PHIL BUYS SPORTS Posted January 10, 2009 Posted January 10, 2009 I am quite new to mountain biking Ive done a few races etc but with an old trek, i want to buy myself a decent MTB later in the year but came across a GT Zaskar Race MTB, my question is if it is a good buy or not? Componenets: GT Zaskar Frame Deore LX brake setup?? Magura Hidrolic V brakes front and rear Shimano XT back derailler XCM Front shock The price is R2000 second hand...?????
PHIL BUYS SPORTS Posted January 10, 2009 Author Posted January 10, 2009 Here is a similar pic of the bike
steveO:K Posted January 11, 2009 Posted January 11, 2009 regardless of the year it is a great buy. the zaskar frame is excellent.you could pay as much as R1500 for a frame alone. I have ridden a few zaskars over the years so i speak from personal experience. p.s. a great buy can be a bad buy if the bike doesn't fit properly, so make sure the size is right.(give us an idea of your height and we can try guide you) good luck with the buy!
Stryder Posted January 11, 2009 Posted January 11, 2009 I have been looking around. That price for a complete bike is really good, especially GT. My first bike was a GT - sentimental about my first bike
Fleming Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 The GT Zaskar is a legend. I have lusted after one ever since I got into cycling in the mid 90's. I finally got me a Zaskar Expert a few months ago and it is pure bliss. If the bike is only R2000 and is even in moderatly good condition I wouldn't hesitate (Assuming it is the right size). I think a new GT Zaskar Expert (Bottom of the Zaskar Range) is in the 12-15K price range.
RockCoach Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Great buy. If the frame is in good condition it's nearly worth the R2k alone. Even if it has a bit of a schizophrenic brake setup.
PHIL BUYS SPORTS Posted January 13, 2009 Author Posted January 13, 2009 Thanks thanks... I bought the bike, and what a dream compared to my crappie Trek... I love it, found out that it has full XT components with Rolf rims I think, ok well they look cool so, and the frame is a large which fits like a glove, I have already ridden it about 150km in three days, cant get enough The only other thing is where can I find a lekke bunch of guys to ride with in pretoria in the brooklyn area??, I only know OneWheeled okes and they attract to much attention,hehehehehe??
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