1993 Zaskar Build

[Root Beer]

Re: 1993 Zasker LE - 2013 More Changes

I wanted to get a set of 80mm SID for my old Zaskar to save my wrists too but I ended up with carbon fiber rigids and then stopped riding.

Have fun with it!

 

[Ian W]

Re: 1993 Zasker LE - 2013 More Changes

Bought a few new bits to fix the rather poor rear brake performance a while ago and decided to fit them today.

Parts consisted of..

New Cable
New V-Brake 'bendy bit'
Little brass fitting that fits in to the cable guide to help with the brake setup (as this is a pre-v-brake frame).

Few pics










Little brass bit (found via a link on here )

New chain slap protector

Rear brake is better than ever now!

 

[Ian W]

Re: 1993 Zasker LE Build

Just re-read this thread from the start and amazing how this has transformed from a bit of a shelf queen to a bike which I use everywhere.

Compared to modern bikes I ride with this has had very little fail!

 

[letmetalktomark]

Re: 1993 Zasker LE Build

Z2 on a Zaskar .... in yellow ..... Madness .....

 

[TAOS_LTS]

Re: 1993 Zasker LE Build

killer bike, I only read the 1st and last page....sick build, great bike...I would have left the og stickers tho

 

[nevermindthebikeshop]

Re: 1993 Zasker LE Build

Wondering how you found working with the old stem - I have got my hands on a 1992 Pantera. With the original stem probably rusted in place. Not sure if it's relevant but would you have any advice on getting it off. (So I can work on the headset either new bearings or replacement.)

Some photos of the aluminium stopper/bolt now rattling around between base of the Orange stem and the bottom of the steerer tube.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/nevermindt ... 824799740/

Again not sure if this is an area of your expertise but am guessing it might be someones:

1) Guessing my bike would have had a Deore LX rear derailleur. Anyway know this for sure?
2) The front brakes are V Brakes which means they can't be original parts as I think these kicked off in about 1996. The rear break is an EXAGE mountain caliper brake.
3) I bought this bike along with two others and a load of bent wheels and old parts for £20 locally. I suspect the Araya silver aluminium rims with quick release are the most likely original wheelset.

It seems that the only stuff I can find online about the bike indicates Suntour components but then some people mention Euro spec was Shimano and I think a lot of the LX parts on the bike were original. Sorry to bump your thread!

 

[Ian W]

Re: 1993 Zasker LE Build

Took a couple of snaps while out this evening...









Bikes still going well

 

[SpaceFlightOrange]

Re: 1993 Zasker LE Build

Sweet ride, dude.

I have a 19" zaskar. Much prefer the look of the smaller frames.

Those pics, they overlooking the Dee?

I'm on the other side of the Mersey.

 

[LangersGT]

Re: 1993 Zasker LE Build

awesome thread inspiring me to crack on with mine!!!! and those last shots is what its all about

cheers

Langers

 

[mtbdave]

Re: 1993 Zasker LE Build

I have a ice blue zaskar hanging in the garage,should do something with it when I get the chance!