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Avocet FasGrip Freestyle Tires
These tyres were a direct competitor to the Mitsuboshi Competition Pool (Comp Pool) tyres. Some people prefer these tyres as they hold more PSI than Comp Pools at a rating of 85 PSI. They were slightly more expensive when released.
Flying W ESP Stem (3rd Generation)
Flying W BMX products are the makers of the ESP Stem and were out of Washington state.
They started selling their stems (I believe) early to mid 1983 mainly advertised in ABA Action newpaper.
Owners were Marty Ehnat (racer) and his father Walt (ABA announcer and track director in the Pacific North West).
"Eddie Sigmund Products"
Eddie Sigmund was a well known Skyway racer and had a company around the mid- 80's.
His company was called ESP for Eddie Sigmund Products.
Eddie Sigmund Products is not the company that made the ESP Stem, Flying W made the ESP Stems.
Although Eddie was mainly a racer, he was featured in a Skyway freestyle ad.
They started selling their stems (I believe) early to mid 1983 mainly advertised in ABA Action newpaper.
Owners were Marty Ehnat (racer) and his father Walt (ABA announcer and track director in the Pacific North West).
"Eddie Sigmund Products"
Eddie Sigmund was a well known Skyway racer and had a company around the mid- 80's.
His company was called ESP for Eddie Sigmund Products.
Eddie Sigmund Products is not the company that made the ESP Stem, Flying W made the ESP Stems.
Although Eddie was mainly a racer, he was featured in a Skyway freestyle ad.
~ http://bmxmuseum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1200194
ACS Rotor Detangler
A guy nobody has ever heard of, Dale Cooper, invents a little machined aluminum thing that attaches to your stem and allows for tangle free rearbrakes. ACS markets this as THE ROTOR.
Oakley O Wing Grips
The Oakley O Wings originally came out in the standard colours of blue, yellow, red, white and black. Later they added neon colours, or “freestyle colours” that included green, yellow, purple, orange and pink.
Cycle Pro Greg Hill Snakebelly Tires
The Cycle Pro Greg Hill Snakebelly tyres were produced during the soon to be doomed partnership between Greg Hill and Cycle Pro in 84-85.
Redline Forklifter Bars
According to the Redline Timeline, the Forklifter Handlebars were released on January 1st 1984.
"Redline introduces the Forklifter system; still one of the cleanest and most precision chromoly handlebars ever created. The 4-piece bar featured capped/curved ends and welded-on numberplate tabs, to fit the pre-formed Forklifter plate."
"Redline introduces the Forklifter system; still one of the cleanest and most precision chromoly handlebars ever created. The 4-piece bar featured capped/curved ends and welded-on numberplate tabs, to fit the pre-formed Forklifter plate."
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.
Advertisements
From the January, 1983 issue of BMX Plus.
Catalogues
Kashimax BMX Seat and Guts Catalogue
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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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"
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 Pads (Pro Model)
The Skyway Tuff Pad (Pro Model) was a Skyway-branded version of the Kool Stop Finned Brake Pad and an upgrade on the original version of the Skyway Tuff Pad originally released in 1979.
Timeline
- 1981 - Featured in the Skyway catalog
Reviews
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Terrycable Brake Cable
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.
Terrycable brake cables are still manufactured today.
Timeline
- 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!
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Product Reviews
New product review from BMX Plus in August 1980
Advertisements
Found in BMX Plus in August 1980.
Found in BMX Plus in January 1983.
Redline Chainwheel
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.
The engraved Red Line logo uses a bobble font. This changed in the 90's.
Timeline
- August 1980 - Featured in the FLIGHT CRANKS from Red Line advertisement featured in BMX Plus!
Catalogues
Redline Catalogue from 1986.
Advertisements
Found in BMX Plus in August 1980
Mitsuboshi Competition III Tires
"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.
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.
Timeline
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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 Box Cranks
Timeline
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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 BMXJanuary 1980
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