Product Spotlight: 2016 Redline Flite Complete
There’s no doubt that when Redline put together a complete bike no stone is left unturned. You know you will get a bike out of the box that won’t need any upgrades (unless the rider is truly picky). Sure you pay the price, but as they say “you get what you pay for”. Just check out the key features, this puppy is stacked with goodies.
The Marketing Spin
The R7 frame with result proven geometry has been engineered for the rigors specific to high level BMX racing. Proprietary Redline formed R7 tubing, press-fit BB -86, Redline convertible dropouts and combined with top of the line components, creates the most technically advanced alloy race bike on the market today. No gimmicks, just winning.
Key Features
- Redline Flight AL Hollow Forged Cranks w/24mm Chromo Spindle
- BOX Pro Carbon “X” w/ Chromo Steer and 3/8 dropout
- Alienation Malice Rims – Tubeless Compatible
- Redline Flight 120 Instant Cassette Hub w/15mm Through Axle
- Promax TX-131 Brakes w/Grip Integrated Lever
- Tioga PowerBlock Tires
Specs
| Frame | Redline Proprietary R7 Formed and Butted Tubing. Integrated HT, Press-Fit BB-86, Convertible Dropouts |
| Fork | BOX Pro Carbon ÒXÓ w/ Chromo Steer and 3/8 dropout |
| Colors | Gloss Gray |
| Headset | FSA Poly Carbonate Integrated 1 1/8″ |
| Stem | RL Flight Forged+CNC Aluminum, 55mm w/M8 Bolts |
| Handlebar | RL Pro Cromo, 28.25″ W x 8″ T, 10¡ Back, 4¡ up |
| Grips | RL Flight Locking 145mm |
| Seat | Tioga D-Spyder S-Spec Pivotal |
| Seat Post | RL Spec Aluminum Pivotal, Micro Adjust, 26.8mm |
| Seat Post Clamp | Integrated QR |
| Rims | Alienation Malice, 36H – Tubeless Compatible |
| Front Hub | Flight, Alum SB w/Chromo Axle |
| Rear Hub | Flight 120 Instant Cassette Hub, Alum, SB, 15mm Through Axle |
| Spokes | Stainless Steel 14G |
| Tires | Tioga PowerBand (F) 20 x 1.85″ / PowerBlock (R) 20 x 1.75″ |
| Crankset | Flight AL 180mm, Hollow Forged, 24mm Hollow Chromo Spindle |
| Bottom Bracket | Sealed Press-Fit BB86 |
| Pedals | RL Spec Aluminum Platform 9/16 |
| Brake | Promax TX-131, 108mm , Directional cartridge pads |
| Brake Lever | Promax w/ Lock-on grip Integration |
| Chain | KMC Z610HX |
| Gearing | 44/16 |
| Extras | 3/8 and 15mm Chain Adjusters |
| Bicycle Weight | 19 lbs 8 oz (without pedals) |
The Redline Flite is avalable in Mini, Junior, Expert, Pro, Expert XL, Pro XL , Pro XXL and Pro 24.
For more information check out redlinebicycles.com/bike/bmx-race/flight-series/
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