1996 GT Zaskar LE - let's start :-)

[Risbo_VG]

Hi guys. I got this Zaskar frame recently so I decided that I have to have it

So for start I have few questions and I hope answers will help me decide how to build it

Since I noticed some stickers which are not standard (additional GT logos) and some from possible sponsors, is it possible that this frame (bike) was racing sometime in past?

Frame seems in good condition, no big scratches or dents - polishing should be no problem on that one, right? What about anodizing? Did somebody try to do it? what are potential issues? How to find out what were original anodization color codes?

I was thinking building it with XT M737/739 group and Judy SL fork, but not sure about the other stuff... I mean, I have catalogue pages, but would also like to know what alternatives are there - grips, bar ends, stem, handlebar, seat post, seat QR, seat, wheels, tires? And of course if somebody can offer some parts, would be great.
One thing I'm always looking at is weight, so lighter, the better, but also not to go to extremes... since I have around 105 kg, so not really easy on bike

 

[Bobmac892]

That Ride On sticker brought back a flood of memories! It was an early fully enclosed cable system with, IIRC, Goretex covered stainless steel inner cables for extra slipperiness and middle liner tube you would run as a one piece through the various bits of outer. I had a an electric blue coloured set that I took ages cutting precisely to fit and threading bits on and off the sheathed inner on for a crash to rip the all the mid layer open along the top tube where Saracen ran all the cables. Oh and the Goretex would peel off the cables leaving spider web like filament everywhere if you gave it anything more than passing attention.

 

[d8mok]

Everyone added Stickers to their bikes in the 90s.

Not a Team frame just one that someone has added a few stickers


Don’t bother trying to anodise a frame. Just buy an original anodised one if that’s what you want.

Build wise , they handle anything. They will never be a super light bike but can be built into something around 11kg easily.