GT Zaskar

[FirstFlight]

We sometimes get questions about why there aren't any GT bikes in the museum, so we've added this one today. Suspenders fork, Pro Stop disc, SE Pedersen U brake, Cook cranks......stamped "BLEM" on the drop out. Should clean up pretty nicely.

 

[Pickle]

That, for some reason, just doesn't look right :? Might just be the forks......or that the frame looks HUGE!

 

[novekili]

It should be a 91 model. The original equipment was like this but with a GT saddle and Onza bar ends.
I've never seen a Suntour SE ubrake tho. Mine comes with XT. Is it an aftermarket upgrade or a special edition bike?

 

[billinjah]

That, for some reason, just doesn't look right :? Might just be the forks......or that the frame looks HUGE!

seatpost back to front?

 

[Tallpaul]

Is that a gusset on the top and downtube?

Guess these 20" frames needed the extra support. Pretty rare to see one this big, i thought GT only made Zaskers in <18"

EDIT: What does the BLEM signify, some sort of custom build? :?

 

[Pickle]

EDIT: What does the BLEM signify, some sort of custom build? :?

Bloody Large Extra Massive

 

[utahdog2003]

I had a 20" Purple 91 that was stamped with BLEM. Mine was scuffed prior to anodizing, and the scuff was darker than the surrounding aluminum, hence the BLEMmish stamp. I also had a Scott-Pederson SE u-brake. The thing was a pig but it could crush a wheel.

 

[Tallpaul]

I had a 20" Purple 91 that was stamped with BLEM. Mine was scuffed prior to anodizing, and the scuff was darker than the surrounding aluminum, hence the BLEMmish stamp.

Obvious when you have it pointed out

Cheers

 

[novekili]

I had a 20" Purple 91 that was stamped with BLEM. Mine was scuffed prior to anodizing, and the scuff was darker than the surrounding aluminum, hence the BLEMmish stamp. I also had a Scott-Pederson SE u-brake. The thing was a pig but it could crush a wheel.

Didn't the 1991 only come in silver?

 

[SeeingisBelievingGTMuseum]

Yes 91 was Ball Burnished only.