From the Dungeon. Episode #1: Scratching the Surface.

In celebration of Profile Racing's 50th anniversary, owner and founder, Jim Alley, invites us into the company's original Florida location where some sections of this dark and dusty industrial cave have been sealed off since 2004.
Over time, this building (appropriately named "The Dungeon" by employees) has become a time capsule; a host to historical artifacts capturing Profile's legacy in both the automotive and bicycle industry.
Join us on this multi-episode series as we press record and let Jim imbue his wealth of knowledge on conjured pieces of the past.
This is From the Dungeon.
Welcome.
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Episode #1: Scratching the Surface.
On episode #1 of From the Dungeon, Jim Alley gives us an overview of the building's history and highlights instruments/machinery that were imperative in Profile Racing's product evolution.
Episode Timeline:
.35 -- General overview of The Dungeon.
1:34 -- What initiated Profile Racing into Bmx from the car industry.
2:50 -- The original dyes used for the legendary Profile Racing Box Cranks.
3:40 -- Brief history of the 48 splined spindle and its transition from automotive to Bmx.
4:07 -- 4130 material used for Profile Box Crank arms.
4:37 -- A true time capsule: The original Profile welding table.
5:12 -- One of three original welding machines used in Profile crank production.
5:38 -- Original argon gauge.
6:27 -- Staging area currently used for crank post production.
7:08 -- Artifact #1: Found original Profile Racing color advert from 81/82'.
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You can check out the complete history of Profile Racing as we cover each of it's 50 years, weekly, over the course of 2018.
Check it out at www.profileracing.com

[@DeadSkinMask32]

Oh My, what I would give to have 1 each of those old advertisements. I’m a huge 80’s Profile lover collector and hoarder. I even have a set of the Clemtwin cranks you made for them back then.. awesome series, thank you.

[@adamreece5498]

I know this might be a bit much but this is a spiritual experience watching this.

[@Qui_Gon_Ben]

i bought a pair of 180 cranks in 1996 and still have them to this day.

[@kifOq]

Great video...love to hear the back story on companies like this. Looking forward to the next episode!

[@SuperNc336]

Amazing history there been a proud owner of profile cranks since early 90s Keep up the Great Job Guys!1

[@adigilbert3301]

So stoked to look behind the curtain. Looking forward to seeing more of these. Yes Profile!! Honoured to be involved.

[@Brant_Moore]

Super super awesome guys.

[@torkerbmx]

Congrats on 50 years!!

[@johnnyknapp4175]

the history how the 48 spline came to be, cool little story.

[@billwood6535]

I've always wanted to see a box cranks built (fabricated) from start to finish.

[@jordanpope5440]

Amazing! Those OG advertisement flyers are GOLD!

[@billwood6535]

May I ask what changed in the fabrication process that allowed you to stop using weepholes in the new retro versions of the cranks?