GT Tequesta

[Robin Kilvington]

Not yet, just collecting some bits & bobs.

Have got a set of RC36 Evo's for my Zaskar, but think they're too much for it (front end up too much), so will probably end up on here & see how they go. Also got some GT bars for the Zaskar, so the Zoom 1's going on here. Need to get a BB & aheadset, then I can start building it, should hopefully start coming together soon. Just money & work at the moment.

Seems to be the driving force behind this little project, to upgrade the Zaskar but also as a winter bike to save the Zaskar & strengthen the legs.

 

[Robin Kilvington]

Here my pile of bits so far. Aheadset, rear sprocket, poss front wheel all on there way, so may even start putting it together soon.

 

[Robin Kilvington]

Wheels & brakes on, drivetrain next & a few finishing bits. My LBS have said they should be able to re dish the wheel, so it'll take a screw on freewheel & keep the chainline nice, so it'll be off there sometime in the next couple of weeks. Then hopefully I'll be adding some mud.

 

[Robin Kilvington]

The Tequesta SS is done, running 32:16, feels nice, but think the hills will take their toll at first.
Deore V brakes & levers, DMR tension seeker 2, seems to work well, bit fiddly to set up, FSA aheadset & Bontrager stem. Managed to get the hub moved over on my screw on hub, so running a Dicta 16t screw on freewheel, so shouldn't have any of the cassette style freehub problems.
Just been out for a quick spin down the lane & it seems to ride nicely, will try to get over the woods over the xmas period :xmas-big-grin:

 

[BobCatMax]

how you getting on with this?

 

[Robin Kilvington]

Yeah it's good, bit different being single speed, but works well, been over to Bedgebury a couple of times, it's hard work up the hills, but I suppose it's just a case of perseverance.

Getting the wheel sorted cost a bit as it needed new spokes, but now whenever the cog wears out its just a case of screw a new one on. Also got no freehub worries, which should keep the cost down.