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.
Frame & Fork
GT 1pc Cranks
Weinmann Zac 2525
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GT BMX serial numbers.
There are a number of possible serial sequences depending on where the frame was made.
Made in Taiwan. The first two characters - XC or YC are the factory code. The next two characters is year 97 = 1997, 98 = 1998. The next characters is the month. A = January, B = Febuary, C = March, D = April, E = May, F = June, G = July, H= August, I = September, J = October, K = November, L = December.
Examples: YC97I0000, XC98C0000
As a general rule, bikes made in Taiwan at this time had around an 8 month production lead timeline before they were delivered and sold in bike shops around the world. Generally around May of each year, factories would usually switch production to making models for the following year.