Redline RL-275 (27.5" BMX Cruiser) Box Opening, Build, & Ride Review

Watch my garage build and ride review around town and down to the beach. Love this bike!
See my Redline SQB-26 build here: • Redline Squareback 26"...

[@cmtphysiques]

Great to see another adult exploring the big bikes. I grew up lusting after the MX-II.

[@timothyeichinger3592]

Nice to see a fellow Redline rider! Personally I love those bars.

[@ClubmanGT1971]

Great video! Really liked at the end as well with the monos and that beautiful coastal scenery. What a spot to ride 👌. I love the 24’s and 26’s so we can relive our childhood. Some of the best years of our lives. See ya mum, I’ll be home for dinner!

[@jimfielding171]

Thank you! Sounds like you had the same bmx childhood 😎. Good times with great freedom!

[@ClubmanGT1971]

@@jimfielding171 endless memories of happier times in this world. I love that I have two boys who are now obsessed with bikes as well. It’s very special as a dad to spend time with them.

[@jimfielding171]

@@ClubmanGT1971 that’s cool for you and them, making great memories. I fight with my daughter on who gets to ride the RL-275 😆

[@ClubmanGT1971]

@@jimfielding171 🤣

[@Capius1272]

Really appreciate this video.

[@184876ela]

NICE RIDE 100%

[@rainbowhiker]

You'll want a 29" -- eventually 🙂

[@stephonjames1038]

Nice! Man oh man. If they had this bike in white with back of the frame chrome…

[@yudianto262]

I like it💯👍

[@SHWELL11]

I wish the RL20's werent so expensive these days. This 275 looks great. Might add to stable.

[@jimfielding171]

It's now my favorite ride after I replaced the tires and bars.

[@MrTD30]

Nice review I’m also 6’3 what bars did you go with and what rise? Looking at the S&M Fu bars but can’t decide

[@jimfielding171]

Thanks. I went with the GT Original 4-Piece Bars (Black) (9.125" Rise) (29" Width) for both of my Redlines

[@devinbyrnes8058]

Wow another RedLine I really want. I wish RedLine sold their bmx cruisers in Canada. I have to find a way to get one that doesn't cost an arm and a leg in border fees. It has everything I am looking for: 27.5, mech. disc brakes, single speed.

[@jimfielding171]

Good luck in your search!

[@victorcarrasquillo5081]

Wow, where do you live? What a beautiful place to ride!

[@jimfielding171]

Thanks, along the shoreline in Connecticut.

[@tankdarla637]

Nice. I am from 80s BMX racing and riding, do the really wide tires slow you down? Back in the day I ran 1.5 or 1.75 I think, could have been 1.25 that was a long time ago...lol

[@jimfielding171]

Yes they do! I've shelved the 3.0's for Tioga 2.125's and the bike now rolls much faster. Looks a lot better too with all black tires.

[@MuhButtsBeenWiped]

That thing is slick. Is the gearing setup like bmx?

[@jimfielding171]

The gearing ratio seems like a standard bmx setup. But looks wise the front and rear sprocket are smaller than on my SQB-26”. They crank very similar.

[@megashovelmanam1517]

Nice Big BMX bike, I just ordered the Gloss Orange 🍊 one, are Presta valves standard? Prefer Schrader because of big fingers 😀

[@jimfielding171]

I believe they are but you could drill out the rim to fit a schrader stem if you really wanted them. Getting the tires off the rim bead is fun. Enjoy your new ride!

[@megashovelmanam1517]

@@jimfielding171 I know that if gumwall tires are over inflated or not properly remounted they can blow like 🎈 🎈. I also got CREW and a Mongoose Terrex so various configurations.

[@TuesdaysTurn]

What tires did you go with? The 2.5" Hookworms would be nice on that bike. Great video!

[@jimfielding171]

I went with Tioga 2.125” which are the same size as what comes on the SQB-26. I’m happy with them. Hookworms 2.5” would work well too. Get some taller bars as well. Thanks!

[@TuesdaysTurn]

@@jimfielding171 A lot of the wheelie guys ride the Hookworms, and I saw your wheelies at the end. They are slimmer than a lot of people think. They say 2.5, but they're just barely wider than my Kenda 2.1s. Cheers

[@jimfielding171]

@@TuesdaysTurn you mean my sad wheelies? I've gotten better... 😆

[@TuesdaysTurn]

@@jimfielding171 Looks good to me! If you haven't already, try to lower your tire pressure, makes it easier to balance.

[@jimfielding171]

@@TuesdaysTurn Yes! I discovered that, big help.

[@mamusichmilan7729]

Dear Jim, What tire thickness do you recommend for a 27.5 Inch tire BMX bike for a 5.97113 foot tall person who weighs 220.4 lbs?

[@jimfielding171]

I ended up going with the Tioga FS100 2.125” tires. You could go 2.5” too if you wanted a little wider.

[@mamusichmilan7729]

@@jimfielding171 Thank You Jim. How about a 27.5 Inch, 3" Inch thick tire?

[@smiletigersYt]

which bike do you like better? PL26 or the Sq back 26?

[@jimfielding171]

The SQB-26 has the better seat. It’s cushioned rather than plastic on the PL. The only other real difference is the frame, alloy or chromoly. The aluminum frame on the SQB is stiff. Not sure how the PL frame compares to the SBQ. I only have a PL-24 from the 90’s, not a 26. Hope this helps!

[@kfett86]

Which do you like better, 26" or 27.5? Which one is easier to wheelie?? (I have a RL PL-26)

[@jimfielding171]

The RL-275 fits me better at 6’-3”, easier to wheelie too.

[@kfett86]

​@jimfielding171 I'm short at 5"7, however I still might pull the trigger. 👍

[@jimfielding171]

@@kfett86 the disc brakes are a nice upgrade. Good luck

[@NAdamO-xt4ht]

Stupid question, but I was born in the 80’ and raised in the 90’s. I want a bigger BMX style bike to cruise to work… not to do any tricks or jumps or wheelies or anything. Would it be stupid for me to cruise around on this for my 1 mile round trip commute?

[@jimfielding171]

I think it would be perfect but keep in mind it’s single speed gearing so depending on your terrain it might be limiting.

[@spengolly8666]

I'm glad to hear that your 6ft3 cause I'm 6ft6 and I need a solid ass bike I can lay back on. Is this the bike for me ?? Buffalo ny.

[@jimfielding171]

Yeah the 27.5” will fit you well. My SQB-26” fits me well too but the RL is perfect for cruising. It’s like a big BMX mountain bike. If I’m going to hit dirt jumps than I prefer the smaller 26” bike. I’ve got a 24” redline too but it just feels real small now compared to my other big BMXer’s. Good luck and enjoy!

[@spengolly8666]

And it's a SQB?

[@jimfielding171]

@@spengolly8666 the RL-275 isn’t a squareback but Redline makes a SQB-26 too. Watch here… kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3W7nJ6dppdnqbc

[@jacobramirez530]

Iv been looking into the sqb 29 and the rl 275 just not sure which to get and will fit me better I'm 5 8 175 lb

[@jimfielding171]

You mean the SBQ 26”? I think the 26” would be better for you at 5’-8”. All depends on how you plan to use it

[@jacobramirez530]

​@@jimfielding171 I'm say often

[@jimfielding171]

@@jacobramirez530 like just cruising, or dirt jumping, or some other style of riding?

[@jacobramirez530]

​@@jimfielding171 I want to do little of all buy mostly cruising

[@jacobramirez530]

Would you still go with the 26

[@luxman9463]

Made in?

[@SamplingPercussion]

Hopefully China so you can loose sleep over it.

[@cxr2]

can ı have ıt 👍

[@UserConn]

I’m 6 ft woukd this be a good fit?

[@jimfielding171]

I’m 6’-3” and it works great for me. I prefer it over my SQB-26 which is also comfortable to ride.

[@UserConn]

@@jimfielding171 thanks so much for the reply. I’m looking for a bike to ride with my kids.

[@jimfielding171]

@@UserConn Awesome! The RL-275 has much better brakes too. Enjoy

[@yudianto262]

I like it💯👍