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Title: GT pro with a twist of lemon.
Post by: meticulous on March 08, 2014, 05:25 PM: Thought id do some photographing due to our predicted heatwave ;D,
Its been a slow (carnt be arsed) ongoing project since last year, and was waiting on sunny weather again :crazy2:
I wanted to do something a little different from the norm', it almost looks junior size but its most definitely a pro. it could do with a 900 rear caliper (or a 700 or 800 reach if there ever was one) due to the size of 20 X 1 3/8ths rims and tyres, but anyhow without the run down of parts feast your eyes on this.... :)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ii194/quattro2008/image_zps24501fcd.jpg) (http://s264.photobucket.com/user/quattro2008/media/image_zps24501fcd.jpg.html)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ii194/quattro2008/image_zpsf7dbee34.jpg) (http://s264.photobucket.com/user/quattro2008/media/image_zpsf7dbee34.jpg.html)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ii194/quattro2008/image_zps3190f30f.jpg) (http://s264.photobucket.com/user/quattro2008/media/image_zps3190f30f.jpg.html)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ii194/quattro2008/image_zps7485dff6.jpg) (http://s264.photobucket.com/user/quattro2008/media/image_zps7485dff6.jpg.html)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ii194/quattro2008/image_zpsb217ae77.jpg) (http://s264.photobucket.com/user/quattro2008/media/image_zpsb217ae77.jpg.html)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ii194/quattro2008/image_zps274d3d00.jpg) (http://s264.photobucket.com/user/quattro2008/media/image_zps274d3d00.jpg.html)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ii194/quattro2008/image_zps09f4d3a0.jpg) (http://s264.photobucket.com/user/quattro2008/media/image_zps09f4d3a0.jpg.html)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ii194/quattro2008/image_zps3e337e5b.jpg) (http://s264.photobucket.com/user/quattro2008/media/image_zps3e337e5b.jpg.html)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ii194/quattro2008/image_zps4f85e804.jpg) (http://s264.photobucket.com/user/quattro2008/media/image_zps4f85e804.jpg.html)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ii194/quattro2008/image_zpsf99ead1f.jpg) (http://s264.photobucket.com/user/quattro2008/media/image_zpsf99ead1f.jpg.html)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ii194/quattro2008/image_zpsbfac4f52.jpg) (http://s264.photobucket.com/user/quattro2008/media/image_zpsbfac4f52.jpg.html)

;)
Title: Re: yet another GT pro... yawn yawn!!
Post by: AKGOFF on March 08, 2014, 06:19 PM: Sweet.
Title: Re: yet another GT pro... yawn yawn!!
Post by: stevesredvxr on March 08, 2014, 06:28 PM: All I can see is a turd on the grass...... :-X
Title: Re: yet another GT pro... yawn yawn!!
Post by: CustardLips on March 08, 2014, 06:36 PM: Very nice. :daumenhoch:
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Post by: BMX1973 on March 08, 2014, 07:47 PM: That's nice :)
Title: Re: yet another GT pro... yawn yawn!!
Post by: rollin72 on March 08, 2014, 09:00 PM: lovely that Sam :surprise:
Title: Re: yet another GT pro... yawn yawn!!
Post by: Jaan on March 08, 2014, 09:02 PM: Fookin yes! Love it Sammy.

I've got a similar problem running 1 3/8s and calliper length, but the wheels look sharp against all my others.
Title: Re: yet another GT pro... yawn yawn!!
Post by: Church on March 08, 2014, 09:15 PM: Awesome ! Love the GT with 1 3/8 ... I'm finishing a similar GT build , soon on Rad :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: yet another GT pro... yawn yawn!!
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on March 08, 2014, 09:19 PM: Very nice is that Sam :coolsmiley:

I like the choice of colours and not too much of each. Not a fan of 700 sized rims on a BMX though but, I will just imagine they are 1.5's or 1.75's ;D

Try getting a Dia Compe 500 caliper Sam :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: yet another GT pro... yawn yawn!!
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on March 08, 2014, 09:21 PM: >> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dia-Compe-N500-Brake-Caliper-Set-Touring-/111289591843?pt=US_Brakes&hash=item19e9606823
Title: Re: yet another GT pro... yawn yawn!!
Post by: meticulous on March 08, 2014, 09:36 PM: Quote from: Gnarlyscoots™ on March 08, 2014, 09:21 PM
>> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dia-Compe-N500-Brake-Caliper-Set-Touring-/111289591843?pt=US_Brakes&hash=item19e9606823

:daumenhoch:

i'll see if I can get a gold 890, it may just reach/work.... ;)

thanks buddies!

and steve the shit on the garden is there from when I beat it out of you.... :knuppel2:
Title: Re: GT pro with a twist of lemon.
Post by: stevesredvxr on March 08, 2014, 09:55 PM: Only kidding son, very nice. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: GT pro with a twist of lemon.
Post by: meticulous on March 08, 2014, 10:19 PM: Quote from: stevesredvxr on March 08, 2014, 09:55 PM
Only kidding son, very nice. :daumenhoch:

;D
Title: Re: GT pro with a twist of lemon.
Post by: brummie on March 08, 2014, 10:45 PM: "wantit"
Title: Re: GT pro with a twist of lemon.
Post by: Picklez on March 08, 2014, 11:54 PM: Lovely clean build that. Nice parts ensemble too :4_17_5:
Title: Re: GT pro with a twist of lemon.
Post by: NORTY40 on March 09, 2014, 12:09 AM: Nice that Sam 8) Im liking it with the skinnies on .... looks different :daumenhoch:

Be good to see it with some 20's on just to compare , get some out the loft 2moz and let's see :D
Title: Re: GT pro with a twist of lemon.
Post by: RRPrider on March 09, 2014, 12:54 AM: I've used Dia Compe 730 calipers on my '83 Robinson with 13/8 wheels.
Title: Re: GT pro with a twist of lemon.
Post by: meticulous on March 09, 2014, 08:05 AM: Ooooooww!! me likey bikey... ;)

Quote from: RRPrider on March 09, 2014, 12:54 AM
I've used Dia Compe 730 calipers on my '83 Robinson with 13/8 wheels.
Title: Re: GT pro with a twist of lemon.
Post by: Jt on March 09, 2014, 08:36 AM: Thats fooking lush mate.

Did Craig fit your seat?
Title: Re: GT pro with a twist of lemon.
Post by: crazycraig on March 09, 2014, 09:00 AM: Mint !

www.jtseatpositioning.com :D
Title: Re: GT pro with a twist of lemon.
Post by: Glynnyboy on March 09, 2014, 12:34 PM: Really fresh, nice one Sam . :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: GT pro with a twist of lemon.
Post by: markyp on March 09, 2014, 06:07 PM: nice grips ;)
Title: Re: GT pro with a twist of lemon.
Post by: DIRTBIKER250F on March 09, 2014, 06:24 PM: Not a bad effort for you :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: GT pro with a twist of lemon.
Post by: Badbaldie on March 09, 2014, 09:26 PM: awsum :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: GT pro with a twist of lemon.
Post by: That Swan Guy on March 09, 2014, 09:27 PM: lovely that :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: GT pro with a twist of lemon.
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on March 10, 2014, 08:19 AM: Very nice Sam. The white/gold/yellow/blue combo looks really good. I especially like the close up shot of the headset/stem area
Title: Re: GT pro with a twist of lemon.
Post by: McQUEEN on March 10, 2014, 11:45 AM: I think the two colour gold / blue anodizing looks fantastic with the white - great choice and build
Title: Re: GT pro with a twist of lemon.
Post by: rodriguez on March 10, 2014, 12:04 PM: Cracking build, colour way works really :coolsmiley:

I don't think an 890 will work :-\

Couple of options, easiest being porkchop for a repop

http://www.porkchopbmx.com/Dia-Compe-730-Rear-Brake-Caliper-FOR-MINI-BMX-GOLD-DC730-GOLD.htm

If you can get anno done and want to do something really different a Dia Compe or 750 Centre pull would be the ticket.

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/dia-compe-750-centre-pull-calliper-brake-62-78-mm-drop-nut-fitting-front-or-rear-prod18240/
Title: Re: GT pro with a twist of lemon.
Post by: meticulous on March 10, 2014, 05:34 PM: Quote from: rodriguez on March 10, 2014, 12:04 PM
Cracking build, colour way works really :coolsmiley:

If you can get anno done and want to do something really different a Dia Compe or 750 Centre pull would be the ticket.

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/dia-compe-750-centre-pull-calliper-brake-62-78-mm-drop-nut-fitting-front-or-rear-prod18240/

:daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:

that would suit! are they new, or old stock? ???
Title: Re: GT pro with a twist of lemon.
Post by: Jaan on March 10, 2014, 05:49 PM: Sam, you want a DC or Wienman 730 on the rear, i've just put one on my JMC running 1 3/8s and it reaches perfectly - geometry/reach should be pretty similar to the GT :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: GT pro with a twist of lemon.
Post by: meticulous on March 10, 2014, 06:50 PM: thanks chris.... :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: GT pro with a twist of lemon.
Post by: BMX1973 on March 10, 2014, 08:44 PM: Back for a second look. :smitten:
Title: Re: GT pro with a twist of lemon.
Post by: Retrodan72 on March 10, 2014, 08:46 PM: Tidy Pro that Sam, top job. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: GT pro with a twist of lemon.
Post by: insectbones on March 11, 2014, 08:22 AM: Looks cool with the skinnies :daumenhoch:

I had them on my motomag, makes a nice change from the norm :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: GT pro with a twist of lemon.
Post by: meticulous on March 11, 2014, 05:22 PM: thanks for all the positive comments this bike has received.... :daumenhoch:

surprised no ones asked how the bike is stood up.... :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: GT pro with a twist of lemon.
Post by: insectbones on March 12, 2014, 12:36 PM: Quote from: meticulous on March 11, 2014, 05:22 PM
thanks for all the positive comments this bike has received.... :daumenhoch:

surprised no ones asked how the bike is stood up.... :coolsmiley:

Beer glass?
Title: Re: GT pro with a twist of lemon.
Post by: Jaan on March 12, 2014, 03:13 PM: Quote from: meticulous on March 11, 2014, 05:22 PM
thanks for all the positive comments this bike has received.... :daumenhoch:

surprised no ones asked how the bike is stood up.... :coolsmiley:

Is the rear wheel rammed between your arse cheeks or do you just save that treat for visitors to the loft? :-*
Title: Re: GT pro with a twist of lemon.
Post by: steve69 on March 16, 2014, 10:02 AM: That looks refreshingly cool with the white frame set, Colour is King :smitten:

Nothing wrong with a Pro size bike running 20x1-3/8" wheelset, makes it look faster.
(bitd i ran 1-3/8" on my Changa Long for a while, and there was a noticeable difference in speed)
Title: Re: GT pro with a twist of lemon.
Post by: hunterdubber on March 16, 2014, 10:18 AM: GT so underrated these days , ???
yet back in their day they were rode by the best riders :4_17_5:

Winning colour combo Sammy ,, proper,proper nice :smitten:
Title: Re: GT pro with a twist of lemon.
Post by: rodriguez on March 16, 2014, 10:27 AM: Quote from: meticulous on March 10, 2014, 05:34 PM
Quote from: rodriguez on March 10, 2014, 12:04 PM
Cracking build, colour way works really :coolsmiley:

If you can get anno done and want to do something really different a Dia Compe or 750 Centre pull would be the ticket.

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/dia-compe-750-centre-pull-calliper-brake-62-78-mm-drop-nut-fitting-front-or-rear-prod18240/

:daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:

that would suit! are they new, or old stock? ???

Um good question I reckon they are new as they just haven't stopped making them, maybe changed where they are made though, if you are after old ones you could restore a set of old weinmanns or maybe even pick a NOS set up, they'd have most likely used weinmanns BITD.
Title: Re: GT pro with a twist of lemon.
Post by: steve69 on March 16, 2014, 10:59 AM: There's a possibility I have a small gold caliper in the spares box ^"^

I'll let you know tomorrow Sam.
Title: Re: GT pro with a twist of lemon.
Post by: meticulous on March 16, 2014, 03:15 PM: thanks for the offer steve. :daumenhoch:

this landed the other day, fits perfect so all sorted now.... ;)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121174245288?_trksid=p2055120.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT