Redline PL-20

[reilley1]

I posted this a while back in a slightly different configuration.   I wanted to redo it with some new parts I acquired
The Tom's Bike Shop on the plate refers to an infamous rag-tag team of BMXers who thanks to Tom Derosier (RIP) got their start in BMX. Shop ran out of El Centro CA
 Not totally famous cats but several riders who would put a hurt on people like EK and others when they showed up.  People like Mike Hardaway, Pepe Mason, David Garcia, Jimmy McDaniels, Van Johnson and others.  I ran the team for a few years in the late 70s/early 80s and took a few trophies back from the nationals. A similar bike was my last bike I bought at that shop

Recently, Tom's oldest daughter Mary passed away.  She was good people and helped out the kids as much as she could.  My way of saying thanks




Redline PL-20 Frame and Fork
Redline Stem
Redline V Bars




Mits Comp III Front Tire
Weinmann Front Rim
Asahi Spokes
Shimano DX hubs



Shimano SX brake lever
Shimano DX BB
Shimano DX Crank
Shimano DX Post
Tuff Neck Seat clamp



Avocet Saddle
Shimano Tourney Brake
Matthauser Brake Shoes
Oury Grips
Neal Plate
Shimano brake housing



Redline Pads
Shimano plate
Tange Headset
Tange headset lock
Cheng Shin copy (rear)
Ambrosio rear rim

[wildwood1971]

just how i remember Redlines looking BITD - stunning build and a nice tribute. 

[RATTY]

One of these days your gonna show us a bike I dont want, but believe me this aint one of them.       

[MartyC]

Rick, another super build  .

Always loved that colourway too 

Looks like it's begging to be be ridden too 

[reilley1]

Looks like it's begging to be be ridden too

I did, that's why the grips are dirty...

[Mattdub]

Likin' that very much Rick , cool bike shop story too 

[Dingobmxer]

perfect 

  DINGO

[MartyC]

Looks like it's begging to be be ridden too

I did, that's why the grips are dirty...

Oh Yes, she looks dirty 

[Brandy Truffle]

A build with a story behind it is always great to read about.

What is certain,is that these small "bike shops" that you'd see in the early 80's run by passionate fanatics like 'Ralph' & 'Tom' were a major major part in establishing BMX in many ways & as you say,giving many riders their start in the sport.

Lovely Ride. Nice Tribute. Someone somewhere is smiling down on it. 

[zed4130]

Rick another amazing build, you must have a museum now,     i would love this one aswell tony 

[bmxmatt1974]

thats a great looking bike 

[Tefore]

damn man have you nothing that is crap.lol

[dj_benice]

thats beautiful, I am tempeted to not bay the mp-20 tomorrow, your usual high standard 

[keep it lit!]

mmmmmmmmmmm.......... tidy!


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[reilley1]

Thanks guys

Here's a picture of the big boss (RIP)