PINCHLESS Chrome 180 mm Redline Vintage 401 Series Flight Crank & Techmatic Sealed Bottom Bracket Bearing Set- PREORDER PRICING
The Redline Flight Crank was the power transfer center of choice for just about every pro BMX Racer and Freestyle rider in the 1980s, establishing a standard for performance and aesthetics that remained unrivalled through the 1980s. By virtue of its reputation and the endorsement of the pro ranks, the Flight Crank became the weapon of choice of every lawn-mowing, car-detailing, paper-delivering, BMX-Committed, kid, of our generation. If you ran “Flights” on your bike at the track, in jam circles, on vert, or on street-riding missions, you were well set in the reliability, and credibility ranks among those "who knew." To this day, the Redline Flight Crank stands up as an example of genuine, and timeless, bicycle industry innovation.
In 1980, the Redline 401 Series Flight Crank as we know it was introduced following a period of development that saw prototypes and samples fall short of the demands of the emerging BMX racing scene.
For approximately 18 months, Redline manufactured the 401 Series Flight crank without a pinch bolt fixture at the spindle interface. The arm and spindle connected through a 6-spline broach; however, the significant levels of generated torque transferred through this crucial connection led to the 6 spline interface loosening and ultimately failing. However, the "Pinchless" version of the Redline Flight crank equipped the Redline Prolines bikes of Redline racers Stu Thomsen and Greg Hill. Freestyle riders, including Bob Haro, notably used pinchless Flights on his Torker LPX and 1982 Haro Freestyler. For the sake of nostaligia, we started looking at options to recreate this version of the crank more reliably to enable collectors and riders to complete bikes from this era with authentic choices, although with an imporoved and more reliable connection. Here, we introduce a crankset largely built to the Pinchless Flight Crank standards, although with an upgraded 48 spline spindle. Once installed, visually you'd never know the difference.
The crank arm is formed from 1.125” swaged 4130 chromoly steel tubing, with decal pockets stamped into both sides and a single pinch bolt installation system. The crank is currently available in 175 mm and 180mm lengths and in limited supply.
The iconic Redline Vintage 44-tooth aluminum Flight Sprocket is manufactured using CNC engraving to recreate the logos and surface design accurately and to scale. The spindle borehole diameter reverts to that of the original 1980s crank and pairs with the double dimple Redline Vintage Spindle. The sprocket drive window features the original “step’ interface and bolts securely into the sprocket drive boss mounted on the rear of the crank arm to ensure the assembly is rigid and efficient.
The Redline Vintage Techmatic Sealed Bottom Bracket Set is machined using era-original specifications and supplied with the same Japanese IJK sealed airframe bearings that the assembly was designed and built around in the early 1980s. When we sourced these bearings, IJK had to resurrect their production system, snce the bearting is no longer an “in-line” item. Simply put, we brought this bearing back out of the IJK archives, such is the importance of authenticity.
The Redline Flight Crank Single Pinch specification is exclusively manufactured by Redline Vintage BMX and is only available for purchase in the United Stets via this website.
The Full Setup…
Redline Vintage Pinchless Flight Crank Arms in 180 mm Arm length
Redline Vintage 44 T Redline Flight Sprocket in Anodized Silver.
Redline Vintage Double Dimple Flight Spindle, with Mounting Hardware.
Redline Vintage Techmatic Bottom Bracket Aluminum Cups, Threaded spindle nuts, Techmatic Decals, and Japanese IJK Sealed Bearing Set, and decals.
1 X Redline Vintage Crank Arm Decal set featuring 7 Era Correct Designs and Color Options.
USA Shipping is Free With The Preorder Option Only.
PLEASE READ: This 2025 drop of Redline Vintage Pinchless Flight Cranks are offered today on preorder. The cranks will deliver to customerds before the end of July. If you choose to preorder the crankset and Techmatic BB qualify for free shipping within the USA. The pre order cost for a crankset and Techmatic BB set combined is $550.00 USD. Once in stock, the rate will rise to full retail at $650.00 including US Shipping. Todays preorder commitment saves you around $100 and your cranks and BB set will be the first to ship once we have them in inventory towards the end of July 2025.
The Redline Flight Crank was the power transfer center of choice for just about every pro BMX Racer and Freestyle rider in the 1980s, establishing a standard for performance and aesthetics that remained unrivalled through the 1980s. By virtue of its reputation and the endorsement of the pro ranks, the Flight Crank became the weapon of choice of every lawn-mowing, car-detailing, paper-delivering, BMX-Committed, kid, of our generation. If you ran “Flights” on your bike at the track, in jam circles, on vert, or on street-riding missions, you were well set in the reliability, and credibility ranks among those "who knew." To this day, the Redline Flight Crank stands up as an example of genuine, and timeless, bicycle industry innovation.
In 1980, the Redline 401 Series Flight Crank as we know it was introduced following a period of development that saw prototypes and samples fall short of the demands of the emerging BMX racing scene.
For approximately 18 months, Redline manufactured the 401 Series Flight crank without a pinch bolt fixture at the spindle interface. The arm and spindle connected through a 6-spline broach; however, the significant levels of generated torque transferred through this crucial connection led to the 6 spline interface loosening and ultimately failing. However, the "Pinchless" version of the Redline Flight crank equipped the Redline Prolines bikes of Redline racers Stu Thomsen and Greg Hill. Freestyle riders, including Bob Haro, notably used pinchless Flights on his Torker LPX and 1982 Haro Freestyler. For the sake of nostaligia, we started looking at options to recreate this version of the crank more reliably to enable collectors and riders to complete bikes from this era with authentic choices, although with an imporoved and more reliable connection. Here, we introduce a crankset largely built to the Pinchless Flight Crank standards, although with an upgraded 48 spline spindle. Once installed, visually you'd never know the difference.
The crank arm is formed from 1.125” swaged 4130 chromoly steel tubing, with decal pockets stamped into both sides and a single pinch bolt installation system. The crank is currently available in 175 mm and 180mm lengths and in limited supply.
The iconic Redline Vintage 44-tooth aluminum Flight Sprocket is manufactured using CNC engraving to recreate the logos and surface design accurately and to scale. The spindle borehole diameter reverts to that of the original 1980s crank and pairs with the double dimple Redline Vintage Spindle. The sprocket drive window features the original “step’ interface and bolts securely into the sprocket drive boss mounted on the rear of the crank arm to ensure the assembly is rigid and efficient.
The Redline Vintage Techmatic Sealed Bottom Bracket Set is machined using era-original specifications and supplied with the same Japanese IJK sealed airframe bearings that the assembly was designed and built around in the early 1980s. When we sourced these bearings, IJK had to resurrect their production system, snce the bearting is no longer an “in-line” item. Simply put, we brought this bearing back out of the IJK archives, such is the importance of authenticity.
The Redline Flight Crank Single Pinch specification is exclusively manufactured by Redline Vintage BMX and is only available for purchase in the United Stets via this website.
The Full Setup…
Redline Vintage Pinchless Flight Crank Arms in 180 mm Arm length
Redline Vintage 44 T Redline Flight Sprocket in Anodized Silver.
Redline Vintage Double Dimple Flight Spindle, with Mounting Hardware.
Redline Vintage Techmatic Bottom Bracket Aluminum Cups, Threaded spindle nuts, Techmatic Decals, and Japanese IJK Sealed Bearing Set, and decals.
1 X Redline Vintage Crank Arm Decal set featuring 7 Era Correct Designs and Color Options.
USA Shipping is Free With The Preorder Option Only.
PLEASE READ: This 2025 drop of Redline Vintage Pinchless Flight Cranks are offered today on preorder. The cranks will deliver to customerds before the end of July. If you choose to preorder the crankset and Techmatic BB qualify for free shipping within the USA. The pre order cost for a crankset and Techmatic BB set combined is $550.00 USD. Once in stock, the rate will rise to full retail at $650.00 including US Shipping. Todays preorder commitment saves you around $100 and your cranks and BB set will be the first to ship once we have them in inventory towards the end of July 2025.
The Redline Flight Crank was the power transfer center of choice for just about every pro BMX Racer and Freestyle rider in the 1980s, establishing a standard for performance and aesthetics that remained unrivalled through the 1980s. By virtue of its reputation and the endorsement of the pro ranks, the Flight Crank became the weapon of choice of every lawn-mowing, car-detailing, paper-delivering, BMX-Committed, kid, of our generation. If you ran “Flights” on your bike at the track, in jam circles, on vert, or on street-riding missions, you were well set in the reliability, and credibility ranks among those "who knew." To this day, the Redline Flight Crank stands up as an example of genuine, and timeless, bicycle industry innovation.
In 1980, the Redline 401 Series Flight Crank as we know it was introduced following a period of development that saw prototypes and samples fall short of the demands of the emerging BMX racing scene.
For approximately 18 months, Redline manufactured the 401 Series Flight crank without a pinch bolt fixture at the spindle interface. The arm and spindle connected through a 6-spline broach; however, the significant levels of generated torque transferred through this crucial connection led to the 6 spline interface loosening and ultimately failing. However, the "Pinchless" version of the Redline Flight crank equipped the Redline Prolines bikes of Redline racers Stu Thomsen and Greg Hill. Freestyle riders, including Bob Haro, notably used pinchless Flights on his Torker LPX and 1982 Haro Freestyler. For the sake of nostaligia, we started looking at options to recreate this version of the crank more reliably to enable collectors and riders to complete bikes from this era with authentic choices, although with an imporoved and more reliable connection. Here, we introduce a crankset largely built to the Pinchless Flight Crank standards, although with an upgraded 48 spline spindle. Once installed, visually you'd never know the difference.
The crank arm is formed from 1.125” swaged 4130 chromoly steel tubing, with decal pockets stamped into both sides and a single pinch bolt installation system. The crank is currently available in 175 mm and 180mm lengths and in limited supply.
The iconic Redline Vintage 44-tooth aluminum Flight Sprocket is manufactured using CNC engraving to recreate the logos and surface design accurately and to scale. The spindle borehole diameter reverts to that of the original 1980s crank and pairs with the double dimple Redline Vintage Spindle. The sprocket drive window features the original “step’ interface and bolts securely into the sprocket drive boss mounted on the rear of the crank arm to ensure the assembly is rigid and efficient.
The Redline Vintage Techmatic Sealed Bottom Bracket Set is machined using era-original specifications and supplied with the same Japanese IJK sealed airframe bearings that the assembly was designed and built around in the early 1980s. When we sourced these bearings, IJK had to resurrect their production system, snce the bearting is no longer an “in-line” item. Simply put, we brought this bearing back out of the IJK archives, such is the importance of authenticity.
The Redline Flight Crank Single Pinch specification is exclusively manufactured by Redline Vintage BMX and is only available for purchase in the United Stets via this website.
The Full Setup…
Redline Vintage Pinchless Flight Crank Arms in 180 mm Arm length
Redline Vintage 44 T Redline Flight Sprocket in Anodized Silver.
Redline Vintage Double Dimple Flight Spindle, with Mounting Hardware.
Redline Vintage Techmatic Bottom Bracket Aluminum Cups, Threaded spindle nuts, Techmatic Decals, and Japanese IJK Sealed Bearing Set, and decals.
1 X Redline Vintage Crank Arm Decal set featuring 7 Era Correct Designs and Color Options.
USA Shipping is Free With The Preorder Option Only.
PLEASE READ: This 2025 drop of Redline Vintage Pinchless Flight Cranks are offered today on preorder. The cranks will deliver to customerds before the end of July. If you choose to preorder the crankset and Techmatic BB qualify for free shipping within the USA. The pre order cost for a crankset and Techmatic BB set combined is $550.00 USD. Once in stock, the rate will rise to full retail at $650.00 including US Shipping. Todays preorder commitment saves you around $100 and your cranks and BB set will be the first to ship once we have them in inventory towards the end of July 2025.