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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2003 GT Zaskar Expert and 2004 GT Zaskar Expert.
- Equipment
2004 GT Zaskar Expert has 20 mm more front travel than 2003 GT Zaskar Expert in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Specification
2003 GT Zaskar Expert
2004 GT Zaskar Expert
Overview
Model Year
2003
2004
Brand
GT
GT
Model
Zaskar Expert
Zaskar Expert
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$999.00
$999.00
Colors
Billet
—
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
S, M, L, XL
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Kinesis Superlight
Kinesis Superlight
Fork
Rock Shox Duke C, 80mm travel
Rock Shox Pilot SL, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore RapidFire
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore LX
Crankset
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore LX
Bottom Bracket
Shimano octalink
Shimano octalink
Rear Cogs
9-speed
9-speed
Chain
Shimano HG-72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano HG-72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Ritchey Logic Comp V.2
Ritchey Logic Comp V.3
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore brakes, Shimano Deore levers
Avid Single Digit 5 brakes, Shimano Deore levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Integrated
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Integrated
Handlebar
Syncros flat
Syncros 2014 rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Ritchey Pro
Ritchey Pro
Saddle
SDG Satellite
SDG Satellite
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust
Aluminum micro-adjust
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore LX
Rims
Syncros Lil Snapper
Syncros Lil Snapper
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Aluminum nipples
Aluminum nipples
Front Tire
Tioga Red Phoenix
26 x 1.90" Tioga Red Phoenix
Wheel Size
—
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.