Whats the deal with Redlines?

[dannywhiteley]

Trying to get my head around 80's redlines, specifically the differences between the likes of 500a, 600a, 102b or are they all actually the same frame?  Aldo the MX-II and RL440 from what I can see on the museum have the same forks and gusset?

Photos/descriptions of any differences and things to look for would be welcomed.

[Redline]

1975-76 USA Redline Squareback Frame, 1977-1979 USA MXII Frame with 2 hole Gusset between Toptube & Downtube, 1979-1982 USA MXII Frame with Small Triangle Gussets below Downtube, 1982-1983 Japan MXIII Frame with Small Triangle Gussets below Downtube, 1983 Japan 500a same as MXIII Frame but small differences like holes inside BB where tubes come in and tringle plate welded behind seat clamp area, 1983 Japan 600a same as 500a but sold as complete bike, 1983 Japan 102b same as 500a but think it was named this in the USA.

Hope this helps... reasonably sure this info is accurate from memory 

Oh yeh, forgot to mention... the USA made Redline Frames just had a serial number on the Bottom Bracket, the Japan made stuff had the Redline Logo stamped in as well 

[HUTCHMAN]

John,i'd kill for a square back,any idea what they go for now?i imagine a pretty penny.

[trasher]

have a trawl through here dan ,,might be of some use ,,,but john seems to be the redline expert on here 

http://redlinebmx.wordpress.com/

[Redline]

John,i'd kill for a square back,any idea what they go for now?i imagine a pretty penny.

Here ya go fella.... ending tonight but looks pretty yummy 

http://cgi.ebay.com/1975-BMX-Redline-Squareback-Frame-Set-Chatsworth-CA_W0QQitemZ230411189556QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCycling_Parts_Accessories?hash=item35a593bd34#ht_584wt_941

[Redline]

have a trawl through here dan ,,might be of some use ,,,but john seems to be the redline expert on here 

http://redlinebmx.wordpress.com/

Mattdub is pretty hot on the Redline stuff too    ..... and Ratty 

[trasher]

John,i'd kill for a square back,any idea what they go for now?i imagine a pretty penny.

Here ya go fella.... ending tonight but looks pretty yummy 

http://cgi.ebay.com/1975-BMX-Redline-Squareback-Frame-Set-Chatsworth-CA_W0QQitemZ230411189556QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCycling_Parts_Accessories?hash=item35a593bd34#ht_584wt_941

tempted by that ,,,,if only it wasnt so close to christmas 

[HUTCHMAN]

that is lurvly,better star saving,but was under the impression that's the sort of money they'd go for.cheers buddy.

[Redline]

John,i'd kill for a square back,any idea what they go for now?i imagine a pretty penny.

Here ya go fella.... ending tonight but looks pretty yummy 

http://cgi.ebay.com/1975-BMX-Redline-Squareback-Frame-Set-Chatsworth-CA_W0QQitemZ230411189556QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCycling_Parts_Accessories?hash=item35a593bd34#ht_584wt_941

tempted by that ,,,,if only it wasnt so close to christmas 

Lovely aint it fella.... tempted too... but my overdraft is waaaaaaaay to high    You still got that lovely white PL-20 fella? Fooking lovely build that was  

[dannywhiteley]

Thanks guys.  Picked up a redline today on ebay, needs work but comes with some bits I could use.  In a way I hope its the 500a frame as I always wanted one as a kid, but I suppose the MX frames are more desirable?

Its difficult to see from the ebay photo so more details (and questions) when it arrives.

[trasher]

John,i'd kill for a square back,any idea what they go for now?i imagine a pretty penny.

Here ya go fella.... ending tonight but looks pretty yummy 

http://cgi.ebay.com/1975-BMX-Redline-Squareback-Frame-Set-Chatsworth-CA_W0QQitemZ230411189556QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCycling_Parts_Accessories?hash=item35a593bd34#ht_584wt_941

tempted by that ,,,,if only it wasnt so close to christmas 

Lovely aint it fella.... tempted too... but my overdraft is waaaaaaaay to high    You still got that lovely white PL-20 fella? Fooking lovely build that was  

i have mate ,,,its a keeper    first redline build ,,,,,thinking of another for next year ,,,getting the redline bug ,,your latest is a beauty mate ,,,after the shit you had ,it turned out sweet 

[Redline]

John,i'd kill for a square back,any idea what they go for now?i imagine a pretty penny.

Here ya go fella.... ending tonight but looks pretty yummy 

http://cgi.ebay.com/1975-BMX-Redline-Squareback-Frame-Set-Chatsworth-CA_W0QQitemZ230411189556QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCycling_Parts_Accessories?hash=item35a593bd34#ht_584wt_941

tempted by that ,,,,if only it wasnt so close to christmas 

Lovely aint it fella.... tempted too... but my overdraft is waaaaaaaay to high    You still got that lovely white PL-20 fella? Fooking lovely build that was  

i have mate ,,,its a keeper    first redline build ,,,,,thinking of another for next year ,,,getting the redline bug ,,your latest is a beauty mate ,,,after the shit you had ,it turned out sweet 

Yeh you should hang on to that one no doubt  Would never part with either of mine too  The Proline II was a painful journey.... got there in the end though and was pleased with the way it turned out 

[bobafett]

i'd kill for a square back

I've got some original undrilled redline squareback forks 

They're going on a custom goose project I'm working on for next year 

I do like the early redlines 


Danny - for someone who was stopping you've bought a few frames lately mate 

[Bob_Acid]

Does anyone in the UK have a squareback?

[Mattdub]

have a trawl through here dan ,,might be of some use ,,,but john seems to be the redline expert on here 

http://redlinebmx.wordpress.com/

Mattdub is pretty hot on the Redline stuff too    ..... and Ratty 

Cheers John  , Ron Burgundy ( Bren ) on here has Redline flowing through his veins  .