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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: That Swan Guy on April 06, 2019, 05:49 PM
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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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Very nice Nick. Looking forward to seeing this one. 👌
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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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very nice Nick,can't wait to see a full lineup of them all when you've got this one built :smitten:
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What’s the differences between an 86 and 87 frame Nick? Cable guys underneath down tube I’m guessing is one?
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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.
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:smitten: Oh yeah! World Tour Performers are my favorit. :)
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Thanks Nick.
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Love the chrome version...
Quite possibly my favourite of the bunch! (After green ;D)
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Awesome Nick, I’m looking forward to seeing the whole set 👍🏼👍🏼
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Gonna be another “no more “ stunner, Nick :4_17_5:
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Looks great so far. 8)
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So far, just waiting on seat clamp and stem
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Looking slick and clean. Cant wait to see the finished build.
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Been waiting on a few bits, but it's always nice to get a PM from SBD
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Just waiting on a package from Essex but these arrived this week
NOS chrome standers
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Ace stuff Nick, what a collection. :4_17_5:
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:LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: I love a Santa Ana World Tour :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:
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Bits arrived from SBD
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Interested to know? How many GT's you got in your collection fella?
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Excellent Nick, now stop fooking about and get on with the 86.
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Interested to know? How many GT's you got in your collection fella?
Not that many if I’m honest. 86 PWT in green, pink, lavender, white, chrome and a 86 PFT in blue
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I meant the ‘other’ one.
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I meant the ‘other’ one.
The other ‘other’ one :LolLolLolLol:
Just a small matter of moving house first
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I meant the ‘other’ one.
The other ‘other’ one :LolLolLolLol:
Just a small matter of moving house first
Balls to that man, get your priorities in order.
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Superb again Nick :daumenhoch: