How do you know which Hutch bike you have?

Here’s a basic rundown of how to figure out which one you have. You will need to measure the top tube from the center of the head tube to the center of the seat tube. Don’t know the top tube length of this one. This bike was available in chrome. It was essentially a cheap version of the Pro Racer.

When did Hutch come up with the loop tail design?

Regarding the famous “loop tail” design you see on nearly all Hutch frames, Hutch did try around 1986 to actually patent this design. They sent statements to the US patent office saying it was the benchmark of their bikes and what their bikes were recognized by.

When did the first Hutch bike come out?

Sometime around 1979 or 1980 he put his bike ideas into motion and started his own company. He of course named it Hutch. I don’t know his age when he started the company but he was probably in his thirties. Profile designed and manufactured the first Hutch frames (up to around 82).

When was the last Hutch Trick Star made?

The Trick Star was discontinued sometime before 1988. Originally they were American made but later on many were done in Japan and Taiwan. Differences between place of origin is described in a section below. Regarding the gold Trick Star: At some point Hutch made a Trick Star covered in 24K gold. Woody Itson had one.

Here’s a basic rundown of how to figure out which one you have. You will need to measure the top tube from the center of the head tube to the center of the seat tube. Don’t know the top tube length of this one. This bike was available in chrome. It was essentially a cheap version of the Pro Racer.

Who is the owner of the Hutch name?

Yo! 2008, John DeBruin (JDB)has bought the rights to the Hutch name & is making frames & parts again with the Hutch name. Pro racers, Trickstar and XL-24s with updated features. Pedals, pads & more. Another great company, with a real following. Trick Star, Pro Star, Pro Raider, Wind Styler, Hollywood, Judge, XL-24, so many bikes.

The Trick Star was discontinued sometime before 1988. Originally they were American made but later on many were done in Japan and Taiwan. Differences between place of origin is described in a section below. Regarding the gold Trick Star: At some point Hutch made a Trick Star covered in 24K gold. Woody Itson had one.

Regarding the famous “loop tail” design you see on nearly all Hutch frames, Hutch did try around 1986 to actually patent this design. They sent statements to the US patent office saying it was the benchmark of their bikes and what their bikes were recognized by.