The frame decals indicate “late 1990.” The original striped taxi cab decals offered for 1990 were so unpopular, that GT changed them mid year to what is seen here. The components on this bike practically make it a Pro Freestyle Tour Team Model. Power Series 175mm three-piece cranks, GT compact disc sprocket, fork standers, etc. No Performer ever came with these. What’s really nice are the Peregrine Super Pro 48’s. GT never offered these on their bikes. 48-spoke wheels were not even offered by GT until 1992, I believe. The wheel set on your bike sold for about the price of a GT Performer.
Just picked up a last of the American made GT performers a couple weeks ago. It’s a 1998 black rainbow 3 spoke mag bike, got it from the original owner and it is MINT. Not a single scratch just some chrome surface rust I’ve been buffing away. It’s pristine, $250. Love the vid homie
My Schwinn race bike that I converted to a freestyle bike in 87 was stolen and my dad had homeowners insurance so I got a 1988 GT pro freestyle tour in that baby blue that goes by another name. Anyway, I stopped riding in 1990 to be fully committed to the drums (huge mistake) in high school and it hung in my garage for 6 years. I was just starting to get better at my Funky Chicken moving in circles and pulling pinky Squeaks, rolling boomerangs, and hang 5’s. Anyway, in 1996 my guitar players dad was head of east coast Mercedes Auto Body and we painted the frame Mercedes black! It was even baked in the oven! 😂 I forgot to add that I also switched to the Herro team master handlebars around 89 when I saw Dennis McCoy as a free agent riding a pro freestyle tour with Haro master handlebars. I instantly thought it looked better and I liked the way it felt more. The updated black tires with the shiny spokes, Mercedes black clear coded frame and forks, with the Chrome and black Haro handlebars, and brand new Mid-school and updated oversize chrome pegs made it look amazing and needless to say I had a one-of-a-kind bike. So after a quick month or two I was getting as good or better than I was six years prior considering I was 6” taller and stronger, and then WHAM it was STOLEN and I’ve only wrote a 20 inch BMX bike two or three times since 1996. There’s your story! 😂😢😮😅😂 I think at 47 years old I’m ready to jump back on. I’m just definitely faring trying to hang five! 👊
Nice ride Bro! I read things in forums about GT NSX and VFRs bikes being cheap boat anchors, But i rode these because they were affordable and all my buddys rode them too. These late 90s bikes are making a comeback !
bro whats crazy is that since the pandemic ... oldschool bmx world has gone through the roof. glad I got in before all the craziness... you need to do a new update on the collection... ! Old School BMX till i fucking die!
Brings me back to the days when I couldn’t afford it. Now it’s such a rare find, I wouldn’t mind putting $1,500.00 on the table for this one. Its in perfect condition in my opinion.
I am building a 1990 GT performer so I was interested to see this video...while watching it I was taken back by a few things.. I didn't understand the use of nos so often? I was under the impression once it's on a bike it's not now? 2nd was your def of calling it a mid school! Basically every part that comes on that bike is 80s from the mags , stem, seat post , ect so I think to call it. Mid school is doing the bike injustice... I think maybe you think mid school because you put so many mid school parts on it.. Gt wing sprocket, those wheels, ect I don't mind the look of your bike and once again not trying to sound like a hater but the set up is not even like a performer .. It's set up like a race bike .. It's like a Mach one set up on a performer body... If it's fun to ride that's the most important thing.. But make that performer a perfor,Ed again.. Put the old school back on it
Da performer looks KILLA! with the parts u got....a friend saling a 1990 gt performer ..a redone...for 500..what u think about the price?the reason iam asking u...because I can tell that u are an expert on putting value on gt parts
Is this a DH or an N0 frame? DH is Japanese made. N0 is Taiwanese made. It's the first two characters of the frames serial number. You did this GT up the right way!! Beautiful bike my man!
This came up on my recommended videos to watch even though I’ve seen this video a bunch of times. So I had to watch it again. Interesting the GT sprocket has unpainted teeth. My NOS sprocket and the one on my ‘88 PFT had painted teeth. Are there two different versions? One for race maybe?
In 1990 these Bmx bikes cost 3-4 hundred depending on level. A base performer $300ish the pro performer freestyle tour bikes $400 and up. That’s like $1000 for a Bmx bike in today’s money 😂
I would go on bmxmuseum.... look for the dyno forums. Look at the pic, and send a few ppl your questions. . Also look for a serial number . On the frame abd go from there
Mario De Los Santos you have to hustle my man. What i did was i went on e bay. And when i saw there was a bmx meet in great in my city. I went and i git alot of my stuff like that
My parents could never afford a gt for me as a kid. I want to collect and restore all the performers from the 90,s now
You are a true GT fan, not only by the nice quality of your GT bmx builds, but by sporting a GT winged logo tat. Awesomeness.
Ryo Amora
Thanks my man. Its hard work keeping up on the old school bmx biks stuff buts also fun.
Well worth it. I also like how you added new and old school parts. Sometimes not always financially wise to keep everything BMX catalog correct. Lol
Actually it's a GH
The frame decals indicate “late 1990.” The original striped taxi cab decals offered for 1990 were so unpopular, that GT changed them mid year to what is seen here. The components on this bike practically make it a Pro Freestyle Tour Team Model. Power Series 175mm three-piece cranks, GT compact disc sprocket, fork standers, etc. No Performer ever came with these. What’s really nice are the Peregrine Super Pro 48’s. GT never offered these on their bikes. 48-spoke wheels were not even offered by GT until 1992, I believe. The wheel set on your bike sold for about the price of a GT Performer.
Thanks. This bike. Is one of my favs.. I changed a few things on it to who I think it should looked.. and I love it.
Just picked up a last of the American made GT performers a couple weeks ago. It’s a 1998 black rainbow 3 spoke mag bike, got it from the original owner and it is MINT. Not a single scratch just some chrome surface rust I’ve been buffing away. It’s pristine, $250. Love the vid homie
I’m into actually ridden bikes, this bike is a true gem.
You’re my kind of bmx rider, I got a little bike envy right now
Thanks my man. I really appreciate the love
Awesome! brings back good memories!
My Schwinn race bike that I converted to a freestyle bike in 87 was stolen and my dad had homeowners insurance so I got a 1988 GT pro freestyle tour in that baby blue that goes by another name. Anyway, I stopped riding in 1990 to be fully committed to the drums (huge mistake) in high school and it hung in my garage for 6 years. I was just starting to get better at my Funky Chicken moving in circles and pulling pinky Squeaks, rolling boomerangs, and hang 5’s. Anyway, in 1996 my guitar players dad was head of east coast Mercedes Auto Body and we painted the frame Mercedes black! It was even baked in the oven! 😂 I forgot to add that I also switched to the Herro team master handlebars around 89 when I saw Dennis McCoy as a free agent riding a pro freestyle tour with Haro master handlebars. I instantly thought it looked better and I liked the way it felt more. The updated black tires with the shiny spokes, Mercedes black clear coded frame and forks, with the Chrome and black Haro handlebars, and brand new Mid-school and updated oversize chrome pegs made it look amazing and needless to say I had a one-of-a-kind bike. So after a quick month or two I was getting as good or better than I was six years prior considering I was 6” taller and stronger, and then WHAM it was STOLEN and I’ve only wrote a 20 inch BMX bike two or three times since 1996. There’s your story! 😂😢😮😅😂 I think at 47 years old I’m ready to jump back on. I’m just definitely faring trying to hang five! 👊
Lol well I get it. To I love just the bulds. The parts. Just holding on and getting back all my childhood dreams,
Nice ride Bro! I read things in forums about GT NSX and VFRs bikes being cheap boat anchors, But i rode these because they were affordable and all my buddys rode them too. These late 90s bikes are making a comeback !
Yo!! That GT 💪💪💪 keep us posted my boy
clean bike love the black yellow combo
Tremenda bmx,felicitaciones!!
That build is stunning!!!
I have a video on my channel of my 2021 Pro Performer. Just got around to changing a few things on it.
Hey my man thanks, and love the colors on your gt. .
@@newlifebatters , you got a sub from me.
Dios teamoo💓
thanks, i put in alot of time and $$$ into this bike. more vids to come
Nice bike. Love the crank setup and wheels. Totally brings that bike up to the next level.
bro whats crazy is that since the pandemic ... oldschool bmx world has gone through the roof. glad I got in before all the craziness... you need to do a new update on the collection... ! Old School BMX till i fucking die!
Hey my man, I feel you. And iam in the process of get some stuff together. Bikes, parts stuff like that
@@newlifebatters sounds good ! Commenting and sharing to help with the algorithm !
Dios tequiero💓
clean build!
Very nice! I had a ‘90 GT Vertigo back in the day. GT and Dyno always
irocksup123 thanks my man. Yes my fav bike if all time is my 87 gt pft team
Brings me back to the days when I couldn’t afford it. Now it’s such a rare find, I wouldn’t mind putting $1,500.00 on the table for this one. Its in perfect condition in my opinion.
Can u imagine if those small bike shops stayed open and still had all those nos parts
Badass bro love your tat gangster
Preciosa bicicleta GT
Thank you
Dios meama💓
Love GT
Thanks
I am building a 1990 GT performer so I was interested to see this video...while watching it I was taken back by a few things.. I didn't understand the use of nos so often? I was under the impression once it's on a bike it's not now? 2nd was your def of calling it a mid school! Basically every part that comes on that bike is 80s from the mags , stem, seat post , ect so I think to call it. Mid school is doing the bike injustice... I think maybe you think mid school because you put so many mid school parts on it.. Gt wing sprocket, those wheels, ect
I don't mind the look of your bike and once again not trying to sound like a hater but the set up is not even like a performer .. It's set up like a race bike .. It's like a Mach one set up on a performer body... If it's fun to ride that's the most important thing.. But make that performer a perfor,Ed again.. Put the old school back on it
Nice bike.
Nicely
Thanks
all is great!
Nice bike mid school is awesome
Thanks.
Nice!!!👍🏽
Looks awesome! Very nice parts you have for it
Sweet steel man.
Thank you my man
Da performer looks KILLA! with the parts u got....a friend saling a 1990 gt performer ..a redone...for 500..what u think about the price?the reason iam asking u...because I can tell that u are an expert on putting value on gt parts
Hi . I think it depends on the condition of the bike and parts thats on it, if its all originalor not. , and or what you want to add to it,
Is this a DH or an N0 frame? DH is Japanese made. N0 is Taiwanese made. It's the first two characters of the frames serial number. You did this GT up the right way!! Beautiful bike my man!
Actually it's a GH
@@newlifebatters Ah so it's an early 89/90 model Made in Japan nice!!
Nice ride
Your bikes are dope i want mine to look like yours ....
What sup bro I just bought a 90 im building i was wondering how much u thing u got in it so I don't feel bad when i start buying stuff to do mines lol
Traydawg Pimpin .. its all about what you want to put on the bike. And trying to find a good deal
GT tá na veia😍😍😍
How can I tell the year of a Gt? I got the serial number can you help?
Hi , Look for the serial number it should be on the left Side and when you located the year of it should be the 3rd and 4th numbers
Love your bike brother keep it up👍👍
This came up on my recommended videos to watch even though I’ve seen this video a bunch of times. So I had to watch it again. Interesting the GT sprocket has unpainted teeth. My NOS sprocket and the one on my ‘88 PFT had painted teeth. Are there two different versions? One for race maybe?
Hi. Ia. Not to sure, I had a nos 1 with the printed teeth that I gave to a friend years ago. I just love the wing logo.. lol
@@newlifebatters yup we all know you love the winged logo….you have the tattoo to prove it!
That is true...
Have the decals? I sold my gt interceptor. Pitt bull brakes. Love it.
Decals for... and thanks my man
@@newlifebatters 93 Gt interceptor
No sorry. Check e bay
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Nice video, love the bike...
Thanks
Wicked video bro !!
Thx.
Burn🔥
Do you notice a difference in speed or feel with the Three Piece Crank compared to a stock One Piece Crank??
I will say to me, its smoother, but I am 43 years old . I am not racing, but when you get your set. You might notice the difference right away,
Where do you find your parts I just picked up a 91 performer I was to restore. Love that crank bro! Sweet build
I go on e bay , and other times I go to bmx events
Nice work
🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟⭐️
Ok thanks ..where u from and when do they have meet n greet ...can u send me info
Where did you get your yellow performer decals....I need some
Nice bike !
Nice.. Just got black 91 today not as clean but will be
Josh Crosbie
Thanks my man
Not mid school its still old school, mid school starts in 92 FYI
How much do those rims go for I'm looking for some chromed rims
do you still got that gt spoket and how much do you want four it
The rims in bad condition can go for $200 fair condition maybe 3 but in very good condition 5:50 and up depending on who's selling them
What did cost you back then?
In 1990 these Bmx bikes cost 3-4 hundred depending on level. A base performer $300ish the pro performer freestyle tour bikes $400 and up. That’s like $1000 for a Bmx bike in today’s money 😂
dope ride
Thank you
Do these cranks fit old skool pedal too??
Hi, what kind of old school pedals, ?
newlifebatters the Original pedal that go on the bike?
@@Blanco_SubieForester they should. 9nly the 155 size cranks, needs kids pedals
Can you please help me I have a mid school gt dyno comp how can I find out if it's real
I would go on bmxmuseum.... look for the dyno forums. Look at the pic, and send a few ppl your questions. . Also look for a serial number . On the frame abd go from there
bmxmuseum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=586472
My bike has 2 frame numbers code of bike and year from. Wot I can make out
I would like to remove rust make chrome look new and get original stickers ...also my chain star looks old ...i want to restore
Whats your ?
Hey i got a gt performer o.g 1998 can u help me restore
Mario De Los Santos. What do you need help with
Can u help me get o.g gt parts ....
Mario De Los Santos you have to hustle my man. What i did was i went on e bay. And when i saw there was a bmx meet in great in my city. I went and i git alot of my stuff like that
Its not for sale sorry