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Title: GT Pro Peformer cranks
Post by: gmac on March 27, 2006, 05:33 PM

What do people use on these ? I can't make up my mind what to put on  :-\

Cheers

Guy  :)

Title: Re: GT Pro Peformer cranks
Post by: Stodgy on March 27, 2006, 05:37 PM

Well, for an 80's build, I would always go for a Sugino 1 piece, as that's how most were riden...but single pinch-bolt Flights look the nuts also. Depends how deep your pockets are...

 :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: GT Pro Peformer cranks
Post by: Flaz on March 27, 2006, 05:40 PM

know someone who was selling GT-Profile 3pic Cranks 170mm complete could give him a bell for ya guy if your intrested?

Title: Re: GT Pro Peformer cranks
Post by: Moose on March 27, 2006, 06:05 PM

I'm with Stodgy on this one - depends what year. If it's an early one any old school 1pc, single pinch flights or early box profiles. If it's a late 80's one, you could try for some GT Power series 3pc cranks. The GT-Profiles are really nice cranks, but better for mid-new school stuff. If you do want GT-Profiles and Flaz can't help you out, PM me :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: GT Pro Peformer cranks
Post by: gmac on March 27, 2006, 06:11 PM

Cheers fellers. I reckon I'll go with the single piece option. Not just because it's cheaper although that helps, but because by the sounds of it, they will be more era specific. I don't like putting parts on a bike just because they're are the most expensive.

Thanks for the offers though Flaz & Moose.  :daumenhoch:

Cheers

Guy  :)

Title: Re: GT Pro Peformer cranks
Post by: Nosnod on March 27, 2006, 06:24 PM

Guy,
If you are going to use 1-pc then I am pretty sure that most GT full bikes including the Performer used SR 1-pc cranks as standard.
I have managed to get a pair for my Performer build :)

Title: Re: GT Pro Peformer cranks
Post by: Steve P on March 27, 2006, 06:49 PM

Aerospeeds . . . cheap as chips they are  :LolLolLolLol:

Cheers

Steve  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: GT Pro Peformer cranks
Post by: Moose on March 27, 2006, 06:50 PM

Hey Nosnod, you're absolutely correct. Early complete GT's were spec'd with SR 1pc cranks.

Are you going for a completely standard build? If you are, good luck with the pedals ;)

Title: Re: GT Pro Peformer cranks
Post by: gmac on March 27, 2006, 07:56 PM

Not going for totally standard, I just build them how I like them mostly.

I got Jazzchimps yellow frameset & bars, and I'm using blue components on it. Should be pretty sweet.  :)


Steve, I know you're only kidding but I gotta be honest bud, I don't even like Aerospeeds. You gonna spash out on a set for your Fiola ?

Title: Re: GT Pro Peformer cranks
Post by: Steve P on March 27, 2006, 08:56 PM

Quote from: gmac on March 27, 2006, 07:56 PM

Steve, I know you're only kidding but I gotta be honest bud, I don't even like Aerospeeds. You gonna spash out on a set for your Fiola ?

I'm with you on the Aerospeeds Guy . . . I don't like them much either  ???

I'm fitting a Sugino one-piece to my Fiola and Flights to the chrome one

Cheers

Steve  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: GT Pro Peformer cranks
Post by: sawzall on March 27, 2006, 10:00 PM

dont think mr ruffells liked them after the kelloggs incident either ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: GT Pro Peformer cranks
Post by: Jazzchimp on March 27, 2006, 10:21 PM

1pc sugino for me

Title: Re: GT Pro Peformer cranks
Post by: Peanut on March 28, 2006, 02:03 PM

I want me a set of these

(http://www.23mag.com/com/gt/crank88.jpg)

Title: Re: GT Pro Peformer cranks
Post by: Wayne Ryder on March 28, 2006, 02:23 PM

Quote from: Peanut on March 28, 2006, 02:03 PM

I want me a set of these

(http://www.23mag.com/com/gt/crank88.jpg)

I used to have some till about '94-5. Ditched 'em pretty quick as the allen-bolt holes were all pretty rounded. Nice to have for the sake of authenticity (if you can stomach the price), but I think some Powerbites are what I'd be looking at if I was building a rider.

Title: Re: GT Pro Peformer cranks
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on March 28, 2006, 05:50 PM

Quote from: Peanut on March 28, 2006, 02:03 PM

I want me a set of these

(http://www.23mag.com/com/gt/crank88.jpg)

dont we all