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Wednesday, 25 July 2007

 

 
1976-1977

MCS Bicycles was started by NBL founder George Esser and Rick Connery out of a motorcycle shop in Pompano Beach, Florida.

Products: MCS "Z-1" frame
Riders: Greg Esser, Brian Esser, Timmy Judge

 

 
1978-1979

In the late 70's, as the "sport" of BMX was growing in the southeast, MCS was selling frames as fast as they could make them! To keep up with the demand, MCS was welding frames around the clock with both day and night shirts.

Products: MCS Magnum frame, MCS Spider frame, MCS 6-Bolt stem
Riders: Jamie Burrows, David Argyle

 

 
1980-1981

George Esser, concentrating on running the NBL sold MCS to Ron Cann and Norman Livin. Ron started Hot Inc. numer plates around this same time.

Products: Full line of MCS Magnum frames, bars, stems, and seat posts
Riders: Jeff Ruminer

 

 
1983-1984

Ron Cann sold his half of the company to Norman Livin. As freestyle became popular, MCS made it's first freestyle frame, the "Styler". As MCS continued to support BMX racing, the "Magnum Force" co-sponsor team was formed. The team grew rapidly to 500 members, representing MCS throughout the country.

Products: MCS Magnum 2000 frame, MCS Styler frame
Riders: Matt Harris, Bill Madden, Billy Swoop, Marlow Buelvas

 

 
1985-1987

Bill Prince was hired to manage the MCS race team. In 1987, MCS hired Pro BMX racer Jeff DeVido as a sales rep and to manage the "Magnum Force" program.

Products: MCS Mantis Mini frame, MCS Hurricane Jr. frame
Riders: Mike Brandt, Craig Reynolds, Mike Crehan, Jonathan Lee

 

 
1988

MCS was sold to Les Hertz and Lawrence Ribco. The MCS/Eagle Snacks Team was formed, consisting of many of the top amatuers in the country. Pro racer Terry "Mr. T" Tennette joined the MCS Factory Team. Terry had a terrific race season on his new XLX frame which becomes one of MCS's hottest products.

Products: MCS XLX frame and fork set
Riders: Terry Tennette, Todd Lyons, Ronnie Walker, John Purse, B.J. Gant, Termite Hudson, Percy Owens

 

 
1990

The MCS Euro Team, lead by European Team Manager Gerrit Does, won the World Championship in France!
Products: MCS Magnum 24" frame, Ron'C handlebars
Riders: Christophe Leveque, Dale Holmes, Bas DeBeaver, Nico Does, Petier Does, Nick Lacey

 
1991-1994

In October of 1991, MCS was sold to racer/employee Jeff DeVido. Jeff then started a BMX distribution company, Custom Cycle Supply!

Products: MCS Gravedigger frame
Riders: David Milham, Miles Davis, Spanky Gravenmier, Tony Szynaka, Troy Simek

 

 
1995-1999

The mid to late 90's saw the sport of Freestyle and Dirt jumping explode around the world. MCS stayed involved in BMX racing while sister company, Bully Bikes, took off in the Dirt Jumping world.

Products: MCS Spinner Hubs, Bully Hot Rod frame
Riders: Dennis Neubauer, Jessica Crasilli, Matt Silvia, Cory Nastazio

 

 
2000-2004

Jeff hired longtime friend Brian Fell to manage the MCS and Bully teams. Brian put together a top notch program and designed some great products, including the MCS Speed Freak frame. The team was able to take the Florida State Series Championship title foour years in a row.

Products: MCS Speed Freak frame, MCS Aluminum handlebars
Riders: Jason Richardson, Philip Delizia, Kalin Hall Jr., Amanda Geving, Aaron Butler, Raul Gomez, Petey Peters

 

 
2005

MCS steps back into the complete bike arena with it's first offering in over 15 years. Our entry-level bicycles line is steadily growing and the bikes have been well recieved by the industry, gaining reviews in such BMX publications as BMX Plus! and Ride UK. We have a great program, with a well rounded team and a 32' Factory Team Support trailer at the events they compete in.

Products: Entry level completes
Riders: Jonathan Suarez, Jonathan Villa, Bryan Kipp, Aaron Cartwright

 

 
2006

30 years after welding the first frame, MCS is going stronger than ever! Truly a "rider owned" company, MCS strongly supports our sport of BMX. What's in store for the futre? Only time will tell! One thing that is for sure. MCs will keep supporting BMX and will continue to make the best products available!

 

Products: Entry level completes
Riders: Jonathan Suarez, Jonathan Villa, Bryan Kipp, Aaron Cartwright