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1983 GT 26"

1983 GT 26" Cruiser

Parts Breakdown: 83 GT 26 Cruiser Frame and Fork (forks are 1981)
Wheels: NOS Sunshine hubs, NOS Araya 7X (1.75's), Shimano 17T freewheel, NOS Comp III green/blue label's
Brakes: NOS Weinmann with a NOS Shimano DX lever. Kool Stop pads
Bars: 1st Generation GT no-knurl cruiser bars (cut to 28 inches) with new AME grips
Stem: New Helix BMX (no-logo) Pro-Neck style stem
Headset: Cycle Pro blue
Seat: NOS Aero Jaguar, Profile seatpost (with a GT sticker), Cycle Pro seatclamp
Cranks: New Profile 2nd Generation Retro Box Cranks (#175-030), Profile sealed bottom bracket, Translucent blue Profile Spider, NOS Sugino chainwheel (39T)
Pedals: NOS MKS BM-10 Foot Jaw
The Rest: Repro GT padset, KMC Dropbuster chain

Last edited by Johnny Wad (2009-02-26 4:43am)

rydah · 2008-11-20 9:49pm

very sweet bike, i know this bike rides like a dream. one day i will get myself a 26" cruiser (gary littlejohn).

Johnny Wad · 2008-11-21 10:03am

I have already had the discussion here about whether all 1983 GT frames were "Nora Cup" winner frames, or if just the 20" frame won the Nora Cup. Anyway, the concensus is that just the 20" won the Nora Cup, but GT may have put the Nora Cup sticker on all 1983 frame models for marketing/publicity purposes.

So, would you put the Nora Cup Sticker on this ride or not? Too cheesy? I have never seen another 1983 GT 26", so I am not sure.

Thanks-

rydah · 2008-11-21 9:45pm

its perfect just like it is, all i can say is enjoy it and be happy you have a 26", not too much of us old school guys can say that.

Johnny Wad · 2008-11-27 10:52am

I have never rode a BMX 26" bike before...until now.

Whhhoooosh! I just took this out for its first ride...Wow, is this thing smooth. The bike is balanced very well, and the frame dimensions are perfect for me. Very roomy and responsive. And the new retro cranks (forget all of the grief they are causing), ride sweet and look awesome!

Happy Thanksgiving!!