Do you remember the cool BMX bikes from the ’80s?
Who could forget the popular brands like Redline, Mongoose or Haro?
Thanks to the popularity of Netflix’s Stranger Things, BMX bikes are totally rad again.
Whether you’re a bike collector or just a fan, these BMX bikes are totally awesome!
Here are 10 Totally Rad BMX Bikes We Rode Back In The ’80s:
10. Huffy
Huffy was founded in 1970 as an umbrella company to house the Huffy Bicycle division. These bikes were sold to retailers like KMart, Target, Sears, and Walmart.
For most kids, a Huffy bike was usually your first BMX bike.
9. DYNO
DYNO’s first products were BMX racing apparel and number plates. In 1985, Bob Morales developed a line of DYNO frames and bicycles.
DYNO also produced a line of clothing apparel and shoes under the DYNO brand.
8. Torker
Torker was created by Johnson Engineering in Fullerton, CA in 1977. The first Haro bikes were made by Torker.
In 1982, Torker let go Bob Haro when he introduced his own line of BMX racing pants.
7. Diamondback
Diamondback was founded as a BMX brand in 1977 by Western States Imports in Newbury Park, California, which sold bikes under the Centurion brand.
Early in its history, the brand name was “Diamond Back” and over time this changed to “DiamondBack” and then to “Diamondback.”
6. GT Pro Series
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GT was a hugely popular company founded in 1979 by Gary Turner and Richard Long.
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Most models were equipped with GT race lace hubs, Izumi slotted chains, Boss cranks, and other quality accessories.
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5. P.K. Ripper
P.K. Ripper was developed by Perry Kramer, a former professional racer. The P.K. Ripper had an ultra-stiff frame, thick tires, tapered steerer tube, and a cool design.
This model was the first aluminum framed BMX bicycle that was durable and reliable enough for racing.
4. Hutch
Hutch was started by a bike shop owner who decided to launch his own product line. His goal was to create performance bicycles that work just as well as they look.
The Hutch Pro Star was one of the top selling bikes of the ’80s. It featured a chrome exterior, Araya 7L chrome rims, and Tioga tubes. Its shiny appearance and chrome headset contributed to its popularity.
3. Redline
Redline has quickly become one of the largest manufacturers of BMX, freestyle, and mountain bikes. The company has launched its first catalog in 1980, introducing their first complete bikes.
The Redline 700, PL-24, and RL-20 Prostyler were among their bestselling models. Over the years, they continued to develop these models with new features.
2. Mongoose
Mongoose gained international recognition and was the first bike manufacturer to sponsor BMX racing.
The 1987 Mongoose Decade is a favorite choice for collectors, featuring an old school design, white handlebars and wheels, and a baby blue frame.
1. Haro
Haro bikes were produced by the company with the same name, which played a key role in the sport of freestyle BMX. The DMC Master 20”, the 85 FST 20”, the 84 Master 24” Skyway, and the 84 Sport 20” were all classics.
Haro marketed its products with the help of Bryan Blyther, Mike Dominguez, Bob Morales, and other popular freestylers in this sport.
