Author Topic: 1990 GT Pro Series XXL (Read 12360 times)

20to26 · « **on:** January 28, 2014, 06:04 PM »

I scooped this XXL '90 GT Pro Series on the weekend - just cos I need to build something fast...

The chrome has already been blasted by the seller and was previously white over original chrome. It came with an Epoch headset and a seat post (which sadly is only fit for the bin). So with it being ready for paint I think I'm going to get right into it and add to the mid-school madness at MK14 hopefully...

I must say it looks pretty cool as it is - kinda looks like titanium

Serial is on the dropout and seems USA made if I'm correct in understanding various posts - March 1990 XXL

Overall it's in good shape:

At the mo I'm considering my build options and trying to assemble the all the parts - I have a few bits for it already but more are heading my way and others still proving to be evasive - such as early 90's Viscount seat, chain wheel and stem...

I found some decals online already and hopefully they're on their way over to these shores by now.

I would be nice if this was a nice quick project with immediate satisfaction!

hunterdubber · « **Reply #1 on:** January 28, 2014, 08:00 PM »

No. Lugs Steve ?

Being an XXL is it 21" TT or 20.5"

Tidy score there dude , wouldn't mind one of those myself I need a cool track hack

20to26 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 28, 2014, 08:07 PM »

cheers Mark - the '90 was ordinary calliper not AD or canti like the 95 I had.

I'll measure the top tube

rooski · « **Reply #3 on:** January 28, 2014, 08:58 PM »

Nice

Parts for these are out there,but as a lot of the bits were also standard on Robinsons,Dyno's,Powerlite

, there's plenty demand.

Good luck,these are great looking frames

midschooljon · « **Reply #4 on:** January 28, 2014, 09:51 PM »

These are awesome bikes. One of the few GT race bikes that came in yellow as a standard colour.

I must be honest though, black XXlL's are my favourite.

Looking forward to seeing this one come together.

20to26 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 29, 2014, 02:45 PM »

thanks Jon - that's one of Primal's bikes isn't it?

I like the black too - but it's the one colour that I can't do because of the decals that were available - the down tube decal needs to be chrome in order to paint it black (like the pic above) - I'll see when they arrive - an all black bike could be quite wicked tho!

ED209 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 29, 2014, 02:50 PM »

you got a seatclamp for it?

20to26 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 29, 2014, 06:21 PM »

yessir - should be here tomorrow with the wheels

nic968 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 29, 2014, 08:24 PM »

Nice..Those look fast standing still...
Not OG, but you could always clear coat it, it does look good raw..

20to26 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 30, 2014, 11:33 PM »

That has crossed my mind...

hobbsy · « **Reply #10 on:** February 02, 2014, 03:03 AM »

Thats actually a really nice frame,

even if it is a GT

midschooljon · « **Reply #11 on:** February 02, 2014, 10:26 AM »

I was reading some old plus mags yesterday and spotted this. Thought Id scan it in for you. In Hee-Lee on his yellow 90 XXL.

20to26 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 02, 2014, 01:45 PM »

oooooooooo - thanks for that Jon

Wheels arrived from Mr.Costa yesterday afternoon - I'm glad MyHermes deliver on saturdays arvies. GT sealed bearing race hubs laced to chrome Sun rims:

I unpacked them and had a trial fitting:

Me likey!

And the matching seat clamp:

I also dug out this pair of GT AA Pro fat/thins - I'd hoped they'd come in handy some time - pity I wasn't thinking that way about all the other GT stuff I sold and now have to buy again...ah well - the wheels are happening man!

Looks kinda cool...

Adenough came through for me on the straight post - cheers Rog.

OrgasmDonor · « **Reply #13 on:** February 02, 2014, 02:02 PM »

awesome frame

20to26 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 06, 2014, 03:13 PM »

Thanks dude.

A nice black MX 901 arrived from Church in Belgium:

add a pukka Tech77 lever to match:

Jaymz · « **Reply #15 on:** February 06, 2014, 07:48 PM »

This is shaping up nicely, love the way the stays join at the drop outs on these

20to26 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 30, 2014, 01:49 PM »

Freshly painted by SBD. I decided I needed a yellow GT Pro in my life and after seeing the ad that Midschooljon posted I was convinced it had to happen.

Feast your eyes on this!

Mmmm custard.

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midschooljon · « **Reply #17 on:** March 30, 2014, 02:22 PM »

Oh Yes! This is going to look amazing.

CustardLips · « **Reply #18 on:** April 01, 2014, 05:36 PM »

Lovely.

Looking forward to seeing this built.

hunterdubber · « **Reply #19 on:** April 01, 2014, 09:06 PM »

SCHWEEEEET

What colour are the decals going to be blue and black maybe

We're the race shirts of this time blue,black,yellow with white GT logo ?

Either way loving how its coming along.so far.

ED209 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 02, 2014, 03:59 PM »

yellow & pink .... mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

nosepickben · « **Reply #21 on:** April 03, 2014, 03:21 PM »

Looking good. That's going to ride as nice as it looks. Potential B.o.t.m there, if you can get some sweets included in the build.

Dannywhac · « **Reply #22 on:** April 03, 2014, 09:36 PM »

It's retina-burning lovely

simon h · « **Reply #23 on:** April 05, 2014, 03:32 PM »

Nice choice of colour , along with the other goodies will look awsome ..

20to26 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 14, 2014, 10:58 AM »

Correct decals now applied with a sealed headset fitted. Had the GT pro stem powdered black.

Even though I'm selling it to fund the completion of a car restoration...it still a great looking steed I must admit.