mdeltab wrote:

No threadless?!?

No purchases here!

Fully agree,

Dirty Habits wrote:

This should be interesting.... 

+1

mdeltab wrote:

No threadless?!?

No purchases here!

how can they go thread less and be a exact clone of the OS one?

redline 600 wrote:

HempKnight wrote:

Didn't Redline recently get brought out ? It's a predictable move tbh, would have been nice to see the tech updated, as it stands, it's just another ornament inspired by greed, taking advantage of the nostalgia of that generation.

If it was greed ... why only 300?

to test the waters and help sales. franklin mints go for a lot because they are very limited runs made. we do not yet no the price of these Redlines.

DOMPHIPPSIO wrote:

I'm the project manager for Redline Foundations. Some of you have been supporters of other BMX history projects I have delivered for brands and also the Birth of the BMX Freestyle history books I have written and published within the last five years.

This is ultimately a project to honor and celebrate Linn Kastan and his crucial role in BMX, and Redline history. The project has a lot of moving parts including a historical "origins" video (with plenty of ex-Redline racers, employees, etc contributing) a website, etc. When we met with Linn 6 months ago to discuss this project, the subject of the RL 20 II came up and since Linn has the ability to produce bikes to very high standards at Kastan, he offered to make a short run of RL 20 II Replica packages. Using the original drawings he created in 1984, these will be incredible tributes for those who collect vintage-inspired-replica BMX bikes, and the project will be a fitting tribute to Linn Kastan and his unique and innovative role in BMX history. Without him, who knows what it would look like.

The balance of creating something that requires a lot of tooling while keeping it accessible/affordable has been a six-month process. This isn't a price gouge or a bank raid, merely an authentic project, delivered by the brand founder - in collaboration with the modern brand - to celebrate Redline and Linn Kastan's history.

Thanks to those who support the effort.

An honor to Linn Kastan is long overdue ...

metalheadcustoms wrote:

Is this just a tease with a picture of the original bike? New release could be different. This may be a restoration in the picture. Shows Nippon front brakes that haven't been available for years.

Dia-Compe 883 Nippon BMX bicycle brake caliper - REAR - or fronts
Dia-Compe
$33.99
https://porkchopbmx.com/dia-compe-883-n … ear-black/

DOMPHIPPSIO wrote:

I'm the project manager for Redline Foundations. Some of you have been supporters of other BMX history projects I have delivered for brands and also the Birth of the BMX Freestyle history books I have written and published within the last five years.

This is ultimately a project to honor and celebrate Linn Kastan and his crucial role in BMX, and Redline history. The project has a lot of moving parts including a historical "origins" video (with plenty of ex-Redline racers, employees, etc contributing) a website, etc. When we met with Linn 6 months ago to discuss this project, the subject of the RL 20 II came up and since Linn has the ability to produce bikes to very high standards at Kastan, he offered to make a short run of RL 20 II Replica packages. Using the original drawings he created in 1984, these will be incredible tributes for those who collect vintage-inspired-replica BMX bikes, and the project will be a fitting tribute to Linn Kastan and his unique and innovative role in BMX history. Without him, who knows what it would look like.

The balance of creating something that requires a lot of tooling while keeping it accessible/affordable has been a six-month process. This isn't a price gouge or a bank raid, merely an authentic project, delivered by the brand founder - in collaboration with the modern brand - to celebrate Redline and Linn Kastan's history.

Thanks to those who support the effort.

erichevy wrote:

Interesting.  Wonder how many minutes it will take to sell out.

I was going to say, "I wonder how many minutes it'll take for someone to complain", but I'm a little late to the topic & I see that some have already.

HempKnight wrote:

redline 600 wrote:

HempKnight wrote:

Didn't Redline recently get brought out ? It's a predictable move tbh, would have been nice to see the tech updated, as it stands, it's just another ornament inspired by greed, taking advantage of the nostalgia of that generation.

If it was greed ... why only 300?

You can charge more for 'limited editions' plus the profit will be higher cos their using 40 year old tech, that is usually still found on wallmart bikes. And it will create more interest in their next 20 'limited edition' repops.

When the complaint is that the company is making money, what is the ideal thing they should do? Should they give them away? Sell them at their cost & not make profit? Should they just cease to be a company so that they're not making a profit anymore?

And exactly how much extra are they going to make because they're "using 40 year old tech" as you mention?? I'm curious.

Many, including myself won't get a shot at one of these.

metalheadcustoms wrote:

I for one am extremely excited about this and will be purchasing one.

Right there with you!!

Ohhhhhh the irony. Seeing the prices old school collectors are asking for their old school bikes and parts and then the same guys complaining because someone else in a free country is trying to sell something for a profit. HILARIOUS.

Buy one or don't but God damn the whining here is getting old.

Last edited by BRIAN HAYS (2020-10-21 3:05pm)