Pushing People
I got this 1985 Haro Master Freestyler in the summer of 1986. It was my first “real” freestyle bike, and I rode it hard for two years.
I didn’t know it at the time, but apparently the pink ones are super rare. Most verions of this bike were white, chrome, or green, with the latter being ubiquitous in freestyle BMX from the bike’s release in 1985 until the sport’s initial downturn in the early 90s.
I held up the pink Haro contingent for those two years, competing in every contest my parents …
Here are the latest photos of Jason’s custom prototype BMX flatland frame:
Apparently this isn’t the color Jason wanted, but he claims that Clydro will make anyone a frame to spec: machining, welding, and paint. Sweet.
Here are some top-secret spy photos of a new flatland frame. This thing has a 19.8″ toptube, a 13″ – 13.25″ rear end, a built-in seatpost clamp, and a toptube standing platform!
So sick…
Thanks to Jason for the sneak peek (TV sold separately).
The BMX chrome build…
It’s an old Dyno frame (Pro Compe circa 89 or 90), with the previously mentioned GT forks (1″ threaded with 990 mounts), GT Framestanders, a Nankai Freecoaster, a pair of knock-off Kneesaver bars, and other assorted parts. Thanks to Sandy, A.J. at The Peddler, Mike at Clown Dog, and Jason for parts and help. More on this one as it progresses.
Here’s a new/old Schwinn we’re working on for Jessy.
I’m not sure about the model or year, but it has five speeds (soon to be reduced to one), fenders, a rear rack (steel), and had a built-in light set-up with a generator running off the front wheel. We found it on Craigslist.
Our friend and photographer Jared Souney headed down to Woodward West recently for the Old School BMX Reunion, and from the looks of his photos — including the one here of Ron Wilkerson taking a look back — a rad time was had by all.
