1986 GT Pro Series BMX

I restored this bike for Carlos – what a gift for his son! This cool BMX bike was not a garage queen, but kept it in excellent conditions, and it is now ready to ride again.

GT Bicycles company was found in 1972 by Gary Turner (GT) and Richard Long and became known for their BMX models. More information about this bike can be found in the 1986 GT Catalog (page 4) and online. These bikes remain highly desirable, just look at the prices for GT Pro Series frames on eBay. 

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Click on photo to see unsorted restoration pics

New and upgraded components

  • Front wheel: 20″ diameter Weinmann 519
  • Tires: GT Bikes BMX tire LP-5, 20×2.2″ w/colored sidewalls.
  • Inner tubes: 20×2.2″
  • Rim tape: ZTTO 20″
  • Chain: Izumi single speed
  • Cables/Housings: Shimano/Jagwire
  • Brake pads: Gran Compe Ene Ciclo
  • Rear wheel axle collars: 3/8″x26T

Original components

  • FRAME & FORK: GT pre-polished ChroMoly steel, GT Show Chrome finish
  • WHEELS: 20″, UKAI 7Z alloy rims, GT Race hubs, sealed bearings
  • TIRES: Black Duro COMP III Skinwall, 20X1.75
  • BOTTOM BRACKET: SR sealed bearings
  • HEADSET: GT/Epoch; 1″ threaded
  • CRANKS: SR Turbox, 175mm
  • POWER DISC: Polished GT Disc
  • CHAINRING: SR, 43T
  • PEDALS: White Shimano Dx
  • CHAIN: Izumi (Nickel)
  • FREEWHEEL: Suntour
  • BRAKES: Dia-Compe MX 901 Front and Rear
  • BRAKE LEVERS: Dia-Compe Tech 5
  • STEM: GT Mallet
  • HANDLEBAR: GT ChroMoly Pro bars
  • GRIPS: A’me Round
  • SEAT POST: GT Stamped laid back
  • SEAT CLAMP: GT
  • SEAT: GT BMX