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Title: 97/98 GT Vertigo project
Post by: ED209 on September 04, 2010, 05:10 PM
I've been looking for a winter project... nothing too expensive  :angel: and spotted a GT on Ebay listed as a 'GS BMX'  :idiot2: and it looked interesting

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i63/209ed/vertigo.jpg)

...anyway £45 and no other bids so it went to me  :daumenhoch:

Did some research into other Vertigos of this age and found this beauty...

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i63/209ed/Vertigo-1.jpg)

So I thought 'work will need to be done'  :laugh:

It turned up yesterday and wasn't too bad at all ... brake cables were fooked and the tyres, seat, brake levers and pedals had to go. So anyway I was supposed to be going this slideshow DVD for a 40th birthday and that went out the window completely as I got cleaning and polishing.

Its not finished but its on the right path... might not even paint it as its a good survivor for 10/12 years... want to go black silver pink so need some pink cables and some pink GT decals from the man Del... I'm well pleased with it as a daily rider to save the wear on my DP  :smitten:

( pics to follow )
Title: Re: 97/98 GT Vertigo project
Post by: markyp on September 04, 2010, 05:16 PM
i had one of those sitting on my decking for the past 18 months rusting away,it was totally original too,i just gave it too my hairdresser for free last week,hes 43,its his first bmx!!!
Title: Re: 97/98 GT Vertigo project
Post by: Gary72 on September 04, 2010, 05:16 PM
I saw that on the bay, Dont think it was too far from me either. I was looking for a cheap quick project to ride at centreparcs later this month. I bought JJ's FBM Nighttrain :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: 97/98 GT Vertigo project
Post by: ED209 on September 05, 2010, 11:18 PM
Coming along nicely  :smitten:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i63/209ed/100_4179.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/i63/209ed/100_4180.jpg)
Title: Re: 97/98 GT Vertigo project
Post by: GTnumber1 on September 05, 2010, 11:20 PM
very nice ed is that a visecount aero seat on there? its not era correct you should sell it to me  :2funny: :2funny: :2funny:
Title: Re: 97/98 GT Vertigo project
Post by: aerostylie on September 05, 2010, 11:31 PM
Nice result Ed and coming along nicely, like a Vertigo :coolsmiley:

Not sure about the pink vibe though mate, something you're not tellin us :police: ;D

Cool to meet ya today btw, and you to Mr Costa :daumenhoch:

PS: Del might have the GT decal sizes as he did a set for my Vertigo and for 20to26.
Title: Re: 97/98 GT Vertigo project
Post by: fischflo on September 06, 2010, 12:32 AM
GS Bmx  ;D what's wrong with those people ? nice bike  :coolsmiley: are you repainting it? The one with the decals seems to have a hint of aubergine, slick that.
Title: Re: 97/98 GT Vertigo project
Post by: ED209 on September 06, 2010, 06:32 AM
Not sure about the pink vibe though mate, something you're not tellin us :police: ;D

Ok - you got me - I'm a raving homosexual. Did me putting my hand on your seat and tickling your cute bum everytime you sat down give it away?  :smitten:

 :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:

( Del said the same about Decals )

Title: Re: 97/98 GT Vertigo project
Post by: Del on September 06, 2010, 08:55 AM
funnily enough I picked up a 97 GT Performer last week, dont know why, just thought it looked nice.  :laugh:

Its pretty original except for tyres/cables/grips
Title: Re: 97/98 GT Vertigo project
Post by: aerostylie on September 06, 2010, 02:37 PM
Ok - you got me - I'm a raving homosexual. Did me putting my hand on your seat and tickling your cute bum everytime you sat down give it away?  :smitten:

shhhhh I'm sure no-one will find out about us  :police:

yeah it is cute aint it  ;D

Title: Re: 97/98 GT Vertigo project
Post by: ED209 on September 06, 2010, 05:26 PM
Very.

I nearly 'came off' riding behind you  ::)

Ok - you got me - I'm a raving homosexual. Did me putting my hand on your seat and tickling your cute bum everytime you sat down give it away?  :smitten:

shhhhh I'm sure no-one will find out about us  :police:

yeah it is cute aint it  ;D


Title: Re: 97/98 GT Vertigo project
Post by: sid1972 on September 06, 2010, 06:46 PM
what are them wheels  ???
Title: Re: 97/98 GT Vertigo project
Post by: ED209 on September 06, 2010, 07:22 PM
what are them wheels  ???

they are weinmann rims laced to GT hubs - will find what the sticker on them says later
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