A Hardtail for Hard Times

[Henryfeather]

I agree on resale.

Don't even consider resale.

One rule of thumb in any two wheel sport.

You never never sell your first bike!!!

You upgrade components on it but you never sell it.

[Wil6]

I agree on resale.

Don't even consider resale.

One rule of thumb in any two wheel sport.

You never never sell your first bike!!!

You upgrade components on it but you never sell it.

Hey, shhhhhh, how else are we going to pick up bargains!?

[ByronH]

I have had a GT Zaskar HT for the last few years. I have loved it. You will find the aggressive, and stiff, geometry of the frame well orientated towards commuting and climbing when on the trails. Just careful, it can be a little 'twitchy' on the downhills for exactly the same reasons... but once you're used to that, you start to enjoy the agility of the bike on the trails.

 

Also, its a good frame on which to upgrade components gradually (if you feel the need to).

 

Enjoy

[Mintman]

I have had a GT Zaskar HT for the last few years. I have loved it. You will find the aggressive, and stiff, geometry of the frame well orientated towards commuting and climbing when on the trails. Just careful, it can be a little 'twitchy' on the downhills for exactly the same reasons... but once you're used to that, you start to enjoy the agility of the bike on the trails.

 

Also, its a good frame on which to upgrade components gradually (if you feel the need to).

 

Enjoy

 

I'm definitely starting to appreciate the points you made. The climbs are great but the downhill is feeling a bit hair raising. I don't have any issues with the back wheel. But I find the front wheel tends to want to turn too sharply. It sort of leads you into it. I don't know whether this is just a general thing or related to this frame in particular. What is your experience with this bike compared to others? 

 

It also feels kind of glued to the floor on downhills because of the angle (as you said). I'm just curious whether you've been able to get off the ground with hops etc. Do you feel that it can be agile and fun to ride downhill given time? Just kind of looking for your take on it, given that you know what it's capable of.

 

Anyone else with this bike or comments are more than welcome. I have a lot to learn!

 

Cheers