There are a few good 16″ BMX bikes on the market, but the GT Performer 16 is one of the best smaller size BMX bikes available today. GT’s 16-inch version of the Performer comes with the most iconic name in BMX along with a dialed frameset, 3pc Chromoly cranks, 25:9 gearing, 2.3″ tires, with the fit and feel of a proper legit bike.
It’s really light yet built tough, and can take on any session at the skatepark, dirt jump area, or street spot. The new 2021 Performer 16″ bike even comes with custom decals from GT pro rider Albert Mercado’s Boxpalm project on both color-ways, so choose from blue or light orange. Either way, this thing is so dialed.
SPEC
| Frame | GT FS Design, Hi-Ten Steel Tubes, DT Gusset, American BB, Seat Stay Mounted U-Brake, External 1-1/8″ H/T, w/ Removable Rotor Tabs, Odyssey Springfield Brake compatible |
|---|---|
| Fork | GT FS Design, Hi-Ten 31.8- 28.6mm Tapered O.D. Blades, 31mm Offset, 3/8″ Axle Dropouts |
| Chain | KMC Z410 |
| Crank | GT Tubular CR-MO 3Pc., 127mm Arms, Cold Forged CR-MO 19mm x 8T Spline Spindle, 25T GT Steel Chain Wheel |
| Bottom Bracket | American Loose Ball Bearing |
| Pedals | GT Low Profile FS Platform Design, PP Material, Boron Axle |
| Rims | Alloy single wall, 16″ 20h |
| Tires | Innova, 16 x 2.1″ |
| Hubs | Steel Body, Loose Ball 3/8″ x 150mm Heat Treated Axle, 15mm Nut front hub. Alloy Body, 1 Loose Ball, 4 Sealed Bearing 14mm x 180mm Axle, 9T Cassette, 17mm Nut rear hub. |
| Wheels Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g |
| Brakes | Rear Aluminum U-Brake w/ Soft Compound Pad |
| Brake Levers | Alloy |
| Handlebar | GT Freestyle 2pc., Steel, 7″H x 23.625″W, 3°Up, 11° sweep |
| Stem | New GT Top Load, 1-1/8″, Cold Forged Cap, 32mm Rise, 40mm Length |
| Grips | Mushroom Style 100mm Soft Compound, w/o Flange w/ GT removable plug |
| Headset | 1-1/8″ Threadless, Steel |
| Saddle | Integrated saddle w/ post |
| Seat Post | Alloy, 25.4mm x 200mm |
