Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Steel -
Wheels 16" -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Hi-Ten Steel Tubes, DT Gusset, American BB, Seat Stay U-Brake, 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. 127mm Arms, 19mm x 8T Cr-Mo Spindle, GT 25T Steel Chainwheel
Bottom Bracket
American Loose Ball Bearing
Chain
KMC Z410
Pedals
GT Mini Size Platform, PP Material
Wheels
Front Hub
Steel Body, Loose Ball 3/8" x 150mm Heat Treated Axle, 20h, 15mm Nut
Rear Hub
Alloy Body, 1 Loose Ball, 4 Sealed Bearing 3/8 x 165mm Axle, 9T Cassette, 20h, 15mm Nut
Rims
Alloy Single Wall, 20h
Spokes
Stainless Steel, 14g
Tires
Innova 16 x 2.1"
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, 40mm
Handlebar
GT Freestyle 2pc. Steel, 7"H x 23.625"W, 3° Up, 11° Back
Grips
Mushroom Style 100mm Soft Compound, w/o Flange w/ GT Removable Plug
Headset
1-1/8" Threadless, Steel
Seat
Saddle
Integrated Saddle w/ Post
Seatpost
Integrated
Model Overview
Lil Performer 16 is part of the Gt Lil Performer model. 3 bikes variations carry this model name so far.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
BMX bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a BMX bike that is reliable is 348$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a BMX bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
When GT released this model in 2022, its price was 425$. In conclusion, this bike price is 22.13% higher than the price of the average BMX bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
Lil Performer 16 has a steel fork, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the Lil Performer 16 bike is equipped with the 16″ aluminum model. 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
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Lil Performer 16 comes with Rim brakes. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, they have problems in wet conditions.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In conclusion, make sure it fits you, or look for another model.