Rebuilding a Zaskar and then Trading It - Bike Restomod

The classic Zaskars have a huge following and this 1993 Zaskar is for a trade with my bro.
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[@ericfreeze8654]

I feel so unworthy of this bike. It's the best thing I've ever ridden. Thanks Rob!

[@oldshovel]

I’m glad you like it. It was great to have you over and fun to build you a bike.

[@peterbaskind9872]

Gee, I wish I could build my older brother a bike. He was a bike guy, but passed in 2019. Before he died, he talked of the dream bike he wanted to build. It would never happen, of course. He didn’t have that kind of money. But after he passed, I had to build it. No option. It’s gorgeous. It would be so cool to see him ride it. That was my first build. Building as a hobby has gotten way out of hand since.

[@Robot_Chris]

Im sure he would have loved it!

[@RonaX]

Inspiring

[@Paganiproductions84]

​@@Robot_Chris❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@derkleinekerl8652]

Anyone who is a passionate cyclist must love this channel. Ingo sends you greetings from Germany.

[@denisantivatnikov6velophot554]

Когда по тебя летят ракеты и дроны российских террористов .. особенно..сидишь на 9этаже не знаешь проснешься ли..они ещё ракеты и дроны у Ирана покупаю ..(((

[@barley03]

He’s inspired me to resurrect my old Kona and also track down a vintage Kona for my wife.

[@817C01N]

Gute Fahrt Ingo!

[@derkleinekerl8652]

@@817C01N Ich danke Dir.Auch gute Fahrt für Dich !!!🚴‍♀😉👍

[@daawks.9293]

Kleiner Kerl, große Worte.

[@gr33dyglutton]

Beautiful work as usual. Your poor brother riding those tires on the commute to work.

[@Bikeops2021]

Gosh, you have some fantastic trails to ride on & looked beautiful in the Autumn colours. Not forgetting of course another great bike build!

[@freedomwon2004]

Thank you for sharing your video's with all of us. Cherish the minutes and hours you can spend with your Brother. Time slips away so fast. It would have been great to have been able to build both my Brother's a bike. They have been gone since 1983 & 1991 respectively. 🇺🇲 Go Army.

[@Bouncinio]

I At first I wanted to buy a bike, but after your videos I assembled it myself, thanks for the inspiration

[@sachill]

That was my dream bike growing up. They were just so cool looking!!!!

[@theLongPigChef]

Hell yeah! Been trying to find an old zaskar frame for a build I been wanting to do. Every one I find is crazy expensive for a 25 year old frame.

[@jenmac287]

One of THE best all time old school bik frames...

[@Cmnore]

Just acquired myself a '98 Zaskar LE from a friend who got it from his father. It's still all original. Can't wait to restore this beauty, Smoke and Dart here we come!

[@michaeldieter9130]

I always loved the old gt frames I had many of them over the years and miss them great to see another one back on the trails

[@tongpocalypse151]

Simple but awesome build. Love those 90s GTs. I did something similar with my 98 GT Lightning. A 1x10 drivetrain and v-brakes are all I need for the riding I do.

[@robertgrell486]

I like it. You have a heart for this passion. I also like to work with bikes, both at work and at home.

[@madtownangler]

I think your brother won the trade. I have I think a 1997 Zaskar that was a bare aluminum frame that I spent hours listening to the radio while polishing it with sandpaper and putting new stickers on. The guy who owned it before me had tried to change it to a single speed but screwed up and just gave up on it. I ended up putting a Surly fork on it and putting the old components on it and changing it back to a multi-speed bike. I think 21 speeds.

[@paulwest7115]

Sweetest new ride in Crawfordsville. I’m sure you made Eric’s day/week/month… he’s been looking forever. Great work as always Rob!

[@oldshovel]

Thanks Paul. Good to hear from you. 🙌

[@petedog9581]

That's about all you get in trade w 26" wheels these days. I have a 2008 Spec Enduro in immaculate condition, but I prolly couldn't get $500 bc it has 26." The bike is a 150mm/160 monster too. It just collects dust now. I have many other newer bikes. It needs a home. I believe you fixed one of those up awhile ago. It is a terrible pedaling bike, but it smashed features. I just don't think you could get the same range of gear choices with a 1x set-up as the 3X spec'd on theses older bikes. Nice vid. Good on you taking care of the family.

[@razikhan4789]

It's lucky to have a brother who's also your friend 😊

[@BetaErpel]

Loving those Avid single digits. They always served me extremely well

[@mountainsmoore3657]

I love these build videos and am looking forward to seeing what you do to the bike that was traded in.

[@starblazers01]

Interesting old work table, looks like 2x3's glued together...

[@paulmaurice4491]

Great build! Love the gts!

[@jimmygannon4434]

Great build. Brothers are a gift.

[@jffgrnlw]

Just what I needed during my morning coffee!

[@RichsRidesandRestorations]

Nice restomod - love the style of those GT frames 😍 Looking forward to seeing the video of the other bike be restored!

[@paramedicbarber974]

OMG I had a polished ZASKAR when I was younger, was such a great bike

[@juanchofernandez1793]

I love retro builds with modern components, im building my old bike an slp peretti 2010 26, im updating its parts just leaving the frame as it came from factory

[@guandasin3099]

Really love your videos man. Kudos!

[@agnessaryanti838]

Nice, awesome and inspiratif.. Thankyou for sharing the video.. ❤

[@jameskenney8401]

You are always an inspiration oldshovel. I blame you for my burgeoning collection of '90s mountain bikes. And if that's not bad enough, I also have an obsession with Lemond, Charge, Litespeed, Bianchi, etc. The list goes on. In Jim Carey's words, "Somebody stop me!" Or not.

[@nickmassey9104]

Great build Rob .love the gt frames .I too live in france.and the trails are great 👍🏼

[@1RunnerDad]

Sweet chariot! And what gorgeous color on your ride!

[@bicicletasantigasdoendrigo6941]

Linda bike e excelente serviço ! Tô aprendendo muito vendo seus vídeos!!!!

[@landyr71]

It came out awesome! 👍🏼

[@landyr71]

Hey I didn’t know you do giveaways

[@ianmangham4570]

Wow an Author, very cool 😎

[@williamlansdown6708]

What a great brother you are. I am working on a early 2000s GT ricochet mountain for its age its in pretty good condition.

[@londonpickering8675]

I like it! Thanks for posting...

[@simonm1447]

I recently restored a GT Avalanche 3.0 disc, which has a very similar (if not almost identical) frame. These frames have some flair

[@Tarassio280]

Gt one of my favorite brands! Now I have KHS

[@bob-o9865]

Nice build! I have a 94 GT Timberline FS that I have stored away but plan on finishing the build similar to your brothers.

[@bigscandi]

Trail Kings, I have been really happy with them on my Co-op DRT 1.1 mtb. Massive improvement from the Kenda Kadre's that came on it initially.

[@UltimateWedgieParachuteCo]

I’m willing to bet that those who have close brothers were watching to see if you put a little extra effort into the build for him. I know I was. What’s amazing is that I didn’t see it. just the same old meticulous perfection we’re all used to. I take that to mean that every bike build is a Monet, painted to excellence solely for the sake of the art. The end result? Your brother gets the masterpiece.

[@thelocksmithuk]

I’m a die hard GT fan so as much as I love the resto it hurts to see it traded.

[@urbanrider429]

Wonderful story

[@vaibhavghanekar2644]

Love your content😊 🔥❤

[@ryanchambers1956]

Love the content I learned alot from this channel keep up the good work 😁😊👍

[@ryanchambers1956]

How do I get it? I am in the uk but I am struggling to get hold of not very good with you tube

[@jillesoom3305]

@@ryanchambers1956 not sure you know but its spam, dont react

[@voodoo7008]

I used to see a lot of GT bikes on the trail 20-25 years ago.

[@Shauntchoe]

I had the shark-fin on my bike too, something that I had totally forgotten that existed..

[@michaelmann6482]

Nice rebuild! If it was me, I would have matched the graphics with white housing and grips, and maybe a white saddle 😉

[@martinwakawaka5265]

So nice

[@simonecozzini3318]

Spettacolare 🔝🔝

[@sashabiruk4931]

Super 👍

[@tonymartino7892]

What a beauty! I have an old GT All Terra Outpost Trail that I bought new many years ago. I’d like to do a similar upgrade. I couldn’t tell but what size wheels are you using here and are 27.5s possible. Love all your stuff. You are a true craftsman. Thank you. Tony

[@Oldmtbdad]

How did you run the rear brake cable through the triple triangle for the V brakes? I have an older GT and the cable guide at the rear of the top tube is just a guide prior to it wrapping around the downtube. I haven’t figured out how to put cable housing from the rear guide to the brakes, like v brakes require.

[@brentmonastra9329]

Hi there, absolutely love your channel. Have you ever found a bike you loved so much but the frame was slightly too large. I just acquired a Bianchi 1996 mtb and it is a large. I am 165cm and want to restore and ride this beautiful bike. Any tips for making it shorter, smaller stem, shorter cranks? Also have you ever done a step by step video on restoring old Rockshox Judy forks? I want to rebuild mine, regards Brent

[@jojielynmahinay447]

Is it ok to apply grease to bb the before connecting the crank arm? Fan from Philippines🇵🇭

[@denisantivatnikov6velophot554]

Старые рамы жт с задницей..zaskar на ободных тормозах..я до сих пор езжу на deore lx)

[@davepruitt5880]

Another great upload. I know this doesn’t really pertain to this video, and maybe you’ve addressed this in another video, but where do you get your decals? Do you make them all?

[@metzpribadi1344]

Good

[@markkinna903]

Really cool build, are those tires as grippy as they look?

[@joey0077d]

You can easy put over 1000$ just in parts in those GT Zasker bikes and it would be worth it.

[@joelungaidon]

Fair trade I guess? 😅 Seriously though I look forward to what you'll do with that frame in the end

[@interceptor7905]

That bike was on my list back in a day just couldn't afford it.

[@maximmarmax6891]

Muito bom 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😃

[@fabioextreme6202]

GT BIKES 😍❤ PERFECKT 👍

[@pasqualevallone6049]

Bellissima bestiolina.

[@diveaddict6885]

You should build a dh or dirt jump bike next

[@benboo6351]

Why not put a disc brake on the front? Did that once - one rim brake is better than two 😅. Toured & commuted on that for years

[@edlauc]

What is the brand of the bike you have exchanged with your brother? I am intrigued...

[@dwtlax]

I loved my Zaskar.. 1990s??

[@honeytattoo]

GT！❤

[@scottblack1591]

RAD build! Where is that beautiful trail? What is it called. I dig your videos!

[@bsa1969]

What is the gearing set up you did with the 1x? How did it do with the 26" wheel on the climbs? I am taking on a similar Zaskar restoration.

[@midorimage]

Looks like you are behind a little on that trade.

[@glen3509]

I was wondering if that's a Shimano XT cassette you used for this build? I actually thought at first it was an XTR.

[@dusty80]

You got screwed on that trade I thought it was going to be something that was put together not a pile of junk nice brother giving you crap

[@oldshovel]

But it was totally worth it

[@arsfadeef3871]

❤👍

[@SergioMartinez-fg8pu]

Hi, I have to say that I reallu LOVE your builds, but i have a cuestion. There is a market there for that kind of bikes? Or its only for you or your family?

[@bradberry117]

Wait. What did ya do with the shark fin?

[@kentjerudinglasan2889]

Hi!

[@denisantivatnikov6velophot554]

На какой она рост на двухметрового человека?почему там где царапины не подкрасить??

[@chrisLRL]

How does he know what axle length to use on bottom brackets. I need that knowledge right now.

[@simonm1447]

The standard is around 120 mm. You can use a different length if you slightly want to change the chainline (the goal is to have a straight chain in the gear you use the most time) but at the end 2 mm don't play a huge role on a recreational bike

[@jeremyabbott2829]

What is that frame you got from your brother? I don’t see any decals or markings.

[@ExcelInstructor]

Hi :) a question I do have old 26" frame, and I will make a bike out of it. However is there any headset brand that would allow a 1 1/8 fork into a frame that had a 1" fork in it? and yes 1 1/8 tube goes hru the frame. Can you help?

[@simonm1447]

Is the fame specially made for 1 '' forks or is it a frame made for 1 1/8'' with a 1 inch fork in it? Second thing works with the right headset, but a 1 1/8 '' fork would not fit into a 1 '' frame. If it fits it might be a frame for 1 1/8''.

[@ExcelInstructor]

@@simonm1447 Hi. The frame is made for 1" fork (cos I measured the shaft of old fork) but when I putthe shaft from 1 1/8" it fits also but with less clearance. Thats why I need some sort of exterior headset for 1 1/8" that can be fitted into 1" frame

[@simonm1447]

@@ExcelInstructor What's your exact inner diameter of the steerer tube of the frame? It seems the standard inner diameter of a 1 inch steerer tube is 30.0 mm, while a 1 1/8 inch fork has a fork tube diameter of 28,6 mm, which gives you 1,4 mm clearance. Unfortunately the cups go into the 30 mm inner diameter and further reduce the width, and I'm not sure if there is a external cup headset with less than 0,7 mm wall thickness. Some frames seem to have different sizes than 30 mm (depending on local standards), if it's more it will be possible with the right headset.

[@maddiethompson101]

Why put grease on the free hub body? I’ve always wondered

[@simonm1447]

corrosion protection. If you don't do this the cassette can get stuck in the worst case there if it stays on for a long time

[@maddiethompson101]

But how would the cassette bond to the free hub body? It’s attached with a lock ring, not any threads. Plus, galvanic corrosion is unlikely because most cassettes are steel and most FHBs are aluminum. If anything, you’d want to put grease on the lock ring, that’s the part that would possibly seize up if the bike wasn’t taken care of.

[@simonm1447]

@@maddiethompson101 I think some of my freehub bodies may be steel ( I'm not 100% sure). Other people say the cassette might do some klicking noise without grease, if this is real or not, I don't know

[@odairjosebezerra5613]

👏👏👏👏👏👏🇧🇷

[@backcenter2]

Very rough weldings these gts have. Compared to specialized for example.

[@robociock]

How much for the parts?

[@drewsenthused6079]

My sciatica prevents me from sitting back...

[@iddn]

The chain is 2 links too long

[@112chapters3]

I think @Hambini would advice on bb

[@RTC057]

I'm sure there was a different bike in this video at one point with orange decal.......you're not sending out subliminal messages are you 😀

[@JohnPilling25]

Noticed that too

[@paulwest7115]

That’s last week’s bike that he took the crank arms off - he explained it…

[@RTC057]

@@paulwest7115 Thought so 😀

[@Dino-Novo]

d;)

[@garypierson6455]

hate he doesn't speak during the build process....I might subscribe if he did.

[@BanjoLuke1]

That is a lovely frame. And an excellent project. And a superb build. But please stop doing these videos. I have asked you before. The values of older MTBs are going to soar and it will ALL.. . BE... YOUR... FAULT. I shall be speaking to my lawyers shortly. Or I would be if I had lawyers. Every time you do one of these, the value of older MTB resto project bikes is ratcheted slightly higher. Grrr... Lovely build, though. Sublime.

[@francissobotka8725]

You ruined it by putting on a scrap shit 7 rear derfailure