Old School BMX Parts

The Takagi MX Cr-Mo Length/Race Stamped One Piece Cranks appeared on the scene in late 1981. For more information please refer to Takagi cranks of different types on BMX Society.

• 1982-1984 Kuwahara Survivor
• 1982-1984 Kuwahara Laserlite
• 1983 Univega Mountain Bikes

The full-wrapped single-pinch Redline Flight™ 401 Series Cranks are regarded as the second (2nd) generation Redline Flight™ Cranks by oldschool BMX collectors. These are the most sort-after cranks for any 80's build.

Full-Wrapped refers to how the pedal and spindle bosses are connected to the crank arm. Full-wrapped cranks have both the spindle boss and pedal boss completely wrapped by the crank arm. Single-Pinch refers to there being a single pinch bolt securing the spindle boss to the spindle.

According to the Redline History, 401 Series cranks were offered in White on February 1st 1985.

Skyway TUFF PEDALS™ were introduced in the summer of 1981. The pedal body is made of a high technology, graphite reinforced engineering thermoplastic. The spindle is machined and ground to a precise dimension and is made of heat-treated chrome-moly steel. The cages are replaceable and made from high tensile heat-treated aluminium alloy.

The Skyway TUFF Pedals come in 1/2" or 9/16" and the cages were available in red, gold, blue and silver.

Skyway has teamed up with legendary BMX product maker Bullseye USA to produce a brand new SKYWAY TUFF PEDAL, due for release in February 2012. The all-new Tuff Pedals will be serial numbered on the pedal body, and will be sold in numerical order.

Using the original Skyway Tuff Pedal as it's inspiration, the new Skyway / Bullseye collaboration pedal will feature a 100% CNC aircraft grade alloy pedal body with military grade black anodized finish. Pedal cage color options will be Black, Blue, Gold, Red, and Silver. Unlike the originals, these pedals will feature precision sealed bearings.

• 1982 - Featured in the 1982 Skyway Catalogue
• January 1983 - All Systems Go With Skyway advertisement from BMX Plus!
• January 1984 - Street Thrashin', Race Bashin', Freestyle Flashin' advertisement from BMX Action.

"The Takagi MX Mangmoly Cranks are made of Manganese/Mang-Moly. During the late 70's, Japan's bicycle industry/manufacturing was in full swing and their supply of chrome-moly steel couldn't keep up with the demand abroad. This gave way to Mang-Moly being used as an alternative for chromoly bicycle parts and frames due to it's similar characteristics." - Takagi cranks of different types ~ BMX Society

Available in red, blue and black.

• June 1981 - Championship colors from Carlisle advertisement in BMX Plus!

• June 1981 - Brake Ahead advertisement in BMX Plus!

• June 1981 - Product Probe reviewing the ACS Stoker II hubs in BMX Plus!

• 1981 - Featured in the Skyway catalog

"Perhaps the most bizzare tire in this whole group. The Scrambler skin is unique in it's tractor style, highly directional tread. The Scrambler Skin looks like a tire designed for riding on sand, even though it isn't. It works best on hard and semi-hard surfaces." ~ Tire Comparison Review by Bob Hadley in BMX Plus!, March 1981.

The Schwinn Competition Scrambler Skin tire is made in Japan and is available as a Skinwall in 20 x 2.00".

• BMX Plus! Tire Comparison
  

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

  March 1981

• June 1981 - Addicks Graphite Chainring advertisement in BMX Plus!

Made by Sugino for Cycle Pro Racing.

• Cycle Pro - One Jump Ahead of the Pack
  

  The Cycle Pro UFO stem is included in Cycle Pro's advertisement One Jump Ahead of the Pack. This advertisement contains the current Cycle Pro product line up and is featured in BMX Plus!

  June 1981

• June 1981 - Referenced in the Cycle Pro "One Jump Ahead Of The Pack" full page advertisement in BMX Plus

Aluminium seat post clam available in blue, red and gold.

• June 1981 - Referenced in the Cycle Pro "One Jump Ahead Of The Pack" full page advertisement in BMX Plus

"The NTKK is also a "snakebelly" type tire. The side knobs and center are of the directional variety. The lug height and spacing is very similar to the other types of snakebellies. The NTKK works well in almost any applications, dry, wet or hard pack." ~ Tire Comparison Review by Bob Hadley in BMX Plus!, March 1981.

The NTKK Motocross Skin Wall tire is manufactured in Japan by the National Tire Co. 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 NTKK Motocross Skin Wall Tire was included in this comparison. More information can be found at the BMX Society Post - TIRE Comparison 1981 (various brands).

  March 1981

"The Diamond Back Skin Wall 1.75 works equally well in the front or rear. It's an excellent tire for both, especially for younger riders. In fact almost all the Diamond Back team riders who are under 12 years old use this tire front and rear. The Diamond Back Skin Wall 2.125 is primarily a racing tire for front tire use. it works well in a variety of surfaces including hard pack, mud and loam." ~ Tire Comparison Review by Bob Hadley in BMX Plus!, March 1981.

The Diamond Back Skin Wall 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 Diamond Back Skin Wall Tire was included in this comparison. More information can be found at the BMX Society Post - TIRE Comparison 1981 (various brands).

  March 1981

• January 1983 - Introducing the Oakley F-1... advertisement is run in BMX Plus!

"The BMX 80X tire set by IRC is the brand new line in the IRC BMX tire catalog. They feature a more contemporary looking pattern design and a compound more suitable for mud and other soft surfaces (as opposed to IRC's hard dry tires)." ~ Tire Comparison Review by Bob Hadley in BMX Plus!, March 1981.

The IRC BMX 80X tire is made in Japan and is available as a Skinwall in 20 x 1.75" and 20 x 2.125".

• BMX Plus! Tire Comparison
  

  Ten brands and 24 different models of tires were reviewed and compared in the story by Bob Hadley. The IRC BMX 80X Tire was included in this comparison. More information can be found at the BMX Society Post - TIRE Comparison 1981 (various brands).

  March 1981

"This tire is often referred to as the suction cup tire because of the unusual lug design. The design itself has been around for a few years but it still makes a pretty good tire, that is, until the edges wear off the knobs. The Scrambler BX works especially well in loose dirt or mud." ~ Tire Comparison Review by Bob Hadley in BMX Plus!, March 1981.

The Schwinn Scrambler BX tire is manufactured in the United States and is available as a 20 x 2.125".

• BMX Plus! Tire Comparison
  

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

  March 1981

"The IRC BMX Racer 1.75 has been a very successful racing tire scoring wins on the back ends of various experts and pros. Up close it looks like a modified "snakebelly" pattern. One point worth of note is that this tire ties with the IRC 80X as the lightest in this comparison." ~ Tire Comparison Review by Bob Hadley in BMX Plus!, March 1981.

The IRC BMX Racer tire is made in Japan and is available as a Skinwall in 20 x 1.75".

• BMX Plus! Tire Comparison
  

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

  March 1981

The revolutionary new UNI-CLAMP handlebar mounting system from Cook Bros. Racing. The UNI-CLAMP is not a gooseneck. It is an integrated handlebar/fork combination in which the handlebar clamp wraps around and grips the extended fork steerer tube. Engineered from the ground up by Cook Bros. Racing, the UNI-CLAMP offers unparalleled safety and security.

• 1981 Cook Bros. Racing Catalogue
  

  The UNI-CLAMP features in the 1981 Cook Bros. Racing Catalogue. The catalogue is referenced from MOMBAT: Cook Bros. Racing History.

  

  1981

"This IRC Racer tire was developed especially for hard dry tracks. As you'd expect, it also works well on pavement and indoor tracks." ~ Tire Comparison Review by Bob Hadley in BMX Plus!, March 1981.

The IRC BMX Racer (Hard-Dry) tire is made in Japan and is available as a Skinwall in 20 x 2.125".

• BMX Plus! Tire Comparison
  

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

  March 1981