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2006 GT Zaskar Expert

Velopedia Archive ID 11495

Overview

Model year2006
BrandGT
ModelZaskar Expert
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID11495
Original MSRP$1,199.99
ColorsBlack
SizesSmall, medium, large, xlarge

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialNEW design hydroformed Kinesis Superlight custom tube-set
ForkRockShox Recon 327 Air, 80mm
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore
Front derailleurNew Shimano LX
Rear derailleurNew Shimano LX
CranksetShimano new Deore LX, 2 piece design, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano LX Hollowtech II
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano
PedalsCrank Brothers Candy C

Brakes

BrakesAvid Single Digit 5 brakes, Avid FR levers

Cockpit & contact points

HeadsetFSA Threadless
HandlebarTruvativ XR cross county 6061 Handlebar with 6 degree sweep, 680 mm width
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemTruvativ XR 4 bolt cold forged stem with laser etching
SaddleSDG Bel Air
SeatpostSL Alloy Micro adjust

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano LX
RimsWTB Dual Duty XC
Spokes15ga. (1.8mm) Straight Gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass CP
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" Tioga Yellow Kirin, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Tioga Blue Dragon
Wheel size26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 25, 2026.