Marty Schlesinger No-Footer

 

Taken from the April 1988 issue of BMX Plus. Part of a Mongoose Decade Pro test article. The two page intro to that test is below. 

BMX Plus January 1983

Eric Rupe on the January 1983 cover of BMX Plus laying out some classic style. This months issue brought to you by No Fear, New Gear, and New Year.

The ABA Lancaster race was the last National of the year that year and there was plenty of action. BMX Plus did a great job covering it, with some really good photos from the race.

The ABA needs to bring back their "special sideshow jumping contest." Wedge ramp and all, that would be sick. I think the only other place doing that is the 9th Street Halloween jams.

The big surprise at this was was Greg Hill entering the cruiser class and winning. You have to read the four reasons Hill gave for entering. The BMX Action one is the best. Lower left has Texas boy Eddie Siegmond getting coverage and the classic style of John Crews.

Great layout to start the skatepark coverage in this issue. Look in this crowd and you can spot some pretty heavy hitters in the skatepark world.

The BMX Plus photographers were really doing a great job around these years. So many issue had great photos. Dean Bradley, James Cassimus, and John Ker really captured some special moments from this time period.

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BMX Plus November 1983

I can still recall finding this issue in our local grocery store and being blown away. BMX Plus had a way with trying to make their covers so over the top. And they managed a good one this time. David Ruz getting his hop on while his buddy puts his family jewels at risk. Great cover, great issue.

Always did dig the Rad Gallery's in Plus. This issue was a VS. issue featuring "Dangerous Dave Gianunzio against Flying Fiola." I wonder who won? Eh, who cares. That rear tire grab photo is awesome.

Fiola and Gianunzio clocking air in the Rad Gallery.

Procraft Ultima 2400 bike test with MartiN Aparijo manning the ship. Somewhere during this bike test is where I was introduced to the I-Hop.

Good to see ESPN has had their hands embedded in BMX for so long. That shot of Richie Anderson and Bubba Hayes is just so "BMX". Fast and stylish, those guys ruled. Also have to give props to two top Pros running front brakes. I had one of my old bikes set up just like John Piant's bike. Chrome, red and black work so good on a bike.

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