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efekz

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Loud 87 GT Performer
« on: February 20, 2013, 03:20 PM »
This is my custom 87 Performer with a PFT twist. Got the colourway idea from a pair of Nike trainers.

Just got the rear brake to sort out and it's done  :)



Parts Breakdown:

- 1987 GT Performer frame/fork
- GT Performer bars
- SR GT mallet stem
- GT Epoch headset
- Odyssey Gyro 1st gen
- AME 1st gen duals (NOS)
- Dia Compe Tech 7 brake levers
- 87 GT seat
- GT seat clamp
- GT circle stamped seat post
- Dia Compe Nippon front brake / DC pads
- Dia Compe 990 rear brake / DC pads / 990 adapter plate
- 175mm GT Power Series 3pc cranks
- GT 43t chainring / GT chainring bolts
- GT power disc
- KMC chain
- SR 474 pedals
- OGK GT Performer teal mags (NOS)
- GT Freestyle tyres
- GT fork standers
- GT frame standers
- Custom decals by Del

Cheers, Ad
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chubby

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Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2013, 03:49 PM »
great build bud, love something bit different  :daumenhoch:
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Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2013, 03:50 PM »
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deeman

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Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
« Reply #3 on: February 20, 2013, 03:56 PM »
I am LOVING the colourway!it looks killer and you don't see it every day.Did you dye the mags'the only thing i would personally change would be to put a one piece crank on :daumenhoch:
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Offline brummie

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Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
« Reply #4 on: February 20, 2013, 03:57 PM »
wow
thats ace
nice one :)
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Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
« Reply #5 on: February 20, 2013, 04:01 PM »
Sweet Ads.  :daumenhoch:
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Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
« Reply #6 on: February 20, 2013, 04:03 PM »
good to see something that doesnt follow the norm, great job
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Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
« Reply #7 on: February 20, 2013, 04:03 PM »
That is seriously cool!!  Make sure you wear those trainers when you ride it!!  :daumenhoch:
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Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
« Reply #8 on: February 20, 2013, 04:17 PM »
It's a great build mate, I'm lovin' those colours more and more....I've been checking out 87 freestylin issues lately.... a little after my time but this fits that era perfectly :4_17_5:
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Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
« Reply #9 on: February 20, 2013, 04:22 PM »
Seriously cool that, love it!  :smitten:
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Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
« Reply #10 on: February 20, 2013, 04:36 PM »
Dude, that colourways RUDE DOG!!!!  :daumenhoch:

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Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
« Reply #11 on: February 20, 2013, 05:17 PM »
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Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
« Reply #12 on: February 20, 2013, 05:32 PM »
thats the best freestyle build iv,e seen in ages.
it actually look like a bike that was rode bitd   8)
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efekz

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Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
« Reply #13 on: February 20, 2013, 07:34 PM »
Cheers for all the comments lads, appreciate it!  :daumenhoch:

deeman, the mags are Nos fella, they're pretty rare in Teal. I've only seen one other set

Cheers, Ad
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Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
« Reply #14 on: February 20, 2013, 07:55 PM »
Fabulous!! Great colours, great spec. Im really liking colourful gt' s at the moment,   :4_17_5:
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Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
« Reply #15 on: February 20, 2013, 10:09 PM »
What are the Nikes?
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deeman

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Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
« Reply #16 on: February 21, 2013, 12:33 AM »
Quote from: efekz on February 20, 2013, 07:34 PM
Cheers for all the comments lads, appreciate it!  :daumenhoch:

deeman, the mags are Nos fella, they're pretty rare in Teal. I've only seen one other set

Cheers, Ad

Sweet Ad,they look absolutely awesome!I have never seen a set in that colour before :daumenhoch:
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Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
« Reply #17 on: February 21, 2013, 01:11 AM »
great idea and cool looking  :coolsmiley:
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Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
« Reply #18 on: February 21, 2013, 08:10 AM »
Perfect.
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Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
« Reply #19 on: February 21, 2013, 08:57 AM »
Love it  :smitten: :daumenhoch:
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efekz

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Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
« Reply #20 on: February 21, 2013, 10:50 AM »
Quote from: johndub71 on February 20, 2013, 10:09 PM
What are the Nikes?


Nikes are Lebron 9 South Beach  :daumenhoch:
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Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
« Reply #21 on: February 21, 2013, 10:59 AM »
Grey is cool  :coolsmiley: just like the Skyways  :daumenhoch:
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Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
« Reply #22 on: February 21, 2013, 04:56 PM »
thats a lovely build mate :4_17_5: :daumenhoch:
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Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
« Reply #23 on: February 21, 2013, 05:18 PM »
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Lovin the colour combo
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Re: Loud 87 GT Performer
« Reply #24 on: February 21, 2013, 10:33 PM »
Look the nuts Adam, nice build  :coolsmiley:

Can I just ask, did you remove the ring on the top of the head tube to get that Gyro to fit  :-\
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