RARE VINTAGE 1986 GT PERFORMER BMX HANDLEBARS - SURVIVOR PIECE For Sale

RARE VINTAGE 1986 GT PERFORMER BMX
HANDLEBARS - SURVIVOR PIECE!TRUE OLD SCHOOL 1980s FREESTYLE HOLY
GRAIL!Up for grabs is an absolute time capsule relic straight out of the neon-soaked, concrete-shredding golden era of BMX! These are the legendary, ultra-desirable 1986 GT Performer
\"High Bend\" Handlebars in original factory blue with the iconic, highly sought-after pink and blue splash graphics still clinging on for dear life!If you are restoring a showroom-grade 1986 GT
Performer, Pro Performer, or World Tour, or if you just want the ultimate piece of authentic wall art for your garage/man cave, THIS IS YOUR CHANCE!During this era, GT Bicycles used the distinctive fluorescent pink and blue \"splash\" decal design for their 1986 GT Performer and Pro Performer model lineup. Additionally, 1986 models can physically be distinguished from 1987 models by their dimensions; the 1986 bars are taller, featuring a more pronounced \"high bend\" at the top crossbar section.
WHY THESE ARE AN ABSOLUTE MUST-HAVE:• 100% Era Authentic: No cheap modern reproduction trash here. This is genuine 40-year-old Chromoly forged in the fires of 1980s radness.• The Ultimate \"High Bend\" Geometry: This is the iconic \'86 silhouette that defined the freestyle boom. Taller and meaner than the later \'87 models.• OG Paint & Decals: Features the unmistakable 1986 fluorescent splash decals. Collectors know these decals are impossible to find original.• Insane Character & Patina: This set tells a story. The heavy surface weathering, battle-tested rust, and beautiful paint flaking prove it was actually ridden hard back in the day-not hidden away in some boring closet!
CONDITION REPORT:• Survivor Status: Heavily weathered with deep, glorious surface rust and paint loss across the crossbar and grip areas.• Structural Integrity: Completely solid! No apparent cracks, re-welds, or major bends.• Restoration Ready: Leave it exactly as-is for that ultimate \"barn-find survivor\" build, or treat it to an oxalic acid bath and fresh powder-coat to make it look brand new!
GT Bicycles was founded in 1972 by Gary Turner
and Richard Long in Southern California, quickly
evolving from a garage-based drag racing
project into one of the most dominant forces in
BMX history. The brand earned global acclaim for
its engineering innovations, most notably the signature \"Triple Triangle\" frame design, which significantly reduced rear-wheel vibration and enhanced frame durability. Throughout the 1980s, GT capitalized on the exploding freestyle motocross and action sports subcultures, assembling an elite factory team of riders and expanding its catalog to include high-quality components, apparel, and a legendary lineup of freestyle-specific bicycles.The 1986 GT Performer stands as arguably the most recognizable and culturally significant freestyle BMX bike of the 1980s boom. Featuring a distinctively curved downtube, a platform on the rear stays for tricks, and a standing platform on the top tube, it was meticulously engineered to meet the demands of flatland and ramp riding. The 1986 model year is especially revered by collectors for its iconic \"high bend\" handlebars, vibrant factory colorways, and bold fluorescent pink and blue splash graphics that perfectly captured the aesthetic energy of the era. Today, the 1986 Performer is celebrated not just as an innovative piece of cycling hardware, but as a nostalgic touchstone of 1980s pop culture.
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