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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
1997 GT Zaskar LE had an original MSRP $445 lower than 1996 GT Zaskar LE.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.80:1Highest4.18:1Total range523%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.80:1Highest4.18:1Total range523%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2; rear size isn’t listed.
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
1997 GT Zaskar LE
1996 GT Zaskar LE
Overview
Model Year
1997
1996
Brand
GT
GT
Model
Zaskar LE
Zaskar LE
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$3,350.00
$3,795.00
Colors
Blue
Brushed
Sizes
14.5", 16", 18", 19", 20"
14.5", 16", 18", 19", 20"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
Welded
Welded aluminum
Frame Material
6061 T6 aluminum, butted
6061 T6 aluminum, double-butted
Fork
Rock Shox Judy SL
Rock Shox Judy SL
Fork Material
Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano XTR 950
Shimano XTR
Shifters
Shimano XTR RapidFire SL
Shimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano XTR top-swing, bottom-pull
Shimano XTR top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XTR SGS
Shimano XTR
Crankset
Shimano XTR M950-IG, 24/34/46 teeth
Shimano XTR M950-IG, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-M950, 112.5 mm spindle
GT, 107 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
73mm English
73mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain
Shimano, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG91, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Shimano PD-M747 SPD clipless
Shimano PD-M747 SPD (clipless)
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL
Handlebar
Kore thermoplastic
Titec 118g titanium
Handlebar Extensions
GT Cut Weld
Onza CWA
Stem
Kore Elite
Kore lite
Saddle
WTB SST, titanium rails, w/kevlar sides
Selle Italia Flite
Seatpost
Kore Elite II, 27.2 mm diameter
Kore Elite, 27.0 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
GT CNC
—
Rims
Mavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
Mavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
Spokes
DT Revolution stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Wheelsmith XL-15 stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Alloy nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" Michelin Wild Gripper Lite-S kevlar
26 x 2.00" Panaracer Smoke Magic
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
70.5°
70.5°
Seat-tube angle
73.5°
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
425 mm
425 mm
Wheelbase
1072 mm
1072 mm
Fork offset / rake
40.6 mm
40.6 mm
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.