Race Bmx
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SE PK Ripper Team XLP Race BMX Bike Metallic Red 20" |  |
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US $399.95 | 24d 5h 40m |
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Huffy Primus Frame - very very rare and cool bmx race frame | |
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US $70.00 | 6h 9m |
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BMX Bike EASTERN REAPER 2012 PRO, RACE, JUMP, FREESTYLE. Red Line, Full 41/30 | |
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US $400.00 | 8h 41m |
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HYPER ASSAULT PRO BMX RACE FRAME w/ PARTS | |
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US $150.00 | 14h |
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BMX Racing - 1st Place Medallion 4th Annual Mob in Mojave Downhill Race - 2009 | |
0 Bid | US $5.99 | 16h 2m |
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NOS Powerlite Expert Aluminum Bmx Race Frame Black | |
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US $299.99 | 28d 13h 49m |
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Old School 90's Redline Proline Racing 20" BMX Frame 100% 4130 CR-MO | |
2 Bids | US $15.50 | 1d 7h 42m |
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Cheeta BMX Race Bike, Expert | |
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US $249.99 | 1d 9h 14m |
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2012 SE Racing BMX 26" OM FLYER cruiser BLACK frame, fork, headset & clamp KIT | |
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US $249.99 | 12d 7h 48m |
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Supercross Mini Bmx Race Carbon Ti Crupi Kids | |
1 Bid | US $350.00 | 2d 15m |
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Direct Link American Made BMX Racing Frame - Pro Size - RAW Unpainted | |
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US $135.00 | 2d 4h 37m |
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Formula Nucleus 20" Pro Series BMX Bicycle Race Ready | |
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US $499.99 | 2d 5h 48m |
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20" DK pro xl promotion bmx racing 4130 chromoly frame & fork and more | |
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US $150.00 | 2d 7h 39m |
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ghp bmx race frame | |
1 Bid | US $60.00 | 2d 8h 46m |
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bmx cruiser race wheels | |
0 Bid | US $40.00 | 2d 9h 26m |
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OVERSIZED ALUMINUM CUSTOMIZED GT BMX BIKE BICYCLE FREESTYLE RACING 20 INCH | |
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US $550.00 | 2d 11h 4m |
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New SE PK Ripper Team XXL Frameset 20 20" P.K. BMX Race Frame | |
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US $161.10 | 3d 4h 3m |
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Alliant BMX Expert Racing frame | |
0 Bid | US $70.00 | 2d 11h 41m |
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SE RACING CROOKS & CASTLES 26" BMX CRUISER BIKE LIMITED EDITION ALLOY FRAME | |
0 Bid | US $1,000.00 | 3d 1h 47m |
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BMX RACER Street Sign bike frame bars race signs gift biking biker gift bikes | |
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US $7.99 | 3d 1h 57m |
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PROFILE RACING TITANIUM CASSETTE DRIVER 11T BMX BIKE | |
0 Bid | US $49.00 | 5h 10m |
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2006 Staats BMX race frame | |
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US $200.00 | 23h 47m |
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GT BMX Racing Seat - NOS | |
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US $58.63 | 1d 1h 12m |
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Profile Racing 30T Imperial Chainwheel BMX sprocket | |
0 Bid | US $24.99 | 1d 4h 15m |
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S&M Race Cruiser early 00's BMX Handlebars 5.75" Black | |
2 Bids | US $34.52 | 1d 7h 6m |
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Profile Racing MINI BMX 14MM CASSETTE HUBSET 36H RHD Cromo Green | |
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US $299.99 | 1d 15h 23m |
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Profile Racing MINI BMX 14MM CASSETTE HUBSET 36H RHD Cromo Aqua (Teal) | |
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US $299.99 | 1d 15h 29m |
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New PROFILE RACING Ti TITANIUM DRIVER 9T BMX BIKE for PRIMO PRO hub | |
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US $59.00 | 1d 16h 47m |
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GREEN ANIMAL ALUMINUM ANODIZED BMX RACE / FREESTYLE 1 1/8" STEM | |
2 Bids | US $9.95 | 2d 6h 6m |
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Old School Dyno Comp BMX Frame CHROME(BMX RACING, FREE STYLE AND DIRT JUMPING) | |
0 Bid | US $20.00 | 2d 9h 54m |
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OLD SCHOOL GT VERTIGO BMX Frame/Fork(BMX RACING, FREE STYLE AND DIRT JUMPING) | |
1 Bid | US $20.00 | 2d 9h 54m |
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VINTAGE SILVER ARAYA 7C BMX RACING SINGLE RIM OLD SCHOOL BMX 20X1.75 | |
2 Bids | US $54.00 | 2d 9h 59m |
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VINTAGE BLUE SUMO BMX RACING SINGLE RIM OLD SCHOOL BMX 20X1.75 MADE IN JAPAN | |
1 Bid | US $39.50 | 2d 10h 12m |
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VINTAGE RED ANODIZED ARAYA 7B BMX RACING SINGLE RIM OLD SCHOOL BMX 20 X 1 3/8 | |
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US $56.25 | 2d 10h 13m |
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NOS PR1MO V-TRAK 24 X 1.50 KNOBBY BLACK TIRES GUM WALLS BMX RACING MOTOCROSS | |
0 Bid | US $19.99 | 10h 1m |
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NOS GT Bmx Race Seat Fits Haro Redline Dk Gt Se Seat Posts | |
4 Bids | US $22.01 | 2d 10h 59m |
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Alliant BMX Expert Racing frame | |
0 Bid | US $70.00 | 2d 11h 41m |
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GT BMX LOBO RACING STICKERS SET | |
0 Bid | US $5.00 | 2d 12h 4m |
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Flite pads bmx NOS 3 piece padset in red by Scott Manufacturing 80's racing ABA | |
0 Bid | US $19.67 | 2d 14h 10m |
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BMX forks Specialized racing/redline/gt/hutch | |
0 Bid | US $20.00 | 2d 16h 15m |
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Race Bmx
What bmx race bike can i get with about £200?
I am into BMX racing and need a new bike, at the moment I'm riding a Ruption RFS '04 which I modified to offroad and now need a new one. I have at max £200, but i would like to spend only about £150. Anyone have any suggestions?
A bike is a very personal thing. I'd make some friends and have a bash on theirs if you can! Gives you an idea of what you might like or not like.
I would heavily advise browsing some second-hand sections on forums or maybe even ebay with that budget.
(Be very wary as there will always be a relatively high proportion of stolen bikes for sale compared with other items)
OR I have been told very good things about:
http://www.harobikes.com/bmx/ for good and affordable bikes.
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SE PK Ripper Team XLP Race BMX Bike Metallic Red 20" | |
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US $399.95 | 24d 5h 40m |
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Huffy Primus Frame - very very rare and cool bmx race frame | |
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US $70.00 | 6h 9m |
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BMX Bike EASTERN REAPER 2012 PRO, RACE, JUMP, FREESTYLE. Red Line, Full 41/30 | |
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US $400.00 | 8h 41m |
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HYPER ASSAULT PRO BMX RACE FRAME w/ PARTS | |
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US $150.00 | 14h |
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BMX Racing - 1st Place Medallion 4th Annual Mob in Mojave Downhill Race - 2009 | |
0 Bid | US $5.99 | 16h 2m |
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NOS Powerlite Expert Aluminum Bmx Race Frame Black | |
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US $299.99 | 28d 13h 49m |
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Old School 90's Redline Proline Racing 20" BMX Frame 100% 4130 CR-MO | |
2 Bids | US $15.50 | 1d 7h 42m |
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Cheeta BMX Race Bike, Expert | |
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US $249.99 | 1d 9h 14m |
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2012 SE Racing BMX 26" OM FLYER cruiser BLACK frame, fork, headset & clamp KIT | |
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US $249.99 | 12d 7h 48m |
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Supercross Mini Bmx Race Carbon Ti Crupi Kids | |
1 Bid | US $350.00 | 2d 15m |
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Direct Link American Made BMX Racing Frame - Pro Size - RAW Unpainted | |
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US $135.00 | 2d 4h 37m |
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Formula Nucleus 20" Pro Series BMX Bicycle Race Ready | |
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US $499.99 | 2d 5h 48m |
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20" DK pro xl promotion bmx racing 4130 chromoly frame & fork and more | |
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US $150.00 | 2d 7h 39m |
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ghp bmx race frame | |
1 Bid | US $60.00 | 2d 8h 46m |
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bmx cruiser race wheels | |
0 Bid | US $40.00 | 2d 9h 26m |
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OVERSIZED ALUMINUM CUSTOMIZED GT BMX BIKE BICYCLE FREESTYLE RACING 20 INCH | |
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US $550.00 | 2d 11h 4m |
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New SE PK Ripper Team XXL Frameset 20 20" P.K. BMX Race Frame | |
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US $161.10 | 3d 4h 3m |
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Alliant BMX Expert Racing frame | |
0 Bid | US $70.00 | 2d 11h 41m |
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SE RACING CROOKS & CASTLES 26" BMX CRUISER BIKE LIMITED EDITION ALLOY FRAME | |
0 Bid | US $1,000.00 | 3d 1h 47m |
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BMX RACER Street Sign bike frame bars race signs gift biking biker gift bikes | |
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US $7.99 | 3d 1h 57m |
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Vintage P K Ripper Frame* GT Fork* Jr Bars, BMX SE Racing PK S E | |
1 Bid | US $200.00 | 14h 28m |
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Rare Vintage Aluminum Crupi 20 inch Expert BMX Racing Frame | |
0 Bid | US $150.00 | 15h 31m |
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Retro 26" Woodgrain SE Racing OM Flyer BMX Oldschool | |
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US $449.99 | 22d 8h 3m |
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Redline bmx racing shirt and pants | |
0 Bid | US $60.00 | 1d 6h 22m |
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HARO SuperBlammo BMX Freestyle ( Hutch SE PK GT Redline JMC Race Old School) | |
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US $995.00 | 1d 8h 8m |
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1999 Redline RL 540 Frame Bars, Stem,Polished Race BMX, Aluminum Light Weight | |
0 Bid | US $400.00 | 1d 9h 42m |
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OLDSCHOOL BMX RARE REDLINE 24" CRUISER FULL 4130 CHROMOLY RACING BIKE LIGHT XL | |
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US $499.00 | 1d 15h 36m |
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MT racing bmx WHITE FOX 20" 1984 Frameset, vintage, old school, Haro, CW, GT | |
9 Bids | US $61.00 | 2d 7h 40m |
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BLAZER BMX RACE FRAME OLD SCHOOL MINI 80 81 JMC GT | |
0 Bid | US $99.99 | 2d 10h 7m |
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TITAN BMX RACE FRAME LOOPTAIL 80s FREE AGENT REDLINE GT | |
0 Bid | US $99.99 | 2d 10h 10m |
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GT Mach One Mini 1992 Old Mid School BMX Racing Frame and Fork Set 4130 Chromoly | |
0 Bid | US $110.00 | 2d 11h 6m |
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1995 Schwinn Xs ENF 20" BMX With Profile Racing Cranks (RARE) | |
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US $550.00 | 2d 17h 7m |
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VINTAGE 80's RACE INC JR BMX BIKE FRAME redline cook bros fmf cycle pro suntour | |
6 Bids | US $202.50 | 3d 9h 50m |
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BMX 1 Wall Clock bike racing biker rider bedroom gift | |
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US $14.99 | 4d 10h 2m |
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NoS BULLY Speed Freak Cr-Mo BMX Race Dirt 2.75lbs 20" Wheel Euro BB brake studs | |
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US $450.00 | 4d 11h 30m |
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PROFILE RACING TITANIUM CASSETTE DRIVER 11T BMX BIKE | |
0 Bid | US $49.00 | 5h 10m |
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2006 Staats BMX race frame | |
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US $200.00 | 23h 47m |
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GT BMX Racing Seat - NOS | |
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US $58.63 | 1d 1h 12m |
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Profile Racing 30T Imperial Chainwheel BMX sprocket | |
0 Bid | US $24.99 | 1d 4h 15m |
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S&M Race Cruiser early 00's BMX Handlebars 5.75" Black | |
2 Bids | US $34.52 | 1d 7h 6m |
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Profile Racing MINI BMX 14MM CASSETTE HUBSET 36H RHD Cromo Green | |
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US $299.99 | 1d 15h 23m |
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Profile Racing MINI BMX 14MM CASSETTE HUBSET 36H RHD Cromo Aqua (Teal) | |
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US $299.99 | 1d 15h 29m |
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New PROFILE RACING Ti TITANIUM DRIVER 9T BMX BIKE for PRIMO PRO hub | |
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US $59.00 | 1d 16h 47m |
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GREEN ANIMAL ALUMINUM ANODIZED BMX RACE / FREESTYLE 1 1/8" STEM | |
2 Bids | US $9.95 | 2d 6h 6m |
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Old School Dyno Comp BMX Frame CHROME(BMX RACING, FREE STYLE AND DIRT JUMPING) | |
0 Bid | US $20.00 | 2d 9h 54m |
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OLD SCHOOL GT VERTIGO BMX Frame/Fork(BMX RACING, FREE STYLE AND DIRT JUMPING) | |
1 Bid | US $20.00 | 2d 9h 54m |
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VINTAGE SILVER ARAYA 7C BMX RACING SINGLE RIM OLD SCHOOL BMX 20X1.75 | |
2 Bids | US $54.00 | 2d 9h 59m |
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VINTAGE BLUE SUMO BMX RACING SINGLE RIM OLD SCHOOL BMX 20X1.75 MADE IN JAPAN | |
1 Bid | US $39.50 | 2d 10h 12m |
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VINTAGE RED ANODIZED ARAYA 7B BMX RACING SINGLE RIM OLD SCHOOL BMX 20 X 1 3/8 | |
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US $56.25 | 2d 10h 13m |
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NOS PR1MO V-TRAK 24 X 1.50 KNOBBY BLACK TIRES GUM WALLS BMX RACING MOTOCROSS | |
0 Bid | US $19.99 | 10h 1m |
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NOS GT Bmx Race Seat Fits Haro Redline Dk Gt Se Seat Posts | |
4 Bids | US $22.01 | 2d 10h 59m |
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Alliant BMX Expert Racing frame | |
0 Bid | US $70.00 | 2d 11h 41m |
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GT BMX LOBO RACING STICKERS SET | |
0 Bid | US $5.00 | 2d 12h 4m |
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Flite pads bmx NOS 3 piece padset in red by Scott Manufacturing 80's racing ABA | |
0 Bid | US $19.67 | 2d 14h 10m |
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BMX forks Specialized racing/redline/gt/hutch | |
0 Bid | US $20.00 | 2d 16h 15m |
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RENNEN 43T BMX RACE SPROCKET | |
0 Bid | US $18.00 | 3d 1h 52m |
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BMX Power Disc Cam Racing Alloy Chainring Old School Bicycle Bike Cycle - NOS | |
2 Bids | US $11.61 | 3d 3h 40m |
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Profile Racing Stem BMX Race 1" Mini Elite Cruiser Expert Junior Jr | |
0 Bid | US $24.99 | 3d 6h 29m |
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Tektro RBP brake straddle cable triangle BMX Racing Road Mountain Brakes | |
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US $10.00 | 3d 8h 21m |
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NEW Tektro 926AL Mini V Brake // BMX Race Freestyle Silver Cycling | |
1 Bid | US $.99 | 3d 11h 25m |
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NOS Gt Mohawk Bmx Race Wheelset Fit Haro Redline Dk | |
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US $139.99 | 28d 13h 49m |
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VP-H755 old school BMX headset 1" threaded 32.5mm cups 26.4mm crown race CHROME | |
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US $13.99 | 6d 18m |
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VINTAGE RED UKAI TYPE BMX RACING RIMS OLD SCHOOL BMX 20X1.75 MADE IN KOREA | |
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US $84.50 | 2d 10h 54m |
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VINTAGE 3 SUMO BMX RACING RIMS OLD SCHOOL BMX 20X1.75 ANODIZED COLOR | |
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US $110.00 | 2d 11h 12m |
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Answer Scythe Carbon BMX Race Fork-Jr. Cruiser, 24x1 1/8 | |
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US $189.99 | 4d 8h 45m |
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TIANDI White BMX Pit Bike race tires Tioga Comp Haro IRC Snakebelly cyclepro | |
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US $30.00 | 9h 12m |
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1984 Old School Patterson BMX Racing PR-200 PR200 Frame GT Slant Seat Post | |
1 Bid | US $99.99 | 12h 12m |
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NOS BMX CRUISER SE RACING LANDING GEAR 24" FORK FLOVAL FLYER GT HARO REDLINE | |
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US $200.00 | 13h 35m |
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Old School Bmx 44 Skyway Sprocket Original Racing SE Pk Ripper Crank Chainring | |
3 Bids | US $37.88 | 13h 9m |
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Old School Bmx Diamondback Team Pro Handlebars Bars Se Racing Pk Ripper GT | |
1 Bid | US $30.00 | 13h 10m |
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Lester BMX Old School wheel set Motomag Webco race dirt custom coaster rat rod | |
13 Bids | US $92.00 | 1d 1h 16m |
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Motomag II BMX Old School wheel set Webco race dirt custom coaster rat rod | |
14 Bids | US $224.50 | 1d 1h 33m |
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PK Ripper stem 1 1/8 inch forged aluminum SE Racing old school bmx landing gear | |
2 Bids | US $4.13 | 1d 2h 26m |
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1983 BMXA Calendar bmx action oldschool vintage 80's racing freestyle Wizard pub | |
0 Bid | US $37.50 | 1d 3h 50m |
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Old school bmx Haro mouth guard new black, jofa, JT Racing, GT, DG, JMC | |
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US $25.00 | 1d 7h 23m |
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Park Tool PZT-1 Big Wheel Pizza Tool
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DescriptionArguably, one of the most important tools in Park Tool's line, this pizza cutter is an excellent addition to any bike enthusiast's kitchen. Large, stainless steel blade Includes stand, so you can leave it on display |
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Super Mario Bros. Super Show- The Great BMX Race [VHS]
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The Great BMX Race
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Lying Car Salesman
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Jackass Vol. 3: Episode 6
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Tressostar Cotton Bar Tape
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DescriptionThe Tressostar Cotton Bar Tape is constructed of cotton and is sold in boxes of 10. Two needed per bar |
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Diamondback Session Pro 18 BMX Bike (18-Inch Wheels)
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DescriptionThe Session Pro 18 is street slayer and . The Pro 18 comes stacked with a full chromoly frame with Mid BB, an integrated head tube, and a chromoly steerer fork. A tubular chromoly three piece crank set adds additional stiffness to this beast and Alienation PBR 18" rims, tektro brakes and a cassette rear hub with 10t driver round out the Pro 18 to create a powerhouse rig. |
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Diamondback 2012 Grind Pro BMX Bike (Black, 20-Inch)
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Description3-piece cranks, Cassette Rear Hub, a super-tough steel frame, SST Oryg cable detangler, ad FSA thread less headset round out this package to make this machine is ready to shred! |
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Diamondback 2012 Jr Viper BMX Bike (Lite Metallic Blue, 20-Inch)
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DescriptionThe Viper is the quintessential BMX bike. Loaded with simplicity and value, the Viper series dominates the scene with tough components at a value driven price. The Jr. features a value driven component spec giving everyone the chance to ride like a pro. |
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WWII Military Army RAF German Aviator Pilot Design Black Frame Sun UV Protect Wind Biker Jet Goggles Sporty Summer Autumn Fashion Road Bike BMX Motorbike Motorcycle Eye Gear Eyewear
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DescriptionThis listing is for an excellent Motocross Off Road ATV Dirt Bike Sport Style GoggleInclude: One Chrome Reflection Lens GoggleSize: L 7 1/2" x 3 3/8" (19 cm x 8.5 cm)Lens Color: Reflective ChromeWeight:Appr 0... |
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WWII Military Army German RAF Pilot Aviator Style Split Lenses Sun UV Protect Wind Goggles BMX ATV Bike Motorcycle Motorbike Street Summer Autumn Biker Fashion Gear
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DescriptionThis listing is for an excellent Motocross Off Road ATV Dirt Bike Sport Style GoggleInclude: One dazzling colorful Reflection Lens GoggleSize: L 7 1/2" x 3 3/8" (19 cm x 8.5 cm)Lens Color: Reflective Blue-PurpleWeight:Appr 0... |
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Fox Racing Skeleton Bones MX/Off-Road/Dirt Bike Motorcycle Gloves - Black
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DescriptionIconic Black Skeleton Bones Design. Ideal for BMX, MX, motocross, dirt bike, off road racing gloves. Suitable for men and women. Great as a costume and general use for keeping your hands warm. It just looks cool... |
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Fox Lil Deamon Mens Flip Flops
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DescriptionFox Racing Is A Leader In The Xtreme Sports Apparel Fashion Industry. Whether On Water, On The Dirt Track, Or Sidewalk There Is A Fox Racing Product For You. |
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Lizard Skins BMX Fork Boot Black
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DescriptionWant to keep your fork clean while you race? This black fork boot from Lizard Skins is just what you need! |
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Pearl Izumi Race MTB Shoe: Black/Silver; Men's Size 42.5
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DescriptionThe all new Race provides benchmark performance and fit in a light and affordable package. Select Grade nylon and composite fiber plate for lightweight stiffness and durabilityDirect-Vent technology for cooling and drainageConcave shaped sole plate for enhanced stiffness and anatomic supportBuilt in longitudinal arch support for optimal support, power, and efficiencyAnatomic buckle closure follows the natural shape of the foot to eliminate hot spots and remove pressure from your instepAdjustable buckle mounting plate delivers ultimate fit and flexibilityHeel cup has an integrated molded power band for benchmark heel hold and power transferSelect insole provides excellent longitudinal and transverse arch supportWeight: Women's 312 grams (size 40)Weight: Men's 351 grams (size 43)Vegan friendly synthetic leather and mesh Item SpecificationsColorBlack/SilverShoe Size42... |
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Mx Vs ATV Untamed
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DescriptionMX vx. ATV Untamed kicks it up a notch and shifts into high gear! Rainbow Studios has evolved their legendary Rhythm Racing engine to include throttle based power slides near upside-down whips and new scrubs at full speed all while retaining the smooth and authentic feel not found in any other game... |
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BMX XXX
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DescriptionNote to customers: this game contains nudity, adult language, and other content that is intended only for ages 17 or older. BMX XXX is more than just a freestyle extreme-sports game. Along with eight BMX levels where players compete for points on grinds, jumps, and other tricks, the game boasts scripted comedic events by Hollywood writers and unlockable footage of dancers from New York's Scores nightclub... |
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MX Unleashed
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DescriptionRainbow Studios, the masters of off road racing games, returns to their heritage to bring the definitive next generation MX game to life. Challenge yourself in the ultimate off-road playground, a never before seen freeworld mode filled with treacherous terrain, mini games, and machine races... |
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Profile Design Cork Wrap
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DescriptionThe Profile Design Splash Cork Bar Tape is constructed of synthetic cork and features no adhesive backing. Features: No Adhesive Backing |
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Topeak Bike Cover (Mountain Bikes)
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DescriptionProtect your bike from the elements with the Topeak Bike Cover. It quickly folds to a compact size for storage and just as quickly unfolds to offer weather-resistant protection for your mountain bike. Specifications: Material: 190T nylon Dimensions: 70 by 24... |
BMX RACE - Denis Teullet
I'm in a bit of a hurry, could i use instrument oil (valve oil) on my bmx race bike's chain?
Probably too light, but better than nothing.
HTH
Look, little boy, if you're not a good rider, a $10,000 bike isn't going to make you better. Understand ? You already asked this question. There are NO benefits….Ok ?
Amadeus:
Arthur: Your comments are, of course, quite correct.
In a recent exchange of emails with JBS Coordinator Hal Shurtleff, I brought his attention to the data below — and I also replied on the JBS website to comments which the JBS has made in rebuttal to Rachel Maddow about a “Negro Soviet Republic”.
To HAL:
The civil rights movement was the Birch Society’s single best opportunity to demonstrate how it intended to apply its often-stated principles about opposition to government tyranny and oppression and government violation of the Constitutional rights of Americans.
The instrumentalities of government in many of our southern states (particularly Mississippi) were precisely what [JBS speaker/author and prominent African American columnist] George Schuyler described – and I will repeat his comment here to refresh your memory:
“The White Citizens Council which has branches or cells everywhere, controls by terror such states as Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and to a lesser extent, Virginia…It has defied and disrupted the operation of the laws of the land. It has used threats and vicious economic reprisals…It has become a legal arm of Mississippi's Government.” [4/22/61 Schuyler column in Pittsburgh PA Courier]
And what, exactly, did the JBS propose as its remedy to such a grave situation?
NOTHING WHATSOEVER!!
Instead the JBS suggested that we just let the people, politicians, local communities and government instrumentalities responsible for creating, defending, and implementing the “terror”, “threats”, “intimidation”, “economic reprisals”, etc. – continue “business as usual” IN PERPETUITY – unless and until the local governments should miraculously decide to change their laws, customs and practices.
Or as J. Edgar Hoover famously put it about the state of law enforcement in Mississippi — at the same press conference where he called MLK Jr. “a notorious liar”, — Mississippi was
“…filled with water moccasins, rattlesnakes, and red-neck sheriffs, and they are all in the same category, as far as I am concerned.”
MY JBS WEBSITE COMMENTS:
In his remarks above concerning what adhering to the JBS position on discriminatory Jim Crow laws and segregation in our southern states would mean for the victims, Jim Capo wrote:
“Admittedly, that route would likely have taken longer and left the many victims of Jim Crow laws wanting. And yes, we admit that most of the leaders of The John Birch Society not being directly affected by the worst elements of segregation, could more freely choose to stand on the principle that the Federal government, restricted by the U.S. Constitution, had no authority to enact the civil rights laws.”
However, I would change Jim’s characterization of “most of the leaders” to NONE of the leaders of the JBS and I would add something that Jim doesn’t mention – in order to illustrate the gravity of the problem confronted by African-Americans.
The following quote comes from a source which even Birchers should respect – a very prominent African-American author and JBS speaker, George S. Schuyler:
“The White Citizens Council which has branches or cells everywhere, controls by terror such states as Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and to a lesser extent, Virginia…It has defied and disrupted the operation of the laws of the land. It has used threats and vicious economic reprisals…It has become a legal arm of Mississippi's Government.” [4/22/61 Schuyler column in Pittsburgh PA Courier]
Furthermore, let’s also consider a comment made by JBS member (and FBI informant within the White Knights of the KKK of Mississippi), Rev. Delmar Dennis:
“The Klan in Mississippi has completely infiltrated every phase of the legal, political, social and economic system in Mississippi. The membership in the Klan ranges from common laborers and criminals, to judges, lawyers, doctors and political leaders. While they may not be active members, they are secret members who use their influence to further Klan efforts and aid Klan activities, for example, it is generally known in Klan circles that supervisors who pick juries use their influence to get Klan members on the jury panel.”
Unfortunately, the Birch Society interpreted the problem in our southern states as entirely an abstraction instead of understanding the real-world consequences to living human beings.
In its commendable concern for abstract principles, the JBS totally ignored, de-valued, trivialized, or facilitated the daily injustices and crimes often committed (or condoned) by the very people in southern communities whom had the responsibility for translating abstract principles into reality. These were the folks who made “state’s rights” and the words “life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness” a cruel joke.
Jim also ignores or minimizes other extremely pertinent aspects of this situation.
The reason why the JBS is so often “linked” (unfairly) to the KKK is because:
(1) they both supported and praised the same racist politicians—such as Gov. George Wallace (AL) and Gov. Ross Barnett (MS) and Senator James Eastland (MS) and
(2) they both opposed all civil rights legislation and pro-integration efforts and
(3) they both described the civil rights movement as “Communist-created” and “Communist controlled” and “serving only Communist purposes” while simultaneously denouncing all civil rights leaders and organizations and
(4) they both had senior officials who were racists and segregationists.
In addition, even Rev. Delmar Dennis told his FBI contact that the KKK viewed the JBS as a fertile recruiting ground. In fact, one JBS chapter in Mississippi had to be disbanded because it refused to terminate the membership of a known KKK member.
Dennis himself was a JBS member, a segregationist, a KKK member, and a member of Americans for the Preservation of the White Race even before he became an FBI informant. He also founded a whites-only church in his community.
As the FBI Special Agent in Charge of the Jackson MS field office wrote in a summary memo about Dennis:
“Informant is widely known in rural Mississippi as an ardent segregationist…He founded the First Southern Methodist Church in Mississippi, which church was founded for the sole intent of maintaining racial segregation.”
In an 11/7/64 report to his FBI contact, Dennis stated that:
“I have learned that the Klan uses meetings of the John Birch Society, Masons, and Americans For The Preservation of the White Race to solicit members for the Klan. The Auxiliary Police in Neshoba County is a front for Klan membership in Neshoba County.”
The Birch Society welcomed racists and segregationists into its ranks as members, as chapter and section leaders, as writers, and speakers, as well as National Council members – for example A.G. Heinsohn Jr., T. Coleman Andrews, and Tom Anderson.
Major officers of the White Citizens Councils movement were also Birchers, such as: Medford Evans, William J. Simmons, and Louis W. Hollis.
The Birch Society employed racists and segregationists as speakers under the auspices of its American Opinion Speakers Bureau – such as Sheriff Jim Clark of Selma AL and Rev. Ferrell Griswold of AL.
The Birch Society approved of and promoted incumbent politicians and candidates for political office who were unapologetic Klan-supported white supremacists – such as Sen. James O. Eastland of MS and Gov. George Wallace of AL and Ross Barnett of MS.
Often, the JBS reprinted their speeches or otherwise endorsed their rants which characterized the civil rights movement as a Communist enterprise.
Kent Courtney, a prominent JBS leader in Louisiana, was the featured speaker at a 6/5/65 “Conservative Rally” in Natchez MS sponsored by Americans For The Preservation of the White Race, Inc.
William J. Story, a JBS member who was a candidate for Governor of Virginia refused to join the other major party candidates in condemning the KKK.
James H. Sutherland was a JBS chapter and section leader in Missouri who founded the St. Louis chapter of White Citizens Councils. He was also active in Southern States Industrial Council and helped craft their annual Declaration of Policy which opposed school integration.
Another prominent Bircher, Maj. Gen. Edwin A. Walker, wrote in 1965:
“I’ll bet you will find more good Americans in the Ku Klux Klan than in the Americans For Democratic Action.”
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It appears that Jim entirely missed the point – so let me spell it out for him.
As Robert Welch correctly pointed out, there was a time period during which the CPUSA thought that their best strategy in order to win African Americans over to the CPUSA was to propose creation of a Negro Soviet Republic comprising most of the states in the old south.
However, that strategy was discarded at the 17th National CPUSA Convention in 1959. Nevertheless, the Birch Society continued to promote the idea for many years afterward.
In J. Edgar Hoover’s January 1960 testimony before the Senate Internal Security Subcommittee Hoover discussed the 17th National Convention of the Communist Party USA held in New York City on December 10, 1959:
“The Negro resolution adopted by the convention discarded the party's historic position advocating 'self-determination' meaning that Negroes should be given the right to form a separate nation in the Southern States…The 1959 convention resolution hence represents a party admission that its position concerning Negroes is bankrupt. Time itself has shown that the party is not interested in the welfare of the Negro, but only in using him as a tool to advance party interests.” [J. Edgar Hoover: An Analysis of the 17th National Convention of the Communist Party USA; Statement made to Senate Internal Security Subcommittee, 1/17/60, page 7; Also see: FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, March 1960 – for same comment.]
Even the KKK newspaper, The Fiery Cross, recognized this change of Communist strategy!:
“With the CPUSA steadily declining in open membership, the official doctrine was changed from creating a separate Negro state in the U.S. to one of full integration. (Ben) Davis [National Secretary CPUSA] had argued for this change in order to obtain maximum Negro support. The party line change became official in 1959.” [The Fiery Cross, "Communist Exploitation of the U.S. Racial Crisis", August 1964, page 1]
Los Angeles FBI file 100-3267, serial #1998 is a 3/14/60 memo concerning an informant within the CPUSA who reported on a Southern California District Communist Party Convention meeting held on January 29, 1960. The Chairman of that CP meeting was Max Steinberg. Steinberg introduced a CP member (Bill Taylor) who was a delegate to the 17th National Convention of the CPUSA. Taylor reported (page 10 of memo):
“The decision of the National Convention on the Negro question was that the Negroes are not a separate nation, however they are a racially distinct national minority and they conform to the Stalin definition of Nationhood. They have a right to equality, therefore the Negro question is a national question though the Negro people in the U.S. do not constitute a separate nation.”
JBS member (and speaker) Lola Belle Holmes also attended this convention and she confirmed that the Party discarded its “Negro Soviet Republic” strategy.
Furthermore, in its national advertisement, “What’s Wrong With Civil Rights?” – the Birch Society disseminated the following falsehood:
“For the civil rights movement in the United States with all of its growing agitation and riots and bitterness, and insidious steps toward the appearance of civil war, has not been infiltrated by the Communists, as you now frequently hear. It has been deliberately and almost wholly created by the Communists patiently building up to this present stage for more than thirty years.”
In support of its contention regarding the origins of our civil rights movement, Robert Welch strongly recommended Alan Stang's JBS-published 1965 book entitled “It's Very Simple: The True Story of Civil Rights” because, in Welch's words,
“It gives the whole picture of the 'civil rights' development, as a part of Communist strategy, more completely and convincingly than anything else available.” [November 1965 JBS Bulletin]
Again, in May 1966, Mr. Welch used the JBS Bulletin to heap praise on Stang’s book:
“This book, because of its thoroughness, its comprehensive coverage of the whole 'civil rights' story, and its meticulous documentation, is the best single searchlight we have for exposing the 'civil rights' fraud.”
In May 1965, the FBI evaluated Stang’s book in a memo:
“It's Very Simple is an attempt to rationalize today's civil rights movement in this country as primarily a communist operation…Practically all his documentation is to public source material and there is no significant information in the book which appears to be new and previously unknown to the Bureau. Stang makes frequent use of literary license and importantly fails to include documentation for key passages (examples appear on pages 101 and 185). An entire chapter (14) is devoted to an attack on civil rights legislation and the book, in general, is critical of all Administration and other efforts aimed at improving the lot of the Negro.”
The concluding “Observations” paragraph of the memo states:
“The details of the book do not support the strong conclusions reached by the author. We have had available to us all the material which Stang has plus considerable additional data from our investigations and we could not arrive at such conclusions. The impression is received that Stang may have well started with his conclusions and then developed the information and manner of presentation which he hoped would prove his point. This work must be viewed in the light of the author's apparent close connections with Robert Welch and the John Birch Society.” [HQ 100-106670-1412, May 28, 1965, and 100-106670-1525, June 24, 1965, both F.J. Baumgardner to W.C. Sullivan]
After warning about radicals that had no genuine interest in advancing civil rights, Hoover observed in a December 1964 speech, that:
“Let me emphasize that the American civil rights movement is not, and has never been dominated by the communists–because the overwhelming majority of civil rights leaders in this country, both Negro and white, have recognized and rejected communism as a menace to the freedoms of all.”
[J. Edgar Hoover speech, 12/12/64, Our Heritage of Greatness, pg 7 - Hoover speech before Pennsylvania Society and the Society of Pennsylvania Women; bold emphasis on "not" and "never" appears in original document].
In November 1966, Hoover received an inquiry from a self-identified JBS member who saw the above quote in a letter-to-the-editor of his local newspaper and he wanted to know if the quote was an accurate reflection of Hoover’s judgment both in 1964 and 1966. Hoover replied affirmatively and concluded: “This position remains essentially unchanged today.” [HQ 62-104401-3021, 11/15/66 Hoover reply to incoming Bircher inquiry].
Also see following Hoover comments:
“It would be absurd to suggest that the aspirations of Negroes for equality are communist inspired. This is demonstrably not true…” [J. Edgar Hoover speech, Faith In Freedom, 12/4/63, page 6].
“In general, legitimate civil rights organizations have been successful in excluding Communists, although a few have received covert counseling from them and have even accepted them as members…The CP is not satisfied with this situation and is continually striving to infiltrate the civil rights movement at every level. ” [J. Edgar Hoover, U.S. News and World Report, 11/1/65, page 46].
“It is no secret that one of the bitterest disappointments to communistic efforts in this Nation has been their failure to lure our Negro citizens into the party. Despite every type of propaganda boomed at our Nation’s Negro citizens, they have never succumbed to the party’s saccharine promises of a Communist ‘Utopia’. This generation and generations to come for many years owe a tremendous debt to our Negro citizens who have consistently refused to surrender their freedoms for the tyranny of communism.” J. Edgar Hoover testimony before U.S. Senate Internal Security Subcommittee, 01/17/60, reprinted in March 1960 FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, page 7]
As these comments make clear, Hoover and the FBI saw Communists as OUTSIDERS seeking ways to exert influence and control within the civil rights movement whereas the JBS portrayed them as INSIDERS who created and controlled the movement from the beginning.
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