Old School BMX Parts

Terrycable begun as a aftermarket motorcycle parts and accessories manufacturer. In 1980 they entered the BMX industry modifying a motorcycle cable for BMX use.

Terrycable brake cables are still manufactured today.

• August 1980 - Terrycable new product review featured in BMX Plus!
• August 1980 - Terrycable advertisement featured in BMX Plus!
• August 1983 - Terrycable advertisement featured in BMX Plus!

The first generation A'ME TRI Grips have a lower case bobble font. The original advertisement shows them with a solid end (no hole or weep).

Redline Flight™ Chainwheels were originally available in 43, 44 and 45 tooth configuration in 1980. By 1986, Redline Flight™ Chainwheels were available in 40 to 46 tooth configuration.

The engraved Red Line logo uses a bobble font. This changed in the 90's.

• August 1980 - Featured in the FLIGHT CRANKS from Red Line advertisement featured in BMX Plus!

"Like the MX 200, the Carlisle MX 400 really hasn't seen much duty on the race tracks. I seems to suffer from basically the same problem as the 200. They both still make excellent all-around thrasher tires, which is probably all they were intended for anyway." ~ Tire Comparison Review by Bob Hadley in BMX Plus!, March 1981.

The Carlisle MX 400 tire is made in the United States and is available as a colored gumwall in 20 x 2.125" size.

• BMX Plus! Tire Comparison
  

  Ten brands and 24 different models of tires were reviewed and compared in the story by Bob Hadley. The Carlisle MX 400 Tire was included in this comparison. More information can be found at the BMX Society Post - TIRE Comparison 1981 (various brands).

  March 1981

"This baby is almost a direct copy of the Carlisle Aggressor MX, but they apparently got a slightly different compound and they don't seem to be as good on hard pack surfaces as the Carlisle." ~ Tire Comparison Review by Bob Hadley in BMX Plus!, March 1981.

The LHR Dirt Slinger tire is made in Taiwan and is available as a blackwall in 20 x 1.75" and 20 x 2.125" size.

• BMX Plus! Tire Comparison

  Ten brands and 24 different models of tires were reviewed and compared in the story by Bob Hadley. The LHR Dirt Slinger Tire was included in this comparison. More information can be found at the BMX Society Post - TIRE Comparison 1981 (various brands).

  March 1981

• Trick Stuff from Panda BMX Bikes
  

  Featured in Trick Stuff from Panda BMX Bikes advertisement in BMX Plus!

  May 1980

These pads have "KASHIMAX" embossed right onto the vinyl.

• May 1980 - Kashimax Protective Pads reviewed in BMX Plus!

A grippy gumwall tire produced by Diamond Back. These are available in 20 x 2.125" and 20 x 1.75" sizes.

Grab On MX-2 Grips grips came with three foam sleeve options.

• Comp I - Standard hard and durable foam
• Comp II - New style foam that was thicker and softer for riding
• Comp III - Thick and firm foam designed after the MX-1

• June 1981 - Grab On MX2 Grips advertisement featured in BMX Plus!

Made by Mikashima Industrial, the Footjaw was a popular low cost BMX pedal.

"The MX 200 Hasn't really gone over as well as the Aggressor MX. It's large lugs and wide spacing pattern seems to limit it's performance. It's very durable tire and wears well but it's a rarity to see one on a track" ~ Tire Comparison Review by Bob Hadley in BMX Plus!, March 1981.

The Carlisle MX 200 tire is made in the United States and is available as a colored gumwall in 20 x 2.125" size.

• BMX Plus! Tire Comparison
  

  Ten brands and 24 different models of tires were reviewed and compared in the story by Bob Hadley. The Carlisle MX 200 Tire was included in this comparison. More information can be found at the BMX Society Post - TIRE Comparison 1981 (various brands).

  March 1981

The Oakley 3 Grips took "moulded to your hands" to the next level. These grips were designed to fit your hand like a glove with a pistol grip and two flanges that hug around the edges of your hand. They were made out of a slightly stiffer rubber compound (Unobtainium 52) and were released about the same time as the Oakley .5's Grips.

The Oakley 3 Grips came in a sealed plastic packaging and were available in black, yellow, red, blue and grey.

• Helix BMX Grips

The Mitsuboshi Competition II Stadium Tires are manufactured in Japan and come in red, blue, yellow, and black. The tires are available in 20 x 1.75" and 20 x 2.125".

• Competition II now prepares you for the Great Indoors
  

  Made for BMXers who head indoors for the winter. Traditional outdoor tires are reduced to mush when riding on the smooth, slippery, unyieldingly hard, paved cement tracks and wood jumps. The tire is constructed with light nylon cord to increase the strength of the sidewalls. A new rubber compound is used to provide strength and less abrasion. the tread pattern has changed to allow for less rolling resistance and maximum traction.

  

  March 1980 to May 1980

The Tange MX-3 Headset is available with a black, blue, red or gold ring.

• May 1980 to July 1980 - The New MX-3 Headset advertisement featured in BMX Plus!

"The Competition 3 tire has been the most talked about item on the raceing scen since the first samples laid tracks on U.S. soil. They've completely redesigned the treat design and appear to be using slightly different compound. The Comp 3 actually bites into the dirt with more force than a regular tire because the lugs are taller, better spaced and have vice like edges on them." ~ Tire Comparison Review by Bob Hadley in BMX Plus!, March 1981.

The Mitsuboshi Competiton III skinwall tire is manufactured in Japan and is available as a 20 x 1.75" or 20 x 2.125". Most racers used these in a "fat-skinny" combination.

• BMX Plus! Tire Comparison
  

  Ten brands and 24 different models of tires were reviewed and compared in the story by Bob Hadley. The Mitsuboshi Competition III Skinwall Tire was included in this comparison. More information can be found at the BMX Society Post - TIRE Comparison 1981 (various brands).

  March 1981

• Profile Racing Team Manager Interview
  

  "Mid 1979 saw the first prototype set of Profile box cranks. 4 months later in January 1980, after a good bit of testing, was the official release date." ~ Profile Racing Team Manager Interview @ Collateral BMX

  January 1980