Author Topic: 86 World Tour (Read 6227 times)

That Swan Guy · « **on:** April 06, 2019, 05:49 PM »

In 1986 GT released the World Tour. It was the top of the range bike above the Performer and the Pro Performer. Whilst the frame sets were fundamentally the same, it was the components that set them apart. Dripping in GT, SR and DC parts they were listed in the 1986 catalogue available in the the following colours:
Pink
Lavender
Blue
White
Green
Chrome.

Yes dayglo did appear in 86 but it was towards the end of year and coincided with the name change from Workd Tour to Freestyle Tour after a wee legal battle!

So as some of you know I have a pink, lavender, white and green in this model and the chase was on to complete the set. I do have a ratty blue Freestyle Tour filling the blue gap.....for now!

However the chrome was proving extremely elusive, until out of the blue one popped up on US eBay. But! But he wouldn’t ship to the UK! In stepped the hero of the hour. Rad member Blackiepaul had offered to help out some months, ok a lot of months, earlier if the occasion arose. This was that occasion!
The frame set was won and Paul did his magic.

Now in my charge it was time to inspect.

The seller hadn’t been 100% with his description and his well taken photos. The front left fork leg had a nasty scar and the pitting was far worse than described! Otherwise it was solid.
A lot of deliberation and consideration to whether a full rechrome was needed. No! The OG chrome deserves a second chance! So here it is!

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stevesredvxr · « **Reply #1 on:** April 06, 2019, 05:55 PM »

Very nice Nick. Looking forward to seeing this one. 👌

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #2 on:** April 06, 2019, 05:59 PM »

As it took a few weeks to get it back to the UK I had time to collect the right parts. As always I already had one or two! Lol

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gary4130 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 06, 2019, 06:14 PM »

very nice Nick,can't wait to see a full lineup of them all when you've got this one built

stevesredvxr · « **Reply #4 on:** April 06, 2019, 07:09 PM »

What’s the differences between an 86 and 87 frame Nick? Cable guys underneath down tube I’m guessing is one?

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #5 on:** April 06, 2019, 07:23 PM »

Quote from: stevesredvxr on April 06, 2019, 07:09 PM

What’s the differences between an 86 and 87 frame Nick? Cable guys underneath down tube I’m guessing is one?

The standard Performer was this shape but was trimoly.
87 Performer ‘s don’t have 4130 stamped on them.
They have a lower brake bridge and cable guides on the down tube and the bottom bracket.

The PFT was introduction of the double bend or S bend frame. Completely different to the original design. This also saw the introduction of 3 piece cranks.

Andyboy77 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 06, 2019, 08:56 PM »

Oh yeah! World Tour Performers are my favorit.

stevesredvxr · « **Reply #7 on:** April 06, 2019, 09:08 PM »

Thanks Nick.

tfi_friday · « **Reply #8 on:** April 07, 2019, 12:58 AM »

Love the chrome version...

Quite possibly my favourite of the bunch! (After green

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benno · « **Reply #9 on:** April 07, 2019, 01:27 PM »

Awesome Nick, I’m looking forward to seeing the whole set 👍🏼👍🏼

In2bmx · « **Reply #10 on:** April 07, 2019, 06:20 PM »

Gonna be another “no more “ stunner, Nick

BMX1973 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 08, 2019, 08:37 PM »

Looks great so far.

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #12 on:** April 12, 2019, 04:21 PM »

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So far, just waiting on seat clamp and stem

SDF · « **Reply #13 on:** April 12, 2019, 05:04 PM »

Looking slick and clean. Cant wait to see the finished build.

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #14 on:** April 23, 2019, 07:47 PM »

Been waiting on a few bits, but it's always nice to get a PM from SBD

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That Swan Guy · « **Reply #15 on:** April 24, 2019, 01:54 PM »

Just waiting on a package from Essex but these arrived this week
NOS chrome standers

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Retrodan72 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 24, 2019, 02:06 PM »

Ace stuff Nick, what a collection.

brettypeeps · « **Reply #17 on:** April 24, 2019, 10:05 PM »

I love a Santa Ana World Tour

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #18 on:** May 03, 2019, 06:03 PM »

Bits arrived from SBD

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