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GT 1999 performer

MSRP $ 364.00
# of Reviews 21
Average Rating 4.52/5
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Submitted by bj1123 a Weekend Warrior from san jose california
Date Reviewed: April 30, 2009
Favorite Trail:calabazas
Duration Product Used:2 Years
Price Paid: $350.00
Purchased At:craigslist in mint c
Strengths:almost everything
Weaknesses:bars,seat,chain
Similar Products Used:vertigo
Bike Setup:full bike
Bottom Line:awsome
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by T.J. Lines a from Roseville,Michigan,Usa
Date Reviewed: October 5, 2007
Favorite Trail:my garage
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $1.00
Purchased At:neighbor
Strengths:FRAME
Weaknesses:all i got is the frame LMAO
Similar Products Used:X games (old verison)
Bike Setup:Just the frame
Bottom Line:Good bike and he frame sells for more that i bought it hehehe
Value Rating:3Overall Rating:3

Submitted by michael fleeson a Racer from wampum, pa, us
Date Reviewed: July 8, 2005
Favorite Trail:out back
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $6.00
Purchased At:a yard sale
Strengths:frame, rims, forks
Weaknesses:handlebars, seatpost, hard plastic seat
Similar Products Used:hoffman dirt merchant, haro backtrail x2
Bike Setup:street
Bottom Line:a really good light bike which is really strong and looks good at the same time....its a awesome bike!!!
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Tony Heyer a Weekend Warrior from valrico fl,usa
Date Reviewed: February 24, 2005
Favorite Trail:the streets local park flatland platforms
Duration Product Used:1 Year
Price Paid: $60.00
Purchased At:my freinds house
Strengths:mine is an older version im guessing 1990 to 1993 love the bars stem and seat post the rear u-brakes are pretty good but i replaced them with diatech 996 fiesta fraont and rear i purchased a new fork with 990 mounts but i kept the 1 inch threaded headset i got a freecoaster hub and thick ass flatland pegs love to go to park or my neighborhood this was my first flatland bike and i liked it better than other flatland desinghs the downtude has an arch at the bottom near the bottom bracket which is great for standing loved it
also cool seat with handle
Weaknesses:srocket to big but strong front caliper brakes not bad dia-compe bulldog fork had no 990 mounts but strong fork the rear 990 mounts wear on the lower chain stays which was bad for chain clearence but i figured it out
Similar Products Used:haro master m5 m6 m7 dyno compe
Bike Setup:repainted flatblack new flame sicker chromoly fork made to look like carbon racing fork but with 990 mounts real cool 25t sprocket 11t cog on freecoaster hub haro multisurface rap tires fatboy pegs diatech 996 fiesta brkes f/r chrome plated alex rims profile 3-peice crank freecoaster hud
Bottom Line:its a great bike great for flatland you could use it for freestyle if you wanted very strong glad i got one from before gt sold out
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Joe Sveum a Weekend Warrior from Shawnee, oklahoma
Date Reviewed: January 27, 2004
Favorite Trail:dirt track, x-sports
Duration Product Used:2 Years
Price Paid: $330.00
Purchased At:Revolutions
Strengths:Frame, fork and wheels
Weaknesses:Cranks, pedals, wheels (heavy), sprocket (i bent it just riding the bike and i am 170lbs. Pegs (they suck), The bike is HEAVY 37lbs.
Similar Products Used:Haro f3, wal-mart bikes (i laugh at them)
Bike Setup:primo pedals, fusion 3pc. cranks, alex triple wall rims w/redline hubs, primo 39th sprocket, I just have the frame and handle bars left, i upgraded
Bottom Line:I was mad when GT sold out but i got mine before they merged and went to crap. The bike is heavy but i got it to around 33-34 lbs and is alot stronger but has cost $850 for everything including the bike. Worth it though. I'd like a tour frame but can't locate one not chrome.
Value Rating:3Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Vincent a Weekend Warrior from Colorado
Date Reviewed: August 9, 2003
Favorite Trail:Any Street
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $175.00
Purchased At:EBAY
Strengths:Almost every thing,Tough frame,Mag wheels,gears,very stealthy killer design.
Weaknesses:TOO damn heavy! I'm 6'3", 160LBS and I can barely bunny hop this thing.Handle bars will not stay tight, they slip an inch or two after a week.
Similar Products Used:87 Pro performer
Bike Setup:all black with 3 spoke ACS mags
Bottom Line:This thing is a freagin tank! Better start weight lifting.
It's great for just riding on the street or dirt but I can't imagine doing tricks on such a heavy bike.
This bike looks cooler than any since the mid 80's GT "Fiola" world tours!
Value Rating:3Overall Rating:4

Submitted by Aaron Sour a from Bloomington Minnesota USA
Date Reviewed: February 1, 2003
Favorite Trail:my neighborhood
Duration Product Used:More than 3 years
Price Paid: $150.00
Purchased At:i dont remember
Strengths:good durability, tight rims
Weaknesses:bars weak, hubs really weak, seat uncomfortable
Similar Products Used:gt intercepter
Bottom Line:This is a good bike if you upgrade some of the parts
Value Rating:3Overall Rating:4

Submitted by James Hewitt a Weekend Warrior from England
Date Reviewed: June 15, 2002
Favorite Trail:My mates backyard
Duration Product Used:Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid: $200.00
Purchased At:Leisure Lakes
Strengths:A lot. This bike comes with plenty of good parts, but maybe its not quite worth $364.Also good for dirt and flat.
Weaknesses:The one piece, but if you do flat it doesn't matter.Could have had a full crmo frame. Crank clicks.
Similar Products Used:GT Thumper, Haro Shredder, Free Agent Eluder, K2 Pick and Mongoose Brawler.
Bike Setup:Haro tyres, Snafu seat, Diamondback grips, no front brake and cut down handlebars.
Bottom Line:OK bike for the money. Exellent bike for dirt, flat, freestyle. Very strong even though it doesn't have a full crmo frame. Looks good even in chrome.
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:4

Submitted by paul cordi a from canada
Date Reviewed: June 4, 2002
Favorite Trail:lake wabicain trail
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Purchased At:remysport
Strengths:this bike is an strong trail freestyle that comes with good handlebars and a good crank (175mm)
Weaknesses:none it is the best
Similar Products Used:peregrine turdo bmx racing bmx bike
Bike Setup:good
Bottom Line:it is the the best
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by shawn brown a Weekend Warrior from orangeville on
Date Reviewed: May 27, 2002
Favorite Trail:out front
Duration Product Used:1 Year
Price Paid: $100.00
Purchased At:from my cuzin
Strengths:strong frame
Weaknesses:medal pedals, not tough to change but ouch! heavy
Similar Products Used:gt vertigo
Bottom Line:good
Value Rating:3Overall Rating:3

Submitted by jim a Weekend Warrior from Amityville, N.Y., U.S.
Date Reviewed: September 22, 2001
Favorite Trail:Will's trail
Duration Product Used:2 Years
Strengths:USA made frame. Airbag Tires, gusseted bars, curved top tube, man! I can Name em all!
Weaknesses:The painted pedals can slip from under your feet in air and thats not fun for your shins!
Bottom Line:This Bike is the best for its price. Its Made in the USA and is only $364.00 (1999 model). Two Words: TOUGH BIKE. I've fell so hard so many times and the wheel doesn't even twist.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by jon mcswain a Downhiller from fletcher,north carolina, usa
Date Reviewed: September 11, 2001
Favorite Trail:my neighborhood
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $400.00
Purchased At:? dont remember
Strengths:weak
Weaknesses:everything but the frame
Similar Products Used:other gt's
Bottom Line:I used this bike for three monthes befour it was completly trashed although it was preaty strong i broke the seat post the rims the brakes thrashed the bearings waste the grips destroyed tires and broke the handle bars
Value Rating:3Overall Rating:2

Submitted by m mm a from mmm
Date Reviewed: August 17, 2001
Favorite Trail:yo mammas house
Duration Product Used:2 Years
Price Paid: $75.00
Purchased At:street corner
Strengths:it is the best the name explains it all
Weaknesses:handle bars get loose
Similar Products Used:ride hard dimond back fat boy
Bike Setup:mag rims 52 toothed sprocket big cheese lackie pegs
Bottom Line:if you can get this bike or a gt vertigo both good
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Bevan Barton a Weekend Warrior from Havelock,ontario,canada
Date Reviewed: June 22, 2001
Duration Product Used:6 months
Strengths:chane,crank,heck i can't name them all this bike rocks i'm a lighter rider to the bike is alomost indestructable.
Weaknesses:handle bars, grips lol lasted me a week no biggy just buy new ones
Bike Setup:perfact
Bottom Line:this bike rocks it's bomb proof i could'nt hert it with a hamer and it turns heads .
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Dan Payne a Racer from England
Date Reviewed: May 27, 2001
Favorite Trail:Ring Wood
Duration Product Used:6 months
Price Paid: $224.00
Purchased At:Bike Pro Racing
Strengths:Good solid frame,rims,crank,forks,headset,pedals,
Weaknesses:Bars
Similar Products Used:Ruptian TX5
Bike Setup:Strong firm ride very ggod setup
Bottom Line:This bike is the best ever riden its almost bomb proof. GT`s ride so smooth and firm this made me buy a GT aggresser 3.0, The performer is that good i was riding down the street and almost every one looked. You can almost do anything on it.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Anthony a Downhiller from Halifax,NS, Canada
Date Reviewed: April 7, 2001
Favorite Trail:Commons AKA Bowl
Duration Product Used:6 months
Strengths:good for flatland
good for grinding
Weaknesses:plastic seat
Similar Products Used:Kona Kuku
Diamondback Mr.lucky
Haro Fusion
Bike Setup:stocked
Kenda Kenetics
Bottom Line:This bike is a good BMX bike I also do downhill, Dual Slalom
so this bike is going to help me in my slalom events cause its a good jumping bike,
great for flatland if you got the pegs for it
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Dave Helm a Weekend Warrior from PORTLAND OREGON
Date Reviewed: April 7, 2001
Duration Product Used:1 Year
Price Paid: $260.00
Purchased At:BOUGHT USED
Strengths:STRONG FRAME, REASONABLY LIGHTWEIGHT. GOOD RIMS, PEDALS ETC
Weaknesses:HANDLEBARS
Similar Products Used:FATBOY, DIAMONDBACK, POWERLITE, REDLINE
Bike Setup:STOCK EXCEPT THOMPSON HANDLEBARS, FISHBONE PEGS
Bottom Line:THIS BIKE KICKS ASS, I HAVE RIDDEN IT OFF MY ROOF SEVERAL TIMES AND NO DAMAGE TO THE BIKE. THAT'S HOW I CRACKED MY REDLINE FRAME AND TOTALLED MY RIMMS. I RIDE HARD AND THIS BIKE IS STRONG YET LIGHT ENOUGH FOR TRICKS.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Colin Barton a Weekend Warrior from Ontario
Date Reviewed: April 7, 2001
Favorite Trail:any
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $360.00
Purchased At:b&d
Strengths:tough bike
Weaknesses:handle bars come lose from the head easily.
Similar Products Used:cheapies
Bike Setup:as purchased
Bottom Line:I am a toung rider who likes to look cool as I learn. This bike can take a lot of spills and I still look great on it. However I am young and still growing so the bike is a little large, no prob. My brother is taller and fits the bike better.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Scott Schneider a Racer from Alpharetta
Date Reviewed: April 5, 2001
Favorite Trail:mansell
Duration Product Used:2 Years
Price Paid: $400.00
Purchased At:USA bikes in texas
Strengths:Frame, pedals, hubs, rims, chain, cranks, fork
Weaknesses:head, handle bars,
Similar Products Used:none
Bike Setup:perfect
Bottom Line:it is a really great bike, i put that bike through a lot of crap and the only thing that comes loose is the handle bars from the head. I love the bike
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by David a from Friendswood,TX, US
Date Reviewed: March 17, 2001
Duration Product Used:1 Year
Price Paid: $360.00
Purchased At:Bike barn
Strengths:Great bike.Very srong and great abuse taker.
Weaknesses:None really
Bike Setup:GT mags. Great setup for tall riders
Bottom Line:All around great bike.I love it. if your a freestyle rider and looking for agreat bike buy the GT performer.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Brendon a from 2632b shore dr.
Date Reviewed: February 6, 2001
Duration Product Used:2 Years
Price Paid: $365.00
Strengths:awesome bike. really tough. good for intermediate/experienced riders or taller people.
Weaknesses:none that i've found
Bike Setup:XL frame, mags, 2-peice handlebars
Bottom Line:good bike
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5






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