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Title: Opinions on this PK please!
Post by: Gal Dove on August 30, 2012, 11:33 PM
Hi everyone.

I'm trying to re-light my BMX fire with a PK - something that I always wanted in my teens but never saw the light of day! Now in my early 40's (steady now!) and I'm looking to scratch the 25 year old itch! I've always wanted one in some sort of blue colour but I'm fast discovering that I might be a bit out of my depth financially! Plus, I'm really looking for a bike that I can ride & enjoy - rather than hang on the wall!  :coolsmiley:

So, I know that this won't necessarily appeal to some of the purists out there but I saw this and thought of me: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280950814689?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619#ht_500wt_1362

I'd be very appreciative of your opinions on it as a ridable bike and how 'upgradable' it might be! I realise that it probably won't appreciate (much) like an old-school PK but I might have to admit that I might never own one of these. Not a problem - as long as I'm not making a mistake if i buy this(?)

Any ideas on what it should sell for and what it would have cost new?

Thanks y'all!

Gal.
Title: Re: Opinions on this PK please!
Post by: BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN on August 30, 2012, 11:39 PM
Hi mate - where are you in the world ?

do you have a look here at some as well (not for sale but looks )

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=4579.0

cheers B  ;)
Title: Re: Opinions on this PK please!
Post by: Gal Dove on August 30, 2012, 11:49 PM
Hi there!

I'm in south Wales (UK). And yes, someone very kindly pointed me in the direction of that thread a few days ago and I almost ended up being sectioned! I only just realised what it was before I went and clicked on to it again!  :D

Total porn, isn't it!? Bordering on provocative if you ask me!
Title: Re: Opinions on this PK please!
Post by: kungfunky on August 30, 2012, 11:55 PM
If your after a "Ripper" to thrash around on and don't care if you fall off it I'd go for one of the newer ones  :daumenhoch: You'll have to pay shipping and probably import tax on this too so watch the price. Put a wanted thread up for a retro ripper and if it's not the right colour pm superbikedan and he'll sort that for you  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Opinions on this PK please!
Post by: stu70 on August 31, 2012, 01:19 AM
Listing says shipping to the lower 48 only, probably easier and cheaper to look for something in this country.
Title: Re: Opinions on this PK please!
Post by: BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN on August 31, 2012, 01:27 AM
a lot of US won't ship cos of the hassle  ::)

have a look at a couple of other makes of bmx as well  ;)
Title: Re: Opinions on this PK please!
Post by: 58 delray on August 31, 2012, 10:16 AM
These come up quite often in this country so i'd wait and get one here to save all the import hassle
Title: Re: Opinions on this PK please!
Post by: stu70 on August 31, 2012, 10:53 AM
 The 2013 model of the retro Ripper will be available soon, white with blue Skyways, if that was the way you wanted to go.

http://www.sebikes.com/bike.php?name=20-pk-ripper-looptail
Title: Re: Opinions on this PK please!
Post by: mattuknc on August 31, 2012, 10:58 AM
The 2013 model of the retro Ripper will be available soon, white with blue Skyways, if that was the way you wanted to go.

http://www.sebikes.com/bike.php?name=20-pk-ripper-looptail
I quite like the look of that.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Opinions on this PK please!
Post by: keviboy on August 31, 2012, 05:12 PM
i have just recently bought a 2009 team pk ripper frame and built one in that lully blue metallic from the ground up and in total it came to about £650 that with top parts, or you could give Triton a look on the web net  they deliver/freight anywhere in the uk free and are uk agents for SE now give Luke a call they are good guys.
Title: Re: Opinions on this PK please!
Post by: Gal Dove on August 31, 2012, 05:13 PM
The 2013 model of the retro Ripper will be available soon, white with blue Skyways, if that was the way you wanted to go.

http://www.sebikes.com/bike.php?name=20-pk-ripper-looptail

That looks like the way go for me!! ;) They're not light are they...?

Anyone got any idea of what price they'll be and where's best to get one...? [EDIT] Just seen the Triton wed site so will try there - unless there are any other suggestions...?

Thanks everyone! Have great weekend!!

Gal.
Title: Re: Opinions on this PK please!
Post by: keviboy on August 31, 2012, 05:43 PM
just spotted these in for sale section..... http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=150327.0
Title: Re: Opinions on this PK please!
Post by: keviboy on September 01, 2012, 10:28 AM
The 2013 model of the retro Ripper will be available soon, white with blue Skyways, if that was the way you wanted to go.

http://www.sebikes.com/bike.php?name=20-pk-ripper-looptail


They are light team pk ripper all aluminium
That looks like the way go for me!! ;) They're not light are they...?

Anyone got any idea of what price they'll be and where's best to get one...? [EDIT] Just seen the Triton wed site so will try there - unless there are any other suggestions...?

Thanks everyone! Have great weekend!!

Gal.
The 2013 model of the retro Ripper will be available soon, white with blue Skyways, if that was the way you wanted to go.

http://www.sebikes.com/bike.php?name=20-pk-ripper-looptail

That looks like the way go for me!! ;) They're not light are they...?

Anyone got any idea of what price they'll be and where's best to get one...? [EDIT] Just seen the Triton wed site so will try there - unless there are any other suggestions...?

Thanks everyone! Have great weekend!!

Gal.
Title: Re: Opinions on this PK please!
Post by: keviboy on September 01, 2012, 11:05 AM
GAL DOVE!!  LOOK WHAT I HAVE FOUND YOU! NOT BLUE but hey its a team ripper xlp as i have built.....good price as well for a full bike mine cost me £600+ and
stockport is not to far from Sheep land is it??

i would snap it up if i didn't already have 2 pi's and a haro and a couple of other bmx's in the shed!
Title: Re: Opinions on this PK please!
Post by: keviboy on September 01, 2012, 11:07 AM
OOP'S FOGOT TO GIVE YOU THE LINK!        http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SE-Racing-PK-Ripper-XLP-BMX-Old-School-Old-Skool-Haro-Freestyler-Skyway-/271043710959?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item3f1b76cfef#ht_500wt_1304
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