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Showing posts with label 1983. Show all posts
Flying W Model M ESP Stem (Generation 2)
"Flying W/ESP stems were made in Tacoma, Washington in the early 80's by Walt Ehnat (Flying "W") and his son, racer Marty Ehnat. The ESP stem was basically the first XL/Long stem introduced to the BMX market (around '82), and a lot of pros used and endorsed them."
~ http://bmxmuseum.com/reference/1106
"The Model "M" (for "Marty") 2nd generation round logo stem. Only 20 were produced with the stamp on the side. The quill was made long as they were installed high with flex fighters."
~ email attached to http://bmxmuseum.com/reference/1106
"Your E.S.P Stem is unique in the industry developed by a Pro Bmx'er with the aid of space age technology and material.
The head parts are 7075-T-6 Aircraft grade aluminium - this material costs 5 times as much as 6061 Industrial grade aluminium most stems are mad from. This is why your bars will stay put with our Stem.
The shaft is stainless mandrel drawn Alloy Steel. Similar to gun barrel material.
All bolts are T5... The allen head bolts are 5/16 American thread.
Like buying a fine watch or gun - our product may cost a little more but you probably have bought your last stem.
No Stem should be elected more than 1 5/8" or we cannot honor our guarantee"
~ ESP Stem leaflet from the Gen 2 Model M.
~ http://bmxmuseum.com/reference/1106
"The Model "M" (for "Marty") 2nd generation round logo stem. Only 20 were produced with the stamp on the side. The quill was made long as they were installed high with flex fighters."
~ email attached to http://bmxmuseum.com/reference/1106
"Your E.S.P Stem is unique in the industry developed by a Pro Bmx'er with the aid of space age technology and material.
The head parts are 7075-T-6 Aircraft grade aluminium - this material costs 5 times as much as 6061 Industrial grade aluminium most stems are mad from. This is why your bars will stay put with our Stem.
The shaft is stainless mandrel drawn Alloy Steel. Similar to gun barrel material.
All bolts are T5... The allen head bolts are 5/16 American thread.
Like buying a fine watch or gun - our product may cost a little more but you probably have bought your last stem.
No Stem should be elected more than 1 5/8" or we cannot honor our guarantee"
~ ESP Stem leaflet from the Gen 2 Model M.
Flying W ESP Stem (1st Generation)
Created by Flying W BMX Products. E.S.P stood for Ehnat Speed Products Inc.
http://bmxmuseum.com/reference/1105
http://bmxmuseum.com/reference/1105
Kashimax Areo Seat
The Kashimax Areo Seat was made from Nylon 6 and weighs only 440 grams including the seat guts. The seat has a NJS stamp under the shell, which means it was OK to use in pro track racing in Japan.
Available in blue, red, yellow and black.
Available in blue, red, yellow and black.
Reproduction
The saddle was re-released in December 2008, due to high demand from the track bike crowd.
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From the January, 1983 issue of BMX Plus.
Catalogues
Kashimax BMX Seat and Guts Catalogue
Redline 400 Series Cranks
The Redline 400 Series were a budget version of the Flight crank introduced in 1982 and had a fixed spider, no pinch bolts and accepted a square tapered spindle that was larger than a standard size spindle. The cranks were made for REDLINE by SUGINO. These cranks were stamped REDLINE followed by the size.
The Redline 400 Series cranks accepted 3 spindles, produced by Sugino. These were the:
The Redline 400 Series cranks accepted 3 spindles, produced by Sugino. These were the:
- Sugino CV-P
- Sugino CV-SC-FT
- Sugino CV-PN
Image from http://www.gregterzian.com/2009/06/sugino-400-series-bmx-cranks-the-other-flight-cranks
Image sourced from http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=167355
A'me Tri (Upper Case Bubble Font) Grips
The second version of the A'ME Tri grips still maintained the bubble font appearance but the letters were in all upper case. The early 80's A'ME Tri's had a single embossed logo. The later versions had the logo embossed twice on the flange, 180 degrees apart.
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KKT AMX Platform Pedals
The KKT AMX Pedals were designed with a concave shape to fit the balls of your feet. They came with 16 D-shaped pegs to avoid slippage. The spindles are chrome-moly.
The KKT AMX Pedals are made from cast alloy and come with a chrome plated finish, or in black, blue, red and gold.
The KKT AMX Pedals are made from cast alloy and come with a chrome plated finish, or in black, blue, red and gold.
Timeline
- January 1983 - "KKT-AMX, Stick-em On Your Feet" advertisement in BMX Plus! (see below)
Factory Fitted
- 1983 Redline 102b Series Three
- 1982 Kuwahara "E.T." Original
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From the January, 1983 issue of BMX Plus.
A'me Dual Grips
Timeline
- January 1983 - A'ME Introduces the Dual Grip advertisement in BMX Plus!
Images
Advertisements
From the January, 1983 issue of BMX Plus.
Star Products Star Bars Handlebars
Timeline
- January 1983 - Star Bars and R.L. advertisement in BMX Plus!
Images
Advertisements
From the January, 1983 issue of BMX Plus.
1982
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1983
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Handlebars
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Star Products
IRC Z-1 Tires
Timeline
- January 1983 - Explosive Action advertisement in BMX Plus!
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Advertisements
From the January, 1983 issue of BMX Plus.
References
ODI MUSHROOMS Grips
Ornate Design, Inc. (ODI) MUSHROOMS™
Timeline
- January 1983 - MUSHROOMS™ Do The Grippin'... advertisement from BMX Plus!
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From the January, 1983 issue of BMX Plus.
Takagi MX Cr-Mo Length/Race Stamped One Piece Cranks
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.
Timeline
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SST Dirt Skirt
Invented by Brian Scura, the Dirt Skirt would prevent dirt entering the bottom of the headset.
The "B.S." (Brian Scura) Dirt Skirt was '81-'82 era. After much complaining by parents about the risqué name, they finally changed the name, it was good timing as the company, Scura Speed Technologies, also was evolving. So, they simply changed the name to "S.S.T." Dirt Skirt.
The tagline for the Dirt Skirt was "Keeps you balls from getting crusty"
The "B.S." (Brian Scura) Dirt Skirt was '81-'82 era. After much complaining by parents about the risqué name, they finally changed the name, it was good timing as the company, Scura Speed Technologies, also was evolving. So, they simply changed the name to "S.S.T." Dirt Skirt.
The tagline for the Dirt Skirt was "Keeps you balls from getting crusty"
OGK Cobra 82-2A Grips
Factory Fitted
- 1982-1984 Kuwahara Survivor
- 1982-1984 Kuwahara Laserlite
- 1983 Univega Mountain Bikes
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Redline Flight "401" Series Cranks
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.
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
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.
The Skyway TUFF Pedals come in 1/2" or 9/16" and the cages were available in red, gold, blue and silver.
Retro
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.
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.
Timeline
- 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.
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From the 1982 Skyway Catalog.
From the January, 1983 issue of BMX Plus.
From the January, 1984 issue of BMX Action.
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