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
About this model
Lil Performer 16 is part of the Gt Lil Performer model. There are 3 bikes that carry this model name.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for BMX bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy BMX bike is 348$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great BMX bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
When GT released this model in 2021, its price was 350$. Comparing the average cost of a BMX bike to this one, you will see that Lil Performer 16 price is 0.57% more expensive.
Lil Performer 16 components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of steel, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, GT Lil Performer 16 2021, has a 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. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.
Sizes
GT Lil Performer 16 2021 is available in one size only. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.