VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 GT Zaskar

Velopedia Archive ID 56114

Overview

Model year1996
BrandGT
ModelZaskar
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID56114
Original MSRP$2,165.00
ColorsBrushed, red
Sizes14.5", 16", 18", 20"

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum, double-butted
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT GS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN71, 107 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG71, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M535 SPD (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL
HandlebarTitec 140g
Handlebar extensionsOnza Raw
StemKore lite
SaddleVetta AT Transverse, vanadium rails
SeatpostHsin Lung SP-41, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith XL-15 stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" Panaracer Smoke Magic
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube575 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1072 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 26, 2026.