1994 GT Zaskar Aqua Build

[SEANSTEPHENS]

Re: 1994 GT Zaskar Aqua: Update on page 7

Result

I've just scored some bargain Mag 21's for mine if they live up to their description on ebay.

Just going to have to get over a lifetime dislike of all things Rockshox

Will be avoiding oil forks from the 90s if I can help it, too unreliable

Did you get the mags then ended on ebay today for £12?

Sean

 

[cherrybomb]

Re: 1994 GT Zaskar Aqua: Update on page 7

These ones ended for £37. May be SLs (but I'm not convinced), but they are described as being very good condition - certainly look to be and are complete with original box.

They were poorly listed so probably went under the radar for most. I only spotted them because I did a search for Rockshox and they had 20mins to go!

 

[pjr]

Re: 1994 GT Zaskar Aqua: Update on page 7

hi
i've got some gt forks in black from a 1996 outpost 175mm steerer, that are a bit long for my 98 zaskar. might be interested in a swap. if its not a personal question how long is yours!

 

[SEANSTEPHENS]

Re: 1994 GT Zaskar Aqua: Update on page 7

if its not a personal question how long is yours!

I got a 175mm long shaft as well, oops i mean steerer



I need a pair of forks with about 185mm i should think. The yellow bolagna's have been sold now though

Sean

 

[SeeingisBelievingGTMuseum]

Re: 1994 GT Zaskar Aqua: Update on page 7

Have Bologna's in all colors threaded and threadless.

 

[SEANSTEPHENS]

Re: 1994 GT Zaskar Aqua: Update on page 7

Think i prefer the look of the straight blade aluminium forks ive got on my LE and have gone off the idea of a pair of bolagna's :?





....Anyway the bikes now a rolling chassis, and we had the rare occurrence of a sunny weekend so ive taken some pics of the bike outside

Sean

 

[cherrybomb]

Re: 1994 GT Zaskar Aqua: Update on page 8, and its a beauty!

That's coming together nicely.

I really must get a wriggle on with mine. :roll:

 

[SEANSTEPHENS]

Re: 1994 GT Zaskar Aqua: Update on page 8, and its a beauty!

update: 20th Feb 2014

Right then... so plans have changed, a deal has been struck with BarneyBallbags, and im back to square one with my build again :facepalm: but ive now got a nice 93/94 ballburnished frame on the way to me
(we seem to have a bit of a zaskar swapshop going on here )

coming with the frame will be 3/4 of an XT groupset which'll help progress the zaskar build massively and also aid the repair of my diamondback.....

heres a few last pictures ive taken of the aqua zaskar, before its sent off to Mark

Spec;

Frame: 16" GT Zaskar 1994 Aqua
Fork: Manitou 4
Headset: Hope
Stem: Kore Aheadlite 1
Handlebar: Xlite Ti
Grips: ODI Attack
Brakes: XTR m900
Brake Pads: XT m737
Brake Levers: Diacompe SS-5
Shifters: xt m732
Cassette: Shimano STX
Hub Skewers: XTR m950
Rims: Matrix
Hubs: Shimano STX
Tyres: Kenda Small Block 8
Tubes: Halfords own
Seatpost Binder: GT

Weight: 18 and a half pounds aprox

Sean

 

[cherrybomb]

Re: 1994 GT Zaskar Aqua: Update on page 8, and its a beauty!

Whoever ends up finishing it, that's turning out to be a great looking bike.

Just out of interest; what made you decide to swap it for the BB frame?

 

[SEANSTEPHENS]

Re: 1994 GT Zaskar Aqua: Update on page 8, and its a beauty!

Whoever ends up finishing it, that's turning out to be a great looking bike.

Just out of interest; what made you decide to swap it for the BB frame?

Well il be leaving it in marks capable hands, i didnt like the colour it was too bright and bold for my liking and the other 94 zaskar i bought recently was the deciding point, i just prefer it. Plus i commute by bike alot and ride to mates houses etc so i have to leave it chained up and didnt want it to be desirable to theives.

...and i cant resist a nice ball burnished frame