16" Aqua Zaskar (Marmite Update 5/5/14)

[konaben82]

Re: Zaskars - When 2 become 1..

YEP!

 

[Barneyballbags]

Re: Zaskars - When 2 become 1..

Well, I've got all of the bits I need to complete the build now, with the exception of the frame which is on it's way to me as we speak

I thought that I might as well do a proper spec list, so here goes:

Frame: 1994 GT Zaskar 16", Aqua

Fork: 1997 Rockshox Judy SL (with 1996 paint job & decals)

Headset: Chris King
Stem: Thomson Elite
Handlebar: GT
Grips: Onza

Brakes: XT M739 V Brakes
Brake Levers: XT M739

Shifters: XT M739/740 8spd
Front Derailleur: XT M738/739
Rear Derailleur: XT M739
Cassette: XTR M900 8spd
Chain: Shimano IG
Cranks: Middleburn RS7
Crank Bolts: Brand X self extracting
Chainrings: Middleburn 22/32/42
Bottom Bracket: Shimano UN54
Pedals: XT

QR Skewers: XT
Rims: Mavic X221
Hubs: Hope Suspension (Front), Ti Glide (Rear)
Tyres: Charge Splashback 1.8

Saddle: Flite
Seatpost: Kona Racelite 'Tahoma'
Seatpost Binder: GT

Weight: ?? (although it should be somewhere in the lower mid 20s)

 

[Barneyballbags]

Re: Zaskars - When 2 become 1..

Quick update 5/3/2014.

The frame has arrived

I've taken a sneaky half day off work so I'll hopefully be able to begin building it up (newborn permitting!).

I'll add some photos to show the progress from start to finish. Can't wait to get started now

 

[cherrybomb]

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[Barneyballbags]

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Right..

Let's begin. Here she is in all her naked glory

 

[SEANSTEPHENS]

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Good to know it got there safely.... Congratz on the new arrival btw, wouldnt of thought you'd have time to fettle around with bikes

Sean

 

[Barneyballbags]

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Good to know it got there safely.... Congratz on the new arrival btw, wouldnt of thought you'd have time to fettle around with bikes

Sean

Thanks mate. Yep, finally got it unpacked!!

Fitting the headset now with my 'bespoke tool'...:

 

[cherrybomb]

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Love the headset press, that's almost as cool as the frame.

 

[Barneyballbags]

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Aaaaand done...

Park Tools..? Pah!

 

[Barneyballbags]

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Front end plugged in