kevink Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 Hi...Im looking at the 2011 GT Zaskar 29er pro, but i would just like to find out how it rides and how the components are for the people who have this bike.. let me know!thanks
American Flyers Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 I ride it and the frame is fantastic and stiff. The wheels are quite heavy, but strong. I managed to upgrade to lighter wheels. I am very happy with it.
kevink Posted October 10, 2011 Author Posted October 10, 2011 It's a GT, that's all you need to know!is that a good thing or bad? hoping its GOOD!!!
I'm the Crankbrother Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 Its a great bike.Good handling.Very fast on sand and rocky areas but slower on steep climbs.On downhills during races very fast and reliable.On the "sinkplaat" and thick sandy roads during the crater cruise it runs much smoother than a 26 inch bike.The components on the bike are mostly x9 10 speed with formula hubs and a reliable fox f29 shock .
kevink Posted October 11, 2011 Author Posted October 11, 2011 thanks! would you recommend the bike? just one problem- the frame and stickers are white-on-white... but otherwise looks like really great bike!
kevink Posted October 12, 2011 Author Posted October 12, 2011 can the kenda tyres be converted into tubeless??
American Flyers Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 Ja, just take out tube and put on yellow tape around it and put tubeless valve, then add stans and pump it ready!
CAAD4 Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 Saw a black GT 29er the other day, not sure of the model. Almost looked like a nice bike.
KnobbyMech Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 can the kenda tyres be converted into tubeless?? Please take this piece of advise to heart: Never use sealant with any Kenda tyre, not even UST ones!! Chances are great you will end up looking like this pretty soon while staring at the massive bulges due to delamination of the inner layers of the tyre.
American Flyers Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 I don't have problem with those tyres and I used stans. I used them for 6 months- no problems!
kevink Posted October 13, 2011 Author Posted October 13, 2011 Saw a black GT 29er the other day, not sure of the model. Almost looked like a nice bike. i think it is the new 2012 Korakoram... not too bad! but its an entry level
kevink Posted October 13, 2011 Author Posted October 13, 2011 Please take this piece of advise to heart: Never use sealant with any Kenda tyre, not even UST ones!! Chances are great you will end up looking like this pretty soon while staring at the massive bulges due to delamination of the inner layers of the tyre.what do you mean? will i get lots of punctures or will i have to replace the tyres soon?
CAAD4 Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 (edited) i think it is the new 2012 Korakoram... not too bad! but its an entry level Rode with someone on a raw black carbon GT 29er Pro this morning. Fox fork, X9/X0 10x2, DT Swiss wheeels. Bought from CL Fourways last week. Black bikes have been proven to be faster, I read it here on the Hub.... Edited October 14, 2011 by caad4
kevink Posted October 14, 2011 Author Posted October 14, 2011 WOW! interesting... how could they be faster though?? its just a colour
Laulil Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 Rode with someone on a raw black carbon GT 29er Pro this morning. Fox fork, X9/X0 10x2, DT Swiss wheeels. Bought from CL Fourways last week. Black bikes have been proven to be faster, I read it here on the Hub....Not so sure about being faster but it could be because he has a black bike also but had a little trouble keeping it upright last week.
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