GT Zaskar 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand GT
Model Zaskar
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories GT Zaskar Parts   
Available Sizes - 12.5 (inches) / 31.75 (cm)
- 12.5 (inches)
- 14.5 (inches) / 36.83 (cm)
- 14.5 (inches)
- 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.85 (inches) Tioga Factory XC Slick Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore LX
Front: GT Aluminum Q and R
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X517
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
WTB Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded
Handlebar constructionKore Lite
Handlebar extenderGT Aluminum
Handlebar stem detailsKore Lite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Grease Guard

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

GT Zaskar Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS Rapid Rise
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of GT Zaskar

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Acid Blue
- ball-burnished
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M535 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
SDG Ventura Comp
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kore Lite II


GT Zaskar bike review

GT produced the Zaskar bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,849.00.
Zaskar bike is available in many sizes such as 12.5 (inches), 14.5 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20 (inches).
GT Mountain bike Zaskar can be found in a few colors, among these colors Acid Blue and ball-burnished .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.85" Tioga Factory XC Slick kevlar tires and WTB stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X517, 32-hole. GT equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers braking system and Front: GT aluminum Q/R, Rear: Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride GT used 6061 T6 aluminum material for the frame. Kore Lite high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Zaskar to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kore Lite.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG90 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by GT, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL gear shift levers.