You want a slice of history? You want a bike that feels like a modern-day bike to ride with all the modern details, yet with the style and graphics from back in the day? If your ‘back in the day’ was sometime in the eighties, then GT have you covered. Check out the new 2021 version of GT Pro Performer model – styled like the historic Performer bikes of the days when Eddie Fiola ruled the skateparks and TV screens and inspired a generation of riders. GT have an unparalled history when it comes to BMX and through the decades they have produced some of the most iconic bikes in the game.
The new Pro Performer is all chromoly, with Power Series cranks, era-correct touches and details, all the while having modern geometry and build quality making this a bike that’s fully capable of up-to-date riding – complete with high-end components. The 2021 version is now in timeless, classic, all-white – and retails at right around £699 complete. The perfect blend of old-school looks with new-school riding? Yup. Check it out.
SPEC
| Frame | GT 86′ Pro Performer Design, 100% Cr-Mo Tubes, DT Gusset, MID BB , Chain Stay Mounted U-Brake, Integrated 1-1/8″ H/T w/ Removable Rotor Tabs, Odyssey Springfield Brake compatible |
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| Fork | GT 86′ Pro Performer Design, 100% Cr-Mo 1pc. Threaded Steerer & Tapered Legs, 31mm Offset, 3/8″ Axle Dropouts, U-Brake Mounts |
| Chain | KMC HL710 Half Link |
| Crank | GT Power Series Alloy 3pc. 175mm Arms, Cr-Mo 22mm Square Spindle, 5mm 28T GT 86′ Performer Design AL Chain Wheel |
| Bottom Bracket | MID Sealed Bearing |
| Pedals | GT Low Profile FS Platform Design, PP Material, Cr-Mo Axle |
| Rims | Alloy double-wall, 36h |
| Tires | GT LP-5, 20 x 2.35″ front, 2.2″ rear |
| Hubs | Front: Alloy Body, Sealed Bearings, 36 Hole, 3/8″ x 17mm Female Bolt. Rear: Alloy Body, 5pcs Sealed Bearings, Cr-Mo 14mm x 180mm Axle, 9T Cassette, 36 Hole, 17mm Nut |
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g |
| Brakes | Odyssey Springfield U-Brake (F/R) |
| Brake Levers | Hinged Alloy |
| Handlebar | GT Pro Performer 2pc. 100% Cr-Mo, 9.125″H x 29″W, 5°Up, 9° sweep |
| Stem | GT Mallet 100% CNC Front Load, 1-1/8″, 19mm Rise, 43mm Length |
| Grips | GT Super Soft 155mm Single Compound w/ GT removable plug |
| Headset | 1 1/8″ Integrated Design, 45X45 Degree Sealed Bearings |
| Saddle | GT Pivotal Padded |
| Seat Post | Alloy Pivotal Layback 25.4 x 300mm |
