Retro 1994 GT Zaskar

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Posted: Sep 16, 2014 at 2:32 Quote
Probably the most Iconic GT There is, the early-mid 90s Zaskar Cool
1994 GT Tech Shop catalogue GT Zaskar

heres mine: its a 1994 model/ anodized turquoise version (ive had a polished one too which can be seen in my album but my main effort has gone into this one) so here it is
1994 GT Zaskar
i started off in 2013 with just the frame, it was an original bike but im not too fond of the m737 groupset this bike had stock so was only interested in the frame and had it shipped here from america... it must be a one of a kind in this condition Cool

Posted: Sep 16, 2014 at 2:38 Quote
Skip to near the end of the build.... i built it up as a 21ibs singlespeed bike

1994 GT Zaskar Aqua Turquoise
1994 GT Zaskar Aqua Turquoise
1994 GT Zaskar Aqua DMR V12 magnesium
1994 GT Zaskar Aqua Azonic Oneal bars
1994 GT Zaskar Aqua Charge Splashback

Posted: Sep 27, 2014 at 11:44 Quote
A bit of setup change, most notably the retro IRC tyres....

1994 GT Zaskar Aqua Turquoise

1994 GT Zaskar Aqua Turquoise

1994 GT Zaskar Aqua Turquoise

1994 GT Zaskar Aqua Turquoise

1994 GT Zaskar Aqua Turquoise

1994 GT Zaskar Aqua Turquoise 1996 RaceFace Turbine Crank

january 1994....
1994 GT Zaskar Aqua serial January 1994

1994 GT Zaskar Aqua Turquoise Shimano XTR m900 cantiliver brake amp XT m737 pads

1994 GT Zaskar Aqua Turquoise A Thomson sticker P

1994 GT Zaskar Aqua Turquoise

1994 GT Zaskar Aqua Turquoise Shimano XT m737 front Hub

Posted: Nov 3, 2014 at 15:23 Quote
the bike is now fitted with gears, a whole 7 of em! lol

also some period GT flat bars

1994 GT Zaskar

1994 GT Zaskar

1994 GT Zaskar

1994 GT Zaskar

1994 GT Zaskar

1994 GT Zaskar

1994 GT Zaskar

Posted: Nov 6, 2014 at 6:30 Quote
That is awesome. how did you get on without a chain tensioner? i know nothing about ss. i thought they were required.

Posted: Nov 8, 2014 at 12:21 Quote
namztieh wrote:
That is awesome. how did you get on without a chain tensioner? i know nothing about ss. i thought they were required.

It's no problem at all,
I want a daves chain device from the 90s to be on the safe side but they are hard to find in good order. You can't fit a bb mounted chain device on one of these old zaskars so getting chain devices that fit can be difficult.

Sean

Posted: Dec 18, 2014 at 11:28 Quote
Corrr that colour is dreamy...

My first proper offthepeg MTB was a GT - They rode great!

Posted: Dec 18, 2014 at 14:28 Quote
titaniumtit wrote:
Corrr that colour is dreamy...

My first proper offthepeg MTB was a GT - They rode great!

Cheers

Side angle Cool

1994 GT Zaskar

Posted: Jan 19, 2015 at 2:27 Quote
hi all my gt zaskar le

Posted: Jan 20, 2015 at 12:06 Quote
dtms wrote:
hi all my gt zaskar le

?? Confused

Posted: Jan 24, 2015 at 12:24 Quote
Update!! Cool

I wanted a sus fork up front for autumn/winter riding as Im not gonna be speeding around in hot weather on a low front end and narrow tyres anytime soon, so on went the pace, maxxis and some other bits....

Fork: 1997 Pace RC36 Proclass Evo
Cantilever cable hangers: Tektro
Stem: Thomson Elite (shorter variation of what it was before)
Cassette: Action-Tek Titanium 7 speed
Hub Skewers: Aest Titanium
Hubs: Hope Titanium Front, still Shimano XT Rear
Tyres: Maxxis Crossmark 2.1

Weight: around 24ibs

Anyway, took the GT riding today... i'm not won over by the forks so far, theyre too soft and absorb a lot of energy when off the saddle, plus they weigh a hefty 3.7ibs. However they are (slowly) growing on me

1994 Retro GT Zaskar


1994 Retro GT Zaskar

1994 Retro GT Zaskar

1994 Retro GT Zaskar

1994 Retro GT Zaskar

1994 Retro GT Zaskar

1994 Retro GT Zaskar

Posted: Mar 4, 2015 at 23:27 Quote
Spent quite a while searching for these.

The DCD was hard to find, most got bidded up to silly money on ebay (even the battered ones) .This one came from the USA and cost £3.97 + post and packing, Its NOS and came in the original packaging with instructions as well! ive also wanted Panaracer smokes on this bike since i started putting it together, now i finally have a pair....

Daves Chain Device NOS Retro 90s

Panaracer Smoke Amber NOS Retro 90s

Posted: May 1, 2015 at 11:43 Quote
Update:

Spec;

Frame: 94 Aqua zaskar 16 inch
Fork: Manitou 4 with titanium upgrades
Headset: ChrisKing Nothreadaet
Stem: Thomson elite 130mmx15deg
Handlebar: GT flat
Grips: ODI longneck
Barplugs: Odyssey
Brakes: Suntour Pedersen self energising cantilevers
Cantilever cable hangers: Tektro
Brake Boosters: Odyssey titanium
Brake Levers: Shimano XT
Shifters: Shimano XT
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT
Cassette: Action-Tek titanium 7 speed
Chain: a Sram something or rather
Cranks: Raceface Turbine
Tensioner: Daves Chain Device NOS
Crank Bolts: FSA
Chainrings: DMR Saturn 36t
Chainring bolts: Titanium
Bottom Bracket: Shimano XT
Pedals: DMR v12 mag
Hub Skewers: Aest titanium
Rims: Mavic SUP
Hubs: Hope suspension front, Shimano XT rear
Tyres: Panaracer Smoke classic 2.1"
Saddle: GT
Seatpost: Thomson elite
Seatpost Binder: GT

1994 GT Zaskar Aqua Retro

1994 GT Zaskar Aqua Retro

1994 GT Zaskar Aqua Retro

1994 GT Zaskar Aqua Retro

1994 GT Zaskar Aqua Retro

1994 GT Zaskar Aqua Retro

1994 GT Zaskar Aqua Retro

Posted: Jun 17, 2015 at 8:49 Quote
Some XTR V-brakes would be a nice upgrade. My first non-Huffy mountain bike was GT tempest. It was sold to fund an LTS 3 that I had to put on lay-a-way while I was in college. GT eventually warrantied that frame and I got to upgrade to the STS 1000 DS for $300.

I love those old aluminum GT frames. Real stiff, light and classic design. Your Zascar is very clean but I want to see xtr v-brakes on it in the worst way.

Posted: Jun 18, 2015 at 7:44 Quote
secorbust wrote:
Some XTR V-brakes would be a nice upgrade. My first non-Huffy mountain bike was GT tempest. It was sold to fund an LTS 3 that I had to put on lay-a-way while I was in college. GT eventually warrantied that frame and I got to upgrade to the STS 1000 DS for $300.

I love those old aluminum GT frames. Real stiff, light and classic design. Your Zascar is very clean but I want to see xtr v-brakes on it in the worst way.
the zaskar would benefit from v's, the cantilevers aren't really cutting it... so far i changed the bars to a riser and it improved the handling a lot Cool ...also got a matching GT bottle and cage from work.

1994 GT Zaskar Aqua

1994 GT Zaskar Aqua

1994 GT Zaskar Aqua

1994 GT Zaskar Aqua

i didnt get on with the manitou fork though, the elastomers were too stiff and they werent able to absorb enough of the bumps. so i changed it to a rockshox mag oil fork. The RS mags feel so smooth and robust, just like an early version of modern xc forks. i get on with them really well but they are early suspension none the less and i cant get used to how skinny they look on the zaskar lol
Ive replaced the rear cantilever with an XT v brake (used with a v-dapter) it works better than the old m900 canti and a lot easier to set up. the XT thumbie finally failed (im suprised it held out this long, it was f*cked) Ive replaced it with an m739 rapid-fire and the bike now runs an 8 speed

1994 GT Zaskar Aqua

1994 GT Zaskar Aqua

1994 GT Zaskar Aqua

1994 GT Zaskar Aqua

1994 GT Zaskar Aqua

1994 GT Zaskar Aqua

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