What happened GHP BMX?
Still, it was a big surprise to the BMX community when Greg Hill announced, on Sunday afternoon, that that he was shutting down the GHP frame brand after the current inventory is gone. I am getting asked if were blowing out frames to make way for new ones, the answer is no.
When did GHP BMX start?
../companies/GHP. Chris Hoffman , www.ghpbmx.com: GHP – also known as Greg Hill Products was started by Pro BMX racer Greg Hill in August 1983 about a week before the NBL Grands. Greg had just come off and incredible season of TOTAL domination in the Pro ranks (1982) and was kicking some tail in 83′ also.
Who makes the lightest BMX frame?
I imagine that quite a few people reading this have already seen this project we did for Interbike, but we figured this was a good time to complete the details on it. Complete finished weight of the bike was just under 5.4kg, (11.89 pounds).
What is GHP BMX?
BMX product lines In the summer of 1983 Greg Hill started his own BMX bicycle company, Greg Hill Products (GHP) that made frames and forks and later complete Bicycles.
What makes a good BMX frame?
The frames are light and sturdy, and the higher the price, the lighter they get. BMX bikes are generally made of chromoly steel or aluminum. Chromoly frames are a bit heavier and more economical. BMX race bikes have their brake mounts located on top of the seatstays (see photo, right).
What is considered a light BMX frame?
Frame: The frame of a BMX bike is considered to be one of its heaviest ad largest components. Usually, bikes with a frame made out of titanium are deemed to be the lightest. These tend to weigh as low as sixteen pounds.
Why are GHP mountain bike frames so popular?
The low priced frames are packed with features and a race proven geometry developed by one of the sports biggest legends, it’s understandable they have a growing following. The most obvious changes from the last model is in the front end. GHP have used very different top tube and down tube this time around.
What headsets are compatible with the new GHP bikes?
GHP have also fallen into line and are now using a standard 45/45 Campy compatible headset. The frame also has a lower stand over height that has become the norm for modern race frames. The changes aren’t just cosmetic though, there have been tweaks to the geometry with most of the frames now supporting a shorter rear end.
What are the GHP NASCAR bikes like?
GHP have used very different top tube and down tube this time around. The striking new graphics have more of a Nascar styling about them. GHP have also fallen into line and are now using a standard 45/45 Campy compatible headset. The frame also has a lower stand over height that has become the norm for modern race frames.
Did cycle pro ever make a replica of the GHP?
Cycle Pro also made a Greg Hill Replica model in 84 which was the same as the US made GHP frames, bars and seat post but made overseas instead of the US for Cycle Pro. These were serial’d like 4G0401 (year 4 (84) month G or July and bike 401 in the run.