When Gary Turner struck up the tig welder in the 1970s, he thought he was simply building a BMX frame for his son to race in the budding Southern California BMX scene. Little did he know he was actually building the first frame of a BMX legacy that has yet to be matched.
Though crude by today's standards, the first GT was revolutionary because it used lighter-weight, thin-wall 4130 CrMo alloy tubing. It wasn't long after Garys son hit the track with his chrome-plated machine that the heavy frames which ruled the earliest days of BMX went the way of the dinosaurs. By constantly using competition as the testing ground, GT has become the biggest name in BMX. From the beginning, GT has had a reputation for superior equipment and the hottest team. Proof of this is our record of 14 consecutive national team titles and dozens of amateur and professional titles. GT currently sponsors an international field of BMX racers, including veteran pro, Gary Ellis and World Cup Champion, Dale Holmes.
As it was during the birth of BMX, GT was on top of the freestyle scene when it emerged in the '80s. Growing from a unique style of flashy trick riding, freestyle rapidly grew into its own sport. From the ramp riders that pull sensational backilips, to flatland masters that execute precise routines, freestyle riders are another breed with specific equipment needs.
Today, it is impossible to think of bicycle freestyle without thinking of GT and the GT Bicycle Air Show. In competitions and shows around the world, the Bicycle Air Show entertained well over one million spectators in 1997. With guys like Dave Voelker, Trevor Meyer, John Parker and Rob Nolli constantly testing and refining our bikes - its no wonder GT rules.
Over the years, GT has written and rewritten the BMX and freestyle history books. With each step, GT has taken 20-inch bikes to a new level. So, whether you are a world class racer, hot ramp rider or shopping for your first 20-inch bike, you can put your trust in GT to take you as far as you want to go.
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