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Old School BMX 1980 - 1988 => Old School Freestyle (frame stands and kickturns galore!) => Topic started by: efekz on February 20, 2013, 03:20 PM

Title: Loud 87 GT Performer
Post by: efekz on February 20, 2013, 03:20 PM
This is my custom 87 Performer with a PFT twist. Got the colourway idea from a pair of Nike trainers.

Just got the rear brake to sort out and it's done  :)

(http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/5664/gtp1.jpg)(http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/4759/nik1.jpg)

Parts Breakdown:

- 1987 GT Performer frame/fork
- GT Performer bars
- SR GT mallet stem
- GT Epoch headset
- Odyssey Gyro 1st gen
- AME 1st gen duals (NOS)
- Dia Compe Tech 7 brake levers
- 87 GT seat
- GT seat clamp
- GT circle stamped seat post
- Dia Compe Nippon front brake / DC pads
- Dia Compe 990 rear brake / DC pads / 990 adapter plate
- 175mm GT Power Series 3pc cranks
- GT 43t chainring / GT chainring bolts
- GT power disc
- KMC chain
- SR 474 pedals
- OGK GT Performer teal mags (NOS)
- GT Freestyle tyres
- GT fork standers
- GT frame standers
- Custom decals by Del

Cheers, Ad
Title: Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
Post by: chubby on February 20, 2013, 03:49 PM
great build bud, love something bit different  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
Post by: Robbo on February 20, 2013, 03:50 PM
 :smitten:
Title: Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
Post by: deeman on February 20, 2013, 03:56 PM
I am LOVING the colourway!it looks killer and you don't see it every day.Did you dye the mags'the only thing i would personally change would be to put a one piece crank on :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
Post by: brummie on February 20, 2013, 03:57 PM
wow
thats ace
nice one :)
Title: Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
Post by: AKGOFF on February 20, 2013, 04:01 PM
Sweet Ads.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
Post by: garran on February 20, 2013, 04:03 PM
good to see something that doesnt follow the norm, great job
Title: Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
Post by: GavinDavis on February 20, 2013, 04:03 PM
That is seriously cool!!  Make sure you wear those trainers when you ride it!!  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
Post by: factory pilot on February 20, 2013, 04:17 PM
It's a great build mate, I'm lovin' those colours more and more....I've been checking out 87 freestylin issues lately.... a little after my time but this fits that era perfectly :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
Post by: WINI on February 20, 2013, 04:22 PM
Seriously cool that, love it!  :smitten:
Title: Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
Post by: Wez on February 20, 2013, 04:36 PM
Dude, that colourways RUDE DOG!!!!  :daumenhoch:

(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a621/WezTon001/dog_zps632db375.jpg)
Title: Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
Post by: Jamroll on February 20, 2013, 05:17 PM
 :smitten:
Title: Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
Post by: dordymush on February 20, 2013, 05:32 PM
thats the best freestyle build iv,e seen in ages.
it actually look like a bike that was rode bitd   8)
Title: Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
Post by: efekz on February 20, 2013, 07:34 PM
Cheers for all the comments lads, appreciate it!  :daumenhoch:

deeman, the mags are Nos fella, they're pretty rare in Teal. I've only seen one other set

Cheers, Ad
Title: Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
Post by: nosepickben on February 20, 2013, 07:55 PM
Fabulous!! Great colours, great spec. Im really liking colourful gt' s at the moment,   :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
Post by: not johndub71 on February 20, 2013, 10:09 PM
What are the Nikes?
Title: Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
Post by: deeman on February 21, 2013, 12:33 AM
Cheers for all the comments lads, appreciate it!  :daumenhoch:

deeman, the mags are Nos fella, they're pretty rare in Teal. I've only seen one other set

Cheers, Ad

Sweet Ad,they look absolutely awesome!I have never seen a set in that colour before :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
Post by: BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN on February 21, 2013, 01:11 AM
great idea and cool looking  :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
Post by: 20to26 on February 21, 2013, 08:10 AM
Perfect.
Title: Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
Post by: Swivel on February 21, 2013, 08:57 AM
Love it  :smitten: :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
Post by: efekz on February 21, 2013, 10:50 AM
What are the Nikes?


Nikes are Lebron 9 South Beach  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
Post by: BMX1973 on February 21, 2013, 10:59 AM
Grey is cool  :coolsmiley: just like the Skyways  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
Post by: TORKER mick on February 21, 2013, 04:56 PM
thats a lovely build mate :4_17_5: :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
Post by: 80s bmx on February 21, 2013, 05:18 PM
 8)
Lovin the colour combo
Title: Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on February 21, 2013, 10:33 PM
Look the nuts Adam, nice build  :coolsmiley:

Can I just ask, did you remove the ring on the top of the head tube to get that Gyro to fit  :-\
Title: Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
Post by: ameobic dysentry on February 22, 2013, 03:36 AM
I really like that.  Grey and pale green is a great combo.
Title: Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
Post by: efekz on February 22, 2013, 12:31 PM
Look the nuts Adam, nice build  :coolsmiley:

Can I just ask, did you remove the ring on the top of the head tube to get that Gyro to fit  :-\

Cheers Terry, no I didn't the gyro fits right over that lip on top of headtube. Same on my PFT :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on February 22, 2013, 10:40 PM
Look the nuts Adam, nice build  :coolsmiley:

Can I just ask, did you remove the ring on the top of the head tube to get that Gyro to fit  :-\

Cheers Terry, no I didn't the gyro fits right over that lip on top of headtube. Same on my PFT :daumenhoch:

Hmmm.... I had to remove the top ring to get this Gyro to fit on this '86  ???   :-\

(http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w495/Freestylerider/Gt%20World%20Tour/2013-02-16113104_zps602faf13.jpg)
Title: Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
Post by: gary4130 on February 23, 2013, 07:49 AM
like that a lot mate,nice to see a different performer  8)
Title: Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
Post by: not johndub71 on February 23, 2013, 05:23 PM
Thanks for the trainer info. You have a spectacular build there! Kudos.
Title: Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
Post by: J4CK on February 23, 2013, 09:05 PM
that is schweeetv 8)
love it :daumenhoch:
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