Author Topic: ALPS BMX Japan (Read 1320 times)

Mikku · « **on:** May 25, 2014, 04:58 AM »

Hi guys! In case you've missed it, here's RadRat's post from the Old School Race section:-

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,174227.msg1752166.html#msg1752166

Has anyone got any further info on this company? They seem to be from the early/mid-80s, may have supplied parts for Mongoose and/or Kuwis and I'm told have a French Connection! Answers on a postcard to Popeye Doyle, c/o Mont Blanc, the Alps!

MartyC · « **Reply #1 on:** May 25, 2014, 01:21 PM »

Japanese manufacturer, made road, track and bmx parts.

Mikku · « **Reply #2 on:** May 26, 2014, 11:37 PM »

Any idea how they are viewed/rated against other Japanese manufacturers such as Tange, Koizumi, Tioga, Kusuki, etc??

MartyC · « **Reply #3 on:** May 27, 2014, 06:40 AM »

Highly regarded in the southern hemisphere and featured highly on Australian branded/made bikes.

Mikku · « **Reply #4 on:** May 27, 2014, 11:37 AM »

Quote from: MartyC on May 27, 2014, 06:40 AM

Highly regarded in the southern hemisphere and featured highly on Australian branded/made bikes.

Thanks for the info - much appreciated!

monkian · « **Reply #5 on:** August 04, 2014, 11:02 PM »

They made Cr-Mo Heli-Arc Welded Straight & V-Bars for Tioga.
Both exactly the same size: 26" x 9.5" & both ALPS branded under the riders RH Bar End.
Very nice they are too