Shop Owner Claims Customer Got Ripped Off On This GT Performer Bike!

In today's confronting the EPIC BMX shop owner, Phu Vu, we have a customers build, a 1997 GT Performer that is either a once in a lifetime deal, or a complete rip off of on this classic collectors vintage bmx bike!
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[@timmorgan7402]

Thanks for being humble, honest, and trying to just help people and show people things the best you can without being a smart-ass or judgemental you're a cool dude man just keep being you

[@darrellwilson5808]

GT, Dyno, Robinson, all the same manufacturer, and used GT components too.

[@bretcappola6904]

I’m sure he knows that

[@mr.andersin8901]

You can tell dude loves his craft. Good vibes homie.

[@EC-ol8nz]

Gt owned Dyno, Robinson, Auburn and they made parts for other team bikes. All high quality parts! Great build up and learned something about crank spacing too 👍🏿

[@jamesburris4078]

They provided parts for Powerlite to. I have a 93 P-61 and it had GT stamped Profile cranks, chain wheel and seat post clamp.

[@sintwo0one]

But Dyno parts shouldn’t be on a GT. GT parts can be on the other brands. It’s the bigger name.

[@jamiehalfkin5813]

I miss my Robinson and elf bikes so much, so damn light you could lift em with just your pinky at like 12 years old lol.

[@FoxRob93]

Awesome find for the owner. Great video. About to start restoring my Mongoose Decade I bought new in 1986.

[@rickybobby5950]

That GT turned out nice! I always wanted one like that when I was a kid. After I was an adult, I found an all chrome 2001 Redline 5Spot in a pawn shop when it was just a few years old and someone had put a set of Torker 3-piece cranks and a sealed BB in it already and was in perfect condition. It took me 6 months to pay off the lay a way and that bike has never stayed a night outside and has always had a place in my house somewhere. It has sat in a corner collecting dust for years and I am almost 50 now and I got bored recently and needed to get more exercise after working from home for 2 years, I dusted the old bike off and took it for a spin. I started to ride it everyday again and after almost 20 years the BB has developed a few pops and clicks and the 180mm cranks were killing my old knees so I hit EBay with a fresh credit card and ordered a ton of new parts for it, including a set of black Tuff II’s with red wall tires and I found an original downtube sticker for an RL20 that seems to fit the bike perfectly. I found an old school Velo Crossbow seat with a touch of red that matches the tires and decal with a new set of Troy Lee grips to round it off and I love it more now than I ever have and it’s like part of the family. I couldn’t decide on a crank length so after tons of research I finally decided on a set of 175mm which feel really good on my MX24 cruiser but I felt like any shorter and it would feel like a kids bike. Once the cranks get here I am going to blow it apart to the nuts and bolts and do a full cleaning of the chrome parts and reassembly. I may have other bikes but this one will always be special to me and reminds me of a simpler, happier time in my life before all of the headaches of adulthood. I guess that’s why old school bikes are so high now, adults like me with means to buy those bikes we lusted after!

[@robertlund5694]

that's dope - care for your bikes ! 170s are fine to.

[@nb6584]

I think 175 is pretty standard on most bmx bikes so should feel just right

[@rickybobby5950]

I went with a set of chrome 175mm cranks and added a new chain and chainwheel just to freshen up the drivetrain. It rides better than it ever has now and I get compliments on it just about every time I ride it. I built a new school fitbikeco xxl TRL that I found in pieces on eBay but didn’t like the knee killing 30/10 gearing (60 gear inch, 3.0 ratio) and stepped the chainwheel down to a 28t (56 gear inch, 2.8 ratio) which gives it a little higher cruising speed than the standard ‘55 inch’ setup but doesn’t make my knees ache (as badly) after a long ride.

[@Aglassact77]

Cool bike. I’ve had most of them over the years. I still have my 1994 Torker tfx freestyle, 1986 Kuwahara Magician freestyle, and my 1990 Se Quadangle drop tail race bmx . I’ll never get rid of them :/

[@ashpunting]

this bike looks great and the gold chain goes with the grips he new what he was doing with this build 👌

[@raw_si_siht]

Absolutely.

[@PaulyGood-d6q]

The rear brake is not true. I had those factory on my Blue 1992 or 93 . I kown this is a later one because of the black finish and the tri- wheels. I want mine back Sooooooo bad just to have it. I left it at a buddys house when i moved back to california in 2002. I instagram him and he ignores me. I do know where his parents still live. Might be worth going back to Ohio and beating the door down

[@Doggmatic_]

Debo - "That's my bike punk!!"

[@rafter_man]

I saved up my paper route money when I was 10 to get the ‘93 version in chrome. Rode the crap out of that thing until I was 16 then sold it in a garage sale. Still kicking myself for selling that bike..

[@maximuswedgie5149]

If I remember right, there were the GT Pro Performer with a bent bottom tube ( by the crank like a Dyno) and the type with out the bend on the bottom. I had won a large flatland contest in 1983-84 they gave me a brand new yellow GT Pro Performer. Needles to say I switched from Haro to GT after that in my career.

[@maximuswedgie5149]

@@LoweDistortion right on for the info, it’s been it seems forever since I talked about GTL O L. My name is Ryan and I rode with jump in Joe and Max Gadiotti here in Denver. I have some old VHS tapes, even footage of me on ESPN in the early days, got it from a film guy downtown. My dad drove me to get a VHS tape back in 1987, we paid him $35 and he gave me the VHS tape. I still have it. After seeing all kinds of footage being uploaded to KZbin, I remember the producer made music and made a video for an opening sequence and I was in that as well, not sure how to upload a VHS but I heard that guys can do it. Thanks for the inspiration. I will try and do that. Did you ride in Colorado back in the day

[@christopherdicus5808]

What shop do you guys have I would love to go to the shop like that

[@RodMiles62]

Outstanding deal right there and you did a great job at the final assembly..very proper and well done brother!! 🤙💯😎

[@cmorebutts7]

'94 gt perf. I'm in the hunt for one. Lmk Only thing I would change is the color of the chain... Black/chrome chain would flow better! Overall, great deal!

[@resksmith8265]

I got mine for 20 bucks from a family who didnt kno about bikes back in the 90s it was the same color and rims ..then i lost it in storage. Miss that bike so much

[@chrisrussell5422]

Nice brings back memories of middle school. I want a GT now. All chromed out.

[@gilbertl.azocarsr.5473]

Yo!! GT Dino's were awesome always wanted 1!!

[@ljvue]

I like the tri mags, survivor clear grips, and then 3 piece crank. Nice!

[@nic8754]

You have the best job . I’m so jealous. Working on old school bmx . I have frames Uk 🇬🇧 ones .

[@gussetblaster6786]

I had one of these when i was 14. I rode it until it just fell to bits. I have never loved a bike as much as that GT.

[@tstar72]

This was posted on a Facebook group along with another gt same condition. It sat for a day or two until it sold. Great deal on who purchased it! If I didn’t have my black 96 black dyno air I would have deff got this. Enjoy! Sick bike!🔥

[@davidmaerz2756]

I think that GT turned out very nice! The reflectors....not my style, but other than that, spot on. P.S. Only thing different I would have done is go with real Skyway Tuff wheels and a billet sprocket, but hey, the customer likes the other one and that is all that matters.

[@briandavidenko2889]

I agree and maybe change the grips put mushrooms or aimes on it other then that great looking bike

[@Certifiedtray310]

Bike is actually a 1994 they came with a dyno stems from the factory. I got a 100% original chrome one

[@trentdawg2832]

Exactly what I was thinking I had both dyno’s and GT’s from that era and the dyno’s definitely had GT stems and seat clamps on them or vice versa ……and the beginning of the 90’s they didn’t have the big logo ingraved in the stem, it was just a solid piece of billet aluminum……if only I would have held on to a couple of those bikes…..considering I literally had over 20 of them thru out the entirety of the 90’s

[@Certifiedtray310]

@@trentdawg2832 I still have a few of my bikes including a dyno and performer which would prove your point about the parts lol. My dyno has gt parts from the factory, seat post, seat, wheels, clamp, grips, etc

[@If_the_shoe_fits530]

@@trentdawg2832 Dyno made by GT.

[@robertlund5694]

phu must know that - everyone knows that , probably slipped his memory!

[@hairlessharescrambler56]

I bought a brand new chrome gt performer in 1994 and it came factory with the same dyno stem oddessy gyro and oddessy pit bull rear brake and the bulldog front brake, fan mags,and came with the decals on the bars under the clear gt grips,that bike looked to be all original

[@RonoTron01]

A bit of fun facts on Phillips screw driver: The Phillips screwdriver is named after Henry F. Phillips, an American businessman who acquired the rights to the screw and screwdriver from John P. Thompson. Inventor John P. Thompson is credited with inventing the Phillips screw in 1932 and the screwdriver for it in 1933. Patent The patents were granted directly to Phillips, even though Thompson is credited with the invention. Significance The Phillips screw's self-centering property is important for automated production lines and car manufacturers. Name The Phillips screw is also known as the cross-head screw because of its cross-shaped recess.

[@carbonfibercreationswashin7213]

It's cool to see GT did not really change a lot from 1987 to 1991. Probably different brand brakes or different stem and mags but man it's really true to 1987

[@josephnguyen4688]

Tri spoke is called fan mags and the other set is called the tomahawks

[@JUANPABONBRONX-NY]

Great looking bike, keep up the great work, love the videos. I want to build or mod my own bike. IM 60yo, and I still ride, maybe not as crazy as before but I still ride. JAY...NYC

[@notsure984]

I think you made the right choice on the wheels.

[@ashpunting]

I'm watching Phu after midnight because he always cheers me up plus I like the content 😊

[@MorbidThrasher666]

That performer is dope, i normally stopped in 89 BITD but i dig some of the early 90s gt and Dyno's. I restored a white 91 performer in 2008 that i paid 50 bux for,and also my friends 90 hazard decal performer that he still has and i changed some parts on it recent and dialed it all up and he's riding it.

[@MorbidThrasher666]

In other words i like all the S bend gt frames. My 87 Dayglo PFT is my Grail. Its on my channel too.

[@dizmop]

Part of the fun is putting it together yourself, that's a lovely build though

[@BrokenPineapple]

so funny how many times Phu mentions how the owner got a good deal on the bike and then never reveals the price paid. Keep us all thirsty as f**k. lmao. well played sir, make more fucking videos god dammit

[@403patriot3]

I’m in the middle of building a 97 performer, but the 94 was my first GT. Good choice on the 6 spoke tomahawks, I got green 6 spoke tuffs in the mail on the way here for mine. But yours…is EXACTLY what I want

[@bmxspert]

Its a 1994 gt performer i like what you have done to it ,the six spoke look nicer than the 3 spoke ,i like the repop power series crank ,nice work,the customer should be happy with that

[@scotthammond5067]

You had me at “ I only had 1 beer “!!

[@gavincarroll2553]

My dad got an old dyno bmx for 20 bucks one day the kid said he could have it and he was like I can't just take it I have to give you something my dad told him what it was worth and he just wanted 20 bucks

[@brandonclark513]

This guy has no clue what he is talking about. Thats a 94 last year of that down tube and first year of fan mags and cane with dyno stem

[@Marz-px6vx]

So he paid $700 for the bike I knew you couldn't help it. But very nice bike.

[@steveg6060]

Takes me back for sure. I used to ride a gt fueler for gt in Lake Havasu City in the 90s. Great bike great memory. Thanks man

[@tsar-bomba2413]

The guy got that thing for a steal! Three piece crank sets it off it looks sick!!! Now maybe some odyssey parts

[@DirtDawg]

Super sick

[@jaywalkercrew4446]

Old School BMX Bike USA Retro Vintage Freestyler Bicycle Mid Skool SKYWAY Mags Are these ☝️ BMX Lightweight.?

[@MotoFamMayhem]

I've had so many of these parts back in the day... Same with that war pig you'd shown the other day. I have a GT from the same ERA decked out with a bunch of Odyssey and Primo parts 🤟😁

[@pauljames1978]

That’s a well nice find The GT performer looks lovely I remember the GT tri-spoke mag wheel my mate had one on a GT bump and broke the spokes on the front tri mag wheel

[@Backpain82]

The gt dirt jumpers were awesome. My best mate had a thumper.

[@Meccanico208]

it's not sacrilegious. Anyone who actually rode freestyle was replacing parts as they broke or changing stuff to their preference

[@jasonlopez4855]

I like anything from the 90's or 80's BMX bikes been finding old bike 🚲 to get restore. Haven't found one in that good of condition close but not that good.

[@777Thibs]

Dyno was a GT off brand. I had a Dyno Comp in the mid 80s as a preteen. It cost $350. I was a spoiled kid.

[@BitwiseMobile]

Man I so wanted either a Redline, GT, or Cooks Bros. when I was a kid. I ended up getting a Mongoose, which wasn't bad. I compensated as an adult and bought a GT Zaskar MTB :D.

[@RoCkShaDoWWaLkEr]

MTB? Lol

[@gshell2520]

i had that same bike as a 12,13 yr old loved that shit super killer find

[@theoabun]

ive got a gt dyno with similar frame shape from around the same year

[@1991jdmcivic]

Man I thought those clear gt grips were so cool had them on my mach one

[@paulsomero]

Built/assembled and manufactured or made are two different things and per the trade regulations of the time, you could say a bike was built in America (read: bolted together) using parts that were made in asia (read: welded) I had a 1996 interceptor and i was so shocked as a kid to find the made in taiwan stamping on the bottom bracket shell despite the "built in america" stickers

[@aphex14]

Nice!!!....I still have my '87 GT Pro Performer with : ACS R.L. edge freecoaster, Haro knee saver, Tioga Roll pegs, Tioga 1pc Crank, Tuff-neck sprocket, GT stem, GT laid back seatpost, Dia-Compe Bulldog, 990's, GT seat post, SST (??)platforms, Mushroom grips, Mushroom crank dust cap, ...all parts I sourced back in '87. The wheels though need to be re-laced, got them from Rockford BMX. 1st time I listed everything, now I have to put it back together. Also have the Peregrine Mags in Radberry, and my 1st set of mags, Tuff Wheels II, that was on my 1st build, a '85 Vector, which got stolen at the Pac-Man Arcade in Pasadena, along with my Brother's Race Inc, our friend's Torker., and the only bike that we recovered, my other friend's Schwinn Predator...That was the worst day for us, ever (summer of 1985).

[@jonmcdonald6374]

Pasadena, MD?

[@aphex14]

@@jonmcdonald6374 Pasadena CA. Back then, I rode with my younger brother and at times we were like 13 of us, one being Jesse Puente who was a successful Flatland Rider. Fun times indeed!

[@davegreen9155]

This makes the "ANTIQUE ROAD SHOW" look like they have NO CLUE what a ROAD is.......I dont actually know what I'm saying, but it looks GREAT after a few beers.

[@AlfredoMancuso]

😂

[@illeagle8041]

The OdysseyPitbull breaks weren’t stock?

[@chrischequer9038]

Needs the gt wing sprocket that one seems cheap with them nice cranks definitely would look cooler too

[@chillhard430]

Those wheels are not 80s wheels.

[@sebikelifeusvetparatrooper]

Yep DEAD giveaway not being as 80s cool bike skyway mag style🤙. P.S. those 90s GT mags are WACK AF they look like they would be on a 1997 KMART bike lol.

[@khemchee4685]

Looks like a reproduction

[@hecsdrink1]

94 mabe

[@williamz7011]

I had one of these. Same color and all. It was a 94

[@Popesontour]

I wish I still had my original number Pro Performer. Chrome with Vector bars and Flight Cranks! Man she was sweet!

[@Bigdaddywoowoo321]

I built a GT like this from parts in the 90s as a kid it wasn't exactly like this one but everything was GT

[@jibbafv]

I appreciate you. Keep it going

[@matthewferguson7084]

Gold chain for sure...just the right amount to match grips, decals and tires..still has chrome

[@johnmartin2079]

Right on brothers and sisters, BMX still rules for us old riders who remember how hard it was the build a bitchen bike with a paper route. One piece at a time One month at a time.

[@TheFreshPeddler]

Its not a bmx bike but a freestyle bike.

[@markgreenough4568]

I still have my GT Performer, mine is in the marble paint which wasn’t seen much in my area since the 80’s all there but the rims were stolen but everything else even the rusty ish chain. My story is kind of a weird one. The house I hung out everyday which was my best friend’s at the time. He left his at my house I left mine at his and we had more then one bike to ride. Well anyway about 10 yrs ago I was driving by his old house and seen a garage sale so stopped and noticed a pile of bikes and asked what they were the guy said oh their headed to the scrap yard they were in the basement when I bought the house and I asked if he mind if I looked and immediately I said how much for this one he said just take it and I said I can’t do that I’ll give you a $20 and he said ok very happily. I knew that was my bike from when my friend lived their in the 80’s and I know because all the bikes their were all of ours and our other friends so what is the chance that after all those yrs of forgetting about it I just happened to get reacquainted with mine. It needs a make over but it’s my son and myself’s project and after telling my son the story he said don’t worry dad it won’t get lost again or sold and eventually will be your grandsons. At the time I first left a comment I was on the run but thought the story was worth telling. Not many of us 80’s kids get to find anything of ours let alone our GT performer right

[@orlandow1723]

I want a GT Performer so bad!! This bike looks absolutely amazing!!!

[@mikeannen4458]

I have a really nice original 94 Dyno Air,purple plasma paint GT fan blade rims for sale. Any interest let me know.

[@jaystrappa]

I used to love my GT Mach 1! This is also a sick build man!

[@theaveragejoebody]

I grew up on GT's and Dyno's in Oregon. I had those mags, too. My last GT was custom painted from black that faded into gray. I miss that bike. The one bike i have wanted since the 90's was a Morales. After I saw it in the Ride bmx magazine I've wanted one. Even at 40, I'd love to ride a Morales.

[@Rtboy954xx]

Lol i stole one of those in 94 walking thru lighthouse point south florida.. thanks rich kids These were 450$ new now they 2900 lol i had a backyard full of gt’s redlines mcs diamond backs … 3 piece crank was always a must we never ran front breaks and occasionally rear breaks The dyno vfrs were slept on I had a set of white tri gt mags bought from bj bicycles south florida WHY ARE THESE COST SO MUCH???? They were mass produced.. i have like 3 sheds full of stuff i havent touched in 30yrs… I randomly came across this vid now… im 44 and havent thought of a bicycle since i was like 19

[@dnf7778]

nice whip! Cool channel man really dig your humble attitude

[@joshking4227]

Wow great build and hell of a deal!! Brings back memories for me as a kid, age of 11-12 i used to actually BMX race with an all Chrome GT. Thing would blind you in the sun. I raced with it, bike was so lite I could pick it up with 3 fingers as a kid. Stupid high quality bike Thanks GT for all the great rides and races. And thank you for making this video I couldn't stop watching, your a very humble individual and you seem to do good honest work for the right reasons. Keep it up not very common these days.

[@michaelbrannan2536]

My variation of this bike said built in America.. I assume all the gt/dynos that were assembled at schwinn bike shops had this label..

[@mrchips303]

I have a 2021 Pro Comp 29 and it’s awesome.

[@wrightsrrt871]

Good deal like when I found my sons brand new original skyway rims! Good video as well!

[@sadman2074]

So nice ..Cheers for putting out the cool content guys!

[@RayMellin]

I'm not going to talk shit on you. Because I haven't built anything lately. I just keep buying more😂

[@chris.b4459]

Great job! Awesome bike 🥇

[@evantench6651]

worst looking mags ever. I remember seeing them and thinking GT has finally shit the bed.

[@bennygoerlach]

Nice vid. For the sprocket lock nut, put it in a bench vise and turn the cranks, they come off super easy. No more shredded knuckles. ;)

[@lpsluva68]

That is what I’ve done since the 80’s. Can’t believe he doesn’t use the bench vise method.

[@henryrodriguez7908]

That's a beautiful bike-even as it came was a deal-but with the upgrades it came out super sexy and clean!-side note dem Voo Doo Rangers had da boy feelin right huh?😂

[@scottcrazybear6749]

I would of kept it all original the original tires and rims are worth a pretty penny by themselves. Even the original chain but for real the gold chain doesn't work black would be better.

[@familyengineering5591]

Late 90s mid school are the next to shoot up. Im restoring a 97 haro blammo right now. Find the higher end models and grab em and store em.

[@UnburdenedByWhatHasBeen]

That's an early to mid 90s GT.

[@davidtroia8182]

I always wanted a GT or mongoose with the mag wheels when I was a young teen. I never could afford one and I had to settle for a 10 speed huffy lol!!

[@cucolopez1942]

Gorgeous bike

[@JesseGonzales-kv7gz]

I still have my dyno it’s a lil rusted I might just sell it cuz I haven’t rode it in years don’t want it to go to waste so y not have someone enjoy it 😊

[@Chili327]

“Built in America” is different than “Made in America”. ;)

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Very true!

[@roberthatfull3816]

Man those 3 spokes where realy whippy they where the first thing switched out on a 96/97 performer i put t1000 oddesey wheels on mine with some s+m cranks a dk fatboy inverted and some exposure 4 peice bars i rode dirt on it and used it for work still got a few parts of it buried in the shed someware . Kool vid mate 🤘

[@bL3dbL4k]

Those 3 spoke wheels are worth a lot now. They are iconic. Typically just for cruising. Not for serious riding. But definitely hold a place in BMX history.

[@1ohmwrecker]

I would love to have that!👌

[@trentdawg2832]

Judging by that stem it looks like early 90’s like ‘91-‘93……..I had many different dyno/GT’s back in those days….that was my go to brand!!!

[@rockdrummer80]

man im so glad my 92-93 dyno compe never sold at our tag sale when we moved. I was trying to sell it for under 200 dollars too. haha

[@vonclod123]

I had so many cool BMXs as a kid..anyone remember the Big Tube?

[@joemurdock6032]

That's amazing that it exists in such good condition. That's a score. I've worked on bikes for 30 years and grew up with bikes like this. I have not seen one that nice since they were new in the bike shops.

[@gregwilliamsono9360]

Right..that thing looks brand new

[@mikehagen3785]

Sick! But no flanges on the grips, get some Credence grips on there and it's perfect ! (IMO)

[@AlfredoMancuso]

💯

[@misanthropist3]

The best bmx shop and best bmx videos. Keep making videos guys

[@isaactorres5908]

I have this bike..it's a 94

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Oh snaps!

[@jibbafv]

I love the gold chain

[@randycollins2607]

I care and hell yeah 😎🤙

[@AlfredoMancuso]

💜👊🏻

[@jaywalkercrew4446]

Good choice on wheel change

[@luapco1516]

that bike seems like it lived in a bedroom for 30 years. On the look out for one of these OG bikes

[@notsure984]

Thats a good looking bike.