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BMX Legend Ron Wilkerson is bringing back the Wilkerson Airlines WAL Riot frame!! The classic frame will be manufacturered by another legend, Sal! Sal actually did the original WAL Riot frames, so this is all coming full circle 35 years later. The frameset will be available in Red, Black, and White. As of this post there are no official photos of the new framesets but they should look pretty much identical to the original but with lots of upgrades.
About Wilkerson Airline:
Born from BMX pioneer ronw (Ron Wilkerson), Wilkerson Airlines embodied freedom, rebellion, and flight. Thousands of frames were hand-built in the 1980s; 143 more rise in 2025. Built by the same craftsman, they extend a lineage of belief — proof that freedom can still be forged.
WAL Riot Features:
Fame, fork, bashguard, signed famed Ronw pic. serial numbers 41-50 are WHITE. WAL Riot Frame — Reborn for the Modern Freestyler The legend that defined an era now returns, re-engineered for today’s riders who demand precision, strength, and soul. The redesigned Wilkerson Airlines Riot frame blends the timeless character of Ron Wilkerson’s original design with modern geometry—shorter rear end, steeper head tube, and responsive handling for technical street and flatland transitions alike. Built from heat-treated 4130 chromoly with double-butted tubing, internal gussets, and integrated chain tensioners, it’s both lighter and tougher than ever. Clean welds, laser-cut dropouts, and discreet logo detailing pay homage to the minimalist roots of freestyle. Each frame is hand-finished, individually serial-numbered, and stamped with the revived WAL wing emblem—a mark of authenticity and flight. The Riot is back. Built to fly higher, land smoother, and carry the spirit of freestyle into the next generation. ~Wilkerson Airline
