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My 'new' 18" GT frame          
It's the original hand made in the "U S of A" Zaskar Le Competition Series aluminium frame with only v-brake mounts

This frame was such a success, that GT decided a year or two ago to release a re-issue; a replica of this limited edition Zaskar Le frame in limited numbers. The re-issue frame comes with only disc mounts













Will update with frame's weight soon!

So far on my 'wish' list:
- Mavic Crossmax SL for v-brakes wheelset
- Will run on foldable tires with lots of Stan's new 'race' tire sealant
- XX Groupset
- Fox RLC F80 front fork have that already
- CrankBrothers 4-Ti pedals
- Selle Italia SLR C64 saddle

Will update with pics, weight etc. as i go along

Any comments and suggestions welcome!



nathrix2009-10-02 07:40:47

[101SCC]

XX V Brakes?

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Maybe i should have stated;
XX crankset, chain, FD, RD, shifters and cassette , i was too lazy to type it all out..
v-brakes will be SRAM's Single Digit SL 'Rim Brakes'

[rock]

beautiful.....now start polishing!...... definitely one of the nicest frames of that period.



Would be great if you could build it up with the original XTR group (with centre pull brakes) and a RS mag 21 fork.....

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Aaah, polishing! I almost forgot...
What will be the best product to use to polish this frame?

Rock, it will be nice to get hold of the parts you mentioned and build it up, but i would like it to have a 'retro-modern' look to it, if i can call it that if you know what i mean. I want to use this bike as my weekend XC race bike and gonna attempt to make it as light as possible with reliable parts i know works for my type of riding style.
nathrix2009-09-25 10:44:34

[vanniri]

Have you seen the latest FSA (non-carbon) crankset?

 

Should work nicely with the chrome finish - you´ll have to give up the XX (methink this crank only in three c/r format unlike the bigger and much more expensive carbon FSA)

 

Would also be nice to get a "Judy yellow" shock - maybe personalised SID?

 

Riser bars will complement the handling nicely - monkey lite?

 

Is that easton tubing? The last year´s USA made no longer used Easton - pity!

[MTB Kid]

I have M960 XTR Canti-brakes --- basically brand new -- not sure if would fit on that frame -- I remember Furtado and Grewal raced with V's and those frames? What year is your frame?

[rock]

those brakes would be perfect - you can see the cable guide on the back of the seat tube....would have to get a retro fork with the ectre pull brake guide as well - like a yellow Judy SL......man those were sexy back in the day.





.......at least find some Onza bar ends on ebay.....

[MoreTrails]

And the Kore stem and seat post. Didn't they bring these out in ano purple towards the end?

[MTB Kid]

I have Kore 3D Lite stems ---- silver , black, red etc.... pm me the size you need and I can check if I have something suitable. Also got a Blackwall Mint Condition Panaracer Smoke tyre.

[rock]

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I have Kore 3D Lite stems ---- silver , black, red etc.... pm me the size you need and I can check if I have something suitable. Also got a Blackwall Mint Condition Panaracer Smoke tyre.

where's the drooling emoticon?



I really need to start a retro bike project.......

[Santa C]

Whats the weight of your Le Zaskar frame?

[GTfan]

I like le frame

[Gasping]

It is made by GT - 'nuff said!

 

Even as a Roadie, this looks nice. But as I said, GT is a marque, so whatever they make is good.

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Will take the frame to my LBS to weigh it, will take a pic of the result 

Thinking of ordering The Thomson seatpost and stem:

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Only the LE's were polished frames.
nathrix2009-10-02 08:00:43