Saw 2 Rebel racing new school rides at the local race today. One aluminum and one chromoly. A local guy has the rights to it now. Weston Pope was riding the aluminum version and the owner had a chromoly one.
He said he didn't have a website but was on myspace under rebelbmx.
They were sweet frames.

Looks nice, but I have to ask: Are those prototype Profile cranks? Why do they look like the have pinch bolts?

They didn't have pinchbolts, the end of the tube was capped instead of wrapped. If that makes sense.

It's a good story and interesting to hear and I'm glad you posted this.

I'm wondering if they are gonna do something interesting though? They were just seeing if they could build decent frames I guess, to this point.

They are gonna need something different. You need more than decals to stand out. They need to be really light, really good looking or both.

Interesting.

Having Weston Pope riding one is a big selling point.

http://www.bmxnow.com/archives/248

Seen them, know the owner, may try one out in aluminum soon. Weston seems to Win on his!!


Trey

I was thinking white chromoly with some chrome forks. Might have to have me one.

Its nice to see another old school company try to make a comeback

What are the details? Are these the only two currently in existance? I saw another thread about a raffle for a frame (Mini, Junior, Expert, or Pro). Can we get some dimensions/specs on the four frame sizes? What about price and availability? Where are they made? As Lonewolf stated, what makes the Rebel frame unique/worthy of my interest and coin?

Info please...

http://www.myspace.com/rebelbmxracing

I went to the link. Love the jersey and plate. Any cruisers in the works? What size TT?

Steve,

Thanks for all the great stuff you said about Rebel, i appreciate anyone and everyone who is willing to spread the word. I have worked on the frame Geometry for about 2 years now and gone through alot of changes and proto types. I have also put alot of effort and thought into the Look and Design of the Rebel Jersey and logo. I would have posted the link to myspace but the last time i did Mike Carruth edited it.

to answer questions about the Frames, i do have Aluminum Mini, JR< ex and pro sizes available, also i am in the works of have a cruiser made as well.

Right now there are only 2 Chrom Frames that have been made, if i get more interest in the Cromo i will have them made. But right now the Market is Aluminum.

As far as Rebel Standing out, i think the fact that Weston Pope loves riding his frame and got his First Pro win on a Rebel Frame says alot.

I am not looking to be a mass producer of frames, i am in it for the Rider, by having smaller batches of frames means better QUALITY and this is an AMERICAN made frame.

The frame is not flashy by any means, but the Geometry Works and wins, as Weston has proved

If anyone needs to contact me please visit myspace i have more info posted there

Ditto on the jersey SWEET !

I like it!! 3lbs. for a pro sized frame puts it in elite company of bmx's lightest frames. The low profile frame design tickles the Patterson fan in me...good job man. I am in the market right now, your frame just bumped into the top three...I'd like to know, whats the chain stay length and price. Thanks!!

Thank you all for the Attention Rebel is generating thus far, I still have my Original Rebel, and i am currently in the process of getting it restored. So one day soon i hope to be able to Race the Old Skool races on it as well as racing the New Rebel.

To answer the question of the chainstay, Slammed is 14 with an 1.5 inch extension.

Also my first batches are selling for $260 a frame plus shipping, and that is what it cost me to have the frames made. But once i have the next batches made they will be selling for $300

Are there any frame specs out there? Didnt see any on the myspace page..

Holy crap! NICE PRICE TOO!

Did you know about the old school race and show on the 30th at Derby City this month?

I did know about it, but i do not have my re build completed yet, actually i am still trying to find some good parts to put on it, but i am not even sure where to even begin finding those types of parts

What do you need, between Tim and myself we might have what you need. Also, check with Greg Bott at the track, he for sure probably can help you.

I would be interested in a cro-mo frame if you are gonna make any more. A black one.

Sent you a PM

Need specs! I need a 21.25 TT. Anything close to that or longer.

My current top tubes are 21.25, but with the geometry it will compare to a 21.5 on the average geometry of a bmx frame

I just talked to Animal Paintball, They produced the Rebel Jersey for me, if anyone wants to order, you can call them directly or order online.

All you have to do when ordering is specify that it is a BMX Jersey, with the team name of Rebel BMX Racing. Under Special instructions list the jersey as a re-order and also what name you want on the back of your Jersey.

If you order a single jersey, the cost will be $65 per jersey plus shipping, but they do offer discounts on a minimal order of 3 jerseys you can get 3 for $179.84. So if a group of at least 3 wanted to order then it would be worth it.

As far as Number plates go, if you want one you will have to PM or E-Mail me so i can pass along the info for my plate guy

I was a Factory Sponsored Rider for Rebel Racing 1983 and 1984. I have one complete bike as it was ridden in the 1984 Grand Nationals and a brand new in the box frame and fork.

the fact that I spot an integrated head tube has resparked my interest!

I still have a chromoly one in my basement

Well, the guy is honest, Huh? I don't know how good of an idea it is to inform the world of your cost and take.

I love the frames and I love your effort. How about a St. Andrew's cross rear brake bridge as an option? Upper seat stay gusset?

At $300, only making $40 per copy may not pay the light bill, but it will sell more frames than you probably want to deal with. A good start, but make sure you get your fair share.

I wish you much success.

You would think that, but not so, i have had alot of people tell me that they want one, but no one ever comes up with any money.

I was Sponsored by Rebel Racing.

Not many people have it to spare and those who do are saving for the uncertain future- which is certain.

well, i just put the new Crupi Rhythm Pro cranks on the Cromo frame, just waiting on my Supercross SLT Chrome forks to get here, then i will post some pics.

So true

Once John informs me of the shipping prices to Australia, I am ordering one for my 20" race bike. The geometry specs look great for my style of riding.

If it goes well, I might even look at replacing the Kuwahara Laserlite Pro 24 frame with a Rebel!

DO it, I was one of the first to get a aluminum cruiser frame. I am close to having my ride ready. John's a good guy. He has answered every one of my questions. I like to believe that I make purchases that will last and serve its intended need with the addition of what does everyone else not have. BITD I was the only one in MN that I ever saw that had a Rebel and when I moved on to a Patterson 20" & 24" same thing. But you could look around and see an ocean of Redlines & GT's

As far as people saying they do not have the money to spare. I disagree. I believe people just do not know the brand from BITD very well and do not know the brand today. Not everyone rode a Rebel then and not everyone will be riding one now. Sign up one pro racer or amatuer and he/she wins a few times and guess what all of the sudden people take notice of the brand.

You all can disagree with me but look at what some of you have paid for New Hutch pedals, cranks and stems---Yeah BUSTED!(and not a JDB bash)

I have Crupi Rhythm Pro Cranks on my current 20" in white, so they should transfer over nicely!

I have so many obligations I can't get one. Yet. I want another chromo frame.

I have put the new croupier rhythm pros on my Cromo but polished. They go well with the chromed supercross straight eight handlebars and soon the cromed supercross slt forks.

Found it.

22"Chromo.

I sent a PM.

Mine close to being finished. I love the way it rides. It manuals quite easily, maybe too easily for some, but I do have the rear axle setup quite close to the BB.

That is killer, the chrome and red wheels make it.

I've got mine in "pro-type" phase right now for test riding. I'll be re-finishing it this winter if all turns out well. 1st time at track will be tonight.

what hub are you running in the back? that bike is clean looking!

Thats a nice bike. Glad to see its rebirth.

I grew up in San Antonio TX in the early to late 80s and remember friends riding the Rebel General Lee and smaller Johnny Reb bikes. They seemed to be a local phenom. Didn't realize they were a TX outfit till much later on.

Supercross Pro LT Front and back. They don't make the whirrrrr that Profiles or Chris King make. Wider pawls for strength but still good engagement. I am loving this ride!

I have the same hubset and it's probably the best hubset I've ever owned. Far better then the profiles I went from.

I like mine a lot too. Still in ride only phase and waiting until the last race of the year at the local track to re-finish mine.

Not completely done as I ruined a grip and still need to PC the fork to match but here it is to date: