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This GT Zaskar Carbon Expert 2010 is no longer available although you may find similar or newer versions below:
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GT Zaskar Expert 2011
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GT Zaskar Carbon Expert 2010
| Carbon / Red | Large | Discontinued - no longer available | ||||
| Carbon / Red | Medium | Discontinued - no longer available | ||||
| Carbon / Red | Small | Discontinued - no longer available | ||||
GT's iconic no-compromise racing hardtail.
From DH to XC and everything in between, Zaskar is the only platform to win at all disciplines of mountain biking. When looking for an entry-level carbon racing hardtail, look to the Zaskar Carbon Expert.
Note: Manufacturer may reserve the right to change the specification of that listed or shown on this page.
| Zaskar Carbon Expert 2010 | |
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| Specification | |
| Sizes | S, M, L (Men) |
| Frame | GT design, force optimized, full monocoque carbon frame with replaceable der. hanger |
| Fork | Rock Shox RECON RACE, 100mm of travel, 7050 al steerer, Air sprung with rebound damping and motion control |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
| Chainwheel | Shimano SLX, with Hollowtech 2 piece arm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano SLX out board sealed bearings |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano SLX |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX Shadow |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX 9 speed |
| Cassette | SRAM 9 speed cassette 11-32 |
| Chain | Shimano 9 Speed |
| Wheelset/Rims | Mavic CrossRide Disc for Centerlock, with straight pull bladed spokes, QRM sealed bearing hubs, 24 holes front and rear |
| Tyres | 26"x 2.0 Kenda Karma 120 TPI with kevlar bead |
| Front Hub | Mavic CrossRide Disc |
| Rear Hub | Mavic CrossRide Disc |
| Spokes | Mavic |
| Nipples | Mavic |
| Front Brake | Shimano SLX Hydraulic |
| Rear Brake | Shimano SLX Hydraulic |
| Brake Levers | Shimano SLX Hydraulic |
| 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 |
| Grips | GT Lock Down |
| Headset | FSA Integrated, sealed angular contact bearing |
| Saddle | FIZIK Gobi XM with Manganese Rails |
| Seat Post | Ritchey 27.2mm 3 D forged |
| Seat Clamp | GT Alum QR |
| Frame Geometry (measurements in inches) | ||||
| Frame Size | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 | 69.5 | 69.5 | 69.5 |
| Seat Angle | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
| Chainstay Length | 16.5 | 16.5 | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Standover Height | 27.1 | 28.3 | 29.6 | 32.9 |
| Horizontal Top Tube Length | 22.2 | 23.5 | 24.3 | 26 |
| Seat Tube Length | 16.6 | 18.5 | 20 | 22 |
| Head Tube Length | 4.1 | 4.3 | 5.1 | 6.3 |
| Wheelbase | 41 | 43 | 44 | 45 |
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| Off-Road Hardtail Bike Size Guide | |
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| Feet and Inches | Approx Size of Frame |
| Height | Frame Size |
| 5'4" and under | Extra Small or Small |
| 5'4" - 5'7" | Small or Medium |
| 5'7" - 5'10" | Medium or Large |
| 5'10" - 6'1" | Large or Extra Large |
| 6'1" - 6'4" | Extra Large |
| For more information, please refer to our Bike Size Guide Page. If you have any futher questions on bike sizing, please contact our specialist cycle advisors at sales@wiggle.co.uk. | |
If you are looking for a mountain bike that can comfortably negotiate bumpy, cross-country, singletracks yet still be quick and nimble on the road, then a hardtail bike is for you. Hard tail mountain bikes have front suspension, weigh less and are more pedal efficient when the terrain is smooth, than full suss bikes. A good number of single track racers still use hardtails for these reasons. At wiggle, we stock a wide variety of hardtail mountain bike brands including Felt, Focus, GT, Kona, Mongoose, Saracen and more. So if you are searching for superb, quality spec hardtail mountain bikes at great value with a legendary service to match, then you've come to the right place.
GT Bikes, based in Southern California, has been in the business of making great bikes since 1972. They offer a huge range of awesome rigs that are ridden and tested by the top pros in the business like 2004 National Champion Brian Lopes, Extreme Riding legend Hans Rey, and XC Olympian Todd Wells. Whether it's an epic all day adventure, serious hard core drops and air, old school cross country racing, marathons or just plain old mountain biking, GT have a model that fits your needs with the quality and innovation that you demand.
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The classic Zaskar triple triangle design lives on in full carbon glory. There aren't many prettier xc bikes that we've seen!...That back end is super stiff though - the GT doesn't do 'twang' so be prepared to get those leg based shock absorbers working...Throw a leg over and you'll instantly realise the bike's racing snale credentials...The low front end and those narrow, flat bars pitch you forward and straight into the engine room. The steering is lightening fast from the off...The pedalling efficiency is staggering - the Zaskar leaps out of slow turns and munches its way up climbs...The Kenda Karma rubber offers decent communication and solid all-round grip while the RockShox Recon Race fork is superb...Some bikes in this bracket suffer from 'for race only' syndrome but the GT is a bit more telented than that...
This is a race bike that'll bring you a smile too.
The latest carbon fibre incarnation of GT's cornerstone bike is here, and it has no problems keeping up with the new kids on the cross-country whippet block.
Ride & handling: Cross-country whippetry of the highest order
Throw a leg over the Zaskar and you'll instantly realise the bike's racing snake credentials. The low front end and narrow, flat bars pitch you forward and straight into the engine room. The steering is lightning fast from the off and doesn't take any prisoners once the speed picks up.
The pedalling efficiency is staggering – the Zaskar leaps out of slow turns and munches its way up climbs. The back end is stiff and can jump up and bite you now and again but that's an essential part of the Zaskar's charm – you learn how to go fast on it. Like driving on ice, it's a balancing act between deft steering inputs and keeping the momentum rolling.
The Kenda Karma rubber offers decent communication and solid all-round grip while the RockShox Recon Race fork is superb. Under heavy braking the Zaskar tends to 'stand up' thanks to that steep head angle but the Recon remains surefooted and keeps the front-end planted in the trail.
There's a definite groove that the Zaskar likes to be ridden in, and if you keep things smooth and precise, it's eerily fast. Push a bit harder and it gets a bit squirmy but in a really controllable way. You always know where the Zaskar is at – it offers a level of communication that you don't normally associate with this sort of bike.
Some bikes in this bracket suffer from 'for race only' syndrome but the GT is a bit more talented than that. Okay, so it may be just a tad too frenetic for relaxing all-day epics but that's not what the Zaskar is about. This is a race bike that'll bring a smile to your face too.
Frame: Carbon rehash of GT classic
The classic Zaskar triple triangle design lives on in full carbon glory. There aren't many prettier cross-country bikes that we've seen! The head tube angle is a steepish 71 degrees, although the GT does feel slacker on the trail. Our size large came with a lengthy 24.3in top tube and 16.5in chainstays. The combo results in a really stable platform. That back end is super-stiff though – the GT doesn't do 'twang' so be prepared to get those leg-based shock absorbers working.
Equipment: Smart speccing for raceheads
At the heart of the Expert is Shimano's SLX groupset. It might not be earth shatteringly light but it all comes together exceptionally well. The shifting isn't as immediate as some of its prestige stablemates but it is accurate and can handle emergency dump shifts with ease.
The brakes offer consistent feel and more than enough power to stop the lithe Zaskar. But we felt that the narrow flat Ritchey bars limited the GT's ambitions. Scrap them for something with a bit more width and rise and you reignite the Zaskar's old school thrashability. The speccing of a Fizik Gobi XM saddle is inspired and spares your behind from carbon abuse.
"A truly rapid cross-country machine that doesn't mind a good thrashing"
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