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Rick Twomey, www.vintagebmx.com, may 2006: I was the bmx editor for minicycle action when they first started putting bmx stuff in every issue, then we changed it to minicycle / bmx action. After I left the magazine my friend Russ Okawa took over then the magazine change to super bmx.
march 1974
This magazine has articles pertaining to the POW Chaparral T80, Monocoque Yamaha 80, mini-bike races, and other related bike articles.
june 1974
This magazine has articles pertaining to the Carabela 125MX, Honda ST-90, Harley Davidson X-90, Dirt Squirt Hop-Up, mini-bike races, and other related bike articles.
august 1974
This magazine has articles pertaining to the Tyran II, Motor Trek 50, YZ-80 - Only Better, J & B Elsinore 100, mini-bike races, and other related bike articles.
august 1975
This magazine has articles pertaining to the Yamaha YZ 125C Monoshocker, Honda Motocrosser, Yamaha YZ80B Engine, Honda ATC 70, GYT Kitted YZ 80B, mini-bike races, and other related bike articles.
september 1975
This magazine has articles pertaining to the Suzuki TM 100 Motocrosser, Hodaka Road Toad, building a Honda Monoshocker, Hacienda Honda Hop-Up, mini-bike races, and other related bike articles.
december 1975
This magazine has articles pertaining to the Malaguti, Indian CX-50R, Mongoose BMX, Yamaha Chappy, Yamaha YZ 125C Hop-up, mini-bike races, and other related bike articles.
april 1976
This issue features tests are three bikes: "Suzuki RM100", 'Yamaha Mini YZ80" and "Steens X-100". Each test shows several illustrations and a spec sheet. Several products are evaluated in this issue. "Keep you Face in Place" has a comparison testing of Face guards. There is an evaluation of the Shoei Helmet "Three crashes and six months later". If you don't like the way Honda built the stock XR75, build one yourself like Dave Miller of Miller Mano. It gives a step by step illistration of the changes he made. There's a product evaluation on "Skyway's Foam Fit Goggles" - the funniest looking goggles at the track. The "Flexo Flyer Four Wheeled Fun" is a new way to play in the dirt. Well illustrated. There's a technical article on the "Killer XR Powroll 110cc total concept motor.
may 1976
Some of the articles in this issue are YAMAHA-KAWASAKI BICYCLE SHOOT-OUT, HONDA XL 125 ENDURO, WEBCO INTERNATIONAL BMX, FMF YZ 80 KIT, How to build your own bicycle, BMX Sidecars, ... AND MORE.
june 1976
In this issue tests were run on four vehicles. The first was the Flexo four-wheeled dune kart. They give a list of all the specifications. They found the kart to be a total blast for the money. The second bike tested was Jeff Ward's Mini Elsinore. It gives all the specifications with loads of illustrations. The third test was on the Kawasaki KM100 again with specifications and loads of pictures. The final test was on the Webco with all its trick components. Well illustrated. There is an excellent tech article on "Tire changing made easy" again very well llustrated. A way to smooth out bumps is with Miller Mano's YZ seat set-up. And finally "Out-skunk you competition" with Jug conversion for the RM125 with a Skunk Works kit. There are also feature articles on "Water Cooling your Motor", "Iron Jaw" (Latest entry in the face protectionracketl. And much more.
volume 3 no.9 - september 1976
The earliest issue of Minicycle/BMX Action is september 1976 issue, it has Rick Twommey listed as "BMX Editor", and Scot Breithaupt as "BMX Tech Wizard'.

Some of the articles are "NEW IRON! ITALJET X80's WATCH OUT YZ!,FAT TIRES PLUS FUN SUZUKI RV-90, KIEFER'S HONDA MR-50:IT'S A SMALL WORLD AFTER ALL. There is a special feature on "DG's ONE STROKE BIKE", AND BMX SUPERSTAR: Bobby Enchinas - THE SHIMANO SLINGSHOT. GIANT WET AND WILD COLOR POSTER INSIDE.
volume 3 no.10 - october 1976
Kawasaki KD80, Skunk Kit Suspension, Italjet tricks, Moto Tek ignition, RM 125 A Mods, Project 100 bike, Suspension bike comparison, DG racer bicycle test with Stu, Bottema, and Skibel, Bicycle road racing on BMX bikes, Suzuki introduces new bike,NBA Yarnell race.
november 1976
This magazine has articles pertaining to the Yamaha YZ 100C, Italjet M5A, Suzuki works BMX, mini-bike races, and other related bike articles. Suzuki GVX1 bike test. Riding gear review.
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This magazine has articles pertaining to the R&R BMX Racers, D.G. Skateboard, Pair of Hodakas, Italjet X50R, Xr-75, Webco Wheels, BMX drag racing, Wrenchbook sections. R & R CR-1 & Scorcher bike tests. DG skateboard. Kawasaki Grand National. Two Wheeler's Super Stroker test. Webco Magnesium wheels.
february 1977
Tests in this issue are Kawasaki KZ-75 The Wheelie Bike,The Yamaha Chappy,The Panda BMX Bike. Features are The Mini DareDevils, How to jump a BMX bike, BMX bike of the stars.
march 1977
Tests in this issue are Weinert BMX bike,Yamaha YZ-80D,Webco BMX bike-chromoly,Schwinn BMX Bike.FEatures are Coming of age in Colorado,Wild Wayne Arnold Las Vegas High Roller.Competitions covered Las Vegas Nationals,Bel Ray Nationals Mid Western Mini Shootout.
april 1977
BMX on the cover.
june 1977
BMX on the cover.
This magazine has articles pertaining to the Shootout: XR - YZ - RM, DG Skibel Replica, Italjet X-80R, 1977 Kawasakis and Hondas, mini-bike races, and other related bike articles.
july 1977
ARTICLES INCLUDE: A.J. WHITING YZ-80 D, MOPEDS, BMX TRIX,MINI POSTER A.J. WHITING, DG BMXERS, DG'S $1,600.00 SUPER MINI RM-80 SCREAMER, CYC'S STORMER BMXER.
august 1977
ARTICLES INCLUDE: PHOENIX WINTERNATIONALS W/ DOSSEY, JOHN BEAR,MATT RAYMER,CRAIG SCAGNETTI, BRENT PATTERSON, ERIC RUPE,DAVID CLINTON., NBA WINTERNATIONALS W/ MICKEY WHETZEL, JIM HAYNES, DAVID WEAK, BEN THERIOT, JOE CARTIER. , SUZUKI RM-100B, SUZUKI TS-100B, R & R RACING SUPERHACK., BMX TRIXS. How to do wheelies: Phoenix Winter Nationals: Building the lightest BMX bike: R & R Sidehack
october 1977
ARTICLES INCLUDE: TESTING THE MONGOOSE II, YAMAHA YZ-100D, WHITE LIGHTNING II, BEL RAY NMA NATIONALS W/ PAUL EMERSON,JEFF WARD,SCOTT BURNSWORTH, JON-JON BELISLE,AJ WHITING, ADAM RENTERIA., THE DESERT RAT II, ROYAL CROWN BMX CRASH A THON, RIDING PRO AM YZ 80.
december 1977
ARTICLES INCLUDE: JOEY DEE - ON HIS WAY AT THE RIGHT PACE,SUZUKI DS-80 FAKE OUT BIKE, AMS-ANERICAN MOTORCYCLE SCHOOLS ARE YOU GOOD ENOUGH TO BE A MECHANIC, PANDA CHARGER II, LIMANTOUR NUMBER PLATES, JON PIERRE RATTIE SEAT FILTER IDEA, ITALJET MM5B-FIFTY POUNDS AND FIFTY CC'S. RICK TWOMEY COACHING ONE OF THE ORIGINAL RICKS BIKE SHOP TEAM RIDERS POSTER.
january 1978
ARTICLES INCLUDE: ROGER DE COSTER JOINS YOKOHAMA, N.B.A. TORKER WITH STU THOMPSON,JOHN GEORGE, EDDIE KING,JEFF GRAHAM,JEFF KOSMALA, MASON AND CREWS,YAMAHA, KAWASAKI, SUZUKI, BMXERS ONE YEAR LATER,MR-50 MINI HACK, HOW TO TRAIL RIDE, SUZUKI'S ALL NEW JR-50, HONDA CT-90, HOW LOW CAN YOU GO- THE FINE ART OF NOT LOSING IT.
april 1978
Articles on the HONDA XR-75, YZ-80E with tips and race action.
may 1978
Articles on the NEW MONGOOSE TEAM REPLICA BIKE, SUZUKI RMS; THE 50 AND SAVAGE 80. Tips on the DT-100 ENDURO AND YZ-80. Other articles on indoor racing.
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Greg Hill on the cover.
january 1979
Photo and specs of the new DB-III from SE Racing; great color photos of early SE Racing and Patterson Racing bicycles in racing action (superb color quality); panoramic view of Corona Hills BMX track and many great racing action photos including sidehacks; an incredible article about the 1979 SE Racing Team Tour including many awesome color and b&w photos of Stu Thompson, Jeff Utterback, Perry Kramer riding and jumping and also building the van that took them on the cross country tour (a must have article for fans of early SE Racing history)
june 1979
Cover pictures of Ponch and John from CHiP's. Inside this magazine are mini interviews with Mike Olson and Dave Shade, NBA awards, BMXers guest star on CHiPS, Robinson/NBA Winternationals, New Orleans Supercross preview, RM50 and RM60 test, motorcycle conversion specs and costs to make your own or order a custom works racer, 7th annual Florida Olympics with racers that are well known today and top 6 results from hare scrambles, it scrambles, short track and motocross from every class, Panda SX 4-A test, 2 stroke blueprinting and more.
july 1979
BMX Near You, a guide to the bicycle motocross racing organzations of America.
Shootout At The O.K. Corral. - These Okies are crazy. They'll charge at anything that moves. BMX race in Oklahoma. Stompin' Stu Thomsen America's Top BMX Pro. - In-Depth Interview: trick pictures. Learn what it's like to struggle to the top.,
1979 N.B.A. / Schwinn Tour, bigger and better than last year thousands of kids and many more just plain sports fans are discovering BMX Complete Schedule.
Skatecycle. - Looks like great fun. Could be a new sport.
BMX Nuts & Bolts - Russ Okawa answers the mail. Let him know what you need to know.
august 1979
Contents: The Kurt Kiefter Memorial Fund. - The man who made Bel-Ray famous is no longer with us but there is a motorcycle foundation named in his honor backed by the greats like DeCoster Roberts Weinert Keener and others. You can be a part., Outtasight: Powerlite. - The Powerlite BMX racer is a super handling machine. Tested by Shimano's Chris Allen supervised by Bobby Encinas., World Mini Grand Prix.- There they go! For the eighth year with the Yamaha Race of Champions and Italijet Junior Race of Champions. Big wins by Erik Kehoe and Randy Jones. Story and photos by Carol Campbell., Testing Radical New MCM Shock Absorbers. - Ridden by A.J. Whiting MCM has a patented breakthrough soon to be known by riders everywhere because they're adjustable like nothing you've ever seen., GNC Glory At The Astrodome. -Deep in the Heart of Texas the culmination of a year's racing, AME Spring Nationals - The West Coast mini series for northern Southern California., First Test: Italjet PR60 and PR50 Together - Ridden by Randy Jones and Kurt Hendricksen. Each bike has surprise talents., NMA Winter Nationals - The West Coast mini series for southern Southern California., Hangtown '79. - All the greats were there at the first race of the 125-250 National Series. Hannah won it., Rocky Mountain BMX - Some big names dropped in to dash for the cash., Superbowl VIII Preview. - This year the event throws its weight behind the Phantom Duck., Orvel Knorvl Contest Winners. - Last time. We gave away four JAG MAGS and that's all folks., Editorial - All kinds of sports are in the Olympics but not motocross which is an international sport if there ever was. Why not motocross in the Olympics?, Rider's Talk - We get letters. Some of them we answer., Hot Set-Up. - Whether it's minicycle or BMX products you crave we present important ones here., Keeps Ya Puttin'. - E.C. Birt has great put. He answers some burning questions put to him by you the reader., BMX Nuts 'N' Bolts. - Russ Okawa shares some tricks., Mini Profile - Dave Johnson #164 Imperial Pa., E.C.'s Test Bench - Testing something useful every month here are the S&W mini shocks for 1979.
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NBA U.S. Nationals: Tuff Wheel II's: Big Mama BMX: NBA Championships: NBA Skyway Spring National.
november 1979
A Day In The Life Of A Ranger - At Hollister Hills everybody likes motorcycles including the cops., George Holland Suzuki Mini Master - R&D Racing's Holland is a fast racer and an exceptionally nice person., NJL Helmet. - We thought you might like to see our beautiful new brain bucket., IRC Mini Tires - Introduced at Ponca City IRC has your racing needs covered for 1980., How To Start A BMX Club - A step-by-step guide for mom and dad is reprinted her courtesy of NBL., Yamaha Minicycle Grand National Championships At Ponca City Oklahoma - we think this is the way minicycle racing ought to be. The sport owes a big vote of thanks to NMA and all of the sponsors and especially the businessmen of Ponca City., More Wheelie King Color Action - He can do it in almost any location., Doug Domokos Wheelie King Poster. - America's favorite motocross stunt man in all his glory., Ponca City Sidelights: Two Tales Of Fortune. - As with any motocross race there are stories of good and bad luck., Introducing the Yamaha YZ50: Racing Test. - First seen publicly at Ponca City here is Yamaha's first junior cycle ridden in competition by Mouse McCoy., Kawasaki's KV75 Mini Brute - The little bugger first into the back seat of a Volkswagen and is loads of fun to ride., Yamaha GT80F. Don't Let Dad Steal It From You. - It's loads of fun off-road and on the street., NMA Rocky Mountain Racing. - A new region opens up to minicycling with the winners heading to Ponca City., Orvel Knorvl Lives! - The cartoons just keep on coming., Departments - Editorial - "Hang It Where They Can See It" is practically our new theme. The time has come for motocrossers to show their colors., Riders Talk. - Various letters from our readers and friends., Hot Set-Up. - Closing in on Christmas here are a whole bunch of things you may need., BMX Nuts & Bolts - Russ Okawa tells you about bicycle knobbies., Mini Profile: A Very Lucky Boy. - Here's a kid who has a motocross track of his own and he's only five., Last Gasp. - Berm chewing seems to be catching on.
december 1979
Minicycle Magazine.
Ponca City Motorcycle racing, BMX in Hawaii, Hot setups for the YZ80F, GNC Goodtime National, Colorado Mile High National, Testing the Honda XL125, Mouse McCoy's YZ50, and much more.
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Greg Hill on the cover.
Greg Hill interview. Supergoose test with Tinker Juarez. Western States Championship. Las Vegas race. Chandler AZ.
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Super BMX evolved from Minicycle/BMX Action, the first nationally distributed BMX periodical.