1985 GT Performer 
#1 2008-04-13 7:30am
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1985 GT Performer
1985 GT Performer
'85 Performer with og Paint/Decals
I wanted this bike since the day I saw it in the new 85 GT Freestyle ad. It took 23 years to get it! I guess it's better late than never. Here is the partslist: 1985 GT Performer F/F, Tuff Wheel II's, GT Mallet Stem, GT Performer Bars, A'me Rounds, GT Laid Back Seat Post, Velo Seat, Suntour Clamp, DC Nippon - Front, DC MX901 - Rear, DC Tech 6 Levers,, Vans Brake Shoes, Tioga Task Force Cranks, Tuff Neck Power Disc, Pro Neck Chain Wheel, Shimano DX Pedals, KMC Chain Primo V-Monster Skinwalls, Tioga Head Set, Odyssey Cables and BB, Suntour 16t Freewheel, GT Frame Standers, original paint/decals 
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#2 2008-05-30 10:25am
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Re: 1985 GT Performer
looking sweet ed! oh, i mean erich ![]()
been putting a lot of mileage on mine this spring/summer.
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#3 2008-05-30 10:28am
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Thats a great looking bike, nice work!
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#4 2008-08-05 10:06pm
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Re: 1985 GT Performer
That is a sweet ride! Love all the Eddie Fiola PP/PWTs!!! I wonder If someone has a picture of every one he has ridden!!!
Looking for a few parts so please PM me if you have it:
24" Gold Araya/Ukia Speedline Hoops
Single Comp III Yellow Label 24 x 2.125 in black
Single Knarler Knobby 24 x 1.75
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#5 2008-10-13 4:56pm
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Re: 1985 GT Performer
I love this bike...I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to build one like it. Nice work!
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#6 2008-10-13 5:01pm
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Re: 1985 GT Performer
LOVE IT!!!! That's what I want as well. I've been looking for one to get and build up myself. This one is now one of my faves!!
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#7 2008-10-13 5:02pm
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Thanks guys, I ride this all the time.
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#8 2008-10-13 5:04pm
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Re: 1985 GT Performer
verey nice GT you got there.![]()
Show bikes are nice. but bikes wear ment to be Petaled
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#9 2008-10-13 5:41pm
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Didn't you have a thread about this bike? Could you post the link to it here if so?
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#10 2008-10-13 5:48pm
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Charlie Brown wrote:
Didn't you have a thread about this bike? Could you post the link to it here if so?
I think is the only thread I had... maybe
http://bmxmuseum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=51990
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#11 2009-01-09 5:41pm
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Re: 1985 GT Performer
TRULY A NICE RYDE. GREAT JOB!
RYDE NOW, RYDE LATER, RYDE 2MORROW, RYDE 4EVER!!!!!!!!
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#12 2009-11-20 3:53pm
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That has to be the nicest yellow bike I have ever seen.![]()
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#13 2011-04-20 9:12pm
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Well like they say good things come to those who wait! Indeed it did:cool:![]()
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#14 2011-10-04 11:43am
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Love it! I want one!
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#15 2011-10-17 2:34pm
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Re: 1985 GT Performer
whats the serial number on this GT?
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#16 2011-10-17 8:04pm
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Re: 1985 GT Performer
catwalkin wrote:
whats the serial number on this GT?
G5******** Made in Japan.
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#17 2011-10-17 8:29pm
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That is a sharp ride!!! Nice job!
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#18 2011-10-18 6:41am
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erichevy wrote:
catwalkin wrote:
whats the serial number on this GT?
G5******** Made in Japan.
No, seriously.
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#19 2011-10-18 3:33pm
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catwalkin wrote:
erichevy wrote:
catwalkin wrote:
whats the serial number on this GT?
G5******** Made in Japan.
No, seriously.
That's all I remember of the serial... seriously. Been sold a while back, sorry.
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#20 2011-10-18 7:18pm
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Re: 1985 GT Performer
love those early yellow performer ![]()
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#21 2012-03-18 4:34pm
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Re: 1985 GT Performer
Love it. I remember seeing that ad for the first time as well.
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