I thought Chuck might like this post, especially after our discussion about vintage BMX parts that never get used. So, here’s a 1990 Dyno Detour freestyle bike that is literally new, as it was packaged in 1990. Right out of time, it even has the original sales receipt indicating that its price was $199.95. It’s 100 percent complete and everything is still wrapped in plastic. The box of hardware is still sealed. Even the chain has its original coat of oil on it.

It’s a cool bike, but I really don’t have any desire to build it. Heck, even if I did I wouldn’t ride it, but if I did ride it I would surely be made fun of as this Dyno looks like a cheap Wal-Mart bike compared to modern freestyle bikes. It’s still a cool bike though, and it reminds of a time when BMX was caught up in everything that the over-the-top 1980s were all about. I remember those days clearly - the big-name bikes, wild colors, silly advertising, and skin-tight uniforms. Yeah, we laugh a little about it now, but the new riders today don’t have any idea what they missed out on back in the 1980s.

:: 1990 Dyno Detour - click on image to enlarge ::

Another item from the vintage BMX files - a NOS 1985 Haro Master frame and fork, complete with fork standers. For the record, I’m not a BMX collector, however I do have an appreciation for 1980s-era BMX bikes, parts, and magazines. So here’s another item of interest to those that like this stuff too. It’s totally new and mint - it’s never been out of the plastic bag either.

The Haro Master was considered the first bike designed specifically for freestyle riding, and there were several design changes made to it throughout its production run. Personally, I like the 1986 models better, since they had a paint/chrome finish combination instead of the solid colors the 1985 model had. What will I do with it? I really don’t know - maybe I’ll build it one day. Yeah right.

:: 1985 Haro Master frame set - click on image to enlarge ::

If you want to know more about the Haro freestyle bikes of the 1980s, check out www.harofreestyler.com.