1996 GT Vertigo
The replacement for my 86 Ross Piranha. Recently taken out for commuting duty.
For the longest time I though this was a 1995 Vertigo, when in actuality it is a 96. There's a build date sticker on the bottom that shows August 25, 1995, but the serial is YC96, so I guess it is a 1996.
The bike was purchased in September of 1995 as a gift for my 8th Grade Graduation / start of high school.
I rode it for 2-3 years before my mom started using it for riding around the camp sites.
I'm going to build it up as sort of a retro cruiser with parts from PorkChop BMX so that I can ride it around and relive my old days.
Troxel style padded seat
AME low flange Tri Grips
Chrome Dice valve caps
Maxxis Hookworms
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Frame & Fork
Frame Construction - TIG-welded steel
Frame Tubing Material - Chromoly/hi-tensile steel
Fork Brand & Model - GT
Fork Material - Chromoly, unicrown crown
Brakeset - Dia-Compe Bulldog brakes, Chang Star 257A levers
Crankset - GT, 43 teeth
Pedals - GT alloy
Bottom Bracket - American
Rear Cogs - 16 teeth
Chain - KMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8"
Seatpost - GT chromoly, 22.2 mm (7/8 inch) diameter
Saddle - GT freestyle
Handlebar - GT freestyle
Handlebar Stem - GT alloy
Headset - 1" GT steel
Rims - Weinmann 2121, 48-hole
Tires - 20 x 1.75" GT LP-II
Spoke Brand - Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples - Brass nipples
Submitted by chapel
Freestyle / Flatland- Company: GT Bicycles
- Model: Vertigo
- Material: 4130 Chromoly
- Headtube size: 1"