![]() "In the very late 1980's or early 1990's REDLINE changed the design and these cranks were known as simply FLIGHT cranks again (not 401's).These cranks look similar to the 401 Series (also accept a six spline spindle) but the pinch bolt bosses were welded on and the pedal bosses were not the full wrap around version.They also came with a non-threaded spindle and sealed bearings.These cranks are commonly mistaken for the older more valuable 401 Series but are not considered to be true old school items.They are considered Mid school by most knowledgeable collectors. new redline flight crank bolts jkraig wrote: bikesnbuses wrote: Are these any goodI know the allen bolts dont have 'ridged' sides. murph3699 'Prostyler Fiend' From: Massachusetts Signed up: Posts: 2424 Bikes: 12. Noob question but can you tell me what the difference is between Full Wrap and Half Warp Redline Cranks.įound some info (below)on the web but the pictures are now Red Xs. Forum and Site Rules Become a Pro Member For Sale Section Rules. ![]() Special thanks to Gary over at for the pics.Visit his site if you get a chance as it has a wealth of related information.I have some Redline Flight (185) cranks that came on 1991 Free Agent Cruiser.but I'm not sure what vintage they are? 99.50 Top Rated Plus Buy It Now Free 3 day shipping Free returns 402 sold Sponsored REDLINE FLIGHT CRANK BMX 3-piece CRANKS 180mm Redline American 19mm BB NIB Brand New 119.50 Top Rated Plus Buy It Now Free 3 day shipping Free returns 84 watchers Sponsored REDLINE FLIGHT CRANK BMX 3-piece CRANKS 180mm Chrome 19mm spindle Brand New 99. Buy now, pay later with Zip & Afterpay, spend 99 for free Australia wide. Some people also mistake REDLINE PROLINE cranks for Flights but they are easily distinguished by the fact that the arms are wider and don’t have a channel for the REDLINE decal on the backs of the arms.They also have an 8 spline spindle.All the old school Flight cranks mentioned above did have this channel. Choose from the best BMX cranks for sale now at District Cycle Store. Later in the evolution REDLINE came out with the double pinch Flight cranks.These are easily distinguished from the earlier old school versions by the double pinch bolts on each arm.These are not considered old school. The triangular shape of the arm put too much concentrated compression / tension in that one TINY spot. In the very late 1980's or early 1990's REDLINE changed the design and these cranks were known as simply FLIGHT cranks again (not 401's).These cranks look similar to the 401 Series (also accept a six spline spindle) but the pinch bolt bosses were welded on and the pedal bosses were not the full wrap around version.They also came with a non-threaded spindle and sealed bearings.These cranks are commonly mistaken for the older more valuable 401 Series but are not considered to be true old school items.They are considered Mid school by most knowledgeable collectors. Re: Redline Flight Cranks vs Haro Group 1 Cranks, which is better The old Group One cranks (from the 80s) notoriously snapped at the back of the arm where it met the spindle boss. The 401 Series accepted a six splined spindle had full wrap around pedal bosses and wrap around pinch bolt bosses.Introduced in 1981 these are very similar to the original FLIGHT cranks accept that they do have pinch bolts. BRICKOS2 Pro Member THIRSTY From: The Dam Signed up: Posts: 15759 Bikes: 45 For Sale: 9. ![]() The 400 Series (sometimes mistaken for the original FLIGHT cranks) were a budget version of the Flight crank introduced in 1982 and had a fixed spider,no pinch bolts and accepted a square tapered spindle (larger than a standard size spindle also fit DB TURBO and SUGINO 400 cranks).They also came with a threaded sealed bottom bracket set.The cranks were made for REDLINE by SUGINO. Can someone please help tell me what year or series of Redline Flight cranks these are I was told they are 401s but they look different than the 401s I see thanks, Steve. ![]() Up for sale is one used Redline Flight Mini Race BMX Frame- Designed for 20' Narrow race wheels and 90lbs rider weight limit- Frame is made from U-6 Aluminum Alloy and weighs about 1076 grams. ![]() Many people do not know the differences in the various versions of REDLINE Flight cranks.I will try to provide a basic tutorial covering this topic.I will be adding more detailed pics very soon to help in identifying the many versions listed below.įirst off let's start with the original REDLINE Flight cranks.These can be identified by having a six splined spindle and no pinch bolts.These were made available to the public in 1980 and are known as "FLIGHT CRANKS" they are somewhat scarce(compared to other Flight crank versions) and used a threaded (28T) spindle.REDLINE did list the part number for these as 401 but did not advertise them as such in any known advertisements or catalogs.Īround 1981 REDLINE 401 and in 1982 the 400 Flight cranks were introduced. more with redline flight crank American sealed bottom bracket already installed. C&p windstyler.thx for those who gave the info ![]()
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