Old School BMX Parts

The no-wrap double-pinch Redline Flight™ 2 Cranks are regarded as the first (1st) generation Double-Pinched Redline Flight™ 2 Cranks. The 1st generation Double-Pinched Redline Flight™ 2 Cranks are made in the USA.

No-Wrap refers to how the pedal and spindle bosses are connected to the crank arm. No-Wrap cranks have the pedal and spindle bosses welded onto the crank arm. Double-Pinch refers to there being a two pinch bolts securing the spindle boss to the spindle.

• Redline Flight 2 Cranks
  

  Redline Flight 2 Cranks advertisement New for 1997!

  

  1997

The no-wrap single-pinch Redline Flight™ Cranks are regarded as the forth (4th) generation Redline Flight™ Cranks by oldschool BMX collectors.

No-Wrap refers to how the pedal and spindle bosses are connected to the crank arm. No-Wrap cranks have the pedal and spindle bosses welded onto the crank arm. Single-Pinch refers to there being a single pinch bolt securing the spindle boss to the spindle.

The half-wrapped single-pinch Redline Flight™ Cranks are regarded as the third (3rd) generation Redline Flight™ Cranks by oldschool BMX collectors.

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

Images sourced from BMX Museum.

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.

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.

"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

• 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

• BMX Plus!
  

  The Addicks Cranks Advertisement features in BMX Action.

  

  May 1979
• BMX Action
  

  The Addicks Cranks Advertisement features in BMX Action.

  May 1979 to July 1979

The Takagi MX Cr-Mo Cranks are made of forged chrome-moly and available in a chrome or gold finish. They are available in 170mm or 175mm lengths.

• BMX Action Buyers Guide ~ November 1979
  

  The Takagi MX Cr-Mo Cranks are featured in the BMX Action Buyers Guide.

  

  November 1979

• July 1979 to September 1979 - Bullseye features an advertisement, Bullseye Ballbracket, in BMX Action.
• September 1979 - Featured as a current product in the Everything Bicycles double page advertisement printed in BMX Action.

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The full-wrapped pinch-less Redline Flight™ Cranks are regarded as the first (1st) generation Redline Flight™ Cranks by oldschool BMX collectors. They are available in 170, 175 and 180mm.

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. Pinch-less refers to there being no pinch bolt securing the spindle boss to the spindle.

According to the Redline Timeline, The Flight Cranks went into production on the 1st March 1979.

• FLIGHT CRANKS ~ BMX Plus! Review
  

  The Red line FLIGHT CRANKS review appears in BMX Plus!

  July 1980
• FLIGHT CRANKS from RED LINE Advertisement ~ BMX Plus!
  

  

  August 1980

• May 1979 to June 1979 - Featured as a current product in the Everything Bicycles full page advertisement, Mr. Dealer - Your One Stop BMX Supplier. This advertisement is printed in BMX Action.
• June 1979 - Featured in the Sekai Superhawk #350 BMX advertisement as a factory fitted component.
• July 1979 - Featured on the Webco Professional BMX reviewed in BMX Action.
• September 1979 - Featured as a current product in the Everything Bicycles double page advertisement printed in BMX Action.

• 1979 Webco Professional (Reviewed in BMX Action ~ July 1979)
• 1979 Cycle Pro Duster BMX (Advertisement in BMX Action ~ September 1979)

Sealed precision bottom bracket from Bullseye, the makers of the Bullseye Hubs

• March 1979 to October 1979 - Bullseye features BMX Action the New Roller Bracket from Bullseye. 

Available in sizes 152, 170 and 175mm. Anodized cranks available in blue, red, gold and forged alloy.

• December 1978 - Everything Bicycles advertisement, Hot Trick Stuff!, features the Sugino Mighty-Tour Cranks as part of the current product line. This advertisement runs in BMX Action.

According to Redline History, on March 1, 1978, Redline begins experimenting with a chromoly 3-piece crank. It still needs refining.

• June 1979 - Red Line Tubular Flight Cranks advertisement from BMX Action (see below)
• October 1978 - Featured in the The New MX II From Red Line advertisement from BMX Action