My first brand new bike in 25 years 
#1 2012-11-09 7:50am
- pjbjr413
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My first brand new bike in 25 years
The last time I got a brand new bike I was 6 years old, it was a black Kent BMX, the rest of my childhood rides where hand me downs, can't complain too much one of them was a blue GT Performer and since I've gotten back into bikes all my rides have been craigslist and garage sale finds
Last week I ordered a 2013 P.K. Ripper Retro, Monday it was on my door step and last night I finally had a chance to put it together, can't wait to take it for a ride, didn't ride it last night because I decided it wasn't a good idea leave my 7 month old son asleep and alone:P I've ordered a set of SE urban camo pads to replace the white ones and they should be here today. 
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#2 2012-11-09 8:44am
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Re: My first brand new bike in 25 years
Very cool, this makes we want to put the correct color tires back on my retro....
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#3 2012-11-09 9:05am
- ground2air
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Re: My first brand new bike in 25 years
Sweeeet ride! I always liked those!!!! 
I started riding 20" bikes at 4 years old and I still ride 45 years later! But as I see it, why not!!!!
Btw I have nothing against survivors, but I like my bikes looking nice and new! So dont hate!!!! LOL!
Looking for: Ozone method frame(like everyone),
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#4 2012-11-09 9:07am
- tkBMX76
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Re: My first brand new bike in 25 years
Nice 
How long is the top tube Ive been thinking of grabbing one also.
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#5 2012-11-09 9:23am
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Re: My first brand new bike in 25 years
They have a 21" top tube, I haven't ridden it yet, just sat on it in my living room but it feels perfect for me, I'm 5'10". I'd grab one soon, from what I can tell from my research is that they are only making 250 of the retros for 2013. I got mine from Dan's Comp, but I have seen that Planet BMX and several other places have them as well.
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#6 2012-11-09 9:45am
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Cool bike i would like to get one. I love the colour combo. Good choice!
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#7 2012-11-09 9:56am
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Re: My first brand new bike in 25 years
Congratz w/ the new toy! 
Quality of SE welding has always fascinated me.
My stash.
Want to buy: (1) white or black Kenda Motocyke Black Claw tire
Cheers and ride on.
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#8 2012-11-09 9:58am
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#9 2012-11-09 4:20pm
- pjbjr413
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Re: My first brand new bike in 25 years
Tonight I got home from work and finally got to take the new toy for a ride, it's fast and handles good. This is my first new school 20" and I love the longer top tube, makes riding the 7 miles I went on it a dream. I may have just been drawn over to the dark side...... New school....... Oh the horrors......
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#10 2012-11-09 4:29pm
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Re: My first brand new bike in 25 years
Awesome bike bro. I love my '09, so I know what you're saying.
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