Zaskar Elite

True race-ready rigs aren't reserved for factory ride pros alone. The entry-level racing Zaskar Elite gives you the aggressive acceleration and nimble handling the Zaskar is famous for in a high-performance hydroformed Kinesis 7005 Superlight aluminum.

Specifications Geometry Features
  • Frame:
    GT design hydroformed Kinesis Superlight custom tube-set Machined Head tube, disc compatible
  • Fork:
    Rock Shox Tora SL Air , 100mm of travel, 7050 al steerer, Air sprung with rebound damping and motion control
  • Crankset / Chainwheel:
    Shimano Nine speed Octalink ,
  • Bottom Bracket:
    Shimano Octalink
  • Pedals:
    Shimano PDM-520
  • Front Derailleur:
    Shimano new Deore
  • Rear Derailleur:
    Shimano SLX shadow
  • Shifters:
    Shimano new Deore nine speed
  • Chain:
    Shimano Nine Speed
  • Rims:
    WTB Speed Disc XC with single eyelets
  • Front Hub:
    Shimano Deore Disc
  • Rear Hub:
    Shimano Deore Disc
  • Cog set:
    SRAM 9-speed, 11-32
  • Spokes:
    Stainless steel
  • Nipples:
    Brass CP
  • Tires:
    Front/Rear 26"x 2.0 Kenda Karma 120 TPI with kevlar bead
  • Front Brake:
    Avid Juicy 3
  • Rear Brake:
    Avid Juicy 3
  • Brake Levers:
    Avid Juicy 3
  • Handlebar:
    Ritchey Pro butted 2014 alum, Flat, 31.8 mm clamp, 680 mm width,
  • Stem:
    Ritchey 6061 cold forged stem, with 6 degree rise, and 4 bolt face plate
  • Headset:
    FSA Integrated, sealed angular contact bearing
  • Grips:
    GT Lock Down
  • Saddle:
    WTB Rocket V Comp with CrMo rail and Kevlar shoulders
  • Seat Post:
    Ritchey 27.2mm 3 D forged
  • Seat Clamp:
    GT Alum QR
  • Race XC
    • Race XC

      Bike Comparison for Mountain/Race XC Bicycles
      Light, lively and fast-as-hell, GT’s Race XC bikes are all about speed. And nimble handling. And rocket-like acceleration. And durability. Let’s rephrase that. GT race bikes are all about winning. It is no surprise that the 2008 U23 World Cup Champion topped the podium on a GT Zaskar.
  • Recreational XC
    • Recreational XC

      Bike Comparison for Mountain/Recreational XC Bicycles
      GT bikes are as hungry for weekend dirt as you are, with light and strong aluminum frames and plenty of bump-taming front suspension. Twist your way through rooted trails or unwind on epic singletrack, and you’ll forget all about what’s waiting for you on Monday morning.