GT Pro series

[gary67]

Bought meself this today,always wanted a P.S.Looking to build it as light as possible using mainly new school parts ie brakes cranks wheels tyres etc.Any info on parts to use would be helpful

[Munnyella]

Just bought a NOS (not that old really) GT Mach 1 from 2000, I know its a POS but, I fancy doing to it what we all did BITD, build it up with a selection of bits, I want 1 3/8 wheels, only because  I never had any, I'd like ally cranks, but with no budget, we'll see...

 Forks are the first hurdle, what was about then for race bikes? Stiletto's???

MM

[gary67]

Yeah im looking at ally cranks as well.But need some wheels first,nice DK mini stem or similar,profile chainwheel,good v brake etc etc :daumenhoch:Gonna weigh it in a bit see what it is?

[Mdbh]

How about a nice TNT stem?

[gary67]

How about a nice TNT stem?

MMmmm whats it like,is it in the for sale?

[gary67]

Think i still prefer a dk at the mo

[Mdbh]

Yes that's the 1, everyone has dk's be a bit diff!:)

[gary67]

Yes that's the 1, everyone has dk's be a bit diff!:)

  yeah different,big an pricey 

[motomagII]

Just bought a NOS (not that old really) GT Mach 1 from 2000, I know its a POS but, I fancy doing to it what we all did BITD, build it up with a selection of bits, I want 1 3/8 wheels, only because  I never had any, I'd like ally cranks, but with no budget, we'll see...

 Forks are the first hurdle, what was about then for race bikes? Stiletto's???

MM

get set used shimano cranks proper light and cheap on ebay ive used saints on my rides for ages now or shimano xts and they are light and strong.also for weight get new school tioga powerblock tyres.they are half the weight of normal run of the mill tyres.you can save 1.5 ish piounds on just these 2 items alone

[midschooljon]

Will new Shimano cranks run on a USA BB? I thought you needed euro / external BB's to run the new stuff? It will be interesting to see how the new super stiff cranks and wheels feel on a older frame, especially with a 1"fork and stem.

[oldtired]

Munners riding round on 1 3/8 wheels , got to see that 

[motomagII]

Will new Shimano cranks run on a USA BB? I thought you needed euro / external BB's to run the new stuff? It will be interesting to see how the new super stiff cranks and wheels feel on a older frame, especially with a 1"fork and stem.

need to get a usa to euro bb conversion gusset i think do em they are about 20.00 and work spot on

[Munnyella]

Munners riding round on 1 3/8 wheels , got to see that 

Cheeky Git Jimothy!

Got 700c X 23mm on my road bike, and they're fine!!

MM

[GaryN]

Not sure how much Tioga Powerblocks are but Alienation Graffiti tyres are one of the lightest steel beaded tyres and can often be had for pretty good money.

If you want to go really light then kevlar beaded tyres are the way to go but normally the price goes up as well.

[GaryN]

Just thought, I have a very light set of wheels if they would be of interest?

If you are going to MK then I can bring them with me for you to check out, I also have a BNIB mini V brake.

[gary67]

Yeah trying to get there at the min,might have to ride from the train station,anything i buy can be put in a mates van there

[motomagII]

POWERBLOCKS ARE USUALLY AROUND 17.00 PER TYRE ISH
they really are the best tyres ive used followed closely by maxi dth tyres.they are great for track and skatepark alike