Author Topic: early primo history (Read 5783 times)

kev-s · « **on:** April 13, 2014, 11:00 PM »

anybody got any history on primo before 94?

we all know primo hit the uk in 94 with the v monster and everything from then on etc...

but what about before 94 when they were mainly a race parts company founded in 1990 in the USA by the distributors called tip

what were they making from 90-93???

MADD DOGG · « **Reply #1 on:** April 14, 2014, 06:54 AM »

Primo did a mid race frame

Same as kuwwy champ,,,,,, made by s&m

Dannywhac · « **Reply #2 on:** April 14, 2014, 08:49 AM »

They also made them there cranks with the built in spider - Tel's got a set on his missus's mtb

kev-s · « **Reply #3 on:** April 14, 2014, 01:43 PM »

cool i didnt know about the frame, i know about the cranks and they made race hubs too, ive seen pics but no real info on when made or who actually made em for primo

kev-s · « **Reply #4 on:** April 15, 2014, 04:41 PM »

anyone else got any info on the early primo stuff??

just been through my 90's bmx plus pdf's and found that vtrack 2 tyres first appear in 96 and primo 36 hole race hubs appear in march 94 although they could be earlier

ive also just bought a set too!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221399495217'ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649

midschooljon · « **Reply #5 on:** April 20, 2014, 10:09 AM »

They basically started out buying up old stock and catalogue parts in Taiwan and rebranding it. The frames, cranks, and hubs were all catalogue stuff. I don't think it was very successful at first, however after Greg Walsh got involved the focus shifted to freestyle and they became more successful after that. Based on Gregs input they started making more of their own stuff (still in Taiwan), and it went from there.

kev-s · « **Reply #6 on:** April 20, 2014, 01:15 PM »

cool a little more history

would be good to know who else used the hubs too

midschooljon · « **Reply #7 on:** April 20, 2014, 10:16 PM »

Quote from: kev-s on April 20, 2014, 01:15 PM

cool a little more history

would be good to know who else used the hubs too

Are you specifically talking about the race hubs? I cant remember exactly who it was, but seem to recall Scott Yoquelet or Robbie Miranda riding for their race team. I think Robbie Morales may also have had a short stint on the race team. Pretty sure their race jerseys were white / black / green. Its all a bit of a blur

Will dig out some snap mags and see if I can find some pics and proper info.

midschooljon · « **Reply #8 on:** April 20, 2014, 10:20 PM »

Just found a pic of their race jersey / kit (randomly being work by Mckinney doing a flat demo)

Will look through my mags in the morning.

kev-s · « **Reply #9 on:** April 21, 2014, 07:26 AM »

cool

what i mean is if the hubs were picked out of a taiwan catalouge then other companies might have used them aswell

kev-s · « **Reply #10 on:** April 21, 2014, 09:04 AM »

just found these early primo items on ebay.com

i know primo did do a 1in shafted casket stem but didnt know they did these too, looks like they may have been picked out of a taiwan catalouge too

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/old-school-bmx-mid-school-primo-stem-torker-gt-hutch-elf-/121309538619?pt=US_Stems&hash=item1c3e9ca93b

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Oldschool-Primo-BMX-Stem-22-2-Clamp-No-Reserve-/171302161560?pt=US_Stems&hash=item27e2678c98

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NOS-Old-School-Boss-Elf-Robinson-PRIMO-BMX-Frame-Stem-Handlebar-Pads-White-/111300693291?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19ea09cd2b

Gordy · « **Reply #11 on:** May 02, 2014, 09:15 AM »

Here's some good info, but doesnt really answer the OP question.

http://www.23mag.com/com/primo/primo.htm

nic968 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 02, 2014, 10:25 AM »

Primo hubs:

I've got a feeling these hubs were made at the same place as the GT and DK ones, early 90's I think..They were all variations of the same design.

kev-s · « **Reply #13 on:** May 02, 2014, 11:15 AM »

cheers gordy, 23mag was the first place i looked for info

nic i have seen those ones before and as you said they are very similar to the gt/dk ones so prob made in the same factory

ive got theses coming

which are very similar to a set of titan hubs i have i.e alloy collars, flip flop rear etc... i think the ones you posted came first

bobbbbsy · « **Reply #14 on:** May 02, 2014, 11:59 AM »

cool thread..

Dannywhac · « **Reply #15 on:** May 02, 2014, 12:12 PM »

Quote from: nic968 on May 02, 2014, 10:25 AM

I've got a feeling these hubs were made at the same place as the GT and DK ones, early 90's I think..They were all variations of the same design.

Those hubs and these 36 HF ones:

Are 94 onwards - dunno where they got em done though.

D.B. · « **Reply #16 on:** May 09, 2014, 10:38 AM »

By using the Wayback Machine, you can access some of Primo's early websites:

http://web.archive.org/web/19980523072452/http://www.primo-usa.com/bike/softgoods.html

http://web.archive.org/web/19980523072317/http://www.primo-usa.com/bike/homebike.html

CustardLips · « **Reply #17 on:** May 12, 2014, 11:39 PM »

What year were Tenderizers knocking about ?

midschooljon · « **Reply #18 on:** May 13, 2014, 07:47 AM »

Quote from: CustardLips on May 12, 2014, 11:39 PM

What year were Tenderizers knocking about ?

The version with the 4 grooves showed up around 95. Super Tenderizers (3 grooves and thicker body) was about 97 I think.

Dannywhac · « **Reply #19 on:** May 13, 2014, 08:52 AM »

Quote from: midschooljon on May 13, 2014, 07:47 AM

Quote from: CustardLips on May 12, 2014, 11:39 PM
What year were Tenderizers knocking about ?

The version with the 4 grooves showed up around 95. Super Tenderizers (3 grooves and thicker body) was about 97 I think.

The first Tenderisers were three groove - and looked yanky, from '95:

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Then the four groove came out in the same shape they are now called Super Tenderizers in around 96, think it was eithr late 97 or 98 that the three groove ST's came out.

kev-s · « **Reply #20 on:** May 13, 2014, 09:00 AM »

the early four slots also had molded pins not removable

deshstar · « **Reply #21 on:** May 13, 2014, 08:22 PM »

May have a i nice pair of 9/16th 4 slots hitting the for sale section this weekend. Stay tuned

midschooljon · « **Reply #22 on:** May 13, 2014, 09:23 PM »

Quote from: Dannywhac on May 13, 2014, 08:52 AM

Then the four groove came out in the same shape they are now called Super Tenderizers in around 96, think it was eithr late 97 or 98 that the three groove ST's came out.

Ah yes those first ones were terrible. I don't think anyone I knew could bring themselves to ride them.

I think 4 slots were out in 95. Matt Gibson was riding them in his part in "HC Sick flatland" and Im pretty sure that was filmed during 95.

4 Slots also look similar to the later 3's but are actually very different. So much so that no parts are interchangeable between the two. I actually think the 4 slots were better pedals but the spindles were very skinny.

Dannywhac · « **Reply #23 on:** May 13, 2014, 10:30 PM »

Quote from: midschooljon on May 13, 2014, 09:23 PM

Quote from: Dannywhac on May 13, 2014, 08:52 AM

Then the four groove came out in the same shape they are now called Super Tenderizers in around 96, think it was eithr late 97 or 98 that the three groove ST's came out.

Ah yes those first ones were terrible. I don't think anyone I knew could bring themselves to ride them.

I think 4 slots were out in 95. Matt Gibson was riding them in his part in "HC Sick flatland" and Im pretty sure that was filmed during 95.

4 Slots also look similar to the later 3's but are actually very different. So much so that no parts are interchangeable between the two. I actually think the 4 slots were better pedals but the spindles were very skinny.

Hard Core Sick Flatland came out 1997

Here's the Ride June 1996 New Stuff showing the original yanky piles of crapola - they came out in late '95 in the States:

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First mention of the Super T's is late '96 with most shops selling em as coming soon.

Agreed though on all Tenderizer accounts - always though they were slippy as fook

CustardLips · « **Reply #24 on:** May 17, 2014, 08:48 AM »

Quote from: Dannywhac on May 13, 2014, 10:30 PM

Agreed though on all Tenderizer accounts - always though they were slippy as fook

Nice one fella's. Looking for early 90's pedals for riding but the slippy as fook comment sums em up.

I'll keep looking.