Old School BMX Parts

"The Agressor has a very good compound of rubber with an excellent tread pattern. most applications see the aggressor MX as a front tire only. It's an excellent tire for most terrain but works best in softer dirt. Oftentimes you can spot the Aggressor MX on many a pro's bike." ~ Tire Comparison Review by Bob Hadley in BMX Plus!, March 1981.

The Carlisle Aggressor MX tire is made in the United States and is available as a blackwall 2.125".

• Carlisle Aggressor MX - Brute Strength... Built to Take It!
  

  Carlisle Aggressor MX tire advertisement features in Bicycle Motocross News. Carlisle Aggressor MX tires are designed, built, track tested and engineered for motocross.

  

  May 1975 to June 1975
• Bikecology MX Mail Order Advertisement - Bicycle Motocross News
  

  The Carlisle Aggressor MX tire is listed in the Bikecology MX Mail Order advertisement in Bicycle Motocross News

  March 1976
• The Flyin' Okie - Jeff Ruminer Interview - BMX Action
  

  Jeff Ruminer confirms that he uses the Carlisle Aggressor MX tire on his front wheel in his interview in BMX Action.

  October 1978
• BMX Plus! Tire Comparison
  

  Ten brands and 24 different models of tires were reviewed and compared in the story by Bob Hadley. The Carlisle Aggressor MX Tire was included in this comparison. More information can be found at the BMX Society Post - TIRE Comparison 1981 (various brands).

  March 1981

• 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

• 1979 Raleigh / Rampar R-11

• Araya Catalogue Archives (English Site)

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

• Maurice Meyer's History of Skyway Tuff Wheels

The Oakley I grips were originally designed for motocross and supercross. In his garage lab, a mad scientist named Jim Jannard developed a new kind of grip with a unique tread for a secure grasp, plus geometry that fit the rider's closed hand. He utilized a new material called "Unobtainium®" that was engineered to become sticky when wet.

The Oakley I grip's came in 2 versions. The first generation had the original Oakley logo that used a knobby tire for the letter "O". These were manufactured from 1975 to 1977. From 1977 onwards, the second generation grips had the newer thermonuclear protection logo.

The Oakley I Grips came packaged in a cardboard box and were available in black, yellow, red and blue.

• The Flyin' Okie - Jeff Ruminer Interview - BMX Action
  

  Jeff Ruminer confirms that he uses Oakley 1 grips in his interview in BMX Action.

  October 1978
• C.D.I. Distributors
  

  C.D.I. Distributors reference the Oakley 1 grips as part of their catalogue.

  May 1979
• The Oakley Grip - Oakley II
  

  Oakley's advertisement in BMX Action features their full product range including the Oakley I grips.

  

  July 1979

• Helix BMX Grips

• BMX Action New Product Review
  

  The DID Bicycle's Nickel BMX Chain is reviewed in BMX Action as part of their New Product Feature.

  August 1977
• BMX Action 1978 GT Laguna BMX Review
  

  DID Nickel Plated Chains are factory fitted to the 1978 GT Laguna BMX. The 1978 GT Laguna BMX is reviewed in BMX Action.

  October 1978

• 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

According to Redline Bicycle History, the first tubular chromoly Redline fork is created February 1st 1974. It’s safe to say that Redline forever changed the bicycle industry, as heavy, bladed forks would soon become a thing of the past. The chrome-moly forks were made from 4130 tubing.

On October 1st 1975, Redline introduced the Steel Tubular forks. Not everyone can afford the "expensive" $40 chromoly Redline fork. Thus, Redline introduces a $25 version of it, made of steel and powder coated black or yellow.

• BMX Action New Product Review
  

  The Red Line chrome-moly Tubular Forks and the Red Line mild steel Tubular Forks are reviewed in the BMX Action New Products section.

  December 1976
• BMX Action - The Fork Chronicles Head-to-head Comparison
  

  The Redline Tubular forks are featured in BMX Action's The Fork Chronicles - Head-to-head Comparison article. This article compared a range of forks that were available in January, 1979 for materials, special treating, hardness, weight, size, rake, cost and finish.

  January 1979