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The GT Bravado was supposed to be higher up in the GT hierarchy than the Richter. Was this only based on the better component setup? Were the frames exactly the same? My 1994 GT Bravado is too small for me at a size 18", and sadly it is time to see her go. I have tried for years to make it fit...

Re: Thank you for the insightful reply. There are definitely some variables to consider. But that seems to be the best way to do it. Trial-and-error. I do love a quick-handling bike, 90s Voodoo Bizangos and 90s GT Zaskars, etc. This Jamis Dragon frame also has a head angle that is 1 degree...

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Hello, question about mixing older forks with newer frames: I have a brilliant Marzocchi Z2 Bomber from 1996 (red), and would like to bolt it onto a 2005 Jamis Dragon. The Marzocchi has 63mm of travel, Axle-to-Crown length is 432mm. The 2005 Jamis Dragon came stock with an 80mm Fox F80 that had...

They were both known as good hardtails. There was great competition between them, the Zaskar in the 90s, the Stumpjumper M4 in the early 2000's. I own a 96 GT Zaskar and have ridden briefly on a Stumpjumper M4. This was years ago and don't really remember the ride of it. From my hazy...

Drop your tires 3 PSI and that is most of the difference between Aluminum and Ti. In comfort. Aluminum doesn't flex like Titanium and accelerates better, it feels better in hard turns because it doesn't flex. Zaskars are better sprinters than Xizangs. Not as comfortable sure. I'm not on a couch...

Re: Maybe you should get something like a Trek 930-950-970-990. If you are commuting, and locking it up for long periods. It is more low profile than the Hei Hei or Zaskar. Wolf-in-sheep's clothing. Still light, fast, good handler, very strong. It will be very capable to handle both commuting...

Re: Re: No not at all. He does have the tendencies though. Thick southern accent, doesn't like authority, direct, chews tobacco and smokes. Quite a character. Doesn't play games. He is a good man. I am comparing him to my ex-condescending-bike-snob mechanic from New York. Always giving his...

Re: Knock on wood, hopefully he stays strong. Nothing against Kona's they are amazing rides, especially those mid-90's hardtails: titanium Hei Hei and steel (Kilauea, Explosif). Steve Peat probably put his frame through more abuse than many Zaskar owners on the web. However, the pre-bankruptcy...

Re: I've heard of more Kona's snapping at the dropouts than Zaskar breaks. Rarely see American-Zaskar breaks period. My ex-mechanic gave me a little lecture 7 years ago, about my 96 GT Zaskar. He said, with a little condescending grin, "This is, Old equipment...you still ride this?" I told him...

Re: Hey if you are running the stock GT Rigid fork, you should be able to fit 2.3-ish tires on the front. Dependent on other forks though it is variable. For the rear, another rider fit 2.35 Intense DH tires on the rear of his Karakoram. Attached the picture to this post, last one. I was...

Re: Alright a bigger tire can fit. Mounted a Kenda Blue Groove 2.35. This is a big tire and Kenda doesn't lie, (cough Maxxis, WTB, Specialized, etc cough). No clearance issues with the GT Bologna Lite fork. Have done a few short rides with it. No rubbing, huge improvement. Can smash through...

LOL :wink: . Its like a race car driver choosing a cleaned and polished Honda Civic over a BMW M3 with some cosmetic scratches. To each his own I guess. That Explosif looks fine by the way IMHO.

Thank you is that a solid way to determine the tire clearance of a fork? I will get the measurements shortly.

Wow. Beg to differ. I've ridden two different brands of steel in regard to Mid-range vs. Higher-range. All Mid 90's: Kona Lava Dome (chromoly double butted)---->Kona Kilauea (Tange Prestige), and: GT Karakoram (chromoly double butted)----->GT Bravado LE (Tange Prestige). The lower-end frames had...

Do you mean the cantilever section of the Fork or the brakes themselves? I'm running V-brakes on the bike in question. Would really like to try the 2.4 Specialized Purgatory but have heard that it is biiig for a 2.4 so, still in the air. Anyway thank you for the replies so far, seems like a 2.3...

Thank you very good news. Hopefully a few more riders can chime in.

Anyone know the tire clearance on these beautiful forks? Want to put a bigger, taller tire up front for a Rigid GT. Right now it has a 2.1 Panaracer Fire up front. Would like a bigger: Specialized Purgatory 2.4, Kenda Excavator 2.35, Specialized Captain 2.2, WTB Bronson 2.3, etc. Let me know if...

Re: Long legs short torso: More comfortable frame, (Kona,GT, Thank you for all the responses. Your experiences have helped me out in regard to these bikes. I was debating putting an 80mm stem with a 15 degree rise on my GT Bravado. Scared of it lifting on climbs though, I've never gone this...

Re: Long legs short torso: More comfortable frame, (Kona,GT, Another issue is the bike itself. For example, your Diamondback Axis, Pyro Tim, looks hot. The vibrant colors, its stance. For commuting and riding around town, I don't want to deal with the hassle of thieves, and there are plenty out...