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2003 GT Zaskar Expert · 2005 GT Zaskar Expert

Specification2003 GT Zaskar Expert2005 GT Zaskar Expert
Overview
Model year20032005
BrandGTGT
ModelZaskar ExpertZaskar Expert
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID3866193546
Original MSRP$999.00$1,149.99
ColorsBilletBlack
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlargeSmall, medium, large, xlarge
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialKinesis SuperlightKinesis Superlight
ForkRock Shox Duke C, 80mm travelManitou Skareb Comp, 80mm travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crownAluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano DeoreShimano Deore RapidFire
Front derailleurShimano DeoreShimano Deore LX
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LXShimano Deore LX
CranksetShimano Deore LXShimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano octalinkShimano Deore LX
Rear cogs9-speed9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano HG-72, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsRitchey Logic Comp V.2Shimano PD-M520 SPD
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore brakes, Shimano Deore leversAvid Single Digit 5 brakes, Avid FR-5 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Integrated1 1/8" threadless FSA
HandlebarSyncros flatSyntace 6061
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemRitchey ProSyntace F-139
SaddleSDG SatelliteSDG Satellite
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjustAluminum micro-adjust
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Deore LXShimano Deore LX
RimsSyncros Lil SnapperWTB Dual Duty XC
SpokesDT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gaugeStainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesAluminum nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireTioga Red Phoenix26 x 2.10" Tioga Yellow Kirin
Wheel size—26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 13, 2026.