Help me, Zaskar gurus! :)

[legrandefromage]

I don't think there is a single zaskar on retrobike that has suffered a cracked headtube or cracks anywhere else for that matter. There's one with failed weld but that's it (excluding accident damage/ overlong suspension fork)

 

[MADJEZ]

When did they start calling it a 19" frame ? I know around 2000 they had 19" but most of 90s it was 18 or 20.

 

[Angyalpor]

I check it seriously, I didn't found nothing. As You see, even the decals are near perfect. Minimal scratch on the chainstay, but if I polish it, I can remove it with a very fine sandpaper. Or I will leave it like this, a Sharkfin will go there.

I'm mistrustful about the frame, looks too good to be true. I plan to buy a frame like this since a year, but I never found it below 200 Pounds, what is polished, 1995-1997, and about 19", in good condition...

 

[kingoffootball]

When did they start calling it a 19" frame ? I know around 2000 they had 19" but most of 90s it was 18 or 20.

It was pretty early. Either '92 or '93? 1993 I think, but someone will know for definite.

 

[petitpal]

Mine's a 96 and the decals are the same (viewtopic.php?t=169640&highlight=). Its 16" though so quite a bit smaller and built like a tank; beautiful stuff. I run pace RC36s on it (too much Mint Sauce when I was a lad) and they work beautifully - both asthetically and mechanically. Definitely worth a thought.

 

[Angyalpor]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukag6Zk5DsE

This one is equipped with a Marzocchi, what I plan.
I think, looks good...