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This bike is put together by The Bicycle Source and is up for auction to benefit Ride For a Reason, an organization to help raise funds for cancer and Parkinson's research.

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The Bicycle Source is holding a fund raising auction to benefit Ride for a Reason (cancer and Parkinson’s research). The retro PK Ripper replica above has an old school look but has a lot of our new goodies to keep it riding solid.

To place bids on it, CLICK HERE.

The basic back story on the bike is, my name is Steve Blackey and as I was the master mechanic at the world famous Bicycle Source Bike Shop from 1980 through 1986 I used to build and tune most of Buff’s and RL’s bikes in the 80′s and Mike’s ’82 PK Ripper was my favorite bike, It was my first complete build for Mike and I always liked the way the bike looked. It is the inspiration for the tribute bike, the concept I was going for was to build an updated version of the bike with a modern frame/fork and components, bringing old school and current technology together.

Now, for the reason I built this bike, after attending an old school bmx reunion event in 07 where I saw John Crews after so many years and learned he has Parkinson’s, I felt inspired again by my BMX hero to do something to contribute to John’s cause so I thought this bike would be a cool project to do and be a great way to raise some money for his organization. John is a BMX Pro Racer whom I admired and had great respect for back in the early 80′s (and still do), John was sponsored by Redline back in the day when he raced and has owned a bike shop in Folsom California for many years, he also raises money for cancer and Parkinson’s research through his organization Ride For A Reason.

Date: 04.27.10
Comments: 15 Comments
Categories: Flipbooks, Misc.
Tags: Mike Buff, Retro, The Bicycle Source

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15 Responses to “Mike Buff Tribute Bike”

Cameron ( April 27th, 2010 at 2:50 pm ):

I already saw this bike check when i was googleing SE PK rippers.
Dude i won’t one.
Cameron ( April 27th, 2010 at 2:53 pm ):

When can we start bidding.
Cameron ( April 27th, 2010 at 2:56 pm ):

http://www.pkripperheaven.com/pkripperrestorations.htm that was the website i found this bike.
tom perry ( April 27th, 2010 at 4:58 pm ):

This is so wonderful.
Steve Blackey ( April 27th, 2010 at 7:48 pm ):

Click on the link above to place a bid, Thanks for your kind comments.

Steve
Juan Mattos ( April 27th, 2010 at 8:30 pm ):

This Is A Really Nice Bike And Was Made For A Great Cause.

We Sincerely Thank You Steve.
Lalo ( April 28th, 2010 at 1:57 pm ):

is that an odsy topcap on a set of landing gear forks? or are those odyssey forks made to look like landing gear?
either way. really cool bike.
Mike Buff Tribute Retro Replica PK Ripper - The Beacon Bmx ( April 28th, 2010 at 2:12 pm ):

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PerksEEE ( April 29th, 2010 at 12:00 pm ):

bikes awesum. where can i get the red evolver brake from?
Wes ( April 29th, 2010 at 6:11 pm ):

I noticed they got the brakes right: lefthand front, righthand rear, slick.
derek j ( April 30th, 2010 at 5:24 am ):

this thing is RAD!
Steve Blackey ( May 3rd, 2010 at 7:18 pm ):

Wes^^ Good eye! I built his bikes back in the 80′s so i hope I got it right..
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Cameron Black ( July 14th, 2010 at 4:06 am ):

what grips are they ? they look nice i want some well i want this bike but anyway can you buy those grips ?