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Title: help on dating gt bmx PICS ADDED
Post by: weetabixears on February 28, 2013, 03:57 PM
hi my mate has brought round a gt mach one bmx looks in original parts etc the serial no is SY5D000495 can anyone help with dating

the chrome has rust to it it still has dc pitbull calis front and odessey bulldog rear or vice aversa
has decals on it as a mach one but the frame is the same shape a a performer?
the rims are aloyy same as araya but no stamping and have 10mm axles

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/vv62/dazbruce/2013-02-28161305_zps028b6ec5.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/vv62/dazbruce/2013-02-28161347_zps5d66d719.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/vv62/dazbruce/2013-02-28161241_zpsa795e8f7.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/vv62/dazbruce/2013-02-28161155_zps8597eeb5.jpg)
thanks daz


the frame is stamped GT and as said above its all looks original parts apart from grips as they are redline
he wants to sell this and ive looked on the tinternet for info to no avail i havent done a build for over a year and seeing this fancy rebuilding it so can anyone also give me an idea how much in this state its worth ? the frame has suffered heavy pitting so wont polish out
be most gratefull
daz
Title: Re: help on dating gt bmx
Post by: That Swan Guy on February 28, 2013, 03:59 PM
hi my mate has brought round a gt mach one bmx looks in original parts etc the serial no is SY5D000495 can anyone help with dating will add some pics asap

the chrome has rust to it it still has dc pitbull calis front and odessey bulldog rear
has decals on it as a mach one but the frame is the same shape a a performer?

wil add pics in a bit as it will be easier for id help
thanks daz


If it's the same shape as a Performer then if it's a GT it's a Performer.
Pics would be smashing :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: help on dating gt bmx
Post by: weetabixears on February 28, 2013, 04:07 PM
ok i will add pics tonight gonna take some pics now and add them  soon as  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: help on dating gt bmx
Post by: adenough on February 28, 2013, 05:13 PM
nice' beetles bonnet'  >:D
Title: Re: help on dating gt bmx
Post by: ED209 on February 28, 2013, 05:15 PM
don't bother with flowers ... just a nice restaurant and then coffee at your place.

keep the conversation flirty.
Title: Re: help on dating gt bmx
Post by: CustardLips on February 28, 2013, 05:31 PM
don't bother with flowers ... just a nice restaurant and then coffee at your place.

keep the conversation flirty.
;D
Title: Re: help on dating gt bmx
Post by: weetabixears on February 28, 2013, 05:54 PM
i thought i had posts helping me on my question and all it was regrding the camel toe  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: help on dating gt bmx
Post by: adenough on February 28, 2013, 06:16 PM
i thought i had posts helping me on my question and all it was regrding the camel toe  :LolLolLolLol:
back of a parrots head  :daumenhoch: or 'mud flaps'  >:D
Title: Re: help on dating gt bmx PICS ADDED
Post by: weetabixears on February 28, 2013, 07:04 PM
PICS and more text added to first post ! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: help on dating gt bmx PICS ADDED
Post by: That Swan Guy on February 28, 2013, 07:09 PM
94 onwards performer :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: help on dating gt bmx PICS ADDED
Post by: weetabixears on February 28, 2013, 07:24 PM
thanks for reply nick i thought it might be a 95 due to numbers in seriel # but it is a performer ? and decals wrong as they look original? and any guess on how much to offer him ?

thanks daz
Title: Re: help on dating gt bmx PICS ADDED
Post by: That Swan Guy on February 28, 2013, 07:27 PM
didn't see number, yeah points at 95 :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: help on dating gt bmx PICS ADDED
Post by: bobbbbsy on February 28, 2013, 07:28 PM
mach one stickers  :idiot2:
Title: Re: help on dating gt bmx PICS ADDED
Post by: mattfx81 on February 28, 2013, 07:30 PM
The mach 1 was an entry Level race bike. Its an after market decal set, you could buy them off the shelf back then for most models. I had speed series decals on my Fueler.
Title: Re: help on dating gt bmx PICS ADDED
Post by: That Swan Guy on February 28, 2013, 07:39 PM
The mach 1 was an entry Level race bike. Its an after market decal set, you could buy them off the shelf back then for most models. I had speed series decals on my Fueler.

The original Mach One was exactly the same f&f as a Pro. Just the level of trim was different.
Title: Re: help on dating gt bmx
Post by: ED209 on February 28, 2013, 07:43 PM
i thought i had posts helping me on my question and all it was regrding the camel toe  :LolLolLolLol:

My post was exactly what you asked for  ???
Title: Re: help on dating gt bmx PICS ADDED
Post by: bobbbbsy on February 28, 2013, 07:43 PM
The mach 1 was an entry Level race bike. Its an after market decal set, you could buy them off the shelf back then for most models. I had speed series decals on my Fueler.

im not sure about your entry level ! mach one was usa made,  full cromo and a great frame to ride .. i had a 93 !
Title: Re: help on dating gt bmx PICS ADDED
Post by: mattfx81 on February 28, 2013, 07:50 PM
Not saying they werent good frames to ride but the Mach series were entry level race models. The pro series and the later Speed and power series were the top line racers.
Title: Re: help on dating gt bmx
Post by: weetabixears on February 28, 2013, 07:54 PM
i thought i had posts helping me on my question and all it was regrding the camel toe  :LolLolLolLol:

My post was exactly what you asked for  ???

LOL :daumenhoch: ive read it again and made me laugh your right lol  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: help on dating gt bmx PICS ADDED
Post by: bobbbbsy on February 28, 2013, 07:58 PM
Not saying they werent good frames to ride but the Mach series were entry level race models. The pro series and the later Speed and power series were the top line racers.


what year are we talking ?
Title: Re: help on dating gt bmx PICS ADDED
Post by: weetabixears on February 28, 2013, 08:00 PM
ok thanks for all your replies so far
and now i know its a performer frame ?
with mach one decals added ?
but how much should i  offer my mate to buy it from him

thanks daz
and Ed for his advice lol

 :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: help on dating gt bmx PICS ADDED
Post by: weetabixears on February 28, 2013, 08:02 PM
bobbsssyyy i think from serial # ive put in 1st post its a 95? but not sure ,and as the serial is on bottom bracket i think its made outside USA

thanks daz
Title: Re: help on dating gt bmx PICS ADDED
Post by: That Swan Guy on February 28, 2013, 08:02 PM
Watch this one, it's in far better condition. Then half it. :daumenhoch:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gt-performer-old-school-bmx-Haro-hutch-/121073152726?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item1c3085b2d6
Title: Re: help on dating gt bmx PICS ADDED
Post by: mattfx81 on February 28, 2013, 08:05 PM
Nicks information answers that question.
Quote
The original Mach One was exactly the same f&f as a Pro. Just the level of trim was different.
Title: Re: help on dating gt bmx PICS ADDED
Post by: weetabixears on February 28, 2013, 08:11 PM
ok thanks will have a butchers

but is it a mach one or a performer if i rebuild it want to put right decals on ?

in listing its a performer so i take it a performer

just noticed the rear bars to drop outs are a different shape ? will make a difference?
Title: Re: help on dating gt bmx PICS ADDED
Post by: That Swan Guy on February 28, 2013, 08:14 PM
ok thanks will have a butchers

but is it a mach one or a performer if i rebuild it want to put right decals on ?

in listing its a performer so i take it a performer

thanks for all your help  :daumenhoch:

They are BOTH PERFORMERS. The one you posted and the one on flea bay
Title: Re: help on dating gt bmx PICS ADDED
Post by: bobbbbsy on February 28, 2013, 08:24 PM
a mach one is a race bike with straight tubes its a performer of some sort .. we have a resident gt analist called costa. he ll know for sure. serial number shouts 95 yeah !
Title: Re: help on dating gt bmx PICS ADDED
Post by: That Swan Guy on February 28, 2013, 08:26 PM
http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/gt_bicycles/'model=190&year=1992-1995
Title: Re: help on dating gt bmx PICS ADDED
Post by: weetabixears on February 28, 2013, 08:27 PM
thanks nick for your help , i havent done a rebuild for over a year as i been focused on a vespa , until he brought the gt round now im itching to take this apart to rebuild it , but i havent a clue how much to offer him and it makes it worse as its im my shed sitting there  :-\

if anyone knows of a ball park figure i can offer him that or give it back for him to put on ebay .
Title: Re: help on dating gt bmx PICS ADDED
Post by: That Swan Guy on February 28, 2013, 08:29 PM
that model in that condition won't bring more than 50 notes in my opinion
Title: Re: help on dating gt bmx PICS ADDED
Post by: weetabixears on February 28, 2013, 08:32 PM
thanks nick for your help , i havent done a rebuild for over a year as i been focused on a vespa , until he brought the gt round now im itching to take this apart to rebuild it , but i havent a clue how much to offer him and it makes it worse as its im my shed sitting there

i was thinking a nifty myself so i will have a word thanks nick
Title: Re: help on dating gt bmx PICS ADDED
Post by: bobbbbsy on February 28, 2013, 08:35 PM
i think its orig spec .. offer him 40 and if he dos nt look happy go up a bit .. needs work but thats half the fun. id say someone would pay  near on 85-100 for it !!
Title: Re: help on dating gt bmx PICS ADDED
Post by: GTnumber1 on February 28, 2013, 08:42 PM
thats a 95 vertigo, performers had the cable guide on the down tube, all vertigos were on the top tube
Title: Re: help on dating gt bmx PICS ADDED
Post by: weetabixears on March 01, 2013, 11:22 AM
spoke to my mate today told him how much he prob get for it and for a diamond back mid school he had come to an agreement that i will tart up the diamond back and get the gt for my trouble , so i have a nother project on the cards  :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:
one that needs alot of work mind
Title: Re: help on dating gt bmx PICS ADDED
Post by: deeman on March 02, 2013, 11:38 AM
I don't know if I'd be confident riding that GT too hard.That is seriously rusty :-\
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