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Browndog — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 02:15:02 CST

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PROJECT "PK-FLOVAL" 2008

The picture on the right is a 'Photoshopped' pic I did before ordering the new 2008 'Floval Flyer', I wanted an 'Everyday BMX Rider' that was 24" or 'Cruiser' sized (I'm a big guy) So, I thought the 'Floval Flyer' was a good choice although, I didn't like the look of the 24" Alex rims that were standard so.... here is the BEFORE vs AFTER shots. The After shot looks like 'Chip Foose' & the 'American Chopper' boys have messed around with it.

The 24" Tuff Wheels are 'Genuine' SKYWAY Wheels and cost around $220 AUD although the chain and sprocket had to be changed. The Bike has 'Chain Tensioners' built into the frame. They also come with SE Racing Padset and Race Plate although I have bought the Black/Gold PK Ripper padset for it, These are readily available from Darren at Warzone Bikes (Link Below). I have also just re-Badged the bike with 'PK RIPPER' Stickers which I made myself.
See pics of the actual bike below.

Purchased from Darren at 'Warzone Bikes', Sutherland in Sydney, AUSTRALIA, Thanks Dude !

BEFORE

AFTER

PHOTO OF MY RE-BADGED 2008 FLOVAL FLYER

with 24" Skyway Tuff Wheel II's, Retro SE Racing Padset and Front Brake removed.

It took about 3 months to get this little project together but I am very happy with the results,
I removed the front brakes because they basically looked shite and got in the way when doing 'Kurb-Endos'...

I'm still not sure about the white cranks and am considering upgrading them to 'Redline' Flight Cranks
or even the chrome SE Racing ones that come standard on the 20" PK Ripper's.

I am really happy I didn't go for the White Tuff Wheels....Would love to add a set of original "OAKLEY 3" Grips
thats if I could find some in Black that aren't $300.

Until then its a great daily driver and project 'PK' continues...

Cheers
BROWNDOG

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MY 'DC Shoes P.K. Ripper'

Finally after 27 years of waiting I am the proud owner of an extremely rare DC Shoes PK Ripper. Its a Limited Edition Grey and Black number developed through the partnership of 'DC Shoes' and 'SE Bikes'.

The 'DC PK RIPPER' is limited to only 150 Bikes Worldwide, I am told that the first 50 weren't actually for sale,I ended up scoring bike #111/150 and a School buddy I know scored bike #114/150. I feel totally priveleged to own this bike and would never sell it, I am considering mounting it on the wall here in my office. Browndog...

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MY MOUNTAIN BIKE

My 'Daily Mtn Bike' is a 2007 Trek Fuel EX-6, this is a Cross Country Mountain Bike and is sensational, it replaced my2001 Canondale Jekyll F700 (which I never really liked)
and is a huge improvement especially on fast corners and downhill.

I have replaced the seat post a 'Bontrager' with an Easton C70 which is Carbon and much lighter but, the main reason was the Easton post has a 30mm setback. I have also upgraded the tyres from the standard Bontrager's to a Continental Explorer on the front and a Maxxis 'High Roller' 2.35 DownhillTyre on the rear for the heavy duty trails. I initially had a Continental Explorer on the rear and it was shredded after the first ride, its heavier having the Downhill tyre on the rear but damn its ballsy.

SPECIFICATIONS: TREK FUEL EX-6 2007

FRAME: Alpha SLR Aluminum w/100mm travel
FORKS: Rockshox Reba SL w/positive and negative air pressure, Motion Control, rebound, compression, lockout, 100mm
WHEELSET: Shimano LX disc hubs; Bontrager Ranger rims
TYRES: Bontrager Jones XR 26x2.2/2.25", 60 tpi, folding (Replaced with Continental Explorers)
SHIFTERS: Shimano LX Dual Control, 9 speed
FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano LX
REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano XT
CRANKSET: Shimano LX 44/32/22
CASSETTE: SRAM PG950 11-34, 9 speed
SADDLE: Bontrager Race Basic
SEATPOST: Bontrager Race (Replaced with Easton C70 Carbon)
HANDLEBARS: Bontrager Race, 40mm rise, 31.8mm
STEM: Bontrager Race, 7 degree, 31.8mm
HEADSET: Cane Creek S-3 w/cartridge bearings, sealed
BRAKESET: Shimano LX, hydraulic disc, 6" rotors.

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My Road Bike

I also own a 54cm 1988 Pinarello 'Tour De France' Team Reynolds/Banesto Road Bike, it is finished in 'Midnight Black' and runs Campagnolo Record with Chorus cranks, it is shod with Campagnolo 'Aero' rims and runs Continental Tyres. This bike has won many Road races and probably covered in the vacinity of around 150,000Km's (yep thats about an average of 100Km's per week for 20yrs) This is another bike I would never sell.

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Hot News

Browndog — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:54:59 CST

DC/PK Ripper in"Cool Kids" Video!

Checkout the new "Cool Kids" song called Black Mags, Just click on the 'You Tube' pic to check it out. For those who haven't seen the video...One of the guys is cruisin' around on the new Limited Edition DC/PK Ripper Looptail...... Kick Ass Clip.....

Yo Whassup Dawg....

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You Tube

Browndog — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 03:55:35 CST

The 'Vans' Story

Browndog — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 03:37:42 CST

In the Beginning
Shoe Dreams as many companies are, Vans was birthed from a dream of one of its founders, Paul Van Doren. He had learned how to make sneakers in a factory on the East Coast. His dream seemed fairly simple--to manufacture shoes that could be sold directly to the public. Paul decided to move west to Southern California along with his partners, Jim Van Doren, Gordy Lee, and Serge D'Elia. All of them had experience in the shoe manufacturing business, but none of them knew anything about retail.

March 1966
The first Vans shoe store opened at 704 East Broadway in Anaheim, California on March 15, 1966. They offered three styles, priced $2.49, $4.49, $4.99, as display-only shoes. Twelve customers came into the Vans store that morning to purchase shoes. Since their weren't any shoes in stock, Paul and Gordy asked the customers to come back in the afternoon. They then rushed back into the factory to make up the selected shoes. When the customers returned in the afternoon to pick up their shoes, they needed change for their purchases. Paul and Gordy hadn't thought of this (remember, they didn't have any retail experience), so they didn't have any change available. They just gave them the shoes, asking that they come back the next day to pay for them. All 12 customers showed up the following day to pay for their shoes.

Fast Reactions
The first Vans shoes had a diamond pattern in the sole, but they discovered that it would crack along the ball of the outsole. Vertical lines were then added to the ball area to make it stronger, a design which is now Vans' proprietary waffle sole.

In 1976, skateboarders began wearing Vans shoes. On March 19, 1976, Vans came out with the first Vans Era in red/blue, designed by pro skaters Tony Alva and Stacy Peralta. Over the next few years, many different color combinations were introduced into the Vans line. The Slip-on was added in 1979 in a multitude of color combinations, and it quickly became the craze of Southern California. That craze spread across the nation when Jeff Spicoli, a California surfer dude in the hit movie "Fast Times at Ridgemont High", wore a pair of Vans checkerboard slip-ons.

Growing Pains
By the early 1980s, Vans had become a successful and profitable company. Paul Van Doren decided to step back and take a lighter role. The new administration started increasing the Vans line into new territory. All of these new designs required a different type of manufacturing process that other shoe companies were doing in Asia. Vans tried to do it in the United States where labor was much more expensive. Naturally, this had an unfortunate effect on the company. The bank that was financing Vans called its note, but Vans did not have the money to pay. They filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. In December of 1986, Vans came out of Chapter 11 and once again became a stable and profitable company.

Going Global
On February 16, 1988, the original owners sold Vans to McCown DeLeeuw Co., an investment banking firm. Vans expanded and gained recognition across the nation and around the world. Vans later made public offering of Vans stock, and the stock is now traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange. Vans expanded manufacturing overseas in 1994 in order to produce specialized footwear incapable of being made in the United States. The Vans footwear collection now features over 60 styles, ranging from classic deck shoes and slip-ons to high performance skateboard shoes, snowboard boots and sandals.

Vans are distributed through over 190 company-owned retail stores and outlets as well as through a nationwide network of independent shoe, sporting goods and apparel stores.
(Taken from www.vans.com)

VANS....... We Love em !

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Home

Browndog — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 15:38:44 CDT

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Welcome to 'Retro BMX' a great place to discuss and remember the good old days of BMX in the 70's & 80's.

We have a few other pages of interest including: Hot News, BMX History, Members Rides, New Models, Old School Bikes, Clothing & Shoes, DVD's & Links. If anyone has any bright idea's please feel free to drop us an email...

Until then 'Happy Trails'

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BMX Slang

Browndog — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 16:58:41 CDT

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aero - adj. abbreviation for aerodynamically efficient.

bacon - n. scabs on a rider's knees, elbows, or other body parts.

bagger - n. a person that habitually bags out. Also known as a loser.

bagging out - v. canceling a ride for something other than a death in the family.

bail - or bail out. v. to jump off in order to avoid an imminent crash.

beartrap - v. to slip off one pedal, causing the other pedal to slam one in the shin, when one gets kracked with a pedal.

betty - n. any female rider.

bunny hop - v. to lift both wheels off the ground by crouching down and then exploding upward, pulling the bike with you. Useful for clearing obstructions, such as curbs, potholes, logs. Differs from its older BMX & trials meaning.

Knarly - Used by older BMX'ers from the 80's, when someone did something really cool one would say 'Whoa, that was Knarly Dood'

rad - slang for 'Radical' which means great or cool. (See also Knarly)

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DVD's

Browndog — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 16:55:29 CDT

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JOE KID ON A STING-RAY
The History of BMX

BMX is an acronym for Bicycle Motocross.
This film documents the evolution of a sport created by
kids who [in the 1970’s] began modifying their Schwinn
Sting- Ray bicycles to look like motorcycles.

This documentary is the first film to take a serious look at
the history and evolution of BMX bicycle riding, from the
streets of 1960s suburban neighborhoods to today's stadium-packed televised Dirt, Street & Halfpipe insanity.

The directors have assembled a 30yr timeline packed with
rare archival footage and interesting interviews to create a
film which explores the history, trends, stars, and current direction of BMX stunt riding and racing.

Joe Kid on a Sting-Ray delivers a historical perspective to the sport of BMX, but brings it to you in such a way that makes
you feel like you were there.

www.joekidonastingray.com

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New Models

Browndog — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 09:06:09 CDT

1977 - 2007 30th Anniversary PK Ripper	2008 'Limited Edition' PK Ripper
2008 16" Kids 'Mini Ripper' (My Little Doods Bike)	2008 PK Ripper (Ball Burnished)
2008 'Floval Flyer'	2008 'Floval Flyer' with 24" Tuff Wheels
2008 Limited Edition DC Quadangle Looptail	2007 Kuwahara '2KZ'

Links

Browndog — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 06:03:56 CDT

AUSTRALIA

SE Bikes Australia

2020 BMX Mag

Monster SkatePark - Homebush Sydney

Strictly BMX Mail Order Melbourne

Mountain Bike Australia

INTERNATIONAL

Joe Kid on a Stingray

SE Bikes USA

Intense BMX

Do You Remember?

Browndog — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 06:02:18 CDT

20" Skyway II Tuff Wheels	Dia-Compe Levers
MCS Hot Plate	Oakley 3 Grips
'Rad'

Clothing & Shoes

Browndog — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 02:55:12 CDT

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DC/SE PK Gatsby Shoe
Price: $169.99 AUD

Description

- Double Label Colab between DC & SE Racing
- Durable Lightweight Canvas Upper with Soft Pigskin Suede Lining
- Performance Thinwrap Cupsole
- DC Pill Pattern Sole
- Embroidered SE Wings & PK Ripper Heel tab
- Comes packaged in a special foil print box with Limited Edition DC/SE Book & Re-release of Joe Kid on a Stingray DVD with Bonus features on the DC/SE Project
- Limited Edition. Only 1500 Pairs Produced.

Available from 'Strictly BMX' Melbourne, Australia

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SE Racing Jersey

Price: $120.00 AUD

Available in Australia from 'Warzone Bikes' Sutherland, NSW Australia

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SE Racing Helmet

Price: $45.00 AUD

Available in Australia from 'Warzone Bikes' Sutherland, NSW Australia

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Old School Bikes

Browndog — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 04:21:18 CDT

PK Ripper (2007 Model)	SE Quadangle
SE 'Floval Flyer'	MCS Styler
1976 REDLINE 'Squareback'

BMX History

Browndog — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 00:40:29 CDT

Bicycle moto cross (BMX) started in the late 1960s in California, around the time that motocross became a popular sport in the USA. The motorized version of the sport was the inspiration for the human powered competition. Children and teenagers with the desire but not the means to participate in motocross sated their appetite by racing bicycles on self-built tracks.
These young adventurers completed the imitation by dressing themselves up in motocross gear. The sport was given the name 'bmx' and the conception was complete. BMX races are held on circuits of around 350 metres, including jumps, banked corners and other obstacles. Eight riders compete in each heat (qualifying rounds, quarter finals, semi-finals, finals) with the top four qualifying for the next round.
BMX racing offered exciting action at a low cost, close to home. It is easy to see why the sport was an instant hit. In California the sport was more popular than anywhere else. During the early 1970s a sanctioning body for BMX was founded in the U.S.A. This is considered as the official start of BMX racing. As that decade progressed, the sport was introduced on other continents too, among them Europe in 1978.
In April 1981, the International BMX Federation was founded, and the first world championships were held in 1982. BMX rapidly developed as a unique sporting entity, and after several years clearly had more in common with cycling than motorcycling codes. Thus, since January 1993 BMX has been fully integrated into the Union Cycliste Internationale.
The main BMX areas in the world were and are the U.S.A., Europe and Australia, whilst South America has also been growing rapidly over the past years. BMX has been integrated with many national cycling federations. Currently, there are 75 national federations with official BMX activities recognized by the UCI. Over 1600 competitors from 32 countries participated in the 2003 UCI BMX World Championships that was held in Perth, Australia
On June 29th 2003, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided to introduce BMX in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijng, China. BMX within UCI :
• UCI has 75 affiliated national federations that have BMX racing on their program. • UCI is the sole owner of the UCI BMX World Championships, which are held every year. • UCI is the sole owner of the premiere BMX race series in the world - the UCI BMX Supercross. • Over 70 international BMX events are present on the UCI International BMX Calendar, held on four continents. • UCI is managing the UCI BMX Continental World Ranking, which contains of over 40 races counting for ranking points.Each year UCI is rewarding the top ranked BMX riders with 30.000 CHF. • UCI is managing courses worldwide to educate officials, coaches and riders.

Stickers

Browndog — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 02:51:24 CDT

BMX KING STICKER - Spotted on eBay USA