Old School BMX Parts

Shimano component dates are stamped in the format Y-M; Year - Month. Year codes begin in 1976 as the letter "A". Month codes begin with "A" representing January.

• Shimano 333 Freewheel Image Search
  

  Various Shimano 333 Freewheel images on the internet have confirmed date codes up until 1986.

  1976 to 1986

• 1979 Cycle Pro Trophy BMX

• Matt & Company - Father & Son Mechanic/Rider Team Interview
  

  Matt Dashiell's DG frame is fitted with 165mm Sugino Mighty Compe Cranks. This article featured in the July 30th, 1976 issue of BX Weekly.

  July 1976
• Everything Bicycles - Hot Trick Stuff!
  

  Sugino Mighty Compe Cranks are featured in the Everything Bicycles store advertisement, Hot Trick Stuff!, found in BMX Action.

  July 1976

The Shimano Tourney brakes are dated with 2 alphabet characters, the first being "S" for Shimano. The second character notes the year of manufacturer. SA=1976, SB=1977, SC=1978, etc.

• SHIMANO TRICK STUFF
  

  BMX Action features the Shimano TRICK STUFF advertisement showing the Shimano MX Sidepull brakes stamped Tourney with a rear quick release.

  

  December 1978
• You've got to be quick in the pits to be fast on the track
  

  Featured in the Shimano MX Advertisement, "You've got to be quick in the pits to be fast on the track" ~ Bobby Encinas in BMX Action and BMX Plus!

  

  March 1979 to September 1979
• Trick Stuff from Panda BMX Bikes
  

  The Panda BMX Advertisement, Trick Stuff from Panda BMX Bikes, features the Shimano Tourney Brakes as part of the current product line. This advertisement features in BMX Plus!

  March 1979 to September 1979