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Pro Bike: Todd Wells' GT Zaskar Carbon

Wells' Truvativ Noir crankset is upgraded with a BlackBox ceramic bearing bottom bracket.

  • Todd Wells' (GT) GT Zaskar Carbon was fast-tracked to race readiness
  • GT's distinctive design cues yield relatively sharp creases in the frame tubes.
  • Likewise, the top tube uses a diamond-shaped profile.
  • Even in carbon, GT still retains the distinctive Triple Triangle frame design.
  • The top tube is no longer pierced as on the aluminium version but the styling still pays it homage
  • The wishbone-style seat stays offer a decent amount of mud clearance.
  • Redundant bottle mounts are simply taped over to save a few grams.
  • Wells prefers bar tape over conventional grips.
  • The new NoTubes ZTR Race rims are quite possibly the lightest around.
  • Kenda sends the team the lightest samples for use on race day.
  • American Classic's disc hubs are among the lightest available.
  • The new ZTR Race wheelsets weigh right around 1200g for the pair.
  • Sealed Flak Jacket cables and housing help keep the derailleurs shifting smoothly.
  • Wells' Truvativ Noir crankset is upgraded with a BlackBox ceramic bearing bottom bracket.
  • SDG stitches these saddles especially for the team.
  • Wells was originally supposed to run this recently released carbon-wrapped stem...
  • …and KORE carbon riser bar but those were stolen so the team made do with aluminium backups

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Wells' Truvativ Noir crankset is upgraded with a BlackBox ceramic bearing bottom bracket.

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