Who can tell me which model of GT this titanium frame is? I've never seen before.

[ferrus]

It's also a much more elaborate fabrication than a Xizang and would've taken some serious commitment and expense. Intriguing!

 

[LeeDevelopment]

Contact GT and ask?

 

[baron von greenback]

It could be an apprentice piece that's why it heavy because it's really low quality titanium and they didn't want to give them the good stuff

 

[ferrus]

Lower quality titanium wouldn't be heavier - the weight just means they've used more of it!
I don't think it's been sloppily made/welded either, it's a quality job. It just lacks the cosmetic neatness we're accustomed to in many commercial frames

 

[d8mok]

Contact GT and ask?

Gt wouldn’t know. They lost all their info 2001.

 

[d8mok]

He acquired this frame on eBay many years ago, and it made its way to him across the Pacific. Since I often deal with titanium alloy factories in China, I’m certain this isn’t a frame produced in China in recent years. Their welds these days couldn’t have flaws like the pores seen on this frame. If you look at the tube shape of its rear chainstays, you’ll notice even that detail is identical to the Zaskar’s. I’ve never seen such a meticulously copied frame, and besides, if they were going to copy something, they’d likely target the Xizang since it’s more expensive.i believe It's 100% titanium It has no paint and has been stored in the warehouse for many years without rusting, and this is definitely not the color of steel.. As for the weight, all I know is that it's very heavy—no lighter than GT's steel frames. I don't know the exact weight, though.

Where did the frame first come from , and where are you based?

 

[ferrus]

Where did the frame first come from , and where are you based?

Offers are best arranged through PM

 

[d8mok]

And can you take pics of the details ,,, such as brake bosses , cable guides , end cap closer etc

 

[d8mok]

Offers are best arranged through PM

To be fair I don’t think it’s GT made so wouldn’t be for me (unless we can establish it is)

Even the Lynx is documented over the years and there’s only 1. So I find it hard to understand why this isn’t known if it was a GT frame.

I also struggle to think why GT would do it at the point in time the frame is from. If it was 96/97 I would say it’s maybe an attempt to see if the Zaskar could translate to Ti before the Lightning came out.

Maybe it was a welder at the time working in a factory making Ti frames who knocked it up for himself. Hence no Gt logo

 

[ppurist]

And can you take pics of the details ,,, such as brake bosses , cable guides , end cap closer etc

Other than these and the ones I sent initially, there are no more pictures. He took photos of it when he was cleaning out the warehouse earlier, and now it's probably buried in the warehouse again.