VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 GT Zaskar LE

Velopedia Archive ID 66508

Overview

Model year1997
BrandGT
ModelZaskar LE
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID66508
Original MSRP$3,350.00
ColorsBlue
Sizes14.5", 16", 18", 19", 20"

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum, butted
ForkRock Shox Judy SL
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano XTR 950
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano XTR top-swing, bottom-pull
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetShimano XTR M950-IG, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-M950, 112.5 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M747 SPD clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2
HandlebarKore thermoplastic
Handlebar extensionsGT Cut Weld
StemKore Elite
SaddleWTB SST, titanium rails, w/kevlar sides
SeatpostKore Elite II, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsGT CNC
RimsMavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
SpokesDT Revolution stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Michelin Wild Gripper Lite-S kevlar
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 25, 2026.