Opinions on this PK please!

[Gal Dove]

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! 

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.

[BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN]

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 

[Gal Dove]

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! 

Total porn, isn't it!? Bordering on provocative if you ask me!

[kungfunky]

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  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 

[stu70]

Listing says shipping to the lower 48 only, probably easier and cheaper to look for something in this country.

[BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN]

a lot of US won't ship cos of the hassle 

have a look at a couple of other makes of bmx as well 

[58 delray]

These come up quite often in this country so i'd wait and get one here to save all the import hassle

[stu70]

 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

[mattuknc]

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. 

[keviboy]

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.

[Gal Dove]

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.

[keviboy]

just spotted these in for sale section..... http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=150327.0

[keviboy]

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.

[keviboy]

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!

[keviboy]

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