The 6 Bolt Redline by Kastan Forklifter Stem Reissue. This limited edition reissue of the iconic 6-Bolt Redline Forklifter Handlebar Stem was reverse engineered from an era-original stem, and produced to exacting standards and finish. This handlebar stem is a reissue of the original late 1980s Redline Forklifter 6-Bolt stem. It features a 1” quill shaft with the potts modification hollow stem bolt designed for installation on all 1980s-era BMX bikes. This limited edition batch of silver stems comes with classic Redline branding and is presented in a custom-printed box with foam lining, featuring era-inspired Redline branding and colors.
Delivered in a custom foam-lined box, the stem is available to purchase right now at the button link below and ships from stock within 24 hours. USA Shipping is Free.
Price: $ 189.99
RL 20 II Prostyler Update. With inventory making its way into the RBK warehouse in sizable batches, meticulous handling, rigorous QC, and careful packaging processes are well underway. The quality of these packages is stunning. You have waited a long time, and we have remained focused on delivering on the ultimate vision and potential of the vintage dedicated Redline by Kastan brand in terms of quality and authenticity. The Kastan team deeply appreciates those of you who remained positive and patient.
A small quantity of Standard Package inventory is available.
1 X Radberry 1986 (with Black BB)
4 x Chrome 1986 (with Black BB)
The Redline RL 20 II Prostyler tube set remains one of, if not THE, most innovative and complex of any BMX frame, fork, and handlebar combinations ever designed. The first (of many) steps in the manufacturing process is "swaging" or, in non-engineering language, "tapering" the USA made 4130 tubing to achieve the sleek aesthetic the Redline RL 20 II Prostyler is revered for. Our raw tubing begins its journey in San Diego before heading north on the 5 Freeway to south Los Angeles, to take its new form in our proprietary swaging dyes. The material is literally forced into its new dimensional profile in a rotary swager. And the complexity doesn't end there, as we create custom pressure and bending dyes to enable the tapered tubing to be adequately secured in the bending
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