The Redline Vintage 401 Series Flight Crank 50th Anniversary Release. We are excited to announce the release of our custom 50th Anniversary Redline Vintage 401 Flight Crankset, just in time for this major milestone in the brand's history. As many of you know from following our channels, we have faced numerous challenges in producing this product in today's landscape, especially without existing tooling and fixtures. Still, our commitment to filling the void in the vintage BMX market for a high-quality and authentic reissue of this stellar crank has remained rock solid. The Redline single pinch full Chromoly 401 Series Flight crank continues its legacy, and this limited edition 50th Anniversary set is truly a gem.
The Redline Vintage GHOST Forklifter number plate and a batch of our beautiful Redline Vintage Forklifter Handlebars are the first of a series of products we have manufactured and will offer from in-stock inventory. These products are produced, packaged, and ready to ship. The Ghost plate is molded from high-quality clear resin in our authentic Forklifter mold dimensionally produced from a surviving era Plate. This new transparent version also includes countersunk fixing bosses and stainless mounting hardware, so when you install, you can apply decals without large unsightly washers and screw heads getting in the way. In addition, we produced a series of die-cut REDLINE transfer
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
If you are in the hunt to complete your oldskool Redline and are looking for a stem, keep on reading. Redline by Kastan Forklifter stems come in colors California Red, ‘85 Radberry, and Hazard Yellow. For those interested, Redline also has 50 white and 45 black stems available that will ship imminently. This batch of stems are the last of these classic colors available individually for the foreseeable future.
The Redline by Kastan Forklifter stems are painted in the US to match the frame and handlebar colors with pad-printed Redline logos on the cap - just like the originals!
Many other components are coming through, including a new batch of Panaracer tires in white
In time-honored tradition, Redline by Kastan partners with Peregrine to offer you an opportunity to win this legendary Redline RL 20 II Package along with a set of 3rd Generation Peregrine Master mags. This working relationship began in the mid-1980s. TEEL Industries and Peregrine brand founder, Taka Nieda, worked directly with our founder Linn Kastan, supporting Redline's effort to grow and expand into a market-leading, global BMX brand. Nieda's deep industry contacts created essential options for Redline, and with the founding of Peregrine, Kastan opted to specify the Master mag on his legendary RL 20 II Prostyler.
The final mid-80s RL 20 II batch (1984 – 1986) launched in September will close for preorder at 10:00 PM PST on Monday, November 14th. Although we have eroded confidence in this market with the longer-than-anticipated delivery of the first RL 20 II batch, we are resolute in our decision to produce this final run to order and in a range of colors and model years based on the requests we have received since the 2020 launch. Our motivation is to create what you want and whatever you order, we will manufacture. In addition, we will make a small number of additional packages in the new colors. If you are on the fence and have a specific color / year option in mind, this is the time to decide. This selection will not be reproduced.
Redline, a classic BMX bike brand, is launching a new BMX Race Development Team: Redline/Dvide, working with key athletes to support and develop the future of BMX racing. “Redline’s extensive legacy in BMX, dating back to 1974, is deeply rooted in the sport’s conception and early development,” said Larry Pizzi, CCO of Alta Cycling Group. “The launch of Redline/Dvide represents a step forward for the brand in the development of the future of BMX and its competitive community. We’re incredibly excited to support these up and coming BMX athletes and live up to our motto ‘It All Starts With A Redline’”
Redline/Dvide has wasted no time in recruiting immense talent, having added elite riders Alec Bob and Connor Eaton to their roster which is still being fully developed.
Alec Bob is a force to be reckoned with on and off the track. He competed on four Collegiate National Champion teams and ranked number one in his age class globally in 2017. He was awarded the Warnicke scholarship by the National BMX Hall of Fame Committee, an honor only afforded to elite athletes who demonstrate true professionalism, and possess a solid potential for a National #1 Championship and Olympic qualification.
Hi all, for those interested, I share details of a new BMX History project I am working on with Redline Bicycles and company founder, Linn Kastan. Redline Foundations looks back on Linn’s story during the early years - his entry into the emerging BMX scene and the founding of the Redline brand - arguably the most innovative of the 1970s and 80s era. The project brings together a community of ex-Redline riders, industry figureheads, ad ex-employees to tell the story of the brand through video, features, and a dedicated Redline history website.
We launch the project with a unique proposition. For those who appreciate and collect BMX hardware,
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.