Chain: Shimano
Cranks: Raceface Turbine
Crank Bolts: yes
Chainrings: Nos something or other
Chainring bolts: yes
Bottom Bracket: Shimano XT un72
Pedals: original GT platforms
Rims: Matrix front, Mavic 519 rear
Hubs: Shimano STX front, Hope TI-Glide rear
Tyres: Kenda Small Block 8
Tubes: yes
Saddle: GT
Seatpost: Shimano XT m730
Seatpost Binder: GT

Weight: 22ibs approx

 

[konaben82]

Re: Zaskar no.3: Singlespeed

wow!!! how many sets of rigid forks!!!???

lovely zaskar by the way buddy!

 

[SEANSTEPHENS]

Re: Zaskar no.3: Singlespeed

wow!!! how many sets of rigid forks!!!???

lovely zaskar by the way buddy!

Thanks and that's the bristol bike project, I don't personally have a collection of apollo and raleigh rigid forks

Sean

 

[SEANSTEPHENS]

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The zaskar is now finished, ish... ive fitted an XTm737/mavic wheelset, thomson stem and a few bolts n pieces. The perfect gear ratio I got on the zaskar is 15t x 32t so the tensioner is serplus... i still wanna change to some riser bars but then that will probably be final

Frame: GT Zaskar LE
Fork: Manitou 4
Headset: Hope
Stem: Thomson elite
Handlebar: X-Lite Titanium bar
Grips: ODI Attack
Brakes: Shimano XTR m900
Brake Pads: Shimano XT m737
Brake Cables: Shimano m-system
Cantilever cable hangers: yes
Brake Levers: Dia-Compe ss-5
Chain: Shimano
Cranks: Raceface Turbine
Crank Bolts: FSA self extracting
Chainrings: Nos something or other
Chainring bolts: turquoise unbranded ebay bolts
Bottom Bracket: Shimano XT un72
Pedals: original GT platforms
Rims: Mavic cermics
Hubs: Shimano XT m737
Tyres: Kenda Small Block 8
Tubes: yes
Saddle: GT
Seatpost: Shimano XT m730
Seatpost Binder: GT

 

[GTRetroTechShop]

May i ask whats the best way to achieve the same hight polish finish? What did you use and whats the secret? Looks awesome! I have a couple frames that need the same treatment...