Jones), Jack Weston (Duke Best), and Ray Walston (Burton Timmer), along with 1984 Olympic gymnastics champion Bart Conner (Bart Taylor).Īs part of the Rad 35th Anniversary event, fans will see for the first time “A Rad Documentary – Inside the BMX Movie That Changed Everything.” Featuring never-before-seen interviews with the cast and crew and behind-the-scenes footage, the documentary gives audiences an inside look into the making of the film that helped catapult the extreme popularity of the 1980s BMX fad. Featuring a new 35th anniversary restoration, the film stars Bill Allen (Cru Jones), Lori Loughlin (Christian Hollings), Talia Shire (Mrs. In celebration of its 35th anniversary, the 1986 BMX racing film, Rad returns to theaters for one-night-only. Here is the official announcement via Fathom Events: This is huge news! And may be the one and only time for some of us to ever get to experience this on the big screen. It is available now through GT Bicycles’ website.That's right! As part of it's 35th Anniversary, the iconic cult classic will screen for one night only on October 14th in an all-new restoration to celebrate it's anniversary, as well as a brand new documentary titled " A Rad Documentary: Inside the BMX Movie That Changed Everything".
35TH ANNIVERSARY RAD MOVIE PRO
The limited-edition Rad Pro Series BMX bike sells for $790, and only comes in Gloss Red, White, and Blue. Final touches include a sealed headset, alloy micro-adjust seat post, and a chain tensioner. GT also supplies their Pro Series Cheat Code chromoly handlebars, a pair of Super Soft flanged grips, and a custom Cheat Code railed saddle. Pedal power is handled by GT’s Power Series 3pc chromoly crankset, and 36/16t gearing.
35TH ANNIVERSARY RAD MOVIE UPDATE
Aside from the big wheels, another modern update is a mechanical rear disc brake with a 160mm rotor (because no BMX racer misses calipers). The wheels feature double-walled alloy rims, sealed bearing hubs, and 2.5” Smoothie tires. The Rad Pro Series BMX bikes come in one frame size, which is built around 29” wheels. Since these big-wheeled BMX bikes are built more for stunts than racing, GT includes a set of knurled rear pegs and removable detangler tabs on the head tube. GT uses a Mid BB, and sticks with 3/8 th axles front and rear. The frame is made from 6061 T6 aluminum, and up front you get a 100% Chromoly threadless 1-1/8th fork. *Click to enlargeĪs far as geometry and construction, GT has updated this bike to today’s standards to ensure functional and enjoyable riding. Each bike comes with bonus decals so you can personalize your ride in a period-accurate way.
They’ve also included a reproduction of his Dyno number plate, a three-piece GT x RAD pad set, and a custom embroidered RAD saddle. While the Rad Pro Series BMX has some modern touches, GT uses colors and aesthetics inspired by Cru Jones’ bike, race kit, and the iconic red Rad T-shirts. If you treasure those memories too, you’ll love how GT has paid homage to the old school days with their Rad Pro Series big BMX. I was one of many BMX kids who loved watching Cru Jones skip an important test at school to battle his way around Helltrack, besting the world’s fastest pro racers. As a guy whose first email address was you can bet I was happy to grab this article about GT Bicycles’ new Rad Pro Series BMX! The cult classic movie RAD was a must-see for BMX riders from the late ’80s and early ’90s, and GT (who has a deep BMX history of their own) has decided to honour the film’s 35 th anniversary with this limited edition bike.
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