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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: Mikku on May 25, 2014, 04:58 AM

Title: ALPS BMX Japan
Post by: Mikku on May 25, 2014, 04:58 AM

Hi guys! In case you've missed it, here's RadRat's post from the Old School Race section:-

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,174227.msg1752166.html#msg1752166

Has anyone got any further info on this company? They seem to be from the early/mid-80s, may have supplied parts for Mongoose and/or Kuwis and I'm told have a French Connection! Answers on a postcard to Popeye Doyle, c/o Mont Blanc, the Alps!  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: ALPS BMX Japan
Post by: MartyC on May 25, 2014, 01:21 PM

Japanese manufacturer, made road, track and bmx parts.

Title: Re: ALPS BMX Japan
Post by: Mikku on May 26, 2014, 11:37 PM

Any idea how they are viewed/rated against other Japanese manufacturers such as Tange, Koizumi, Tioga, Kusuki, etc??

Title: Re: ALPS BMX Japan
Post by: MartyC on May 27, 2014, 06:40 AM

Highly regarded in the southern hemisphere and featured highly on Australian branded/made bikes.

Title: Re: ALPS BMX Japan
Post by: Mikku on May 27, 2014, 11:37 AM

Quote from: MartyC on May 27, 2014, 06:40 AM

Highly regarded in the southern hemisphere and featured highly on Australian branded/made bikes.

Thanks for the info - much appreciated!  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: ALPS BMX Japan
Post by: monkian on August 04, 2014, 11:02 PM

They made Cr-Mo Heli-Arc Welded Straight & V-Bars for Tioga.
Both exactly the same size: 26" x 9.5" & both ALPS branded under the riders RH Bar End.
Very nice they are too 8)

(http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i175/vimto_uk/Temp%20Album/tioga-vbars05_zpsbbebfc46.jpg)

(http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i175/vimto_uk/Temp%20Album/tioga-vbars01_zpsb8c503ef.jpg)

Title: Re: ALPS BMX Japan
Post by: monkian on August 04, 2014, 11:20 PM

They also made this Industrial looking Stem (maybe late 70's / early 80's).
Well I like it :yahoo_silent:

(http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i175/vimto_uk/Reference/alps-stem01_zps259018db.jpg)

(http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i175/vimto_uk/Reference/alps-stem02_zps1e4d6fa6.jpg)

(http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i175/vimto_uk/Reference/alps-stem03_zps43c9dc2f.jpg)

(http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i175/vimto_uk/Reference/alps-stem04_zpsf80b13ad.jpg)

Title: Re: ALPS BMX Japan
Post by: Mikku on August 05, 2014, 12:33 AM

Great info and photos Paul!  :bow:  That stem definitely looks like it's built for business!  :daumenhoch: