Well, what is this now?
Looks like GT wasn’t satisfied with upsizing the old school Performer to a 26er.
New for 2018, GT has gone and supersized the Pro Performer!
We’re talking 29″ wheels here folks.
I’m not sure if they’re trying to cash in on some of that 29″ following that the SE Big Ripper has been enjoying…but nevertheless it’ll be hitting BMX shops soon.
Personally, I dig the old school colorway. It’s got me thinking about digging up some old Eddie Fiola videos and reliving the golden era of freestyle.
Riding-wise though, I wish they would’ve gone with a 24″ version of the Performer with some new school geo…similar to what SE did with the 24″ Quadangle.
Now that’s something like that would get me interested!
In it’s present 29″ form though?
I’ll take a pass.
cruiser revolution 
NO Gary Turner puts out an american made 29 no pacific crap
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