Raleigh Burner USA Promo 1982. In 1982, the Huffy Corporation licensed the right to manufacture and distribute Raleigh in the USA. Huffy was given instant access to bike shops with a proven brand. When looking at bikes from 1982 and newer, you must make sure which company made the bike.
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.