Just joined the "club". I hope to have a a little work of art, once restored!

Joining the club. Just completed the rebuild of my old RL20. Some old parts, some NOS. Turned out better than I could have dreamed!

great redlines

Here is one to add.....

Redline test frame and fork, created while designing the 1988 RL-20II model...

It is unpainted raw...

Just a few more....

Lots of Prostylers! And they all look great - with their own touches each!

Ok Stephen whats the story about that RL 20 II you have there ?? 2 990 brake mounts on the rear?

Stephen, I remember that being on ebay last year. I believe it was frontguard that had it in his collection right? The same guy that bought RL's old bike? I thought he was trying to sell 2 prototypes. I don't remember what the other one looked like though.


Prototype frame. They apparently were toying with different designs for the 88 model. I'm glad they didn't go with the RL-20B style real stand.

Yes, this is one of two that Frontgaurd had. I bought one. The other barely had an welded on items. This one had the most and I thought looked the best.

He stills has RL's bike. He offered it back to me for what he paid for it, but that's too much for me now. I think he paid too much in the first place, but it was bid up that high. When you spend that much money on any bike, you almost have to plain to keep it. There are not a lot of people that dump that much into a bike, especially now a days.

I would love to contribute, however I need help with hand brakes.....please see my post in tech tip....HAND BRAKE HELP......HOOK A BROTHER UP!!!!

I'm in! I'm in!

Thank you guys for the brake advice.

Looks good! I like the background you picked!

Thanks! Speaking of the background....

my 88 rl 20II with new chrome hoops

Sweet. My RL20b will be on here next. Not many fans of that bike. I got it off ebay years ago.....and I know the person I got it from became a member on here.

Nothing wrong with an RL-20B!

i just finished updating my 86 rl20 prostyler , here are the new updated pics :

nice build!!!! I think I might run spokes on my RL20b.

So, here’s a build that I actually completed nearly 20 years ago that I’m just getting around to sharing.

The frame is an ’87, but the forks are from ’88. I got the frame and fork during a clearance sale from Frankfort BMX in ’89, then added components as I had the means to do so.

Some notable components:
Front brakes: ACS BOA, complete with the ‘ACS Doubler’
Rear brake: Odyssey Pitbull
Rotor: Original ACS Rotor, salvaged from my ’86 Schwinn Free Form EX
Pedals: Shimano DX
Grips: Jive Handles
Stem: Hutch
Wheels: ACS 48s with ‘CD’ hubs…
Tires: ACS RL Edge
Chainring: Haro Uni-directional
Spider: GT CD-style (there were a lot of ‘CD” themed components in the late ‘80s, weren’t there?)

Still one of my most prized possessions…
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GALLERY OF 1985 RL20

I got this bike in 1985 and it had not been ridden since 1993, when I moved from home to go to college. I recently retrieved the bike from my parents attic and I was amazed to fine it in great working condition. The only thing I had to replace was the wheels and the grips. Other than these two items, this bike is totally original down to the turquoise brake cables. Everything on this bike was made in Japan and the wheel bearings are still smoking hot! Before I cleaned it up, I had to take it out to the track and pump it a few times just for old time kicks. What an incredibly smooth ride! Everyone at the track flocked to the old RL20 like moths to light. Some of the new kids had never seen old school chromoly and had to drop down their shades!

Very nice survivor! She's a looker!
Intersting routing of the rear cable.
Just curious, but why would you take a freestyle bike to the track?
Fix the seat alignment and flip the front wheel and it's perfect.

I have a similar future project in the works...

The track isn't a full fledged BMX track. It's just a neighborhood short run track with an old school 1/4 pipe. I just wanted the neighborhood kids to see something that they hadn't seen before. It's a trip when a 37 year old shows up with something from outerspace!

As far as I know that is how the rear cable has always been?!? Thanks for spotting the reversed wheel. I spent hours and hours getting all the break pad wear off those mags! Magic Eraser rocks!

I tried selling my bike on eBay and had little success. Mixed blessing really. I guess I am going to finish what I started and powder coat the pedals for starters. I am also going to give the front pegs a bath in some coca-cola. Any suggestions on removing rust from small parts like pegs,bolts and screws?

My 87' RL20II

That RL is one sick survivor !! As for rust on small parts try soaking them in white vinegar- I actually had great results when I soaked my RL pegs in it---I dont recall how long, I think I soaked mine overnight.

My 84 RL20 Prostyler. I had the frame since I was a kid. recently put back together w/ old and mid/new school technology.

I just scored an RL 20B in black and pink. I am thinking its a 1990 model. The serial number is L90025737.

mine, here in australia

Wow, the Hazard Yellow ones are my favorite. Looks great with that lavender stem to match the stickers!

I agree, the stem looks great....beautiful bike !!!

@NOPOSERS
what kind of pegs are those?

I'm working on a mini 16" one at the moment:

This was the starting point


Here is where I'm upto so far






I just need to find some 401 pit cranks or some knackered arms to start me on the next stage, so it could be some time before I get back with an update

I just finished my 85' , I bought what you see in the top picture from a nice guy on Craigslist, the paint is original and I am gonna keep it that way so I can ride it and not feel bad. Everything else I got from Porkchopbmx and coloredtuffs.

WOW!!!! So many cool pictures, I love it! I want to get some mags now.

This is a beautiful Hazard Yellow RL20II!

Is this an 85 and is it re-painted or powdered?

I have always admired this thread and let it inpire me. I'm taking my chance to share my '87 Prostyler now before I have to let it go. .... But "I was there!

Powder Coated Frame Bars and Stem, ACS Z-48's, single pinch 401's, ACS RL Edge tires, have an ACS Pro Rotor to go on, etc. etc. Trying for an Osborne Clone.

But I hurt quicker and heal slower. Time to replace some less loved but more needed parts of my life.

Heres my rl 20 II have a rl20a and a rl20 in transit stay tuned

Here's a couple I had/have.









Just scored this. Came with Peregrine 48s but I'd love some teal Masters

4th post ever and Bammmmmm ! Real nice redlines you have there murph !

piece by piece, its coming along....

recent NEIGHBORHOOD score

and the Microline that I never should have let go....still pizzed at myself

I been watching this thread for a while, waiting for the day that my RL 20 II would be done so I could join the club. But with things the way they are, I guess I'll have to stay a spectator as I had to put her up for sale last week. Now when I catch myself looking at it in the living room, all I can think is that in a few days I'll have to pack it up and send it off, bummer.

Crowe-T, long time, no speak! Nice to see you in here! I see Murph hangs out here too! My '88:

Work in progress. RD serial number.

My freshly restored 1989 RL Two-Five:

Well, for some reason it wont let me uplaod here, but it is in my other post...

i have noticed something on my GT i have for sale... or at least i thought it was a GT till now... was Redline the only company useing those gussets on the down tube at the neck? if so i apparently have a redline with gt parts. if anyone can tell me it would be quite helpful as i dont want to sell something as something its not.

the serial number on the frame was very hard to read because it looks like it wasnt stamped fully but the number is 679z8u(or "0")xw except the "w" looks like they turned an "M" stamp upside down

i'll just leave this here:

Sweet ! docZox

yip! Spud not doing bad for a 26 year old bike.

The Japanese Redline chrome was a quality setup