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Name: Ediz Tensi
Hometown: Istanbul, Turkey
Started riding BMX in: 1981
Number of bikes in the collection: 25

Do you remember the moment that you decided to start collecting BMX memorabilia?
Ediz Tensi: It was about 10 years ago and I saw Akman Atilgan on Facebook sharing his BMX builds, who is now also my BMX business partner. He was a big influence to me and I decided to collect BMX bikes.

What kind of bikes do you focus on?
Ediz Tensi: There are not many old school BMX bikes in Turkey, therefore I am collecting whatever I can find. My main focus is freestyle BMX but I collect race bikes too and I enjoy finding different types of BMX.

Do you have a favourite BMX brand?

Name: Michael James
Hometown: Vancouver, WA. USA
Started riding BMX in: Started riding/Racing in 1976 in MT. Sterling KY.
Number of bikes in the collection: Over 50 bikes currently. 

Do you remember the moment that you decided to start collecting BMX memorabilia?
Michael James:  I had the last bike I competed on a 1987 GT pro freestyle tour, that was just how I rode it, all mismatched parts & such. Back then we concentrated on what worked & did not break. I saw a flier for an Old school BMX show at the Recyclery in Portland, Oregon. Took my '87 Kuwahara Bravo Pro frame with me to check it out. So cool to see all the old school rides! Talked to the curator of the event Paul & we became best friends. We started doing the show together & this year will be the 14th year!

The Redline RL 20 II Prostyler is not just a bike; it's a beast. This four-year project has been long and arduous, but it is a testament to our passion and dedication to producing authentic products for the BMX community and your commitment to owning and appreciating them. Every one of these bikes exists because you committed to order one. Every time you look at or ride that bike, remind yourself of that.It's a BMX bike born from a brand of innovation and complexity that Redline built its reputation on, celebrated in the present for its timeless functional and graphic design, its almost mythical role in Freestyle history, and its versatility as a rideable Freestyle bike. We've poured our hearts into the RL 20 II, and we're grateful to everyone who has supported this project and made a purchase.

After receiving another record-setting number of votes, and after some super tight races for the final Inductee spot, USABMX are proud to introduce you to this year's Class of 2024:

-Modern Freestyle: Jay Miron
-Early Freestyle: Hugo Gonzalez
-Early Freestyle: Jeff Watson
-Industry: Freestylin' staff (Lew/Andy/Spike)
-Modern Racer: Maris Strombergs
-Early Racer: Bobby Woods
-Women Racer: Kim Hayashi
-Track Operator: Debbie Kelley

SEPTEMBER 20 - 22

FRIDAY - SEPT. 20
Reception Party @ BMX HoF Museum
Join us for drinks and appetizers with the Class of 2024,
along with other guests and BMX legends.

Name: E (Six-Pack-To-Go)
Hometown: Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey
Started riding BMX in: As a kid in the '80s, just around town, never raced or rode anything organized.
Number of bikes in the collection: Fluctuates but I’ve had up to 50 at one time.

Do you remember the moment that you decided to start collecting BMX memorabilia?
Six-Pack-to-go: Yes, at was at the Race of Gentlemen in Wildwood NJ years ago and I saw a woman riding a Skyway TA and I was like damn, my buddy had that bike. That’s what sparked it. It was probably 2017.

You've got a museum in your shed, how often do you go in and just sit there with a 6-pack looking at all the stuff?

Name: Brett Jackson
Hometown: Hudson, Massachusetts, USA
Started riding: 1983
Number of bikes: 22

Do you remember the moment that you decided to start collecting BMX memorabilia?
Brett Jackson: Yes, absolutely. I’m still green in the BMX collecting hobby. About 2 1/2 years ago I was looking for bikes for my twins. One wanted a BMX, one a mountain bike. While searching for a good quality bmx, all of the old feelings of riding came flooding back. I ended up buying my son a 2016 Redline and myself a 1998(?) GT. I quickly learned the difference between old school, mid school, etc.  I became determined to build a few old BMX bikes for my kids to ride. I found a couple great local guys into the hobby that turned me onto great Facebook groups. I was hooked.

What kind of bikes do you focus on?
Brett Jackson: I focus on bikes from late '70-s to mid '80-s. I do not like to go beyond 1985. (I have one or two beyond '85). I love both race and freestyle. I started collecting freestyle, and fell in love with so many race bikes.

Name: Bob Lipsett Jr
Hometown: Hamilton NJ, Mercer county, USA
Started riding BMX in: 1980
Number of bikes in the collection: 8 bikes

Do you remember the moment that you decided to start collecting BMX memorabilia?
Bob Lipsett Jr.: Exactly when! I bumped into my buddy 2 years ago that I used to ride with back in 1980. We were talking about his business and what I do and he made mention that he just bought a new SE racing PK Ripper. I instantly thought of my 1981 Super goose that I lost in my parents divorce when I was 12 so from that day until now I've been back involved with late seventies an early '80s BMX racers,

Name: Frederick James Weeks Jr.
Hometown: Falmouth, Massachusetts, USA
Started riding BMX in: 1978
Number of BMX bikes in your collection: 27 currently

Have you been a Mongoose fan from the start?
FJ Weeks: Well yes, started out w/ a hand me down spray bombed Huffy. I got my first Mongoose Supergoose in 1981 which is still w/ me today.

What's the story behind the Racer's bike?