Mitsuboshi Competition II Tires

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"The Comp 2 may have been the start of the modern day BMX tire trends. Both front and rear feature medium sized block tread with full width, wrap around patter. Tracktion is excellent on almost any surface." ~ Tire Comparison Review by Bob Hadley in BMX Plus!, March 1981.

The Mitsuboshi Competition II tire is manufactured in Japan and is available in black, blue, red, orange and yellow. The Comp 2 tire came as a 20 x 1.75" or 20 x 2.125". Most racers used these in a "fat-skinny" combination.

Timeline

  • New from Mitsuboshi for the serious Racer... The Silver Star Competition II BMX Tire
    The Mistuboshi Competition II tire is referenced in the Hot Tip section in BMX Action. In the same issue Mitsuboshi advertise their latest tire, the Competition II. "The unique, new COMPETITION II tread design provides maximum traction at the starting gate, better sidewall grip in turns, and minimal rolling resistance on the straights". This advertisement features in BMX Action.
    October 1978
  • BMX Action 1978 BMX Equipment Buyers Guide
    The Mitsuboshi Competition II Knobby skinwall tires are recommended in the BMX Action 1978 BMX Equipment Buyers Guide.
    December 1978
  • Known for quality by top MX and BMX riders worldwide. Join the winners!
    The latest advertisement copares the Mitsuboshi Competition II tire to other brands and shows how the Competition II tire releases mud while the others hold onto it. This advertisement features in BMX Plus! and BMX Action.
    January 1979 to May 1979
  • Join the winners who ride Mitsuboshi Tires
    Mitsuboshi change up their advertisement with a rear BMX show and a new mud release-hold comparison. This advertisement features in BMX Action.
    June 1979
  • Everything Bicycles Store Advertisement
    Everything Bicycles store advertisement shows the Mitsuboshi Competition II tires in their current product line.
    September 1979
  • Three reasons why Winners ride the Competition II Mitsuboshi Tire
    Mitsuboshi's latest advertisement provides three reasons why Winners ride their tires; 1. The unique tread design; 2. The high density nylon cord; and 3. The special rubber compound. This provides better traction, better strength, long life and better handling. This advertisement features in BMX Plus!
    July 1980 to August 1980
  • 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 II Tire was included in this comparison. More information can be found at the BMX Society Post - TIRE Comparison 1981 (various brands).
    March 1981
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Powerlite DG Stem

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Timeline

  • October 1977 - The Powerlite DG Stem is featured as a new product labelled as DG in BMX Action.
  • October 1978 - The Powerlite stem is reviewed as a new product in BMX Action.

Reviews

Found in BMX Action in October 1978.
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Powerlite PL-1 Mousetrap Seat Clamp

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In May 1979, the Powerlite PL-1 seat post clamp is referred to as the "Mousetrap".

Timeline

  • October 1978 - The PL-1 Clamp It Up advertisement runs in BMX Action.
  • December 1978 - Featured in the current product range at the Everything Bicycles store. This advertisement is printed in BMX Action.
  • December 1978 - BMX Action features the PL-1 Seat Clamp as part of the 1978 BMX Equipment Buyer's Guide.
  • January 1979 - Featured in the current product range at the Sentinel Sales East store. This advertisement is printed in BMX Action.
  • May 1979 to October 1979 - Featured in the current product range at the Everything Bicycles store. This advertisement is printed in BMX Action.

Advertisements

Found in BMX Action in October 1978.
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Sugino Mighty-Tour Cranks

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Timeline

  • 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.
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Scott Mathauser Finned Brake Pads

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Timeline

  • October 1978 to December 1978 - Everything Bicycles advertisement, Hot Trick Stuff!, features the Scott Mathauser Shoes as part of the current product line. This advertisement runs in BMX Action.
  • March 1979 to August 1979 - The Stop Better advertisement from Scott Mathauser Brake Pads is featured in BMX Action.

Advertisements

Featured in BMX Action from March 1979 to August 1979.
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Dia-Compe MX 810 Brakes

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Timeline

  • January 1979 - Dia-Compe MX 810 Brakes are referenced in the factory specification for the Panda Supercross BMX. The Panda Supercross BMX is advertised in BMX Action.
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Shimano MX Freehub Hubs

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The FH-MX60 was an anodized finish in silver, gold, red or blue. The FH-MX40 came in either a buff finish or painted gold, red or blue.

Timeline

  • December 1978 - BMX Action features the Shimano TRICK STUFF advertisement showing the Shimano MX Freehub Hubs.
  • March 1979 - BMX Action reviews the Shimano MX Freehub as one of it's hot new products of the month. Referenced as a component of the 1979 Team JAG BMX in the BMX Action Official Test. 
  • March 1979 to September 1979 - Featured in the Shimano MX Advertisement, "You've got to be quick in the pits to be fast on the track" ~ Bobby Encinas in BMX Action and BMX Plus!

Factory Fitted

  • 1979 Team JAG BMX

Product Reviews

Reviewed in BMX Action March 1979.

Advertisements

Featured in BMX Action from December 1978.

Featured in BMX Action from March 1979 to September 1979.
Featured in BMX Plus! from May 1979.
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