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The 1976 frame had some improvements and most notably the front
gusset was increased in size with two holes, slight geometry
change, and offered the finish in chrome vs. Nickel as seen with
the '74/'75 Squareback.
Redline's MX design into the BMX realm was huge and allowed many
kids like myself to have a bullet proof bike but don't mention
the $120 price tag for a frame and fork to my Mom in 1975.
The bike features era correct parts and the MX-60's are original
finish and add to the chrome Redline offered for 1976.
The stem is a prototype that was featured only on the Redline
Monoshock bike which had a production run of less than 50.
Eventually this stem was redefined as the Proline stem featured
in 1977. Kudos to Byron Friday for testing this stem which
became another huge hit for Redline.
Hope you all enjoy another historical Squareback ride.
VEHICLE
Frame - Redline Squareback original finish
Fork – Redline
Stem – Redline 1975 prototype
Bars – Kawasaki tall bars
Grips – Hunt Wild
Headset - Tange
Rims – MX-60’s original finish with sealed front hub
Rear hub – Shimano coaster brake
Front Tire – Cheng Shin
Rear Tire – Cheng Shin
Chain - Black
Chain ring - Addicks
Cranks - Ashtabula
Bottom Bracket - Tange
Pedals – KKT Rat trap
Seat – Black quilted
Seat post – Chrome post
Seat post clamp – Chrome steel
Pad set – White
DIALED IN
Jeff "JT" Tollefson
www.JTFreestyle.com
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Takagi cranks, KKT pedals, and Addicks chainring |
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MX-60 wheels with new chrome finish for Redlines |
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Prototype stem only used on the monoshock Redlines |
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JT & Carolyn's Redline collection '74/'75 thru 1981 |
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