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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Gearing

    1999 GT Zaskar LE has a 14% lower climbing ratio than 1996 GT Zaskar LE.

    A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.

  2. Identity & price

    1999 GT Zaskar LE had an original MSRP $1,402 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.

1999 GT Zaskar LESize Legacy reference · 44/32/22T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear4.8 mphHighest gear27.8 mph

Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.

1996 GT Zaskar LESize Legacy reference · 46/34/24T · 11–30T · 8-speed
Lowest0.80:1Highest4.18:1Total range523%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.6 mphHighest gear29.1 mph

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
1999 GT Zaskar LE
1996 GT Zaskar LE
Overview
Model Year
1999
1996
Brand
GT
GT
Model
Zaskar LE
Zaskar LE
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$2,392.99
$3,795.00
Colors
Cosmic Sunrise
Brushed
Sizes
12.5", 14.5", 16", 18", 20"
14.5", 16", 18", 19", 20"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
Welded aluminum
Frame Material
6061 T6 aluminum, butted
6061 T6 aluminum, double-butted
Fork
Rock Shox Sid XC, 3.15" travel
Rock Shox Judy SL
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Shimano XTR
Shifters
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Shimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano XTR top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XTR
Shimano XTR
Crankset
Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth
Shimano XTR M950-IG, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano cartridge
GT, 107 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
73mm English
73mm English
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG91, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Time ATAC
Shimano PD-M747 SPD (clipless)
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak DL
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL
Handlebar
Titec Enduro HF
Titec 118g titanium
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Onza CWA
Stem
Azonic ORC
Kore lite
Saddle
SDG Comp Belair, chromoly rails
Selle Italia Flite
Seatpost
Thomson Elite
Kore Elite, 27.0 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Mavic Crosslink
—
Rims
Mavic Crosslink, 28-hole
Mavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
Spokes
Mavic stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Wheelsmith XL-15 stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
Spoke Nipples
Alloy nipples
Alloy nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" Michelin Wild Gripper 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
426 mm
425 mm
Wheelbase
1072 mm
1072 mm
Fork offset / rake
—
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.

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