Redline Proline Expert 2017
2017 BMX
Estimate price |
529$
Weight | 7.85 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 20" -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Redline Proprietary 6061 T6 Alloy Formed Tubing, Machined BB, Integrated HT, Euro BB
Suspension Fork
RL 100% Full Chromo, Multi Butted with Tapered Legs
Drivetrain
Crank
Redline Microline 3pc 165mm,Cranks
Bottom Bracket
Sealed Euro BB
Chain
KMC Z33
Pedals
RL Aluminum 9/16" Platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Redline Aluminum Fully Sealed
Rear Hub
Redline Aluminum, Cassette, Fully Sealed
Rims
Sun ICI-1
Spokes
Black, Stainless Steel
Tires
Tioga PowerBlock 20 x 1-3/8" Tires
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro BV-1V Linear
Brake Levers
Tektro
Cockpit
Stem
RL Aluminum HollowPoint 50mm
Handlebar
RL Expert Aluminum 5.5" 10¡ Back, 2¡ Up
Grips
RL Pro Hex Grips
Headset
Integrated Headset 1 1/8, Aluminum top cap
Seat
Saddle
Pivotal No padding
Seatpost
Aluminum Pivotal 26.8mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
Model Overview
Proline Expert is a Redline Proline model. Redline launched 48 bikes of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2017 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Redline Proline Pitboss 2017 has a starting price of 349$. Redline Proline Pro 2017 on the other hand is the most expensive at 599$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for BMX bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a BMX bike that is reliable is 348$. However, you could also get a good BMX bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
When Redline released this model in 2017, its price was 529$. If we compare this with the average BMX bike cost we notice that the price is 52.01% higher.
BMX bikes average weight
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a BMX bike is 10.54 kg (23.24 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
much lighter than average, Proline Expert has a weight of 7.85 kg (17.31 lbs). In other words, this model is 34.27% lighter than the average BMX bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork is made out of steel, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels size
The Proline Expert 2017 bike is equipped with 20″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. This wheel size is used on bike models like BMX, children, or folding bikes. In conclusion, you can use them better on-road, and less on technical terrain.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Redline Proline Expert is equipped with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.