So freaky it took me a week

Last week T1 posted another Freaky Friday and this time it was a timeline of the Barcode frame. It’s an interesting read and it really shows how frames have progressed over the years. It’s posted as either a flipbook or PDF, so whtever you prefer just click on the corresponding link.

A few (ok.. many) years back I used to ride a one of those frames and I absolutely loved it. I think that in many ways it has shaped my preference in BMX frame geometry ever since. When I moved on and swapped to another bike I happened to sell my trusted old Barcode. Fast forward a couple of years and I happened to hear that the guy who bought it was selling it, so I bought it back. Just because it was my first awesome frame.

It was #197 from the second batch (according to the stamping on the inside of the dropout) and with this timeline I can confirm that it’s one of the Kastan made frames. Interesting.

Speaking of Terrible One, you should also check out Ruben’s First Hand interview if you haven’t already done that. Sure made me wanna ride…