![]() Of course, all of the matching pieces are nickel plated like the original Redline motorcycle frames and first BMX products, and graphics are a combo of the state of the art Proline era. Oh, we almost forgot-the hand-stamped frame # is on the coaster brake bracket, which came on all Redline frames up until 1978. Only 100 will be made, and all four items are hand-stamped with "matching numbers." The Retro Frame is made using modern day geometry and technology (such as OS 1 1/8 threadless steerer and canti mounts), but sports many of the classic Redline trademarks from the early days:ġ974 Redline fork with 1980 Proline fork dropouts, 1975 Squareback rear stays, the infamous 1976 2-hole gus-sett, and classic 5-inch headtube first seen on Proline's in 1979 and used up until 1985 on PL-24's. Redline's limited edition "30 Year Anniversary Retro Kit" comes with 4130 chromoly frame, fork, V-bars, Flight cranks and Certificate of Authencity, all packaged neatly in a foam casing and sealed with a clear plexi cover.Īs we said, it is a limited edition package. Only one of those frames still known to exist. JuNe - Redline appears on its very first front-cover: BICYCLE MOTOCROSS NEWS, with John Palfreyman at Saddleback, aboard a 3-of-a-kind looptail Redline prototype. After consistently busting sin-gle-clamp stems, Redline digs into their motorcycle roots and comes up with a dual-clamp chromoly stem for Byron to try to break. Redline’s first product tester is one of their employees a 15 year old grommett from the valley named byron Friday. Bike shop owner Rick Twomey and his team give Redline valuable input on the frame design.ģ0tH ANNIVErSAry Frame SETLimitEd EdiTion // Only 100 HandstamPEd packaGEs The front end was very short and featured a small wedge gussett. Redline begins the very first production of BMX frames known as the ‘75 Squareback - due to its angled rear stays. Little did anyone know how these two companies would evolve. May - Meanwhile, 1,115 miles north of the Redline factory, in Renton, WA., a man named Terry Heller begins selling bike parts out of the back of his Ford stationwagon. Here at Redline, it’s a proud tradition that will forever remain, in everything we do. And represented by the best riders in the sport._ And that standard of which the company was founded on, still thrives today while under the ownership of Seattle Bike Supply._ Even before they knew what BMX was, Redline had laid down a foundation of quality and excellence with their precision, hand crafted motor-cycle frames. Putting together this Anniversary Catalog, and researching Redline’s illustrious past has been a real eye opener. REDLINE America’s reigning King of BMX bikes, is turning 30._Īnd during these first 30 years of bicycle innovation, Redline has continued again and again to set the standard for all of the industry to follow._įrom the creation of the first chromoly tubular forks, to the first 3-piece chromoly cranks, or with our constant sponsorship of the sports’ greatest athletes, Redline has spent the past 30 years leading the rest of the bicycle industry down the BMX track._ It’s safe to say that Redline forever changed the bicycle industry, as heavy, bladed forks would soon become a thing of the past.Ģ000-PRESENT // The curvier, current logo. 10 - According to BMX history, the first tubular chromoly Redline fork is created on this day. Christmas sales of the first Redlines didn’t go too well, as many shops could not sell an $85 frame a unheard of price back then.įeb. A local bike shop called Pedalers West bet Redline that they can’t come up with a stronger yet lighter fork for BMX. With the owner’s son gaining interest, they began thinking of ways to make stronger bike parts. Replacement swing-arms were Redline’s hottest commodity in 1974, when this new sport called BMX began to gain attention. With a 6-peson staff, they named the company Redline and began producing lightweight, high quality motorcycle frames for flattrack, TT, speedway or motocross. Redline was born when two guys with a com-mon interest in welding and motorcycles began making frames and swingarms. ![]() Seat: RL Microline Seat/Post Combo 22.Nov. ![]() Stem: RL Mini Aluminum HollowPoint 40mm.Handlebar: RL Micro Aluminum, 1.5" Rise/ 10 deg Back/ 2 deg Up.Pedals: Redline Jr Aluminum Platform / Chromo Spindle.Fork Type: Full Chromo With Tapered Legs.Frame: Proprietary Alloy Formed and Butted Tubing.The saddle/seatpost combination also keeps it light and easy to use. The fork is tapered to reduce weight, helping young riders maneuver the Proline Micro more easily. The Proline Micro is made with a Redline proprietary alloy frame with formed and butted tubing, quality Euro bottom bracket, and higher-end 3-piece cranks. Designed lower to the ground, the Proline Micro has 18-inch wheels for little legs. Start ’em young! For the littlest BMX racers out there who are ready to step up from a push bike, the Redline Proline Micro is a great choice.
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