The Zaskar 'Panda'... Update for 2013

[trickylad]

Just picked up some nice XT m750 brakes to match the rest of the groupset. can't decide whether to chase after some same group cranks too. :roll:

Anyone advise on the best fitting chainslap protector for a 97 Zaskar? I keep buying them and they don't fit... :evil:

 

[Pickle]

Try this.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-MTB-Bike-GT-Cha ... 2eaf900555

I have purchased from this seller before, and he is A1 to deal with.

 

[trickylad]

Thanks Pickle

Recommend this over getting a neoprene / wrap cover?

 

[Pickle]

Thanks Pickle

Recommend this over getting a neoprene / wrap cover?

No worries

I do recommend it above wraps, as I dont like them at all especially when they get muddy and look all used and cheap.

These are nice and original. Yes, the paint may get a little scuffed/chipped if you suffer chainsuck, but its all character!

Another option if your interested is carbon look adhesive sheeting. I have a full roll of it, and if you want a bit I can send it to you for a few quid. You could wrap the whole chainstay in it. i used to use it for this and then make a few little patches to stop cable rub.

 

[RockiMtn]

lovely build. good balance of black and white. hopefully will be able to pull of something similar with one of my projects. good stuff!

 

[trickylad]

lovely build. good balance of black and white. hopefully will be able to pull of something similar with one of my projects. good stuff!

Thanks . Appreciate the feedback. I'd seen too many (and too lovely) ball burnished Zaskars, so I wanted something different.

 

[trickylad]

Thanks Pickle

Recommend this over getting a neoprene / wrap cover?

No worries

I do recommend it above wraps, as I dont like them at all especially when they get muddy and look all used and cheap.

These are nice and original. Yes, the paint may get a little scuffed/chipped if you suffer chainsuck, but its all character!

Another option if your interested is carbon look adhesive sheeting. I have a full roll of it, and if you want a bit I can send it to you for a few quid. You could wrap the whole chainstay in it. i used to use it for this and then make a few little patches to stop cable rub.

Bought a couple. One for this, the other for my other GT. Will let you know when they arrive.

 

[trickylad]

i'd like to swap the STX shifter pods (8 spd) for XT 750. anyone know if they made shifters not STI units in this group??

:?:

 

[gmac123]

just noticed the chainstay protector, any ideas on how to get an existing worn out one off?

 

[trickylad]

just noticed the chainstay protector, any ideas on how to get an existing worn out one off?

A deft touch, long fingernails and some nail polish remover always works for me