How Much Does It Cost to Build a 1987 GT Pro Freestyle Tour?? #BMX #youtube #bike

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2 ай бұрын

In this video, I'll break down how much it REALLY costs to build and old school 1987 GT Pro Freestyle Tour.
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@mannylopez9844 2 ай бұрын

Every hobby comes with a price. Im 50 yrs old and i am still building these P.F.Ts. It all started for me back in 87 when i was in JR High. We had what was called the Recycler it was a news paper that came out every Thursday and you would find just about everything including guns. Anyways i did finish building one of these 87 P.F.Ts 2 years ago and man prices tripled in price around the Covid pandemic. I lost count around at around $5k it took me about 3 yrs just to find most of the era correct parts. I got to give thanks to my oldest son and my wife in helping me out finding the part i needed to build this day glow pink P.F.T it feels good taking home a trophy at the end of every bike show i have showed this GT the smile of my kids receiving the award is pricele$$. 👍🙏😎

@bmxfreestylefanatic 2 ай бұрын

That’s amazing. Yes, there is a feeling of joy that I get every time I add a new part to this bike. I love how these bikes bring me back to a time where I had no worries or any real responsibilities at all. The only thing I wanted to do was go RIDE!

@concretenyc6826 16 күн бұрын

I respect it brotha 🫡

@bmxfreestylefanatic 16 күн бұрын

@@concretenyc6826 Yes sir!

@ilikesnow 2 ай бұрын

Great video sir. Feels like I won the lottery with my 87 Blue PFT survivor off Craigslist for...... $20. In Montana, last summer. lol The treasures are still out there!

@bmxfreestylefanatic 2 ай бұрын

Holy Cow! That’s a steal!! 💯

@bigben1986 2 ай бұрын

It's sad how we poor kids could not afford these bikes back then and now that we are older, with good jobs, we still can't afford these bikes. Glad you can man!!

@bmxfreestylefanatic 2 ай бұрын

Covid drove these prices to new heights. It’s absolutely ridiculous!! 🤦‍♂️

@ChargerBullet Ай бұрын

@@bmxfreestylefanatic Prices increased during covid but not because of covid. Used parts aren't reliant on factories or plants closing down or anything with shipping being halted. It just happened to coincide with a lot of new people regaining interest in 80's BMX as collectors. I guess it was just around the time that older people reconnected with their childhood nostalgia. Covid did add to it in that many people were at home for an extended period of time and evidently came across restored bikes online and found out that some parts are being reproduced. I got back into these old freestyle BMX's years before covid and seen the prices skyrocket since then. It was already on the upswing but not the way it is now. I seen the same thing happen to other hobbies I am and was interested in at different times. Stuff like 60's classic and muscle cars, comic books, LP records, non-sport collector cards, etc. Niche hobbies where stuff was relatively inexpensive to have an interest in before it gained a larger following and prices increase. It's not all bad, though, seeing that without the current interest in 80's BMXs we wouldn't have these current reproduced parts. Stuff like those retro 26" cruisers and these GT seats in all different colors that Porkchop sells.

@hairlessharescrambler56 20 күн бұрын

@@bmxfreestylefanaticI restore old dyno compes for a hobby with my 13 year old son,the reason I went with dyno was the price but they're getting ridiculous too,just finished a maui blue/white compe with mostly original parts and the total ended up being $3,500 and I done everything myself in my garage

@peterjensen6336 2 ай бұрын

Great video, thank you! Appreciate the references to prices can indeed vary. Three years ago or so when I started I kept an excel spreadsheet, stopped updating it beginning of 2023 it adds up! 😂 ….you’re right some stuff you go for and some you wait. Timing plays a big role and finding stuff in good condition. It’s a hobby, cheaper than cars and can get a bike completed in these busy times without too much space, but the addiction is real 😊

@bmxfreestylefanatic 2 ай бұрын

That’s exactly what I dealing with now…

@stussy1993 2 ай бұрын

$1550 for the wheels is CRAZY lol . I found some black OGK GT performer mags on eBay for $600 back in December. I def bought them because the black mags are getting harder and harder to find . I would've just threw some OGK's on this build. But I prefer mag over spokes, so that's just me lol . UKAI's are expensive....But nice build. This is my dream bike, along with the Dyno Pro Compe from '87. I'm hoping to come across a barn find like I did with my Compe. I currently own a chrome mid 90's Dyno Compe and a '85 Diamond Back

@bmxfreestylefanatic 2 ай бұрын

Oh believe me, I contemplated putting OGK’s. But I couldn’t find a decent pair in white.

@LuisReyes-tn1uj 2 ай бұрын

I am in shock on how expensive this bikes are, they are beautiful art!!!!!!! Congrats on your chanel!!!!!

@bmxfreestylefanatic 2 ай бұрын

Me too! And Thank You. 😊

@cheapsk8boardmuseum259 Ай бұрын

Dude great video ! Just subscribed.

@bmxfreestylefanatic Ай бұрын

Awesome.. Thank you.🙏

@MorbidThrasher666 2 ай бұрын

My 87 Dayglo PFT build prices: Frame Frame & Fork Frame, fork, bars, seat post $2,000.00 $0.00 $2,000.00 Steering Handlebars Dyno Pretzels D Cr-mo Stamped $500.00 Steering Handlebar Stem SR Stamped GT mallet $280.00 Steering Headset GT Chrome Epoch Stamped $350.00 Steering Grips AME Flangless Rounds NOS 1987 $500.00 Steering Donuts GT Donuts $10.00 Wheels Wheels GT Superlace hubs $1,600.00 Wheels Tires GT NOS White Freestyle gumwall tires $800.00 Wheels Inner Tubes Bike Shop $12.00 Wheels Valve Caps GT Pink $35.00 Wheels Pegs Gt Fork&Frame standers and 4 GT pegs from 1987 $900.00 Braking Brake - Front Dia-Compe 883 $250.00 Braking Brake - Rear Dia-Compe 990 $80.00 Braking Brake Levers Tech 7 $600.00 Braking Brake Pads Dia-Compe front Nippon 883 and rear 990 NOS pads $70.00 Braking Brake Cables Chang Star NOS Upper and shorty lower gyro cables from factory $250.00 Braking Rotor/Gyro Odysey gen 1 $50.00 Drivetrain Cranks December 86 GT Power Series Cranks with bottom bracket all stamped $1,100.00 Drivetrain Bottom Bracket Set $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Drivetrain Front Sprocket/Spider GT stamped power disc/GT chainring 43T and 5 GT stamped bolts $450.00 Drivetrain Freewheel Suntour 3/32 chrome freewheel 16T $50.00 Drivetrain Chain GT Stamped Bubble Font $525.00 Drivetrain Pedals SR 474 $550.00 Seat Seat Post $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Seat Seat GT winged stamped 1987 Viscount $700.00 Seat Seat Guts $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Seat Seat Post Clamp Gt Stamped 1987 $125.00 Accessories Pink Mini dice caps for cable ends $50.00 Accessories GT pink pedal covers NOS SR Stamped and NOS SR caps $245.00 TOTAL: $12.082 not counting polish and powder work.

@bmxfreestylefanatic 2 ай бұрын

Holy cow! Nice set up brother. You went OG with everything. Congrats! 👏

@joeguido106 2 ай бұрын

I have built a few GT 95-98 pro series 24” and it can get real experience real quick. Your GT is beautiful !!

@bmxfreestylefanatic 2 ай бұрын

The prices are ridiculous now… Ugh. Thx

@Sourguitars 2 ай бұрын

Wagner, you do realize that some of us are married, right? Our wives may see this! 😂

@bmxfreestylefanatic 2 ай бұрын

You have to have a very patient wife..

@Sourguitars 2 ай бұрын

Or….someone just doesn’t post a video like this. Hahaha just kidding. Reminds me of the saying “When I die, I hope my wife doesn't sell my boat for what I told her I paid for it."

@bmxfreestylefanatic 2 ай бұрын

@@Sourguitars Exactly…

@403patriot3 2 ай бұрын

If I bring ONE more bike home, my wife’s gonna remove my balls

@mannylopez9844 2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 we all have that wife that also spends around $1k a month in MAC make up and hair n nails getting done. But we don't say anything about that. Lol

@ChrisWong13 Ай бұрын

It’s insane what people are paying for these parts nowadays. Who would’ve thought we’d ever get here based on the $500 price range for a complete bike in the 1980s?

@bmxfreestylefanatic Ай бұрын

Insane indeed! Believe me, it stings every time I need a part. 🤦‍♂️

@ChrisWong13 Ай бұрын

@@bmxfreestylefanatic I went with the new school cranks for my 88 GT too. I can't see spending $1,000 to $1,500 on cranks for a rider. It'd be nice, but I'm not sure I'll ever get OG cranks at this point.

@bmxfreestylefanatic Ай бұрын

@@ChrisWong13 My thoughts exactly. I finally went down for a set of OG cranks about 2 weeks ago. Literally my first time purchase. $1100! 😔

@TheNostalgicNeighborhood 2 ай бұрын

This was a great overview video. Well done 👏

@bmxfreestylefanatic 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. 😊

@NeilLB7 Ай бұрын

Wish I still had my 86 Performer. It was a light gray color with the light gray seat…which was supposedly rare as far as the seats go. I sold it for $100 in 1988 and it was subsequently stolen and smashed up with a sledge hammer according to the friend who bought it.

@bmxfreestylefanatic Ай бұрын

That’s sounds rare. I’ve never seen a light gray GT seat. And $100?? Wow.. Hurts to even think about that today.

@4by_yotaguy373 25 күн бұрын

Beautiful bike! But I hope you really didn't pay as much as you said. My buddy built a 87-89 Pro Performer for his son just last year. Picked up the frame/fork, with OGK mags locally for $850. Bought a bunch of repop parts from Pork Chop and eBay. Bought some OG parts from eBay. Had frame/fork/seat post/bars powder-coated for $300. Had the rest of the OG parts like the brake levers, seat clamp, and chain ring refinished in paint by a local auto shop. So his is about 50% new repop parts, so nothing extremely special for all the OG guys. But he states everything cost him $2k total. And the only thing that doesn't look visually accurate are his pedals. You're right about the OG pedals being insanely big money lol. He said he wasn't going to spend that when he already had a set of Bear Traps from the early 90s lol. Anyway, thanks for sharing your masterpiece! And have fun with it!

@bmxfreestylefanatic 25 күн бұрын

Parts have certainly escalated in price. It’s extremely difficult to find a frame and fork set alone for under $2k. And hopefully it’s in good condition. Sounds like he got a really good deal. 👍

@4by_yotaguy373 25 күн бұрын

@@bmxfreestylefanatic Plus just like you said, when you're not trying to be 100% accurate with all OG parts, and you purchase a bunch of repops, it saves a TON of money. But like you and Morbid Thrasher know, it costs a lot to do it right. Take care

@robertauclair2278 24 күн бұрын

I couldn't afford this bike as a kid. 50 years old now and i still cant afford one 😢😂

@bmxfreestylefanatic 24 күн бұрын

The unfortunate truth. These bikes have become ridiculously expensive.

@MrArkBrian 2 ай бұрын

I never knew anyone that actually owned one back in the day. Some people did have a “Pro Performer”, but never even saw a “PFT” in person. The highest Haro that I ever saw was a “Sport”. No one ever had a “Master”.

@bmxfreestylefanatic 2 ай бұрын

You know someone now. They do exist. I see survivor PFTs for sale from time to time.

@tccoggs 2 ай бұрын

The master was for flatland and the sport for vert. They were about the same price, it was just the team models that were rare to see and was the top model upgrade.

@403patriot3 2 ай бұрын

I’m building a 97 right now, this is seriously humbling. Way outta my $$$ range. Damn that’s nice

@bmxfreestylefanatic 2 ай бұрын

That’s Awesome. And trust me, I wish they were cheaper. 🤦‍♂️

@Thetreefella 2 ай бұрын

Any chance i can get your assistance on finding leads to buy and assemble one of these great bikes??

@bmxfreestylefanatic 2 ай бұрын

The best way I’ve found is to go on BMX museum, eBay, and join some of the GT BMX Facebook group’s. That’s about all you can do to find parts.

@user-he1ds7tl8f 2 ай бұрын

87 GT PFT,is my dream bike! Thanks for tell us the cost🙏🏻

@bmxfreestylefanatic 2 ай бұрын

I love the 87’s as well.

@tccoggs 2 ай бұрын

Watching this makes me feel so much better about putting $1200 into restoring my 87 PFT 😊😊😊

@bmxfreestylefanatic 2 ай бұрын

Expensive hobby..

@BaudsExoticReptiles 2 ай бұрын

Good stuff

@bmxfreestylefanatic 2 ай бұрын

Thanks.

@MorbidThrasher666 2 ай бұрын

My all og build is 12k and i didnt include the powder work and polish but it would be 13k plus easy.

@bmxfreestylefanatic 2 ай бұрын

I hear ya. Iv’e seen a few clips of your PFT on social media. Your bike looks amazing! 💯 👍

@robb2248 2 ай бұрын

Great video 👍🏻

@bmxfreestylefanatic 2 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@corrioliseffect Ай бұрын

Anyone have any idea what an NOS set of Odyssey RX-3 (white, in original packaging, never used) brake levers might go for?

@bmxfreestylefanatic Ай бұрын

I don’t, sorry. 😞

@BaudsExoticReptiles 2 ай бұрын

Where did you get the dice? I’ve been looking for those colors and obviously haven’t been looking in the right places.

@bmxfreestylefanatic 2 ай бұрын

I can’t remember exactly. However, Mr Dice Guy on Instagram makes some cool ones. linktr.ee/mr.dice_guy?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaf4TteArdv9Yj-01oyIIhiQ81uJGnJYKNvGTAG9RWK1T341u1q67iuVlA_aem_AdRL2c5qp1flH9WzjCxIk1L-0N1l8TV1iaue7XkAUIxjTUzG-01KpbAdO2H7NbsBu6mz-ACDpuOGeS2PmAnV22EY

@ashleystyles6888 2 ай бұрын

You are so very lucky.

@bmxfreestylefanatic 2 ай бұрын

Blessed.. 🙏

@user-he1ds7tl8f 2 ай бұрын

Thanks

@bmxfreestylefanatic 2 ай бұрын

It’s so difficult to stop adding.

@mikek6172 2 ай бұрын

Do you have any parts for a 1987 gt pro freestyle tour bike?

@bmxfreestylefanatic 2 ай бұрын

I have a few, yes.

@user-xj2im7bj4l 2 ай бұрын

I wonder who did the restoration and powdercoat of those parts for you?

@bmxfreestylefanatic 2 ай бұрын

Most recently Orlando Powder Room.

@Michael-ri2eh 2 ай бұрын

Bro, putting a price on my childhood, and not happy about it 😢

@bmxfreestylefanatic 2 ай бұрын

These prices need to come down..

@luisrperez-tk2in 6 күн бұрын

Where can i get a white headset

@bmxfreestylefanatic 5 күн бұрын

Try looking on BMX museum. Or buy a regular headset and have it powder coated.

@Michael-ri2eh 2 ай бұрын

Where are the GT tires great vlog keep doing what you do

@bmxfreestylefanatic 2 ай бұрын

The tires were there. I paid $35 each. And thank you.

@Michael-ri2eh 2 ай бұрын

@bmxfreestylefanatic I saw that but I was referring to the other one's with the letter's GT in the tread and then 15 seconds latter I saw you had the other one's LOL beautiful job brother you have to build your bike hope you wad happy with your build I was

@donniebrasco4114 2 ай бұрын

1,000,000 dollars. (Dr. Evil)

@bmxfreestylefanatic 2 ай бұрын

🤣 🤣

@pyvanpham9895 Ай бұрын

How much if the wheels is nos ? Just curious? Thx

@bmxfreestylefanatic Ай бұрын

Great question. I’d say $3000+ for NOS.

@ericodeychuk8106 21 сағат бұрын

This bike will be worth 20k in the next 5-8 years I guarantee it

@bmxfreestylefanatic 16 сағат бұрын

That would be amazing. 🤩

@ericodeychuk8106 15 сағат бұрын

@bmxfreestylefanatic supply and demand. This is the top of the line, the bike everyone wants and parts so once the supply gets smaller and smaller the more it will go up. Not even just this bike. But all freestyle GT and DYNO's that were made from 1987 to 1989. The prime years of freestyle bikes.

@bmxfreestylefanatic 15 сағат бұрын

@@ericodeychuk8106 I hear what you’re saying, but this type of bike only really appeals to people who had them back in the 80’s. These are people who are 45-52 years of age. But what happens when this generation dies off? Will there still be a market for these bikes to the younger generations? 🤷‍♂️ Prices could fall..

@loadedfun4764 2 ай бұрын

Over 1000$ if you want a legit custom build. That’s if your already have the frame & fork.

@bmxfreestylefanatic 2 ай бұрын

👍

@Dem_hitman 2 ай бұрын

I love that you used the GT pegs instead of the frame standers. They are useless and takes away from the look of the bike, ditto the fork standers but the bike is beautiful. Awesome job.

@bmxfreestylefanatic 2 ай бұрын

100% agree. It was extremely difficult to do tricks with frame standers.

@evantench6651 2 ай бұрын

These bikes were not worth what they cost when they were new. 7000.00 is insane. White tires? Do you even ride it?

@bmxfreestylefanatic 2 ай бұрын

These bikes were $350 brand new in 1987. Key to remember… 1987. And yes I ride, but clearly not this one.

@evantench6651 2 ай бұрын

My comment was a little negative and unnecessary. I have some bike issues myself. The problem being that no bike is ever really done once it becomes a keeper. The curse of the middle aged bmx bike builder.

@DalHarpJr Ай бұрын

@@bmxfreestylefanatic In 1983-87 I couldn't afford any of these bikes at $350.00+ A Hutch Trickstar was the most expensive bike you could buy at about $450.00+ at the time. One thing that money CAN buy, is good memories of an era we'll never live to witness again. So although a lot of money is needed for these builds, looking at what you've acquired or built is PRICELESS when you think of the good times these objects represent. I say, if you can afford to have it, then buy it, as you only live once! I have a Skyway and Torker that I just stare at and smile. I'm looking for a Mongoose Californian, then I'm done! Or so I say! LOL