Zaskar09 Posted September 16, 2010 Share Hi guys, I'm new here and newish to mtb'ing in general. I bought a GT Zaskar Elite last year (great bike btw but what would I know, it's my first proper mtb). I've saved a bit of money and would like to upgrade something, nothing is really broken, I just like to buy stuff for my bike . What would make the most difference? Obviously, if I upgrade something I actually want it to be an upgrade. My current setup: FRAMEGT NEW design hydroformed Kinesis Superlight custom tube-set Machined Head tube, disc compatibleFORKRock Shox Tora, 100mm of travel, 7050 al steerer, Air sprung with rebound damping and motion control CRANKSETShimano Nine speed Octalink ,BBShimano OctalinkPEDALSShimano PDM-520FRT DER.Shimano Deore RR DERShimano Deore SLX SHIFTERSShimano nine speed triggerCASSETTESRAM 9-speed, 11-32CHAINShimano Nine SpeedWHEELSET WTB Speed Disc XC with single eyelets TIRESFront/Rear 26"x 2.0 Kenda Karma 120 TPI with kevlar bead HUBSShimano Deore DiscBRAKESAvid Juicy 3HANDLEBARRitchey Pro butted 2014 alum, Flat, 31.8 mm clamp, 680 mm width, STEMRitchey 6061 cold forged stem, with 6 degree rise, and 4 bolt face plateGRIPSGT Lock DownHEADSETFSA Integrated, sealed angular contact bearingSADDLEWTB Rocket V Comp with CrMo rail and Kevlar shouldersSEAT POSTRitchey 31.6mm 3 D forged Thanks guys (and gals), advice would be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VincentBikes Posted September 16, 2010 Share I thought Rock Shock Tora is a coil spring oil fork but none the less would strt with that and change to air fork ie Fox F32 RL 100 or Rock Shock Reba/Sid 100mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazyTrailRider Posted September 16, 2010 Share First off, you're in luck that the Zaskar is a great frame to work around as far as upgrades are concerned. The rest of your stuff is lower-spec than the frame, so it's actually worthwhile upgrading... I'd say look at stuff in this order: Big-ticket:1) Fork - consider something like a Recon (the Race is great if you get it with pop-lock remote lock-out). If you want to take it another step up, consider a Reba.2) Wheelset - entry-level Mavic, say the CrossRides would do fine. Anything more would be quite pricey at this stage...3) Crankset - get a hollowtech setup, SLX would be quite a bit lighter. Smaller-ticket:1) Shifters and rear derailleur - SLX Shifters and XT derailleur, you'll notice it to be quite a bit crisper.2) A top-end cable set, or continuous cable housing - You won't believe how much smoother your shifting will be with XTR cables, and it'll only cost you around R300.2) A nicer (lighter) seat - Look at the Prologo range for example. Hope that helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaskar09 Posted September 16, 2010 Share I thought Rock Shock Tora is a coil spring oil fork but none the less would strt with that and change to air fork ie Fox F32 RL 100 or Rock Shock Reba/Sid 100mm Sorry, it's the Tora SL, definately air. My link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaskar09 Posted September 16, 2010 Share woa, sorry for the big pic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaskar09 Posted September 16, 2010 Share Would you still recommend upgrading the fork? Seeing as this is already air? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VincentBikes Posted September 16, 2010 Share Even so the Tora is heavy compared to the F32/Reba which weighs in at about 1.6kg depending on the version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VincentBikes Posted September 16, 2010 Share If money is not a problem SID XX world cup at 1.4 kg...not surewhat the cost of one of these are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaskar09 Posted September 16, 2010 Share If money is not a problem SID XX world cup at 1.4 kg...not surewhat the cost of one of these are. Isn't money always a problem? Let's put it this way, what upgrade would cost the least but would make the biggest difference? The whole 20/80 principle thingy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VincentBikes Posted September 16, 2010 Share Isn't money always a problem? Let's put it this way, what upgrade would cost the least but would make the biggest difference? The whole 20/80 principle thingy Then it is the middle way Reba/Fox F32. Personally I like the fox more as the lock out works much easier on the fox ie very light to turn compared to the Rock Shox Tora I had. The weight difference is huge from the Tora for the price you paying. If possible also go for a QR15 or QR 20 but that means you will have to change wheels or your front hub at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaskar09 Posted September 16, 2010 Share Ok thanks, will definately have a look at the fox, nice looking too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapad Posted September 17, 2010 Share yeah I had a Tora and put on a second hand fox rl 100 its a different bike you can run at much lower pressure and it is much smoother and plush, another big difference is to lighten your wheels either by lighter rims and/or tubeless, rotational weight cuts make a big difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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