Eddie Fiola Critiques My Custom 26" GT Performer BMX Bike

Join me as BMX legend Eddie Fiola takes a detailed look at my custom 26" GT Performer Cruiser BMX bike. Watch as Eddie shares his expert insights on bike setup, particularly focusing on the Gyro adjustment. From tips on cable slack to enhancing brake performance, Eddie’s advice is invaluable for both casual riders and BMX enthusiasts.
In this video:
⚙️ Eddie Fiola examines my GT Performer’s Maui Blue finish and Gyro setup.
⚙️Discusses tuning the Gyro for optimal performance.
⚙️Provides insights from his vast experience in the BMX world.
⚙️A nostalgic trip as Eddie signs the bike and reminisces about classic BMX setups.
After Eddie’s critique, I follow up with adjustments on my GT and S&M Dagger, applying Eddie's advice to fine-tune my setups for both cruising and trick riding.
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A big shout out to some of my favorite BMX related RUclips channels:
Eddie Fiola / @eddiefiolabmx
Kevin and Bernie / @cruisinginthe808
Brandon at / @bmx_dreaming
Isaac at / @bigbikebmx
Sean at / @radbmxbuilds
Wagner at / @bmxfreestylefanatic

[@thecottage4493]

Eddie was always my favorite since I was a kid! Seems like such a nice person too! He could ride everything!

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

They say to never meet your heroes because they will disappoint. This couldn’t be further from the truth with Eddie. He’s so friendly, engaging, and humble. Class act for sure. And so fun watching him ride in person 🙌

[@CK3KSF]

That foot jam tail whip was bad ass!! That's the old school I learned in Freestylin Trick tips!

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

Awesome! I’m just Learning them. So fun!

[@cruisinginthe808]

Eddie is the ultimate showman! So cool that you got him to sign your GT! Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

The ultimate showman indeed. I still have my Cruising in the 808 sticker right on the other side of where he signed it. In hindsight, I should have showed that on the camera too. 😎

[@monkist]

Love it! So happy for you you met Eddie! He is our hero!

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

Thanks!!! He’s a great hero too 🙌

[@mikeboss416]

Another good video ! loving the nostalgic content ! I'm happy to say that today I added my 4th 90s BMX to my roster . 1999 Dyno Zone. Now I can do a bike for both the kids, wife and I! We can hit the streets in nostalgic fashion!

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

Amazing!!! A family that BMX’s together stays together 🙌

[@philipjackson1589]

Great vid. Such a great interview with Eddie, he seems such a genuine guy. Still love watching him ride.
You looked great doing your tricks at the end of the video.
Keep putting such great content out. Always a pleasure to watch!

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

Thanks so much for the encouragement! Eddie is totally a class act! 🙌

[@sinks88]

Need to see more of the black bike!

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

Thanks! Definitely gonna show it more in the future 🙌

[@sunfunskate]

Another good one! Love the Maui blue! Great knowledge from Eddie!

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

Thanks brother 👊

[@bmxbandito9]

Eddie should've signed the World Tour in white🤣

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

Hindsight is 20/20 🙌

[@josephdelasierra4890]

Full pull on the gyro and no gyro flop when you spin the bars. That's how I set up my gyros. Set up bottom cables first and have that gyro rest on the tabs, then do the top cable. If you do dual cables top and bottom adjustment is way easier.

[@josephdelasierra4890]

To get more slack on the top cable you would have to bring the gyro plate down with smaller head set spacers. I see you have a big one.

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

I hear you, and that makes sense. 💯 The thing is, there is plenty of pull distance on the brakes, so from a practical perspective, it’s totally fine as-is. But to get the tabs to touch, removing some of the spacer distance (and probably cutting some of the steer tube as the spacers took the full space) makes sense. Luckily, my 20” S&M was able to be adjusted perfectly without issues, and that’s the one I’d really want to be 100% perfect. So I’m good. Thanks form chiming in. I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts 🙏🙌

[@josephdelasierra4890]

@TheNostalgicNeighborhood I was gonna to say that it can open up a can of worms just to move it 3/16 or less to get it perfect, when it was just fine leave it how it is now so you can enjoy more riding! Thank you for responding! Stay RAD!

[@JimP419]

Great edit as always was cool to be right there when Eddie checked out ur bike. Eddie's skill and style on a 20" blows my mind. Also great work on your 20" I'm jealous I've never pulled off any flatland or bar spins hope to see more progress!

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

Thanks Jim! Definitely plan to progress and show more of it!

[@cyberlingbot3d896]

I always wanted a flatland bike, I have a race bike but I want to get a freestyle bike too at some point.

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

Awesome. I’m having fun on mine too. I’ve had it for a couple years but just recently starting to put the time and effort into it. 👍

[@michaelrizzi6448]

Awesome edit……9 in lol…

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

LOL. 😂

[@MorbidThrasher666]

"9 inches"

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

🤣

[@5664788]

Hey there,..enjoy lots of your vids,...Ex BMX racer from the 80's here,.....If you or anyone you know in you world happens to be looking for A Vintage Hutch trickstar,.....I've got an '84 complete bike rebuilt with all quality parts,...skyway mags,.....older # piece cranks,...i think their either profile or redline flights,...or possibly Hutch,...bike's in mint condition,.......nmot lookin for a mass amount of money for it,...would also trade for 26 or 29 inch other high end BMX brand,....A Torker would be great ,..no problem on that right?.HAHA In Pensacola FL,...willing to ship or meet,....Thx alot man!!

[@TheNostalgicNeighborhood]

Right on. 👍 Hope you find a buyer or a good trade 👊