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.

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blue78 wrote:

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.

Im pretty sure people were live criticizing the Haro release today so I imagine Redline would draw similar passion.

RDub2 wrote:

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.

Nice to see this project is in good hands.  I trust you will do it right.

Thank you, sir.

No matter what,  these will never be able to compare to the 1984/1988 original ones.... 

2020 Repop = NOT ORIGINAL OLDSCHOOL !!!! 

Keep an eye on ebay, that's where most will be.

Great timing since my Nigerian Prince inheritance will be coming through any day. I'll buy all 300 of them to keep out the hands of flippers. Then I'll sell them to worthy buyers. Oh, wait...

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these will be incredible tributes for those who collect vintage-inspired-replica BMX bikes

BRIAN HAYS wrote:

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.

So true.

X

DOMPHIPPSIO wrote:

redline 600 wrote:

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 ...

Without question...

Definitely one of the pillars that BMX was built on.

X

redline 600 wrote:

metalheadcustoms wrote:

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

Right there with you!!

me to depending on price to own one. if its over !000.00 I most pass.