2009 GT Zaskar Expert

2009 · Zaskar Expert

2009 GT Zaskar Expert is an aluminum hardtail mountain bike with a hydroformed Kinesis Superlight frame, RockShox Recon Race fork, and Shimano SLX drivetrain.

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Description

The 2009 GT Zaskar Expert is an aluminum hardtail mountain bike built around a hydroformed Kinesis Superlight custom tube-set with a machined head tube and full disc compatibility. Suspension duties are handled by a RockShox Recon Race fork offering 100mm of travel with air spring and Motion Control damping. The drivetrain runs entirely on Shimano SLX, pairing nine-speed trigger shifters with a Hollowtech II crankset for reliable, mid-level trail performance.

Wheels are 26-inch Mavic CrossRide Disc rims laced with straight-pull bladed spokes to Centerlock-compatible hubs, wrapped in Kenda Karma 120 TPI folding tires. A Fizik Gobi XM saddle with manganese rails rounds out a build aimed at confident cross-country riding across five frame sizes.

Technical specification

Geometry

Sizes
XS, S, M, L, XL
Wheel size
26

Frame & Fork

Frame material
Aluminium
Frame
GT NEW design hydroformed Kinesis Superlight custom tube-set Machined Head tube, disc compatible
Fork
Rock Shox RECON RACE, 100mm of travel, 7050 al steerer, Air sprung with rebound damping and motion control

Drivetrain

Crankset
Shimano SLX, with Hollowtech 2 piece arm and bb,
Bottom bracket
Shimano SLX out board sealed bearings
Freewheel
Shimano SLX 9-speed, 11-32
Shifters
Shimano SLX nine speed trigger
Pedals
Crank Bros Candy C
Front derailleur
Shimano Deore SLX
Rear derailleur
Shimano Deore SLX

Wheels

Rims
Mavic CrossRide Disc for Centerlock, with straight pull bladed spokes, QRM sealed bearing hubs, 24 holes front and rear
Tires
Front/Rear 26"x 2.0 Kenda Karma 120 TPI with kevlar bead
Spokes
Mavic, straight pull bladed spokes
Hubs
Mavic CrossRide Disc

Cockpit & contact

Handlebar
Ritchey Pro butted 2014 alum, Flat, 31.8 mm clamp, 680 mm width,
Stem
Ritchey 6061 cold forged stem, with 6 degree rise, and 4 bolt face plate
Headset
FSA Integrated, sealed angular contact bearing
Saddle
FIZIK Gobi XM with Manganese Rails
Seat post
Ritchey 31.6mm 3 D forged

Brakes

Brakes
Shimano SLX Hydraulic