
1998 GT Pro Performer. Take a good look at the Pro Performer and you won't believe your eyes. The Pro Performer is a new model in the GT freestyle line and it offers features normally found only on the top-of-the-line bikes. The Pro Performer frame uses a new GT frame design with a curved top-tube, improved standing platform and a trick gusseted seat tube area. A radial-laced front wheel, GT Deep Socket pegs, Pac Man fork dropouts and the new GT freestyle handlebar are just a few of the goodies throughout the Pro Performer.
GT 100% CrMo frame with oversize 1-1/8" head tube, machined bottom bracket and 6mm dropouts • GT 100% CrMo fork with super-thick threadless steer tube, 1-1/4 blades, and Pac Man dropouts • GT 100% CrMo four-piece handlebar with swaged tubing and gussets • Weinmann U.S.A.-made Zac 2525 double-wall 48-hole aluminum rims • Colors: Chrome.
Headset Size
1 1/8"
Seatpost Size
26.4mm
Top Tube Size
20
Original Colours
XC97Y0000 XC98Y0000
Made in Taiwan.
First two numbers in the serial indicates year of production. 1997 or 1998. Y in the example above indicates production month
Bikes made in Taiwan usually had an 5-8 month production and shipping timeline before they were sold in bike shops around the world. Bikes welded in the later months of the year would normally be made for the following year.
For more detail on what the serial number means on your mid school GT BMX, check out our easy-to-follow serial number guide.