Author Topic: GT frame and forks, which model? (Read 3297 times)

Rojo · « **on:** January 04, 2014, 12:18 PM »

Hi there

Please bare with me this is my first proper bmx, I bought this of Facebook and was told its a 1996 GT Vertigo. Is this right??

Going to be my first bmx build I am used to mtb's but never had a bmx, apart from a Raleigh wildcat when young.

Like I say I am clueless when comes to bmx so sorry if ask basic questions.

Anyone got any info on this frame and forks ? A catalogue pic would be great.

Pic's

spadey99 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 04, 2014, 12:20 PM »

Nice mate

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #2 on:** January 04, 2014, 12:21 PM »

Have a look here

http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/gt_bicycles/'model=62&year=1996

and here

http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/info/122/

Rojo · « **Reply #3 on:** January 04, 2014, 12:45 PM »

Thanks spadey99

Thanks thatswanguy for those links

Looks like this one

GavinDavis · « **Reply #4 on:** January 04, 2014, 12:49 PM »

Yep.....96 Vertigo

Nice bike, ive got the Performer

Rojo · « **Reply #5 on:** January 04, 2014, 12:53 PM »

Quote from: GavinDavis on January 04, 2014, 12:49 PM

Yep.....96 Vertigo

Nice bike, ive got the Performer

Cool thanks , are decals easy to get?

Is performer better model? Any photos of yours?

GavinDavis · « **Reply #6 on:** January 04, 2014, 12:58 PM »

The decals shouldnt be too difficult to get hold of, luckily mine was a really nice survivor that was already complete so I didnt have to search for any. Ive got a pic on my phone I think? Ill try and dig it out

Rojo · « **Reply #7 on:** January 04, 2014, 01:02 PM »

Quote from: GavinDavis on January 04, 2014, 12:58 PM

The decals shouldnt be too difficult to get hold of, luckily mine was a really nice survivor that was already complete so I didnt have to search for any. Ive got a pic on my phone I think? Ill try and dig it out

Cool thanks be great to see a photo of yours.

Got some tuff wheels on way and guy has included some extra bars, grips and pedals, which is very kind of him.

Not sure what parts I need to get and which best to use.

GavinDavis · « **Reply #8 on:** January 04, 2014, 01:03 PM »

Rojo · « **Reply #9 on:** January 04, 2014, 01:06 PM »

Wowww very nice that!!!!

Is it the top GT model?

Looks to have different brake setup on yours to mine

GavinDavis · « **Reply #10 on:** January 04, 2014, 01:07 PM »

On my Performer that rear brake cable guide is on the downtube which leads down to a 990 brake. Yours is on the underneat of the top tube which defines it as a Vertigo

. I cant remember if the Vertigo was a full Chromo frame or just a certain number of tubes that were Chromo?

GavinDavis · « **Reply #11 on:** January 04, 2014, 01:10 PM »

Quote from: Rojo on January 04, 2014, 01:06 PM

Wowww very nice that!!!!

Is it the top GT model?

The top model was the Pro freestyle tour team model i think?

Rojo · « **Reply #12 on:** January 04, 2014, 01:15 PM »

Oh I see so ones with the cable guide on the down tube are better models?

How many different models were there in 1996?

GavinDavis · « **Reply #13 on:** January 04, 2014, 01:21 PM »

The Performer was a higher spec model in the range throughout all of the years. I know that the Performer was a full chromo model so it may be the case that Vertigo was Trimoly? When I bought mine new in 95/96 (not the one I have now unfortunately) the performer cost me £250.....the Vertigo on the other hand was about £220 as a complete.

Rojo · « **Reply #14 on:** January 04, 2014, 01:24 PM »

Quote from: GavinDavis on January 04, 2014, 01:21 PM

The Performer was a higher spec model in the range throughout all of the years. I know that the Performer was a full chromo model so it may be the case that Vertigo was Trimoly? When I bought mine new in 95/96 (not the one I have now unfortunately) the performer cost me £250.....the Vertigo on the other hand was about £220 as a complete.

So the performer was £250 for just frame? And vertigo was £220 complete bmx.

GavinDavis · « **Reply #15 on:** January 04, 2014, 01:27 PM »

Sorry that probably sounded as though that was the case but those prices were both for complete bikes

Rojo · « **Reply #16 on:** January 04, 2014, 01:42 PM »

I see not too much different price wise then

One thing that confuses me with bmx are the headsets,because brakes go through them or something.

GavinDavis · « **Reply #17 on:** January 04, 2014, 02:24 PM »

Front cable goes through a hollow bolt in the stem and the rear cables are divided with a Gyro around the headset

Rojo · « **Reply #18 on:** January 04, 2014, 02:28 PM »

Quote from: GavinDavis on January 04, 2014, 02:24 PM

Front cable goes through a hollow bolt in the stem and the rear cables are divided with a Gyro around the headset

So have I got wrong headset in it now?

fischflo · « **Reply #19 on:** January 04, 2014, 02:36 PM »

1996 cat pic ...........image 13 http://bmxmuseum.com/reference/2904 both the Vertigo and the Performer

cat specs on chapel's Vertigo of ->http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/gt_bicycles/37865

GavinDavis · « **Reply #20 on:** January 04, 2014, 02:38 PM »

Quote from: Rojo on January 04, 2014, 02:28 PM

Quote from: GavinDavis on January 04, 2014, 02:24 PM
Front cable goes through a hollow bolt in the stem and the rear cables are divided with a Gyro around the headset

So have I got wrong headset in it now?

The headset that youve got is fine....it looks as though it was used without a gyro though if that is how you bought it?

If you want to run a gyro then you will need to undo the headset and then knock the top cup out in order to fit the cable tab section. Put it all together again and you will probably find that you can ditch the silver spacer that is underneath the locking nut

Rojo · « **Reply #21 on:** January 04, 2014, 02:42 PM »

Quote from: fischflo on January 04, 2014, 02:36 PM

1996 cat pic ...........image 13 http://bmxmuseum.com/reference/2904 both the Vertigo and the Performer

Thanks for link, so my veritigo was painted at first?

fischflo · « **Reply #22 on:** January 04, 2014, 02:44 PM »

pic says available in Chrome, black and RED

Rojo · « **Reply #23 on:** January 04, 2014, 02:44 PM »

Quote from: GavinDavis on January 04, 2014, 02:38 PM

Quote from: Rojo on January 04, 2014, 02:28 PM
Quote from: GavinDavis on January 04, 2014, 02:24 PM
Front cable goes through a hollow bolt in the stem and the rear cables are divided with a Gyro around the headset

So have I got wrong headset in it now?

The headset that youve got is fine....it looks as though it was used without a gyro though if that is how you bought it?

If you want to run a gyro then you will need to undo the headset and then knock the top cup out in order to fit the cable tab section. Put it all together again and you will probably find that you can ditch the silver spacer that is underneath the locking nut

Headset came like this with the frame, so it is a incomplete headset that I have?

It confuses me because used to mtb set ups

Rojo · « **Reply #24 on:** January 04, 2014, 02:45 PM »

Quote from: fischflo on January 04, 2014, 02:44 PM

pic says available in Chrome, black and RED

Awesome thank you for help.

Are catalogues easy to find