WILTON, Conn. (BRAIN) — GT is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Zaskar hardtal mountain bike with a new carbon frame 27.5-inch wheel version offered in four bike models.
The Zaskar was introduced in 1991; the company said it's the only bike to win World Cup events in downhill, cross-country, slalom and trials.
The 2016 Zaskar Carbon was designed as a modern day ripper that is light enough for race day and strong enough for every day. Suggested retail prices for complete bikes range from $2,300 to $5,000.
The Zaskar Carbon features GT's classic Triple Triangle design and progressive geometry with slacker head angle and longer wheelbase.
"The GT Zaskar is truly an iconic bike. Since 1991, I've not only ridden Zaskars to countless victories, but being such a versatile bike, it has literally taken me around the world on amazing adventures," said Hans Rey, a long-time GT ambassador. "And with the new 2016 Zaskars, GT made sure they kept the soul of its hard-charging, fun-riding heritage."
The four models within the new GT Zaskar line are:
- Zaskar Carbon LTD – The top of the line Zaskar features F.O.C. Carbon frame, RockShox PIKE fork, SRAM X1 11-spd drivetrain and SRAM Guide RS brakes.
- Zaskar Carbon Pro – Features F.O.C. Carbon frame, RockShox Sid XX fork, Shimano XT/XTR 2x11 drivetrain and Shimano XT brakes.
- Zaskar Carbon Expert – Features F.O.C. Carbon frame, RockShox Reba RL 27.5 fork, Shimano XT 2x11 drivetrain and Shimano SLX brakes.
- Zaskar Carbon Elite – Features F.O.C. Carbon frame, RockShox Recon Gold RL 27.5 fork, Shimano Deore/SLX 2x11 drivetrain and Shimano Deore brakes.
GT is a brand of Cycling Sports Group, a division of Dorel Sports.
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The GT Zaskar Carbon Expert. -
The GT Zaskar Carbon Elite.
