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Title: Pro Star
Post by: Voodoocars on July 16, 2008, 09:28 PM
Got hold of an old 'Pro Star' '84 frame in chrome.Were these something to do with Diamondback bitd? I've also got a ProLite 'aero' frame and forks in chrome.Its got oval tubing.I dont remember these- is it any good? They are both a bit rusty but will polish up ok.Any pics would be good :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Pro Star
Post by: etriedes on July 17, 2008, 06:13 PM
My brothers back in 84 i think

(http://www.end-dot.com/prostar.jpg)

Si
Title: Re: Pro Star
Post by: Mattdub on July 17, 2008, 07:49 PM
My first BMX was a Pro Star , like below .

(http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v201/Mattdub/ProStarmy1stbmxDB-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Pro Star
Post by: Haro82 on July 17, 2008, 08:17 PM
So was mine. I remember thinking I'd rather have the bike above it though  :(
Title: Re: Pro Star
Post by: Mattdub on July 18, 2008, 09:30 AM
So was mine. I remember thinking I'd rather have the bike above it though  :(

Snap !  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Pro Star
Post by: dialledbikes on July 18, 2008, 10:02 AM
Were these something to do with Diamondback bitd?

Looking at those pics in the old ad above, the frames look almost identical apart from the gussets.

But BITD, I always thought Pro Star was just a budget in-house brand which Freewheeler Leisure Products introduced to complement the high end Diamond Backs they imported/distributed.
Title: Re: Pro Star
Post by: Haro82 on July 18, 2008, 10:57 AM
Were these something to do with Diamondback bitd?

Looking at those pics in the old ad above, the frames look almost identical apart from the gussets.

But BITD, I always thought Pro Star was just a budget in-house brand which Freewheeler Leisure Products introduced to complement the high end Diamond Backs they imported/distributed.

They do look the same don't they  :-\ .  It was bloody heavy though.
Title: Re: Pro Star
Post by: lazyboy on July 18, 2008, 03:04 PM
prostar was my 2nd bmx,lets not lie,they were sh**e so heavy.

but still a great find. :smiley6600:
Title: Re: Pro Star
Post by: Voodoocars on July 19, 2008, 08:09 AM
You are right about the frames being the same apart from the gusset 'cause I got a diamondback frame at the same time.
Title: Re: Pro Star
Post by: brooksie001 on August 25, 2008, 10:06 AM
oh god .. I had a prostar as my first BMX, i do remember thinking bloody hell this is heavy compared to my mates bikes.

And yep i remember seeing that advert , being really grateful that my mum and dad had bought me the bike but secretly wishing i had the one above it lol

:D
Title: Re: Pro Star
Post by: sweetbeats on August 25, 2008, 08:15 PM
That Red Aero Saddle looks totally huge what was the tt length like 11's or something :) or is it just the 10mm instamatic camera playing tricks on my eyes!
Title: Re: Pro Star
Post by: brass monkey! on August 25, 2008, 09:29 PM
yep, had one too.......i remember them being rather HEAVY.... ::)

looks cool in retrospect though  8)
Title: Re: Pro Star
Post by: Paulo on August 27, 2008, 07:35 PM
Yep, same my first bmx was a Pro Star. Loved it.

Check out the museum. There's a member on here who knows loads about them. He's got a few pics in the museum.

Happy days.  :smitten:
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