Name: Bob Medrano
Hometown: Concord, California, USA
Started riding BMX in: 1973
Number of bikes in the collection: 10
It looks like you were one of the NorCal BMX pioneers in the '70s. Did you realize what was being developed at the time?
Bob Medrano: No I would have never thought it would be an Olympic sport.
Did a lot of it come from imitating motocross?
Bob Medrano: Yes for sure. I just wanted to ride (motocross) bicycles or motorcycles & be around the riding spots in the area & there were a lot of MX & BMX spots in the '70s.
What were the early tracks like and how did the bikes hold up on the BMX tracks that were created?
Few bikes have defined a generation of innovation and design the way Mongoose’s iconic designs of the 1970s and 1980s did for BMX. To celebrate the brand’s 50th anniversary, Mongoose is re-releasing limited quantities of three of its most recognizable early products. Next month, fans will be able to purchase special edition Mongoose Supergoose and FS-1 bikes, as well as the legendary Mongoose Motomag III wheels, on mongoose.com.
Supergoose: An ’80s Icon
What happened to Kuwahara BMX?
BEST PRIVATE BMX COLLECTION - RARE 80's Old School GT Survivors! By BMX Freestyle Fanatic
I visited the most amazing private BMX collection I've ever seen. Not just 1 but 28 old school 80's GT Pro Freestyle Tours many in SURVIVOR condition!
What happened to Skyway BMX Tuff Wheels?
Dan Price made an impact on the UK scene in the mid 90s but his true BMX roots go back much further back than that. We take a step back into the archives of Dans over active mind and uncover a lot of things most of us had no idea about.
Since 2012 BMXPO has been at the forefront of several OLD SCHOOL BMX show and shines around Australia. Organised by Mick Smitz, this show provides a sense of community and history to the massive OSBMX scene in Australia.
Back when I first got into BMX, we used to go Rom on semi regular basis, dreaming of one day being able to air the concrete bowls there like the other kids could. Rom had some amazing locals, low key and top sponsored guys.
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
What happened to Bob Haro BMX, the creator of Freestyle? Lets dive into a very brief history of Bob Haro, Haro BMX, and the birth of freestyle. I am having a blast doing these more history focused videos and I learn a ton every time I choose a new subject. Keep the suggestions coming!
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.