Old School BMX Parts

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.

• August 1980 - Featured in the FLIGHT CRANKS from Red Line advertisement featured in BMX Plus!

"Like the MX 200, the Carlisle MX 400 really hasn't seen much duty on the race tracks. I seems to suffer from basically the same problem as the 200. They both still make excellent all-around thrasher tires, which is probably all they were intended for anyway." ~ Tire Comparison Review by Bob Hadley in BMX Plus!, March 1981.

The Carlisle MX 400 tire is made in the United States and is available as a colored gumwall in 20 x 2.125" size.

• BMX Plus! Tire Comparison
  

  Ten brands and 24 different models of tires were reviewed and compared in the story by Bob Hadley. The Carlisle MX 400 Tire was included in this comparison. More information can be found at the BMX Society Post - TIRE Comparison 1981 (various brands).

  March 1981

"This baby is almost a direct copy of the Carlisle Aggressor MX, but they apparently got a slightly different compound and they don't seem to be as good on hard pack surfaces as the Carlisle." ~ Tire Comparison Review by Bob Hadley in BMX Plus!, March 1981.

The LHR Dirt Slinger tire is made in Taiwan and is available as a blackwall in 20 x 1.75" and 20 x 2.125" size.

• BMX Plus! Tire Comparison

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

  March 1981

• Trick Stuff from Panda BMX Bikes
  

  Featured in Trick Stuff from Panda BMX Bikes advertisement in BMX Plus!

  May 1980

These pads have "KASHIMAX" embossed right onto the vinyl.

• May 1980 - Kashimax Protective Pads reviewed in BMX Plus!

A grippy gumwall tire produced by Diamond Back. These are available in 20 x 2.125" and 20 x 1.75" sizes.

Grab On MX-2 Grips grips came with three foam sleeve options.

• Comp I - Standard hard and durable foam
• Comp II - New style foam that was thicker and softer for riding
• Comp III - Thick and firm foam designed after the MX-1

• June 1981 - Grab On MX2 Grips advertisement featured in BMX Plus!