What happened to Redline bicycles?

[@MossieRidesBikes]

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[@floydblandston108]

You should look into the Girvin/Proflex history, I think you'd get a kick out of it. Bob Girvin was a very cool dude- a true 'genius'- who just sort of wound up in the bike world.

[@MossieRidesBikes]

​@@floydblandston108just added it to my list. Thanks!

[@TimBullas]

Just watched this video and it was awesome. I always wanted a Redline when I was a kid, but could never afford one. I just watched the Mongoose video you made and never realised they made a freestyle scooter. There was a kid in my neighbourhood when I was growing up who had a General Sidekick Scooter that looked a lot like the Mongoose one. I would love to.see a deep dive video on General bikes. When frestyle bmx hit Australia, it seemed like everyone was riding General bikes. Thanks for making these videos, they're great. Now to watch the GT video! 😊

[@MossieRidesBikes]

​@@TimBullasI appreciate the support. I added general to my list of companies to look into!

[@magicbox9371]

No mention of the PL24 or Bubba? How about a supplement video?

[@danielsotelo3942]

I had little something to do with the sale of Red-Line to Seattle bike supply. My name is Dan Sotelo and back in the early 80s I worked for the Japan Group/OBC. I was in charge of marketing, component and bicycle design, and I was shared where ever I was needed among the Japan Group which included Shimano. So I was well connected inside the bicycle industry. At the time I had a very close relationship with the owners of SBS-Seattle Bike Supply. One day my office door sprung open and it was Linn Castan frantically asking me if I knew of anyone that could buy Red-Line on the spot in less than 48 hours, because his wife was going to take and destroy Red-Line on their divorce?! She already got a hold of his private airplane and was coming for Red-Line next. I thought it over for a few seconds and told Linn that maybe SBS owners Terry Heller and John Cantalini could do it. So I picked up the phone and called them. At first they thought I was joking, until I put Linn on the phone. The rest is history.

[@johnsheetz6639]

You need an interview! I'd be interested in hearing the full story.

[@BobbyGeneric145]

Never get married. Rent, don't own.

[@markiewodi3371]

Another woman ruining a man…..

[@Acemechanicalservices]

@@BobbyGeneric145 If it flies, floats or f#cks, rent it

[@thomasthompson2084]

I rode and still have a redline 500a from 1984 it was stolen three times but I always got it back I love that bike I always wanted those flight cranks but never got my hands on a set

[@Dan-mc7xg]

as a child of the 70s and 80s, these videos bring back so many memories. My family couldn't afford these bikes, I ended up with a Huffy while all my friends were riding on the premium brands.

[@gogibbo7151]

I remember! I rode Huffy and Murray's while my friend rode Mongoose and his brother had something similar.

[@fly-over1517]

Same here, my mom couldn't afford to buy me one of these bikes, but most of my friends had the Chamoion and Red Line full BMX bikes, and I just thought those guys were all gods.

[@NoNORADon911]

I was hangin tuffy on a Huffy in 83'

[@DalHarpJr]

@Dan-mc7xg You sound just like me! LOL. My parents couldn't afford to buy me the Mongoose, Hutch, Redline, GT etc., like most of my friends had, so I had to settle for a Huffy Stu Thomsen from Caldor's (think Target in the 80's).

[@verajavi12]

My huffy racing did well

[@douglasdauntless]

I recently pulled 2 Redlines out of storage. 79-80 usa frame with full wrap flight cranks, and an early 80s usa frame with z rims on it. Haven't riden them since the 90s, and am restoring them. This is a great video with history I never knew. Thanks!

[@dougmather3489]

Z rims with 80s bullseye or philwood hubs rare $$$

[@lynnmcmullen3157]

Flight cranks and zrims wow haven't heard those names in many years 👉🥜

[@TheRoadhammer379]

Hey bro, thank you for putting out this content. You are bringing us Gen X kids a way to show our kids why we were so cool. And the nostalgia... priceless!

[@bluewavechris]

I loved the Redline Flight Cranks. I had several different frame/fork sets that I built out from the mid-80's to the late 90's. One set of Redline Flight cranks migrated from build to build.

[@holdmybeerwatchthis1610]

I have the same migration pattern, but not with the redline flight cranks. What I could never let go of was the redline pro-v handle bars. The angulation of where the grips are located greatly improved my free style bunny hops. At the time (1980) I was clearing 2 rectangular metal milk crates stacked with my gold anodized FMF frame. I believed I could fly!! The good ole days 😊. I let go of my redline pro-v handle bars in 1985 and have been looking for 5 years now to no avail.

[@Steve-i1r]

I'm 55 years old and own a 1981 redline mx2 hot dog stamp it's good to see younger generations taking interest in old school bmx hopefully they will keep it going ❤

[@FuKnOveRkiLL]

HaHa, that's awesome man. I can't tell you how bad I wanted a Redline MX-II as a child but it wasn't happening as they were too expensive. I used to drool seeing every color lined up at my local Cycle-Pro dealer in New Jersey (store's still there today) but my favorite was the red frame with gold components. I've satisfied my craving a couple times as an adult and have built a few but always wanted one that was untouched and original. Finally about 6 years ago I was lucky enough to score one that was 100% OG, even had the reflectors still on it which was amazing since they were either sold without or we ripped them off immediately after we got the bike home in order to not get teased to death by our B.M.X. buddies ;) Such a great time to grow up. Enjoy that MX of yours, I get flooded with emotions every time I look at mine and it always brings a smile to my face :) All the best my B.M.X. brother~Peace!

[@meatbyproducts]

I raced for Redline in the 80s as a kid. I should find a cruiser and start tooling around the town again.

[@akarilotube]

I bought a 26" square back cruiser a year ago or so; aluminum frame, chromoly fork, double pinch flights, etc. Being a BMXer from the 80's it makes me feel like I'm 12 years old again, good quality as far as I'm concerned.

[@dudetheblessed2524]

I saved up all my paper route money, and in 1986 i bought a Redline 800p. I had to order it from the bike shop because nobody in my state had them in stock. My nephews son now owns it, and its still the coolest bmx in his area.

[@loomspace]

Heck yeah! I also ordered an 86 800p (yellow) as a 12 yr old. Absolutely loved that bike, eventually got tired of hauling it around and sold it but wish I hadn’t. Gorgeous fabrication and finish.

[@galens2543]

I owned a Redline square tail, sure wish I still had it! Also had a 500a, bought new in the early / mid 80’s. Redline was the bike brand of my dreams as a kid, and we lived for BMX.

[@ivanm1018]

First thing that comes to mind when I see Redline BMX is Stu Thompson

[@GrizzoWalsh]

My buddy Brad Keith had a 1979 Redline, I had a 78 Mongoose and my lifelong childhood friend Jimmy had the 78 Race Inc. Jimmy is the only one who still has his bike, but we ALL loved Stu Thompson and wanted to be him.

[@QuinnShrimplin]

My first thought is RL Osborn before he went to general

[@skeezix8156]

Same. Stompin Stu the legend. It crushed me when he went to Huffy

[@davecassady7468]

Right!

[@batmasterson1715]

Billy Griggs and forklifter bars are Redline to me.

[@estelja]

How to spot a wealthy family in the 80's: the kid had RL Flight Cranks.

[@kimmcpherson3429]

Or a PK Ripper…

[@paulrash8861]

Don't forget about jad magnesium cranks😊

[@jeffgutierrez8796]

I WAS/AM THAT KID in the neighborhood that had RAD bikes. You're close!... I worked at the bike shop. My rides always had nice parts, I got them at a discount.

[@michaelsorrentino3346]

Haro, Hutch, and Redline were my favorite bikes in the 80’s. I have a PL26 for mid-life crisis nostalgia. It’s a nice cruiser -turns heads and I see others say oh yeah. More fun than a beach cruiser

[@ThatCaymanGuy]

I was big into BMX late 70's early 80's. My dad bought me a Redline PL-20 Carrera for my birthday. it was such a great bike.

[@stevewheat9030]

I still have my Redline.... they were great bikes... man that brings back memories of all my friends hanging out and jumping ramps and doing tricks we had a blast with our BMX bikes... great fun !!

[@robertnelson3179]

Thank you for the back story I f an important part of my history. Very early 80 or 81 my older brother who died a few years ago now had a Redline BMX bike he used to let me ride it on occasion on our bowls and tracks. I took it out on one time and cracked the down tube on landing never lived that one down.

[@USViper]

My dad bought me a Redline MXII chromoly in 1981... loved that bike

[@stevengeorge5605]

Your bike history videos are great-thank you!

[@MossieRidesBikes]

My pleasure!

[@sole__doubt]

@@MossieRidesBikes Excellent work. I never heard much about Redline back in the day it was harder to get inside information.

[@mthomas8174]

Had one, it was a gift from my older brothers. I loved that bike, it was stolen not very long after I got it. The time I had with it was absolute joy.

[@HectorGarcia-c1n]

Thanks!

[@TexasTimelapse]

I remember seeing Kastan frames at the track around 1988 -1991. I never knew they were associated with Redline. What ever happened to Cycle Craft? There was a period in time, it seemed like everyone was racing on those frames. Then they just disappeared as I was getting out of BMX. I love these videos. I find it interesting learning about these companies that were such a big part of my life when I was a kid.

[@aaronbehindbars]

I met Mike Konle several years back when I was the finanace manager at a motorcycle dealership. He was buying something for a grandkid (small ATV or dirt bike...don't rememeber). He mentioned his involvement with Redline, but it just kinda went in one ear and out the other. Briefly talked about the Honda XR75 frames they made since my first motorcycle was a XR75, so that was cool. I'm glad I found this video, because I was struggling withbrecalling the Champion name, but I knew it had something to do with a crane business. This video tied up all those broken memories of how Redline and Champion tied together. Thanks!

[@HoleshotProductions]

Cool video. I actually started racing last year and received the state 3 plate in Missouri. All doing so on a Redline Proline Pro 24. I use to ride park and street and this bike def held up as a complete build and not custom. I give their new bikes a thumbs up for beginners. More advanced riders will def want to upgrade wheels and a few other parts.

[@pauleverest]

Thanks

[@bertusbob]

In the 80s, as a child, my brother, sister and I raced Redline bikes in The Netherlands, we raced a lot and got up to a European Championship level, great times:) Thanks for the video 👍

[@enigma0u812]

My REDLINE MX2 was the pride and joy of my youth. I sold it to buy my first car...happy/sad day. Thanks for the look back.

[@ei3170]

This guys channel is incredible

[@KyleSchwanz]

Can’t wait for the GT video!! They were the coolest when I was a kid in the late 80’s and early 90’s.

[@RanchHand111]

I started riding a stingray & dreamed of a redline. Finally owned a set of redline cranks. Soon after owning a frame - best times as a kid. 60 now 🎉

[@Inverse_Sense]

Great video man! Love these mini docs on these famous bmx companies!

[@Nickolaswright]

Please do an episode on SE Racing and its founder Scot Breithaupt. Thank you. 🏁

[@braciole7667]

I have a Redline PL 26 that I bought online. Love the bike! No complaints thus far.

[@DaleLumbra]

Had a Redline back in the day Bought the (red) frame from the local shop in ‘81 Added Z wheels, CW bars, … All the cool stuff😎

[@jsinclairinthe919]

Had a MXII back in 1982. Came back to Redline in 2018. Amazing bike.

[@tippss3332]

Redline had some great designs. My brother had a Redline growing up. Was impressed how light it was. Cool bike. I always rode GT/Dyno. Great video

[@chriskelvin248]

My one real 80’s bmx bike was an orange (Hazard Yellow) and chrome 1985 Redline 600c and that was a dream come true!

[@robbchastain3036]

Thanks for this history lesson and thanks for showing that it was kids on Sting-Rays who preceded and prompted the creation of an entire segment of the bicycle industry. And I nod in respect to all the promoters who staged those races for those crazy kids. But it was California and we couldn't help it. It was auto racing and off-road racing and cars and motorcycles and Evel Knievel, too. And we couldn't wait to get out there and do it ourselves, and the Sting-Ray was tops for a good decade but it was even better to suddenly have BMX bikes which were seemingly custom-built for us in the mid-'70s. And my last BMX bike was a Redline in the early '80s and it looked like a Ferrari, red frame with gold-plated bars and brakes and rims and maybe cranks, too, I can't remember. And my first was a CYC Stormer, which I received via mail-order in early '76 after waiting for months but it had to be shipped overseas because I was a 16-year-old American teen military dependent in Frankfurt, West Germany. And that bike had Skyway Tuff-Wheels and I needed those for stairs and jumps. Thanks again for this report on the pioneering work of Redline, incredible to think their first frame was a Christmas present in 1973 but that, too, was California back then, motor sports were wildly popular and this gentleman was fabricating flat-track frames and, well, kids were pretending to ride their bikes like those racers, too, after seeing On Any Sunday on the big screen. .

[@MossieRidesBikes]

Linn Kastan even mentioned On Any Sunday being an inspiration for the BMX industry. Those original skyway wheels are worth a fortune now!

[@sonictemple2925]

I loved Flight cranks. I rode them for a long time. I later moved to Supercross Strongarm cranks on my race bike and Profile cranks on my dirt/street bike.

[@creightonleerose582]

One of the greatest moments of my youth was when the Redline 'Pro-Styler' RL20II frame, fork & angular 'Forklifter' handle-bars showed up @ my dads doorstep in its box for that summers big custom father/son build! -In 1987, IIRC, the total cost just for the RL20II frame, forks, Redline Crank-set & handlebars set was about $700-$800 dollars! -Which @ that time, one could buy a totally outfitted, fully assembled top tier freestyle bike for around $350-$500. -$700+ brand-name, fully assembled free-style bikes being literal big-baller league spec. -So it wasnt cheap by any measure, nor was I a spoiled brat-kid with a wealthy man for a father... -I was a taller 13 year old kid back in 1987, so that frame was super comfy, being purpose built for larger stature'd injury-prone trainable maniacs, "No Brain - No Pain" oriented teens, young A-Dolts & mostly responsible adult grown up people(s)...;) -Built like a TANK with its top-notch quality welding, stout overall design & chosen manufacturing materials. -I'd never seen, nor heard of any RL20II breaking, bending, or busting welds due to extreme abuse n' usage, of which, my own & a few friends examples riding the same model, having seen just that type of abuse. -Only problem being it was TEAL in color, as that was the ONLY ONE available to be sourced @ that time! So I decided I could deal with that issue... -Out came the toxic AF, but 100% effective paint stripper, I got 'er down to the gorgeous chrome finish hiding underneath that flamingly fabulous paint color. After a buffing/polishing job, and then it looked great! -What an AMAZING overall design as to that particular model of frame n' fork combo. -They appear to still hold value too, as only so many sets were made due to the high retail $ales cost. I see them on eBay for $1,400 on the low end, all the way up^ to $2,500+ Good on ya for covering Redlines history, its interesting!...;)

[@LTUSATV]

I had a red 87' RL 20II with gray Perigrine Master mag wheels and of course 401 cranks. I switched to Peregrine 48's which were "revolutionary" to the freestyle scene back then.

[@MayheM_72]

I remember what a big deal Redline was back in the day. They made some of the SWEETEST frames! I never had one (my parents only bought me Huffy's...Ugh!) but I lusted after Redline, Diamondback, Mongoose, etc.

[@stevebloke5455]

Found your channel yesterday now a new vid today, great content keep up the good work thanks for posting.

[@MossieRidesBikes]

Thanks and welcome!

[@buggzda]

This was dope as a kid in the 80s my favorite 2 bikes were the Haro Master and Redline RL 20-11. Only thing is a Redline story will no mention of RL Osborne he was the face of Redline Freestyle in the 80s

[@planesandbikes7353]

enjoyed this. I never knew its history, but I had a Redline as a kid in the late 70s and did a few BMX races before moving on to MTB racing and road racing in the 80s and 90s. Geez I had some nice bikes over the years - but mainly because my parents owned a bike shop and we sold all that stuff.

[@davecassady7468]

I had a chrome MX-II in 1982.

[@stevewheat9030]

I had a chrome mx 2 myself... Lol I still have it

[@CarlosLeon-n3t]

Remember redline from bmx in 80’s, I had diamondback2. Always wanted a redline back then, still do.of course we would change parts, to customize. Also acquired a gt pro performer trick bike in my youth, i stripped it down to be ridden for bmx. Loved it, gave it to a friend in Houston

[@brandihodges9548]

I bought a redline mx24 last year. I was told by many older bmx riders that it's a solid entry level bike. I've had 0 issues with it.

[@johnschlaefflin2100]

Remember when Stu signed with Huffy and blew everyone’s mind?!! Then we all heard rumors of him still riding a Redline, but with a Huffy paint job?! Maybe do a short video on that, and Huffy. Ha! Thanks for these, love your in depth analysis.

[@pjc2422]

Love the history stories especially from my youth. Sticking with BMX, how about a deep dive into Stroker BMX bikes? They were popular in the 80’s in So Cal. Keep up the great content.

[@ratrace7452]

My mom won me a RL 600a from local Adisa Store at mall in Ohio. I was so stoked was the only kid w/ a race ready bmx in Steel Mill town

[@matthewmcbride1510]

I still ride my 2015 redline pl26 to this day. Love it. Feels like my bmx did when I was a kid

[@FredBeltran-o3d]

I had a 2007 monocot which was awesome. I also had a kastan 24 cruiser. It had the box chain stays. Awesome bike too.

[@KicksIEfootwear]

Great content. It's cool to see there is still racing bmx. The recent Olympic really brought a lot of attention back to the sport.

[@briank4134]

They did make a really cool mountain bike, the Monocog. I used to race single speed class in the late 90s and early 00s, and sometimes the single speed wave was almost a contest to see who could place the highest on the cheapest bike. The Monocog was really inexpensive, so a lot of people raced on them.

[@stevemccrary1605]

Thanks that was some interesting history. I bought a pair of Redline forks for my bike in the mid 80's when i started racing

[@elricbohn6483]

I had the Harry Leary back in the bmx days, then went full Haro master. Wicked history lesson, thanks

[@sole__doubt]

Oh yes you made the Redline video. I miss my 720 from back in the early 90s. I lost it in Hurricane Katrina and didnt replace it. It had Peregrine rims and the flight cranks it was my nicest bike when I was kid. I like BSD setup better though, modern steel and geometry rules.

[@Steeles4Brandon]

I'm curious to know the history lesson of Verde and Eastern BMX... Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@stephenvanpoortfliet1473]

Most Definitely for Eastern!!

[@dirtydave2691]

Redline cranks and forks were the best in the 70s. Most of the aluminum 3-piece cranks could not handle the stress put on them. Lots of chromoly forks failed too. Redline products however were tough. Fun fact, I remember seeing Stu Thompsen practicing on his trick Redline cruiser at Irvine BMX one weekend.

[@AGoogleUser-h2r]

Thank you so much! I had a Hutch Blue/Chromoly with a Haro number plate and Oakley grips. BMX Great childhood memories 👍

[@bikenraider99]

I remember being at Action Bikes in Universal City, TX and seeing the Redline Conquest cyclocross bike. It would be 20 years before I actually got one. One of my most fun bikes I've had, even though it is a tad big.

[@jdre1976]

My parents got me the Redline 600c for my birthday back in the 80''s (87??). I remember the exact price.. $232.00! It was my first real BMX bike, and it was my ONLY BMX bike. Compared to the store bought brands these bikes were on another level. Unfortunaly my Mom gave it away to some neighborhood kid in the 2000s, but hey.. My bad luck was that kids good luck!

[@brannonmcclure6970]

Redline. These standard size bmx frames I loved. My friend owned one. They felt stable in the air.

[@johnlopez4089]

I grew up in the San Fernando valley. The champion factory and mongoose factory were only a couple miles apart. Track masters was only a couple miles from them as well. They made RRS frames. We would go into the office of all three places and the receptionist would hook us up with stickers. Then we’d dumpster dive to see if anything of value to us was thrown out. Good memories 👍👍

[@binderdundit228]

I had the redline 500A. I miss it. First bike was a blue and chrome spitfire turbo. My favorite was my Kuwahara laser lite in chrome.

[@thetruth4519]

The Arsenal - Morganford Bike shop at 5:37 is still open. Was my first bike shop. It is now A and M bikes in St.Louis, MO. Just bought some used wheels from them....I thought that picture looked familiar😀

[@D40..]

Gday buddy from down under, I was heavy into BMX in the late 70's early 80's when it was all new and exciting. I had to have all the best gear even though I couldn't ride for crap, one bike I had was a JMC black shadow it had JMC forks, red line bars, red line flight cranks and aria alloy wheels, I always wondered about JMC the company P.S. I love the way you do your reports very professional, informative and fun.

[@chevelleranch7481]

Great video! I own a 76 Redline squareback with most of the period correct parts. One of the coolest bike designs ever! I just found your channel. Since you asked...I would love to see a video on the Cook Bros BMX story....the coolest bikes ever in my opinion! Also JMC. Now I have to check out your Mongoose video!

[@magicbox9371]

The first time I went mtn biking it was with a friend on a modified bike as they had not yet been introduced to the market. I rode my 24” bmx (redline) for many years as mtn biking became popular and typically was out front. Only after riding a very fast downhill with huge sweepers and finding I had surpassed the capabilities of my brakes and tires did I switch to a geared mtn bike specific setup.

[@jacksondaniels8169]

What about Hutch and Patterson? Both big name brands back in the 80’s. Speaking of Redline, I still have my oldest sons Redline Mini from the early 2k’s. Going to rebuild it for my grandson with my sons help. Flight cranks were the bomb, if you had them on any bmx bike you were balling back in the 80’s.

[@stevemccrary1605]

Wish I still had my Hutch TJ from back in the day

[@wolverine2433]

Great video. Very intersting history of the company. Im in the process of rebuilding my 1995 Redline RL 440 Expert and giving it to my son. I was 11 when my dad bought it new for me and he will be 11 when its restored/customized for him

[@phillipsstanley]

I had a REDLINE. I loved it. I stripped the paint off and it was all chrome and I added a different models decals.

[@RichardDougan-e3l]

I have a 2023 redline26er and I love it! !!

[@princequestly2218]

I forgot about Kastan bikes those uni blade forks were awesome! 😍

[@kirkwilson8738]

I would love to hear about Diamond Back BMX Bikes.. You do such a Great Job!!!!

[@DaveWasThereMan]

Same fate, Alta cycles

[@jeredalmeida1880]

Great video. I had no idea Redline had such a deep history. Could you possibly do a brief history of Cycle Craft?

[@dandorris8531]

Have you ever heard of CYC frames? The name was stormer labeled on the bar from headset to the crank assembly. I wanted a PK ripper growing up but couldn’t afford one so found this frame in question at the bike shop. It was somewhere between mid 70s to 80s. I still have the bike. It’s out fitted with TUFF II and the skyway pedals. It’s kind of a Frankenstein type build. Thanks.

[@thomasfrye313]

Kaston made frames in the 90s that I raced on. Kaston and UGP were huge for us.

[@mainyakmainer7162]

Thank you and what about looking at CW BICYCLES or SKYWAY

[@pinkybrown1525]

Thank you, i was around back then, my buddies rode Redline. Informative, i enjoyed it much.

[@davidsharp3110]

Bought a Redline MX-24 last year, love it! Reliving my childhood on that bike. I had a Monocog in 2007, had to sell it but I loved that bike also. No real new innovations but the MX-24 is a well built solid Signature Cruiser. I think it has been discontinued for 2024.

[@nabrute]

My first decent BMX was a late 90’s Redline double x. About 10 years ago, my buddy just gave me a frame that all the decals were taken off and it was painted, had no idea what it was, turned out to be a Redline as well, built it with a bunch of good parts and still ride it

[@The-Jokes-on-You]

On any Sunday, it probably helped add to the hype back in the day. Motocycle & bicycles are joined at the hip in their respective journeys & advancement. Great content 👍 would love to see a video on obscure smaller Mounatain bike innovators like Bob Seals (Retrotec) or Jeff Lindsay (mountain goat), Paul Price (paul components) all of these guys started their thing in Chico California. Skyway bikes would be a good video choice too.

[@joshmarean9307]

Thanks for this. A Haro documentary would be great! I really appreciated Bob’s design element and wish he’d stuck with bikes a bit longer.

[@Steeles4Brandon]

I have a Redline Asset. It's holding together nicely. The only stock parts left are the frame, forks and cranks. Everything else I upgraded but overall a good starter bike.

[@michaelb.42112]

I was in junior high school from 1980-1982 and if you had a Redline you were the coolest kid. There was only ONE kid who had one and I still remember it was Glen Titalo.

[@derecmathewo1431]

I have a 2023 Romp redline 20 inch it’s great, only con is you have to upgrade most of the parts. But solid bike the end

[@mjeezey9871]

I had redline proline forks on my JMC frame with campy cranks!

[@StephenLyons-c3h]

The first bike I raced with was a redline. I loved that bike.

[@cericj99]

My first Redline was a used PL20, then a RL20A f/f. I loved that f/f.

[@unkorichie2029]

I grew up in Newbury Park, CA in the 70s-90s. In the early 80s Redline was headquartered in our town, so basically everybody had a Redline

[@estelja]

I'd like to see a doc on CYC. My sister had an Ames Stormer, which was quite light and had very slack geometry for the times. I found it difficult to ride after being used to my own Supergoose.

[@davidlawrence7299]

I had a stingray originally and my father ponied up and bought a CYC Stormer for me for xmas 1976. I raced BMX in Tucson AZ and did ok but i remember seeing a lot of Redline Square backs and Champion squarebacks at the races. There was a team from a bike ahop known as the Spokesman that rode the Champions. Really wanted one but they were way out of our budget. I was perfectly happy with my CYC though and owned it until the early 90,s. My brother restored it and gave it to his son who promptly left it outside and it got stolen . I was pissed. I really miss that bike, my nephew?...not so much.

[@Bluegastank]

I raced BMX in SoCal in the mid to late 70s. Somehow we got word some of the red line frames were in a dumpster off of La Palma outside a small manufacturing shop keep in mind we are just kids. We went dumpster diving and the frames were cut in three pieces for some reason maybe they were rejects. I took one to my dad he welded it together and I had a nice red line frame for free! I ended up getting a new one later on but won several races with the red line and the Z rims! La Mirada was my favorite track and the one in Lancaster California

[@kordnplu]

I wish I knew what ever happened to my late 80’s early 90’s Redline. It wasn’t one of the top of the line bikes, but it was sweet. I got it second hand and rode the wheels off of it.

[@johnnyappleseed6415]

I still have fond memories of my Redline 600c. Rode that more than I drove my car...

[@0101-s7v]

I had a redline in 1981, when I was 11. I got it from a guy who got it from another guy who didn't know what it was. I love writing that thing. I sold it for $25 because I had to move. Good memories.

[@lancehowlett3910]

They were in Chatsworth right across the alley from the foundry my dad worked at. I got my Redline forks right from the shop (factory ?)

[@evanswinford7165]

I loved the height of the BMX era back then, you could find really cool parts anodized in lots of different colors and grips that were better than your factory grips and not just black. You had to hit several shops to score the best kit but that was also part of the hobby. I have some blue Taiwanese know off pedals of the well know Sun Tour name brand type. The shop had about a dozen different colors. They still work today and that was 1985.