Author Topic: Wheels N' Things BD-III (Read 1088 times)

kungfunky · « **on:** August 05, 2012, 10:14 AM »

I was going to take this to MK for it's first outing but thought I'd post it on here 1st

. It's a very very rare 1978 BD-III frame with SE Innovations Cycle pro forks, There are only 2 of these known in the UK and a handfull world wide

The BD-III means "Breithaupt Developments phase 3" The 3rd mini frame that Scot designed, in 79 it was named the DB IV for the pro rider Derek Brown. It was aimed at riders under 90lbs and from 80 onwards it became the Mini Ripper.

I paln to build this as a part tribute to the late Sandy Finkleman and how Mike King rode it in 78.

pickle · « **Reply #1 on:** August 05, 2012, 10:22 AM »

That is cool......loving that colour as well

Jaymz · « **Reply #2 on:** August 05, 2012, 10:28 AM »

Now I see the significance of the stuff I did for you. I feel quite homoured now to be probably the only person ever to reproduce it
Lovely frameset Ash, love nice bit of beige, think i was only person to like the repop beige quads in their standard colour, wish i'd bought one when they were £110 quid now, but hey ho

Badbaldie · « **Reply #3 on:** August 05, 2012, 10:40 AM »

wow . one of only two known( in the uk) , now that is rare and a true old school bmx. thanks for sharing the pics , and thanks also for sharing the knowledge. looking so forward to seeing this in the flesh

AKGOFF · « **Reply #4 on:** August 05, 2012, 11:40 AM »

Cool as fook Ash.

Jamroll · « **Reply #5 on:** August 05, 2012, 11:52 AM »

That Ash is the dogs danglies, love it

wazza · « **Reply #6 on:** August 05, 2012, 11:59 AM »

gorgeous n love that colour

stu27 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 05, 2012, 12:24 PM »

lovely ash

rad_pitt · « **Reply #8 on:** August 05, 2012, 12:44 PM »

Love that Ash

brass monkey! · « **Reply #9 on:** August 05, 2012, 12:48 PM »

Feelin the love for that Ash

Young Derek Brown would be proud

SE Tan

Jaypeg · « **Reply #10 on:** August 05, 2012, 01:00 PM »

Cool frame and a nice bit of history

glenboy · « **Reply #11 on:** August 05, 2012, 02:53 PM »

as above se tan

kungfunky · « **Reply #12 on:** August 05, 2012, 03:12 PM »

Thanks for the comments

Getting the correct vintage SE Tan colour was very tricky and took a lot of work to get it there. Yet again I need to thank Dan for his work and as you all know his work is the best there is

Also Jaymz who has helped out on the design front of a little project I have, if you need something designing he's your man

I'm a fan of BMX and BMX history so being able to get my hands on some of the most iconic and influential bikes is humbling, as a result I've become pretty good friends with a few of the old boys who were there from the start and to pass the history on is a pleasure

I'll be doing a bit of a small feature soon with my latest build and the Portland Bike Gallery & Ben Joy and a stack of amazing pictures and history, with one of the coolest bikes I've ever built

animal · « **Reply #13 on:** August 05, 2012, 03:27 PM »

Thats absolutely ace

Peter J · « **Reply #14 on:** August 05, 2012, 03:28 PM »

You know my thoughts young man

Still say it needs a disc lug putting on

kungfunky · « **Reply #15 on:** August 05, 2012, 09:01 PM »

Finish it off a treat that would

TORKER mick · « **Reply #16 on:** August 05, 2012, 09:23 PM »

cant wait to see this built up ash

kungfunky · « **Reply #17 on:** August 05, 2012, 09:34 PM »

cheers Mick, won't be any time soon though

Mattdub · « **Reply #18 on:** August 06, 2012, 08:24 AM »

Very nice Ash

, like it lots

. Always been interested in quirky/different/rare early'ish kinda things myself

bodamus · « **Reply #19 on:** August 06, 2012, 05:41 PM »

Me likey

NORTY40 · « **Reply #20 on:** August 06, 2012, 08:18 PM »

Looks great Ash

They just keep rolling out of Ripper HQ

Looking forward to seeing this built

bobafett · « **Reply #21 on:** August 07, 2012, 03:21 PM »

Awesome Ash

griff · « **Reply #22 on:** August 07, 2012, 05:04 PM »

So THAT'S what it is...

kungfunky · « **Reply #23 on:** August 07, 2012, 05:16 PM »

Quote from: griff on August 07, 2012, 05:04 PM

So THAT'S what it is...

well it's one of them pal

meticulous · « **Reply #24 on:** August 07, 2012, 06:54 PM »

mini rippers rock, probably better looking than the regular ripper... anybody got one for sale?....

Author Topic: Wheels N' Things BD-III (Read 1088 times)

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