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Old School BMX 1980 - 1988 => Old School Race (riders ready, pedals ready... GO!!) => Topic started by: reilley1 on March 29, 2008, 08:51 PM

Title: Redline PL-20
Post by: reilley1 on March 29, 2008, 08:51 PM: I posted this a while back in a slightly different configuration. I wanted to redo it with some new parts I acquired
The Tom's Bike Shop on the plate refers to an infamous rag-tag team of BMXers who thanks to Tom Derosier (RIP) got their start in BMX. Shop ran out of El Centro CA
Not totally famous cats but several riders who would put a hurt on people like EK and others when they showed up. People like Mike Hardaway, Pepe Mason, David Garcia, Jimmy McDaniels, Van Johnson and others. I ran the team for a few years in the late 70s/early 80s and took a few trophies back from the nationals. A similar bike was my last bike I bought at that shop

Recently, Tom's oldest daughter Mary passed away. She was good people and helped out the kids as much as she could. My way of saying thanks

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/w303/reilley1/Redline/PL-20/PL-20-1.jpg)

Redline PL-20 Frame and Fork
Redline Stem
Redline V Bars

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/w303/reilley1/Redline/PL-20/PL-20-2.jpg)

Mits Comp III Front Tire
Weinmann Front Rim
Asahi Spokes
Shimano DX hubs

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/w303/reilley1/Redline/PL-20/PL-20-3.jpg)

Shimano SX brake lever
Shimano DX BB
Shimano DX Crank
Shimano DX Post
Tuff Neck Seat clamp

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/w303/reilley1/Redline/PL-20/PL-20-4.jpg)

Avocet Saddle
Shimano Tourney Brake
Matthauser Brake Shoes
Oury Grips
Neal Plate
Shimano brake housing

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/w303/reilley1/Redline/PL-20/PL-20-6.jpg)

Redline Pads
Shimano plate
Tange Headset
Tange headset lock
Cheng Shin copy (rear)
Ambrosio rear rim

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/w303/reilley1/Redline/PL-20/PL-20-5.jpg)
Title: Re: Redline PL-20
Post by: wildwood1971 on March 29, 2008, 08:55 PM: just how i remember Redlines looking BITD - stunning build and a nice tribute. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Redline PL-20
Post by: RATTY on March 29, 2008, 08:58 PM: One of these days your gonna show us a bike I dont want, but believe me this aint one of them. :smitten: :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
Title: Re: Redline PL-20
Post by: MartyC on March 29, 2008, 09:02 PM: Rick, another super build :daumenhoch:.

Always loved that colourway too :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:

Looks like it's begging to be be ridden too >:D
Title: Re: Redline PL-20
Post by: reilley1 on March 29, 2008, 09:05 PM: Quote
Looks like it's begging to be be ridden too

I did, that's why the grips are dirty...:)
Title: Re: Redline PL-20
Post by: Mattdub on March 29, 2008, 10:07 PM: Likin' that very much Rick , cool bike shop story too ;)
Title: Re: Redline PL-20
Post by: Dingobmxer on March 29, 2008, 10:09 PM: perfect :smitten:

:) DINGO :)
Title: Re: Redline PL-20
Post by: MartyC on March 30, 2008, 08:39 PM: Quote from: reilley1 on March 29, 2008, 09:05 PM

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Looks like it's begging to be be ridden too

I did, that's why the grips are dirty...:)

Oh Yes, she looks dirty >:D
Title: Re: Redline PL-20
Post by: Brandy Truffle on March 31, 2008, 08:45 AM: A build with a story behind it is always great to read about.

What is certain,is that these small "bike shops" that you'd see in the early 80's run by passionate fanatics like 'Ralph' & 'Tom' were a major major part in establishing BMX in many ways & as you say,giving many riders their start in the sport.

Lovely Ride. Nice Tribute. Someone somewhere is smiling down on it. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Redline PL-20
Post by: zed4130 on March 31, 2008, 09:05 AM: Rick another amazing build, you must have a museum now, :4_17_5: i would love this one aswell tony ;)
Title: Re: Redline PL-20
Post by: bmxmatt1974 on March 31, 2008, 03:35 PM: thats a great looking bike :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Redline PL-20
Post by: Tefore on April 02, 2008, 10:32 PM: damn man have you nothing that is crap.lol
Title: Re: Redline PL-20
Post by: dj_benice on April 02, 2008, 11:11 PM: thats beautiful, I am tempeted to not bay the mp-20 tomorrow, your usual high standard :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Redline PL-20
Post by: keep it lit! on April 03, 2008, 12:40 PM: mmmmmmmmmmm.......... tidy! :daumenhoch:

ade :crazy2:
Title: Re: Redline PL-20
Post by: reilley1 on April 03, 2008, 08:37 PM: Thanks guys

Here's a picture of the big boss (RIP)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/w303/reilley1/BMX%20people/TOMSR.jpg)