Who remembers the old GT Xizang? Back in the 90′s, GT had a frame called the Xizang, it came from their SkunkWorks lab that they had in Longmont, CO. That was the pinnacle of the bike, basically equivalent to the Zaskar LE but it was produced in titanium.
For 2013, GT has brought back the “‘Xang”. It is a full Ti frame, the biggest difference is that they put 29inch wheels on it and basically modernized all the features: tapered head tube, fully shaped tubing, and really nice chainstays and seatstays to make the bike nice and stiff but compliant as well. It will be offered as a frameset and is actually available in shops right now so you can get one at your local GT dealer.
MSRP is $2200 for the frameset and is available in 26″ or 29″ versions. The Xizang 26 comes in XS, SM and MD. The 29er version comes in MD, LG or XL. The frame features Aerospace grade Titanium 3AL-2.5v Triple Triangle™ Frame Construction with post mount for disc brakes, replaceable derailleur hanger and 1-1/8″ to 1-1/2″ Tapered Head Tube with internal machined bearing seat. It is hydroformed and butted and the dropouts are laser cut grade 5 6/4 plate with CNC post machining.
“MSRP is $2200 for the frameset”. So it comes with a fork or is that a typo?
Wow. Back in the day I could only dream of owning a Zaskar, and I couldn’t imagine owning a Xang.
Wow….I really like Moots and Litespeed…….but I think I’m in love with this!
Well they tell you it comes in 26… but try finding one…
Oh my goodness, oh my goodness. Back in the day all my poor self could do was lust after a Zaskar and dream of a Xizang. Even now, I still troll ebay looking for an old Xizang in my size. Too Bad I am 42, 25lbs over weight and have a bad back. Otherwise, I would be all over this. Just purchased a Lenz Mammoth. Thank you GT for releasing this.
If only they also made retro yellow Judy or blue SID 29er forks to go with it!!!!!!
Ah wow, I had a xizang back in 95. With rock shox mag21ti forks.
Always regretted selling it. Standards aside a frame like that would still be going now. Can’t justify buying this one but would love a ride
What model WTB saddle is that on the bike?
author should check his facts as the Xizang did not come out of Longmont. All the early design stuff was out of GT in Huntington Beach with production in BC in 1990 and Kennebec, Wash for years after that.
Xizangs first made in Canada, then Yale Street Plant in Santa Ana, and then in Longmont Facility