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Showing posts with label Wheels and Rims. Show all posts

Troxel Trackmaster Wheels

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Molded from glass filled (reinforced) nylon. Available in yellow, blue, black and red.

Timeline

  • November 1979 to January 1980 - Advertisements featured in BMX Action.

Advertisements

Featured in BMX Action from November 1979 to January 1980.
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ACS Aluminium Stoker Mags Wheels

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Timeline

  • October 1979 to November 1979 - ACS advertise the ACS Aluminium Stoker Mags in BMX Action.

Advertisement

Featured in BMX Action from October 1979 to November 1979.
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ACS Zytel Stoker Mags Wheels

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Timeline

  • August 1979 to November 1979 - ACS advertise the ACS Stoker Mags in BMX Action.

Advertisement

Featured in BMX Action from August 1979.

Featured in BMX Action from September 1979.

Featured in BMX Action from October 1979 to November 1979.
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Skyway TUFF Wheel II Wheels

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There were different versions of the Skyway TUFF Wheel II. They were available at the following dates.
  • 1979 - Tuff Wheel II with a riveted flange and only the Patent Number stamped on the brake area. These were a very limited run.
  • 1979 to 1982 - Tuff Wheel II with a riveted flange and full stamp on the brake area.
  • 1984 to 1988 - Tuff Wheel II with a riveted flange and stamp on the spoke area.
The following colours were available:
  • Black - 1979 to 1989
  • Blue - 1979 to 1989
  • Red - 1979 to 1989
  • White - 1979 to 1989
  • Yellow - 1979 to 1989
  • Orange - 1985 to 1989
  • Lavender - 1985 to 1989
  • Green - 1985 to 1989
  • Baby Blue - 1986 to 1989
  • Grey - 1986 to 1989
  • Pink - 1986 to 1989
There were also "Mongoose" and "Andy Patterson" stamped Skyway TUFF Wheel II wheels. From 1986 Skyway TUFF wheel II wheels were also produced in England. These had bolted flanges as the rivet machine was too expensive to ship.

Catalogues

1979 Skyway Catalogue.

1982 Skyway Catalogue.

Advertisements

Featured in BMX Action from August 1979.

Featured in BMX Action from November 1979.

Featured in BMX Plus! from August 1980.
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Mongoose Motomag II Wheels

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Timeline

  • October 1977 - BMX Products, Inc / Mongoose Motomag II advertisement in BMX Action (see below).
  • 1978 - The Motomag II Wheel is featured in the 1978 Mongoose Catalogue.
  • December 1978 - BMX Action features the Mongoose Motomag II wheels as part of the 1978 BMX Equipment Buyer's Guide.
  • 1979 to 1980 - Featured in the Mongoose Catalogue.
  • 1981 - Featured in the Mongoose Catalogue.

Catalogues

Featured in the 1978 Mongoose Catalogue.

Featured in the 1979-1980 Mongoose Catalogue.

Advertisements

Found in BMX Action in October 1977.
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C&G Super-Pro MX Rim

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Timeline

  • April 1978 to June 1978 - Super Pro MX Alloy Rim advertisement features in BMX Action.
  • October 1978 - An updated version of the Super Pro MX Alloy Rim advertisement features in BMX Action.
  • October 1978 to December 1978 - Everything Bicycles advertisement, Hot Trick Stuff!, features the XXXX as part of the current product line. This advertisement runs in BMX Action.

Advertisements

Found in BMX Action in April 1978 to June 1978.

Found in BMX Action in October 1978.
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ARAYA 7C Rims

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The ARAYA 7C rims are seen by may OldSchool BMXers to replace the 70's ARAYA 7B rim. They were stronger than the ARAYA 7B and lead the way into the ARAYA 7X rim.

The ARAYA 7C Rim was available in 20" x 1.75" and 20" x 2.125" sizes. ARAYA 7C rims came in solid anodized blue, red, gold and silver; and two-toned (shiny side) anodized blue, red and gold.

Timeline

  • 1978 ARAYA Rim Catalog
    The ARAYA 7C Rim appears in the 1978 ARAYA Rim Catalog alongside the ARAYA 7B Rim.
    1978
  • The NEW MX-II from Red Line Advertisement
    BMX Action run the advertisement, The New MX II From Red Line. The advertisement contains an image of the Red Line MX-II with gold rims that look distinctively like ARAYA 7C rims and specifies specifies that the Red Line MX-II comes with "ARAYA Rims". This advertisement features in .
    October 1978
  • 1979 Team JAG BMX - BMX Action Official Test
    ARAYA 7C rims are factory fitted to the 1979 Team JAG BMX.
    March 1979
  • Take the lead rid the ARAYA 7C Advertisement
    The ARAYA 7C advertisement features in BMX Plus!
    May 1979
  • ARAYA 7C Alloy Rim Advertisement
    The ARAYA 7C advertisement features in BMX Action
    June 1979
  • 1979 Webco Professional BMX - BMX Action Review
    ARAYA 7C rims are factory fitted to the 1979 Webco Professional BMX.
    July 1979
  • 1979 Rampar R-11XL BMX - BMX Action Advertisement
    ARAYA 7C rims are factory fitted to the 1979 Rampar R-11XL BMX.
    September 1979
  • 1980 ARAYA Rim Catalog
    The ARAYA 7C Rim appears in the 1978 ARAYA Rim Catalog alongside the ARAYA 7X Rim. The ARAYA 7C Rim was available in 20" x 1.75" and 20" x 2.125". They are available in two-toned (shiny side) anodized blue, red and gold.
    1980
  • 1982 ARAYA Rim Catalog
    The ARAYA 7C Rim appears in the 1978 ARAYA Rim Catalog alongside the ARAYA 7X Rim. The ARAYA 7C Rim was available in 20" x 1.75" and 20" x 2.125". They are available in anodized blue, red, gold and silver.
    1982

Factory Fitted

  • 1979 Team JAG BMX
  • 1979 Webco Professional
  • 1979 Raleigh / Rampar R-11XL

References

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ARAYA 7B Rims

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Timeline

  • 1970's ARAYA Rim Catalog
    The ARAYA 7B Rim features in the 1970's ARAYA Rim Catalog. Catalog's can be viewed at the ARAYA Rim Archive. The ARAYA 7B rim does not appear in the 1980 ARAYA Rim Catalog so it is assumed that it was only produced until 1979.
    1970 to 1977
  • 1978 ARAYA Rim Catalog
    The ARAYA 7B Rim appears in the 1978 ARAYA Rim Catalog alongside the ARAYA 7C Rim. This marks the transition from the ARAYA 7B to the ARAYA 7C. By 1980 the ARAYA 7B no longer appears in the ARAYA Catalog.
    1978
  • Rampar BMX More Thrash For Your Cash - BMX Action
    Rampar's More Thrash For Your Cash Advertisement in BMX Action specifies the ARAYA 7b rims are factory fitted to the Rampar R-11.
    September 1979

Factory Fitted

  • 1979 Raleigh / Rampar R-11

References

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Skyway Tuff Wheel I Wheels

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There were different versions of the Skyway Tuff Wheel I. They were available at the following dates.
  • 1975 to 1977 - Tuff Wheel I (Stamped "Pat. Pend.")
  • 1978 to 1981 - Tuff Wheel I (unstamped)
  • 1980 to 1983 - Tuff Wheel I (stamped)
The following colours were available:
  • Black - 1775 to 1983
  • Blue - 1978 to 1983
  • Red - 1978 to 1983
  • White - 1978 to 1983
  • Yellow - 1878 to 1983

Images


Product Reviews

Skyway TUFF Wheels Review in BMX Action in October 1977.

Catalogues

From the 1979 Skyway Catalog.

From the 1981 Skyway Catalog.

Advertisements

1976 Skyway TUFF 1 Advertisement.

Found in BMX Action from June 1977 to October 1977.

Found in BMX Action and BMX Plus throughout late 1978 to early 1979.

Found in BMX Plus in May, 1979.
Featured in BMX Action from July 1979.

Found in BMX Action in December 1977 to February 1978.

Resources

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Mongoose Motomag Wheels

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Timeline

  • Bicycle Motocross Kits and Accessories by ISS ~ BMX News
    Designed to fit all 20" High Rise Bikes. Super strong, lightweight, one piece construction. No welds, no rivets, no spoke maintenance. Precision machined for perfect balance. This advertisement is printed in Bicycle Motocross News.
    January 1975 to May 1975
  • B.M.X. Products / Mongoose
    The Motomag wheel is featured in the B.M.X. Products Catalogues.
    1975 to 1977
  • BMX Action 1979 MAG JAG BMX Review
    Referenced as a component of the 1979 MAG JAG BMX in the BMX Action Official Test.
    March 1979
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