Name: Kurt Stark
Hometown: Born in Hemet, USA. Currently in Colleyville, Texas
Have you ever raced BMX, if yes, when did you start: I started racing in 1995/1996
Number of bikes in the collection: 12 bikes total
You've been a Schwinn Stingray collector for the past years. What made you switch to actual BMX bikes?
Kurt Stark: I still collect Schwinn Stingrays but I have drastically switched over to BMX because there is a lot of new stuff to learn as well as to collect.
Are you interested in the story behind the bikes that you have in your possession?
Kurt Stark: I am. It is always a treat when you find a original owner bike because you get to hear
Andrew Farris-BMX freestyle world champion flatland pro.The Netherlands BMX freestyle worlds 1997, Eindhoven.
Name: Mike Allred
Hometown: Wichita KS, USA
Started riding BMX in: First race 1982
Number of bikes in the collection: 16
Do you remember the moment that you decided to start collecting BMX memorabilia?
Mike Allred: Yes, the first bike I wanted to find and restore was a 1981 Mongoose Minigoose like my first real race bike
You have quite some unique bikes in your collection. Do you search for uniqueness more than 'just another motomag'?
Mike Allred: Often I like to find bikes that the older riders had during my early days of racing since those are the bikes I can ride as an adult.
At this moment, do you wish you had started collecting earlier?
A quick look at the history of BMX brand Powerlite, from its beginnings as Peddlepower in the mid '70s, to the present day.
Tragic Fate of SE bicycles founder. Today we are looking at part two of the Scot Breithaupt saga. He is one of the godfathers of BMX and founder of SE bmx bikes.
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!
BMX action bike was the real UK BMX bible back in the 80s, it set the standard for uk bmx mags in its approach to covering BMX and how the many themes of it grew.I don’t know where to start with this intro, this is the first person on the show that has never ridden BMX, but contributed so much to it and many people have requested I get him on the show.
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.
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.