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From what I’ve learned here, GT did make a 12.5 Zaskar. They are few and far between. I assume the the general telltale indicators are true of the 12.5’s; serial number is on the rear dropout, no letters in the serial number, flat cap on the rear of the top tube. That’s a fantastic score if...

…..still undecided between “awesome” or “repulsive”…..

I'll assist - send a PM and I'll see what I can do -B (Socal)

23 epiphany moments missed to find an appropriate solution….takes Einstein’s statement to an epic new pinnacle. Do you suppose the owner did each repair incidentally, or patched all of them following the first puncture? If the former, did the owner walk the bike home 24 times and visit the...

Good spec: XT or XTR derailleurs , rims with eyelet spoke holes, XT/XTR or boutique crankset, Magura, Pauls, Hope, Kore, Raceface, Syncros, Titec, RockShox, Manitou, Pace, etc Crap spec: DX, Acera, DuraAce, Suntour, Cane Creek, RST, anything Chinesium, anything older than the frame, mismatched...

It’s a Granite strap mount thingy to carry a toolbag or spare tube. I had some spare stainless button heads to affix to the bottle cage mounts. It hasn’t been used yet…probably should remove it. https://granite-design.com/products/portaledge

Jeez dude, that's a significant piece of MTB history. Definitely worthy of center stage at the Marin MTB museum.

Exceptional - the steel frame is compliant and comfortable though a little short from seat to bars. The 1x drivetrain shifts fast and seamlessly. My favorite bike by a long shot.

A few subtle changes since the last time I posted here...My crusty ol' Hawk Hill -

That's a fantastic frame. I'm shocked no one picked it up yet. It hurts my heart that it may become anything less than a bicycle again. Someone wise up and collect it!

Still tinkering, but I feel satiated that it’s “done”. Found a crusty Syncros seatpost and KCNC skewers.

Beatings. They need more beatings.

I’m inclined to say that your frame is an earlier model due the rear brake cable stay on the seat tube. That is for cantilevers, implying that the frame is mid 90’s. What the serial number on the dropout?

I suppose shipping would be outrageously expensive. Regarding repairs to the ‘95, I‘ll start looking for a specialty welder when i get the pile down to a manageable size.

Sadly, the ‘95 frame has a crack in the headtube. The other two FS’s havent been inspected yet, but I have no problem parting with them. Where are you located? I’m in SoCal.

First up will be the [mostly] whole bikes. I’ll get these rebuilt and road-ready to fund the Manitou FS. 2012 Orbea Occam - it‘s had parts changed so the specific model is unknown 2004 Iron Horse Porter

An ebay auction popped up recently that included 3 Manitou FS frames and an Iron Horse. The Orbea was from the same seller, different auction, for a decent price. As I understand, the owner of a storage unit filled with bikes passed away and left it to a kind Englishman who sailed the world...

I’d throw all their tea in a lake and send a letter telling them to sit and spin…..

https://www.suspensionforkparts.net/eshop/answer-manitou/manitou-dust-seal.html Regarding the melted elastomers, I don’t know if there’s an easy way to clean out the goo. I used automotive hand cleaner (Goop) and a bottle brush. It was labor intensive but it worked. Perhaps something...

Not mine in the video, I can’t take credit for that. But I did find inspiration in it.