So... with many folks claiming that the economy is harming the vintage market, I thought I could grab this for $500 - $750

eBay Link

Cracked me up when it closed at nearly $2,150.00

That is the earliest Squareback Redline I have ever seen (small gusset model). O-G Redline test rider Danny Garcher and I were chatting on the phone right after the auction ended and we were both surprised it went past $2k

I love the Schwinn diamond cranks, 26" sprocket and the 2 speed kickback Bendix hub on it!

Serious Old School Cool!

I think it's great too Ken. Bodes well for all us collectors who feel the value of such things... Maybe a foreshadowing of the future?

The earliest of the Redline stuff is so HUGE and iconic when you think about the history of BMX. A tricked-out MX Swing Arm leads into a seminal part of the permanent BMX frame design.

Linn Kastan... One of the true "Leonardo da Vincis" of the sport.

Ken,
I thought the same thing.. glad it went way over my budget, i was watching it.

like this ?

Dang! You Oklahoma boys have all the stash!

i think im gonna cry...

anyone know if someone on here got it?

Ken,

I think that hub is just a plain old redband Bendix. The kickbacks were usually 3 bands and the 20" were usually blue (overdriven) and red or yellow. (again 3 bands, both underdriven)

Still a very cool grab for anyone.

Mike

PS I have some diamond cranks if anyone needs some, LMK

Yep, Single Speed Bendix Coaster "Red Band" Nicest coaster brake hub ever used in BMX in my opinion

Yes, the Red band is a great coaster brake!!

There is a Redline in the museum and some cool ones here http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/redline/

http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/redline/5940
http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/redline/11340
http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/redline/1940
http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/redline/6234

Thought Linn stated the first 200 frames were made in '74 with the new fork then went into '75.

What recession? LOL

Awesome! Ultra rare! Mitered chainstays make it the earliest of the squarebacks. Very cool early components too!

w***a , interesting any guesses on who nabbed it? Probably Juan

Heath Mahaffy.

Its not Juan, his feedback is waaaaay higher.

Where's Juan been??

I was wondering that myself Brian. I also notice Oneluv79 has not been around. Those cats hung out together. Maybe he took a hit in this recession thingy? Hopefully he is working full tilt on getting his museum going.

Yeah, a buddy and I were wondering where Juan has been also. Have't heard anything about him in awhile.

heath?
sst hub heath?
oh well cool historic piece anyway
dion