Fun little rider I threw together...97 GT Performer 
#1 2013-02-04 5:41pm
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Fun little rider I threw together...97 GT Performer
So I picked up this1997 Performer frame in a trade a long while back. I've had it sitting in my spare room while I accumulated parts for it. For some reason I really liked this green. I'd never built a green bike before so I figured "what the heck"!
It was fun and I had help from many members here via trade or sale.
Here's what it looked like...
Here is is today...


Nothing too crazy, but it makes a good rider! ![]()
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#2 2013-02-04 6:06pm
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Re: Fun little rider I threw together...97 GT Performer
Me like ![]()
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#3 2013-02-05 5:21pm
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Re: Fun little rider I threw together...97 GT Performer
Looks good
I had those same pegs, came off a 90s FreeAgent. Those Redline Forklifter bars? ![]()
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#4 2013-02-05 6:21pm
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Re: Fun little rider I threw together...97 GT Performer
jsngrimm wrote:
Looks good
I had those same pegs, came off a 90s FreeAgent. Those Redline Forklifter bars?
GT 4 piece bars. ![]()
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#5 2013-02-05 6:26pm
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Re: Fun little rider I threw together...97 GT Performer
Nice job! That looks really clean and I like the green pedals. Best of all? You're riding it! ![]()
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#6 2013-02-06 7:26pm
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Sweet Ride ![]()
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#7 2013-02-06 8:25pm
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Thanks! Taking it to the Vancouver ride this Sunday. ![]()
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#8 2013-02-06 8:36pm
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I'd ride that ![]()
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#9 2013-02-07 4:01pm
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Re: Fun little rider I threw together...97 GT Performer
ive had this for awhile....seeing your bike has me wanting to get it street worthy. Dig those bars on your bike.
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#10 2013-02-22 7:17pm
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Thanks!
I really like those bars. I'VE used those on my last 3 riders. ![]()
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