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Old School BMX 1980 - 1988 => Old School Freestyle (frame stands and kickturns galore!) => Topic started by: Andyboy77 on April 20, 2016, 09:03 PM
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This is my GT that I bought as a used bike in 1990. I never had any other, so this went with me everywhere. It was stolen a few times but always came back to me.
While I had a warm welcome in this (awesome btw) forum, some GT experts offered me help in order to get a better idea on what kind of bike I’ve got. (many thanks for that):daumenhoch:
When I bought it, it came with white GT-Performer Mags and white GT-skinwall-tires. The tires got destroyed by some idiot in ‘91, so I had to get new ones, but only could get black GT-skinwall tires. On this occasion I also bought the Araya’s. Somewhere in the 90’s I had to replace the front-brake (it’s a modified rear brake now) Regarding all the other parts, I’ve got no clue what the pre owner changed to his liking.
5 years ago, I was unable to ride for a while. So I parked it in my basement, and obviously this was where some mould found it's way onto it. :'( As soon as I’ve noticed the quite bad condition it was in, I made the decision to get in back in shape. (…a wise one as I think) :angel:
A few parts needed to be replaced on this occasion. Grips, brake-pads, brake-cables, tires, headset (the old one was worn out) and some screwes of the Gyro-System. But maybe it doesn't matter I think (in my naivety), 'cause it needs to be technicaly in good shape in the first place. Perhaps I'm wrong, but some NOS-parts may be too preciuos to wear them off I think.
This is a "as far as I can tell" parts list:
Frame: GT Performer - 4130 stamped (Ser.# at BB = G5L OC 948) 85
Fork: GT Performer
Handlebar: GT Performer (GT Cr=Mo 4130 stamped)
Headset: Tange
Stem: GT
Seat Post: GT (GT - CA stamped)
Seat: GT
Seat Clamp: GT (wing Logo)
Chain: GT
Chainring: SR Sakae 43T / Disc: GT
Crank: SR CR=Mo TUBULAR 175/24 (according to the engraving)
Grips: A'ME Tri
Brake Levers: Dia Compe T5 (183)
Brakes: Dia Compe 901 (rear - 85 dated) MX 1000 modified (front) ...yet
Brake Pads: Odyssey
Gyro - System
Wheels: ARAYA 7X (20x1.75) Suzue sealed-hubs (front and rear) SHIMANO freewheel (rear) SF-MX30 No.4531
Tires: Tioga Comp ST
Spare Wheels: GT Performer OKG, Suzue loose ball bearings and Suntour freewheel (didn't know those mags were still at my parents house :) ) ...they will get restored soon. (job done! ;))
(If anyone has some more detailed informations on some parts, please let me know and I'd like to correct it) ;)
Greetings from Germany - Andy
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That is a lovely Performer, it looks mint.
as far as I know the World tours weren't too much different to a normal Pro Performer....someone will probably correct me! :daumenhoch:
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Thanks deeman :coolsmiley: to show off a little I removed the front and rear stabilizers :laugh:
Some have a small tube at the upper part behind the middle tube (but these are 1st generation i guess). My confusion is, some 86' WorldTour Performers are colour-wise pretty much mixed up, but called "all original". That's why I came up with the idea that the pre owner replaced a few parts as well. :-\
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Nice bike. fistblump
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This is my GT that I bought as a used bike in 1990 (and it is not for sale!!!).
Post as many pics of bikes as you like Andy. :daumenhoch:
No need to state "it's not for sale"... this isn't facebook this is :radbmxsmilie:
Nice GT. :daumenhoch:
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This is my GT that I bought as a used bike in 1990 (and it is not for sale!!!).
Post as many pics of bikes as you like Andy. :daumenhoch:
No need to state "it's not for sale"... this isn't facebook this is :radbmxsmilie:
Nice GT. :daumenhoch:
You're right :daumenhoch: correctet it ;)
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I am still loving this Andy. I usually think that a freestyler should have mags but for some reason I much prefer this on spokes. those mags look in good condition, you can sand the brake rub off the rims with wet n dry sandpaper, then T cut or polish them.... they will look like new.
I love the bike and I love the spec. I wouldn't change much....well maybe the front caliper for an 880 but thats about it! :daumenhoch:
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I am still loving this Andy. I usually think that a freestyler should have mags but for some reason I much prefer this on spokes. those mags look in good condition, you can sand the brake rub off the rims with wet n dry sandpaper, then T cut or polish them.... they will look like new.
I love the bike and I love the spec. I wouldn't change much....well maybe the front caliper for an 880 but thats about it! :daumenhoch:
Thank you Damian, I was reflecting already on how to clean the mags up. :daumenhoch:
The Araya's are much lighter in weight, and I was tired of working on the ball bearings of these mags on a weekly basis.
I dont't want to change much, maybe covering all the scratches to prevent rust (fork, frame and seat post) and get some frame and fork stands. ;) Maybe I will get me some repro GT stands but I'm not sure about the quality.
Thanks for the advice about the front caliper, I couldn't tell which is a good one. :daumenhoch:
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Nice GT :4_17_5:
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Nice GT :4_17_5:
Thank you very much ;)
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Nice bike with some cracking parts on it too :daumenhoch:
No difference in the frame and fork sets between pro performers and the world tours !
As long as its got the 4130 on the bologna on an 86 it is a pro performer or world Tour or pro freestyle tour :daumenhoch:
Generally the pro World Tour had dual cable guides on the forks i believe :daumenhoch:
The GT Performer in 86 is made in Taiwan and just had GT on the bologna and an indentation on the chain stays are made
from whats called trimoly[cromo front with steel back end], :daumenhoch:
I believe they moved manufacturing fron usa to Asia,Japan and Taiwan in 86 [Japanese made full cromo and Taiwan trimoly]
White on white is a great colourway or white/black I like the GT mags but looks great with spokes :daumenhoch:
As said earlier maybe change front caliper to a nippon or 880 you have a great bike :daumenhoch:
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Nice bike with some cracking parts on it too :daumenhoch:
No difference in the frame and fork sets between pro performers and the world tours !
As long as
on an 86 it is a pro performer or world Tour or pro freestyle tour :daumenhoch:
Generally the pro World Tour had dual cable guides on the forks i believe :daumenhoch:
The GT Performer in 86 is made in Taiwan and just had GT on the bologna and an indentation on the chain stays are made
from whats called trimoly[cromo front with steel back end], :daumenhoch:
I believe they moved manufacturing fron usa to Asia,Japan and Taiwan in 86 [Japanese made full cromo and Taiwan trimoly]
White on white is a great colourway or white/black I like the GT mags but looks great with spokes :daumenhoch:
As said earlier maybe change front caliper to a nippon or 880 you have a great bike :daumenhoch:
Thanks a lot for all the information :daumenhoch: I really appreciate it.
Yes, I was obviously mistaken regarding the diffrence between normal and world tour performers frame and fork sets. I reckon I was trusting a bad source. I'm still learning :)
It has got the GT 4130 on you mentioned (I allready added another picture showing that). Taking that into account, it could be a 86 Made in Japan, right?
I'm allready saving some money to get a proper front caliper and some frame and fork stands. Unfortunately the previous owner sold the bike without them.
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Going by the sn looks like a Jap 85 to me , Have near the same sn .....great looking GT you have there :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:
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Sorry Andy
I got you confused with another member :idiot2:
Yes lovely 85 :daumenhoch:
Sorry for the confusion in my pms :-[
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Sorry Andy
I got you confused with another member :idiot2:
Yes lovely 85 :daumenhoch:
Sorry for the confusion in my pms :-[
:daumenhoch:
Everything is fine ;-) ...nevertheless you helped the right guy :coolsmiley:
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I really like the look of this, especially with the rims. I'm also wondering what it would look like with a black seat. In any case, it's a lovely bike Andy! :daumenhoch:
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Nice bike Andy. Performers look so much better on spokes than mags IMHO. :daumenhoch:
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I really like the look of this, especially with the rims. I'm also wondering what it would look like with a black seat. In any case, it's a lovely bike Andy! :daumenhoch:
Thank's Mick. I'm glad you like it :coolsmiley: ...I keep the seat, it's the original one. But it's in resoration mode now. ;)
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Nice bike Andy. Performers look so much better on spokes than mags IMHO. :daumenhoch:
Many thanks Dan! ;) You used to have a yellow one on spokes, didn't you?
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Lovely bike there chap, does work well with spokes ;)
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Lovely bike there chap, does work well with spokes ;)
Thanks mate :daumenhoch: ...I agree !
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Nice bike Andy. Performers look so much better on spokes than mags IMHO. :daumenhoch:
Many thanks Dan! ;) You used to have a yellow one on spokes, didn't you?
Yes mate, zinc yellow on black Z rims, I did love it tbf.
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Nice bike Andy. Performers look so much better on spokes than mags IMHO. :daumenhoch:
Many thanks Dan! ;) You used to have a yellow one on spokes, didn't you?
Yes mate, zinc yellow on black Z rims, I did love it tbf.
To me, that is the best answer to all the EF-replicas out there. I love 'em too, but this one is just lovely! :bow:
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Love that bike....looks in great shape....its amazing how quickly mould and rust can take hold when we leave our old bikes unloved for a while... :daumenhoch:
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I must agree Andy..
Black z rims do look the nuts in that pic..
nice bike bud.. fistblump
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I must agree Andy..
Black z rims do look the nuts in that pic..
nice bike bud.. fistblump
Thanks Ady, but the yellow one is Dan's ;D
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Love that bike....looks in great shape....its amazing how quickly mould and rust can take hold when we leave our old bikes unloved for a while... :daumenhoch:
Ohh, it was heartbeaking. There's still some work to do, but tt's getting better. Updates will be shared soon :daumenhoch:
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I must agree Andy..
Black z rims do look the nuts in that pic..
nice bike bud.. fistblump
Thanks Ady, but the yellow one is Dan's ;D
I did mean your bike..
Honestly ::)
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I must agree Andy..
Black z rims do look the nuts in that pic..
nice bike bud.. fistblump
Thanks Ady, but the yellow one is Dan's ;D
I did mean your bike..
Honestly ::)
I know mate. I just failed kidding I guess. fistblump