Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Steel -
Wheels 20" -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Hi-Ten Steel Tubes, DT Gusset, MID BB, Seat Stay U-Brake, Integrated 1-1/8" H/T w/ Removable Rotor Tabs
Suspension Fork
GT FS Design, Hi-Ten 2pc. Steerer & Tapered Legs, 31mm OffSet, 3/8" Axle Dropouts
Drivetrain
Cassette
9T 1pc. Driver
Crank
GT Power Series Cr-Mo 3pc. 170mm Arms, 19mm x 8T Cr-Mo Spindle, GT 25T Steel Chainwheel
Bottom Bracket
MID Sealed Bearing
Chain
KMC Z410
Pedals
GT Low Profile FS Platform Design
Wheels
Front Hub
Alloy Body, Sealed Bearings 3/8" Axle, 36h, 15mm Nut
Rear Hub
Steel Body, Loose Ball 3/8" x 150mm Heat Treated Axle, 15mm Nut Front, Alloy Body, 1 Loose Ball, 4 Sealed Bearing 14mm x 180mm Axle, 9T Cassette, 36 Hole, 17mm Nut Rear
Rims
Alloy Single Wall, 36h
Spokes
Stainless Steel, 14g
Tires
GT LP-5 20 x 2.2"GT LP-5 20 x 2.35"
Brakes
Brakes
Aluminum U-Brake w/ Soft Compound Pad
Brake Levers
Alloy U-type
Cockpit
Stem
GT Top Load, 1-1/8", Cold Forged Cap, 32mm Rise, 50mm
Handlebar
GT Freestyle 2pc. Steel, 8.5"H x 29"W, 3° Up, 11° Back
Grips
GT Super Soft 155mm Single Compound w/o Flange w/ GT Removable Plug
Headset
1 1/8" Integrated Design, 45X45 Degree Sealed Bearings
Seat
Saddle
GT Pivotal Padded
Seatpost
Alloy Pivotal 25.4 x 200mm
About this model
Performer 20.5 belongs to the Gt Performer model. 24 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2022, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
GT Performer Balance 12 2022 is the cheapest bike model and costs 180$. GT Performer 29 2022 is the most expensive one and costs 710$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for BMX bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable BMX bike is 348$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great BMX bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 425$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Performer 20.5 price is 22.13% higher than the average cost of a BMX bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
Performer 20.5 has a steel fork, so, it can add some extra weight to your bike. However, steel is a pretty tough and durable material.
Wheels
The wheels on Performer 20.5 are the 20″ aluminum type. This wheel size is used on bike models like BMX, children, or folding bikes. In conclusion, you can use them better on-road, and less on technical terrain.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. GT Performer 20.5 is equipped with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.