tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61728013619234780722024-03-05T05:08:09.875-08:00Crank King Vintage & Old School BMX Clothing - Kuwahara, Hutch, Redline, MongooseCrank King Vintage and Old School BMX Blog. Old School BMX Clothing. Step by step BMX restorations. Best of eBay BMX bikes. Upcoming BMX events. BMX Babes. BMX movie reviews. The place for Vintage and Old School BMX. Crank King BMX Blog.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172801361923478072.post-41385569908018032752011-11-30T19:13:00.000-08:002011-11-30T19:39:34.067-08:00Gravity - Doritos® - Crash the Super Bowl 2012<iframe width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/UqyzMSHK6D4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br />Hi Guys, as you may have noticed I haven't posted anything in about a year. Well, I've been a little busy making commercials. I shot about ten commercials in the last ten months. Some were award winning, some were not:) Recently I did a commercial entitled "Gravity" for the Doritos "Crash The Superbowl" contest. The spot has generated a lot of buzz and is considered to be a contender to make the Top Five. It has been featured on a ton of rock climbing websites worldwide.<br /><br />Check it out on the official Doritos "<a href="http://www.crashthesuperbowl.com/#/gallery?video=16876">Crash The Superbowl</a>" website, and leave a comment if you like it.<div>To read some of the rock climbing articles about the spot, head on over to my <a href="http://pixelphile.blogspot.com/">Pixelphile Blog</a>.<br />You can also check it out over on <a href="http://vimeo.com/32597417">Vimeo</a>, were we have over 10,000 views.<br />And of course it's also featured on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqyzMSHK6D4">YouTube</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>I promise that one of my next commercials will feature some classic BMX!</div><div><br /></div><div>Cheers! - Michael "Crank King"<br /><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172801361923478072.post-23763478887427383072010-12-14T15:24:00.000-08:002010-12-15T00:55:15.644-08:001981 Kuwahara KZ1 Frame<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQjQsb5iUBqjQSgQLV03XlKMUaw_Ph-V_v5NwCi7IiDKTKspaGNeNkz4vN7CP1L3VHaH7f-trrJCJiT4WjryeKUMl1NY2U6_n5mdaKxflfiUjC6Z3qnl_dM-VOBCgRXBBCIzaTp01SX_o/s1600/kuwi_KZ.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQjQsb5iUBqjQSgQLV03XlKMUaw_Ph-V_v5NwCi7IiDKTKspaGNeNkz4vN7CP1L3VHaH7f-trrJCJiT4WjryeKUMl1NY2U6_n5mdaKxflfiUjC6Z3qnl_dM-VOBCgRXBBCIzaTp01SX_o/s400/kuwi_KZ.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550683455831807522" /></a><br />How about this 1981 Kuwahara KZ frame, serial #<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:Arial;font-size:small;">K1D0908,</span> that recently went for $830.00 bucks on ebay? Unbelievable. I haven't seen a KZ go for this much before. Glad I already have one:)<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 26px; font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:13px;">As listed on eBay. Sold at $830.00. Item #</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;">370464007816</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;"><br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172801361923478072.post-6520155860138629152010-12-08T02:08:00.000-08:002010-12-08T02:18:18.660-08:001979 Robinson Looptail<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiDszFpnKo2HUwjJ3bgoDzte1PBOqgTRK72kKIDZ-_poDWS0XdaxD1m984dYi_bvLun68ADeGciYrfYhYNs2n-F8HURrDwO8GaHIom8N32-92Yo8JT8Pver3NUbgCHEqxV1eXTzzgCPjg/s1600/1979_robinson.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiDszFpnKo2HUwjJ3bgoDzte1PBOqgTRK72kKIDZ-_poDWS0XdaxD1m984dYi_bvLun68ADeGciYrfYhYNs2n-F8HURrDwO8GaHIom8N32-92Yo8JT8Pver3NUbgCHEqxV1eXTzzgCPjg/s400/1979_robinson.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548251885510782450" /></a><br />Here's a nice 1979 Robinson Looptail. This is the model that Bobby Woods made famous on the cover of the 1979 June issue of BMX Action Magazine.<br /><br />I dig the white and blue color combo.<br /><br />As listed on eBay. Offered at $725.00. Item #19047630725<div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172801361923478072.post-31350008277546163622010-12-08T00:44:00.000-08:002010-12-08T01:06:09.034-08:00Bicycle Race/Fat Bottomed Girls<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW-MJ_J1LetJhNLiW4ujj9LP98kQLwpJwmgprpnbJOn-x-cvbq4GB_0phZOU5MtAGm9dmBGD0n2RJY9UJhSedSs96uKO7wCrU04Cm0gdShbtdnnXTlsh7N4eABTXuoDcxg_I1TJRleu2k/s1600/bicycle_race.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 139px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW-MJ_J1LetJhNLiW4ujj9LP98kQLwpJwmgprpnbJOn-x-cvbq4GB_0phZOU5MtAGm9dmBGD0n2RJY9UJhSedSs96uKO7wCrU04Cm0gdShbtdnnXTlsh7N4eABTXuoDcxg_I1TJRleu2k/s400/bicycle_race.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548231593011228578" /></a>Sorry that it has been so long since I posted anything. To make up for it here is a picture that has absolutely nothing to do with BMX. But they are on bicycles after all:) Click on the above image for a much larger version.<br /><br />From the album poster promoting the songs "Bicycle Race"/"Fat Bottomed Girls" from the rock band Queen and their 1978 album "Jazz".<br /><br />You just gotta love the late 70's.<div><br /></div><div><b>"Bicycle Race"</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>Bicycle bicycle bicycle</div>I want to ride my bicycle bicycle bicycle<br />I want to ride my bicycle<br />I want to ride my bike<br />I want to ride my bicycle<br />I want to ride it where I like<br /><br />You say black I say white<br />You say bark I say bite<br />You say shark I say hey man<br />Jaws was never my scene<br />And I don't like Star Wars<br />You say Rolls I say Royce<br />You say God give me a choice<br />You say Lord I say Christ<br />I don't believe in Peter Pan<br />Frankenstein or Superman<br />All I wanna do is<br /><br />Bicycle bicycle bicycle<br />I want to ride my bicycle bicycle bicycle<br />I want to ride my bicycle<br />I want to ride my bike<br />I want to ride my bicycle<br />I want to ride my<br />Bicycle races are coming your way<br />So forget all your duties oh yeah!<br />Fat bottomed girls they'll be riding today<br />So look out for those beauties oh yeah<br />On your marks get set go<br />Bicycle race bicycle race bicycle race<br />Bicycle bicycle bicyI want to ride my bicycle<br />Bicycle bicycle bicycle<br />Bicycle race<br /><br />You say coke I say caine<br />You say John I say Wayne<br />Hot dog I say cool it man<br />I don't wanna be the President of America<br />You say smile I say cheese<br />Cartier I say please<br />Income tax I say Jesus<br />I don't wanna be a candidate<br />For Vietnam or Watergate<br />Cos all I want to do is<br /><br />Bicycle bicycle bicycle<br />I want to ride my bicycle bicycle bicycle<br />I want to ride my bicycle<br />I want to ride my bike<br />I want to ride my bicycle<br />I want to ride it where I like<div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172801361923478072.post-46639185285230203562010-07-21T02:42:00.000-07:002010-07-21T02:52:01.305-07:00Imapkt Sidehack Now In Stock!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf_B-RMZt_JodPwckza55ExlDhkLzZcTCIOdGi3D9yxxoehbF38hbAB3_FShAKZCAQ8s3pK9lZqI-BHwUhOh2SZDjRlvxoSDh4hgL9IY9BU7qTHjxHy-QohuPOzeRp0MBAOMGyHNjGh7o/s1600/imapkt_sidehack.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf_B-RMZt_JodPwckza55ExlDhkLzZcTCIOdGi3D9yxxoehbF38hbAB3_FShAKZCAQ8s3pK9lZqI-BHwUhOh2SZDjRlvxoSDh4hgL9IY9BU7qTHjxHy-QohuPOzeRp0MBAOMGyHNjGh7o/s400/imapkt_sidehack.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496292899033848610" /></a>These <a href="http://www.impaktbicycles.com/">Impakt Sidehacks</a> have been sold out at <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/20-impakt-Sidehack-Bicycle/12554957#ShortReviewTitleBar">Walmart</a> for the longest time. Right now they are in stock and are going for $274.00. Not too big a price to pay for you and your monkey. Get yours now before they are all gone.<div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172801361923478072.post-50659591081139946512010-07-21T02:20:00.000-07:002010-07-21T02:27:41.529-07:00Hutch Trick Team 1985<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSjvAbJxZbqj1Z_cCxtrsWhLdA8nd3JCYdATPiwk6vRReH2m4l7TruxubyPY7p7znFTVNehh8XfRUSBQmuNyNwi0d2-ydDZO6eOJPiIoRswPpeIRKNq3-zxjcW_ejWilX-J2is1ckjVnY/s1600/hutch_boys.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 342px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSjvAbJxZbqj1Z_cCxtrsWhLdA8nd3JCYdATPiwk6vRReH2m4l7TruxubyPY7p7znFTVNehh8XfRUSBQmuNyNwi0d2-ydDZO6eOJPiIoRswPpeIRKNq3-zxjcW_ejWilX-J2is1ckjVnY/s400/hutch_boys.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496287200152277906" /></a>Here's another picture of Woody Itson. This time without the mustache. He's joined by Mike Dominquez and his perfectly coiffed hair. Classic mid eighties styling, on two bad ass bikes.<div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172801361923478072.post-50282426069903184912010-06-09T19:52:00.001-07:002010-06-09T19:58:05.648-07:00Green is Good<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzvmD7BzIFYf3kLm80jdXKosIXRB-jvR4VteGoqgM1NNjfoaSPnGO8tXRMy5s8gKSsuqK7G2VyZpKfG_Oq5uNVzoo9YB-VrxAG12-txv2j9an5TnRJ9PCqFNkkzcUThusxVHt9kp137gI/s1600/topless-girl-walking-by-man-on-bike-smiling.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzvmD7BzIFYf3kLm80jdXKosIXRB-jvR4VteGoqgM1NNjfoaSPnGO8tXRMy5s8gKSsuqK7G2VyZpKfG_Oq5uNVzoo9YB-VrxAG12-txv2j9an5TnRJ9PCqFNkkzcUThusxVHt9kp137gI/s400/topless-girl-walking-by-man-on-bike-smiling.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480972521587777618" /></a><br />Okay, this guy is on a mountain bike instead of a BMX bike, but who cares? Green is Good.<div><br /></div>Crank Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02514170651358367435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172801361923478072.post-82417993907210234752010-06-08T17:37:00.000-07:002010-06-08T18:16:47.881-07:00E.T. on a Kuwahara<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKc3M0yLg_gUTqZhmMbUkChpY3-2Y2hkaNtAIpvOo51R5Yr69TZbLcBZTRMSiJMhTVBcTLbmvecv8b-AUzG0zODhNSNpm3sjoNz9t9bdzsAeedTGiAxNUI9Tq8UnyVqyj72fmOC6XDxzI/s1600/et_kuwahra.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 289px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKc3M0yLg_gUTqZhmMbUkChpY3-2Y2hkaNtAIpvOo51R5Yr69TZbLcBZTRMSiJMhTVBcTLbmvecv8b-AUzG0zODhNSNpm3sjoNz9t9bdzsAeedTGiAxNUI9Tq8UnyVqyj72fmOC6XDxzI/s400/et_kuwahra.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480567577992861554" /></a>Here is a sweet illustration that Bob Haro did way back in 1982 for BMX Plus magazine. Bob was also a featured stunt rider in the movie. He is the one who knocks off the police light as he is riding over the car. Unfortunately, Bob and the other riders were not credited for their work, since they were not <a href="http://www.sag.org/">SAG</a> members.<div><br /></div>Crank Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02514170651358367435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172801361923478072.post-75541225101811564732010-06-08T17:01:00.000-07:002010-06-09T18:19:17.018-07:00Kuwahara E.T. Original Condition<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9sZNBcKn0kkw_zzmwy45LFWRF2dQzhrzQv8LR1QqdDI6C2cniUeerdZ2Z4GOcvTnyyRka_bq28NQyjpyJ7w8WCE_R_UaPTHBvHMBd5HfZrwdlHWTqck6JOyc10032Ejj8ExmZdVwNTNU/s1600/et_kuwa_01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9sZNBcKn0kkw_zzmwy45LFWRF2dQzhrzQv8LR1QqdDI6C2cniUeerdZ2Z4GOcvTnyyRka_bq28NQyjpyJ7w8WCE_R_UaPTHBvHMBd5HfZrwdlHWTqck6JOyc10032Ejj8ExmZdVwNTNU/s400/et_kuwa_01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480558941565379170" /></a>Time to go way back in time, all the way back to 1982. When a short little alien with a glowing finger made Kuwahara a household word. Here is an original unrestored E.T. looptail. It appears to be a Model 3009, also known as the Replica model. It looks like it is in amazing shape, and even still has the original powder that covers the tires.<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipqKvqBWz6Kgs8KehaFpSF_tfipgTV0IQhXoTFWnZg9wXHR-zy5osB4fwDct-3hBfWocgFHWi9wMNv0zxRH7haaGIPxxaDYXnsBQmrLBlsOc3XLTr0Sf1JY1zCXRBtDuFV8dc0mztiSXI/s1600/et_kuwa_02.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipqKvqBWz6Kgs8KehaFpSF_tfipgTV0IQhXoTFWnZg9wXHR-zy5osB4fwDct-3hBfWocgFHWi9wMNv0zxRH7haaGIPxxaDYXnsBQmrLBlsOc3XLTr0Sf1JY1zCXRBtDuFV8dc0mztiSXI/s400/et_kuwa_02.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480563986124910626" /></a><br />As listed on eBay. Offered at $6,000.00 starting bid. Item #270588717537</div><div><br /></div>Crank Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02514170651358367435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172801361923478072.post-74965885523709112422010-06-02T22:52:00.000-07:002010-06-02T23:23:41.727-07:00Woody Itson 1986 Hutch Ad<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ9ViV7UpwhlHZqYffo_ssy7TOBrWImQnnmbNdX9pAO8rRSsflqfURwZJ9PZnehzymvIQIXGncQZ08VQH_pj_yys3E0NKPyH19nSWykS-00ECIg9kI6llJvJ-E6KEJxIrEtkugGG55ow8/s1600/woody_86.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 296px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ9ViV7UpwhlHZqYffo_ssy7TOBrWImQnnmbNdX9pAO8rRSsflqfURwZJ9PZnehzymvIQIXGncQZ08VQH_pj_yys3E0NKPyH19nSWykS-00ECIg9kI6llJvJ-E6KEJxIrEtkugGG55ow8/s400/woody_86.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478429206064811234" /></a>Back in the 80's it was okay to have a mustache and ride an all pink bike. Here is <a href="http://users.telenet.be/jjrbmx/inter-test/HUTCHWoodyItsonInterview2004.html">Woody Itson</a> doing his best <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnum,_P.I.">Magnum, P.I.</a> impersonation, circa 1986. In the backseat of his Porsche is his trademark pink Hutch Trick Star.<div><br /></div><div>Higgins!!!</div><div><div><br /></div></div>Crank Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02514170651358367435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172801361923478072.post-15408897238185827292010-05-29T23:35:00.000-07:002010-05-30T00:45:53.493-07:00Donna on a Haro Sport<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs7hyphenhyphenGshr8iBuWiSJKAilmRtJ2bgc-ANGooDgQVgkZm8Bkn_1oG5izbB6vUFzuXzONqQdJEI12nM5OnszkyU2ijkxVJP6p_DddkVC7DSIwmSqq8Pe97Uj26WWLKbo1pMWWjQ2T8YRBszQ/s1600/donna_haro.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 321px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs7hyphenhyphenGshr8iBuWiSJKAilmRtJ2bgc-ANGooDgQVgkZm8Bkn_1oG5izbB6vUFzuXzONqQdJEI12nM5OnszkyU2ijkxVJP6p_DddkVC7DSIwmSqq8Pe97Uj26WWLKbo1pMWWjQ2T8YRBszQ/s400/donna_haro.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476948101675557106" /></a>Here is something you don't see every day. <a href="http://www.nbl.org/">NBL</a> Elite Pro and Miss Sarasota USA 2009, Donna Snow, standing next to a 1985 Haro Sport. Bike belongs to <a href="http://www.gregterzian.com/">Greg Terzian</a> who has restored it back to factory specs. Greg is also a talented photographer and took this picture of Donna and his Haro.<div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKdW8O3RfIUCVDQ_3n2mmTW9HfpD6QCKiTCul7dL2nYrogMfczLKFuT7Z28F4tn3X2LqG-qhf12FqcwB52R6XvxKrfHVWa_ew0hLTWqFzWKfnQfhe1riLNq51cxDO6H1JxrJxuR6lGQNI/s1600/team_donna.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 312px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKdW8O3RfIUCVDQ_3n2mmTW9HfpD6QCKiTCul7dL2nYrogMfczLKFuT7Z28F4tn3X2LqG-qhf12FqcwB52R6XvxKrfHVWa_ew0hLTWqFzWKfnQfhe1riLNq51cxDO6H1JxrJxuR6lGQNI/s400/team_donna.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476957709540398738" /></a>Here is Donna tearing up the track. She currently races for the <a href="http://www.bmxmania.com/">BMX Mania</a> Factory Team.</div><div><br /></div>Crank Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02514170651358367435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172801361923478072.post-42725983213350076012010-05-28T09:57:00.000-07:002010-05-28T12:45:47.790-07:00Team Haro Reunion Show<object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2OCvrhvCRaA&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2OCvrhvCRaA&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br />Back at BMX Worlds 2009 in Cologne, Germany, the original Team Haro reunited for the first time in decades. The whole gang was there, including riders: Mike Dominguez, Brian Blyther, Ron Wilkerson, Dave Nourie, and announcer Kevin Martin. Vert ramp legend Mat Hoffman and the man himself, Bob Haro, were also there.<div><br />What an amazing site to see a bunch of 40 year old guys kicking it old school on some rad vintage Haro's. There were some nice crashes, which makes you cringe when you think how rare and valuable those bikes are. How often do you get a chance to see all these legends in one place doing what they love? I guess some scratches and dings are definitely worth it.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRLTtNVEcCnGR4qRNe9QHUBaIA7gvpOqJAirP6M6o02Dp3-6DWYyn8MGL2hzB1ZCgRRclnlmZAVZuXT9KLMQoVg1WfBbm2sRmEernR8wEL-fViD5CyN_bMLUdh_kzZT44AcDXAEGCkGDA/s1600/haro_84.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 372px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRLTtNVEcCnGR4qRNe9QHUBaIA7gvpOqJAirP6M6o02Dp3-6DWYyn8MGL2hzB1ZCgRRclnlmZAVZuXT9KLMQoVg1WfBbm2sRmEernR8wEL-fViD5CyN_bMLUdh_kzZT44AcDXAEGCkGDA/s400/haro_84.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476383763069306722" /></a><div>HD video shot and edited by Dominik Wrobel for <a href="http://www.woozybmx.com/">Woozy BMX</a>.</div><div>Illustration by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Haro">Bob Haro</a>, 1984.</div><div><br /></div></div>Crank Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02514170651358367435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172801361923478072.post-46250137609095806052010-05-26T13:36:00.000-07:002010-05-26T14:40:47.799-07:00Bride on a P.K. Ripper - NSFW!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimYcoqlh-YIrFI9gA7lhLD_ieXhoxaf0nLHrRwQsVkckvN9Cc8-aI4WTnjUZHXcR16teqvew-RZvMrEC93Renfleq6Jf1LP5Ii7eHkm6wKJjmpFm9oNeXWZteVvGYZQksy5l_KLgqCCvc/s1600/pk_ripper_wedding.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 305px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimYcoqlh-YIrFI9gA7lhLD_ieXhoxaf0nLHrRwQsVkckvN9Cc8-aI4WTnjUZHXcR16teqvew-RZvMrEC93Renfleq6Jf1LP5Ii7eHkm6wKJjmpFm9oNeXWZteVvGYZQksy5l_KLgqCCvc/s400/pk_ripper_wedding.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475681394175738802" /></a><br />Not really sure what it is about a P.K. Ripper, but somehow it makes your top fall off. Just like it did for <a href="http://crankking.blogspot.com/2010/05/karen-leah-on-pk-ripper.html">Karen Leah</a>. For that very reason, I think that all guys should have a P.K. Ripper in their stable. You never know when that special lady friend is going to stop by and want to go for a ride. Just be sure to keep your Mom away from it, some things we don't need to see. Oh, the humanity!<div><br /></div>Crank Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02514170651358367435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172801361923478072.post-14458945707142311112010-05-26T13:24:00.000-07:002010-05-26T14:05:47.011-07:00ABA Mid West Nationals - Rockford<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOSGTe-3_i6VZ1_gC9E7NisxnPHVyRAA4xjkh6zj5c1FUQnu4qKnnEaihZhxGEGiUC2a9uUU4195mZtxz8BoqceHERaz1Lzenbyotrzbleqq5zSKzD3q8BCt28SLIgKoeOPwhPqngoFh8/s1600/midwest_nationals.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 303px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOSGTe-3_i6VZ1_gC9E7NisxnPHVyRAA4xjkh6zj5c1FUQnu4qKnnEaihZhxGEGiUC2a9uUU4195mZtxz8BoqceHERaz1Lzenbyotrzbleqq5zSKzD3q8BCt28SLIgKoeOPwhPqngoFh8/s400/midwest_nationals.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475677840056189554" /></a><br />It's time once again for the Granddaddy of all Vintage BMX Bike Shows, ROCKFORD! <br /><br />ESSENTIAL INFORMATION<br />Overall event dates: June 17-19, 2010<br />Main Event day: June 19, 2010<br />Headquarters Hotel: Clocktower Resort - 7801 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 315-4385<br />Room Info: Ask for VintageBMX rate $109/night<br /><br />SPECIFIC EVENT SCHEDULES<br /><br />FRIDAY MORNING<br />VintageBMX.com "Site Supporter Breakfast"*<br />Guest Speaker: Toby Henderson<br />Location: Clocktower Resort<br />Time: 9AM-11AM<br />Style: Breakfast buffet<br />Tickets: *Free to VintageBMX.com site supporters. You must create a free ticket for yourself via eventbrite, and be on the guestlist in order to attend!<br /><br />FRIDAY NIGHT<br />VintageBMX.com "Chill Session"<br />Guest: "Hollywood" Mike Miranda<br />Location: Clocktower Resort<br />Time: 8:30-11:30PM<br />Food: Pizzas and munchies<br />Bar: Open bar for first hour, cash thereafter<br /><br />SATURDAY MORNING/AFTERNOON<br />"VintageBMX Museum" Bike Show<br />Location: Rockford BMX Track<br />Time: 7AM-2PM<br />"Best In Class" Winners Announced: 3:30PM<br />- Classes will be announced soon (Same as last year, but we may add one or two)<br />- Voting will be by ballot, one to each ticket holder<br />-"Best in Show" will be chosen among the winners of all classes<br />- Registration is free, unless you wait til Saturday morning to do it, then $10 per bike<br />- Bike registration will be open online once classes are announced<br /><br />SATURDAY NIGHT<br />VintageBMX.com Hall Of Fame Banquet Information<br />Guest Speaker: Windy Osborn<br />Location: Clocktower Resort<br />Time: Cocktails 6:30PM-7:00PM, Dinner served 7:30PM<br />Style: Plated (three entree choices), full table service<br />Bar: Comp beer and soft drinks, cash for other potables<br /><br />TICKETS<br />Earlybird - February 25-March 15 - $40<br />Regular - March 16-May 15 - $50<br />Last Minute - May 16-June 9 - $60<br />ABSOLUTELY NO TICKET SALES AFTER JUNE 9!<div><br /></div>Crank Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02514170651358367435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172801361923478072.post-9133084310560264412010-05-25T14:22:00.000-07:002010-05-25T14:31:25.913-07:00Chainless BMX Concept<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2vvMUIpsW0lx8wrXtVOfbl7vTrd95nHNp12n2Vo7H5CWyqCES3yyOqKONws5KZVR6AYnrRtyhHM7XSPtJo9ulTPjzNW_8qzQvgEaFSkGGADIJfTxslCA1t8Zh2xleS3nMPg8XDD4Yjsw/s1600/concept_bmx_2.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 304px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2vvMUIpsW0lx8wrXtVOfbl7vTrd95nHNp12n2Vo7H5CWyqCES3yyOqKONws5KZVR6AYnrRtyhHM7XSPtJo9ulTPjzNW_8qzQvgEaFSkGGADIJfTxslCA1t8Zh2xleS3nMPg8XDD4Yjsw/s400/concept_bmx_2.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475323341535700514" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA9E66JGLCVn7_nYOpY66DTdUxVpk1xBhsUdhtITSzbisDmArJMN1PUjJnSwsgRD-NH_oC1hXPO_TjcEHtgl00McH87Up5TBgDSUO_geo9wW9EdEUhncZ7u8_cch_Sr5KL09hFg-HD9RM/s1600/concept_bmx.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA9E66JGLCVn7_nYOpY66DTdUxVpk1xBhsUdhtITSzbisDmArJMN1PUjJnSwsgRD-NH_oC1hXPO_TjcEHtgl00McH87Up5TBgDSUO_geo9wW9EdEUhncZ7u8_cch_Sr5KL09hFg-HD9RM/s400/concept_bmx.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475321777417340578" /></a><br />Here's a BMX concept designed by Russian Nikolay Boltachev. It features a chainless and hubless drive system. Looks cool, if they make an iRobot 2, it would fit in quite nicely. I could see this being used in Sci Fi films, but highly doubt that it would stand up to the rigors of BMX.<div><br /></div>Crank Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02514170651358367435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172801361923478072.post-18119615235189237592010-05-25T13:56:00.000-07:002010-05-25T14:07:58.610-07:00Redline PL-20 Proline Flight Carrera II<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr0jqf8U3vAN8g8TIHvCoZep85mt6Nz5nRE7mWodOJIZQSrWonq-7Ex_zZxAnDcegFItq3NHHNtxWVxGJF4Ei-8aWGD8MakFjHDRWlQ7YtLYATCbkzM_HarQnbXqQNCXp4Kqy2myEYzmY/s1600/redline_carrera.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr0jqf8U3vAN8g8TIHvCoZep85mt6Nz5nRE7mWodOJIZQSrWonq-7Ex_zZxAnDcegFItq3NHHNtxWVxGJF4Ei-8aWGD8MakFjHDRWlQ7YtLYATCbkzM_HarQnbXqQNCXp4Kqy2myEYzmY/s400/redline_carrera.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475314695564398002" /></a><br />Ever had dreams of stompin' like Stu Thomsen? Well here is your chance. Up for sale is an original 1983 Redline PL-20 Carrera II.<br /><br />Chrome Redline PL20 Frame, 5" headtube<br />Matching Redline fork , and fluted seatpost all stamped Redline<br />Redline Brute Stem<br />Chrome Redline 400 crankset 180mm Sealed bearings with redline dust caps Sweet Setup<br />Redline Carrera II Pad set<br />Kashimax Aero seat<br />Suntour Head lock<br />Suntour XC II Bear Trap pedals<br />Black Dia Compe MX1000 brake set with Black Dc lever<br />Chrome Dia compe DC MX seat clamp<br />Black Ukai speedlines with sealed bearing Suntour hubs <br />Real deal Comp III tires Blue/green/ yellow label<br />Handle bars are earlly Gt Pro bars<br /><br />If you buy it, will you be able to ride like Stu? Probably not. But at least you will look cool.<br /><br />As listed on eBay. Offered at $1,995.00 or best offer. Item #370386267102<div><br /></div>Crank Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02514170651358367435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172801361923478072.post-87635528840404004592010-05-25T13:15:00.000-07:002010-05-28T09:59:57.430-07:00Girl on a Hutch Trick Star<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIc1_0AZ6RHJviDfGzIlilxWIaXFOMQX7IE3RouPwhGpNGGJJu_ySxJUtVzDLcB5VvVlZRZrJLo-RSPrJVn6lA7dUiaJfJtYOaZru7QOMY2eNur7v1KoVC7EX6w6NVoR_c19aa_Cms3VY/s1600/jem_trickstar.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIc1_0AZ6RHJviDfGzIlilxWIaXFOMQX7IE3RouPwhGpNGGJJu_ySxJUtVzDLcB5VvVlZRZrJLo-RSPrJVn6lA7dUiaJfJtYOaZru7QOMY2eNur7v1KoVC7EX6w6NVoR_c19aa_Cms3VY/s400/jem_trickstar.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475304379335005362" /></a>Okay, I have no idea what or who jem is, but here is a cool pic of a girl on a sweet Hutch Trickstar. <div><br /></div>Crank Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02514170651358367435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172801361923478072.post-21226322230480424712010-05-23T17:43:00.000-07:002010-05-28T10:26:03.787-07:00Hutch Trick Star Mini Trick Bike<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg_XrQGT3KV5Pafr5UdZZf0DDAhNRKhvUNVHmtTDdKwOTAFBGX3DaapWcGc-NNnrATQ19_TGUaZyJbyzOn6pMZ3T3q_WUORn-ajcXWaSMmTtzBW02NIFa6VTykmi84ky9eCccEXeCu9QU/s1600/hutch_trickstar.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg_XrQGT3KV5Pafr5UdZZf0DDAhNRKhvUNVHmtTDdKwOTAFBGX3DaapWcGc-NNnrATQ19_TGUaZyJbyzOn6pMZ3T3q_WUORn-ajcXWaSMmTtzBW02NIFa6VTykmi84ky9eCccEXeCu9QU/s400/hutch_trickstar.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474631404622289858" /></a>...and now for something completely different, a Hutch Trick Star Mini Trick Bike. I can honestly say I have never seen one of these before, and probably never will again. Clown shoes not included.<div><br /></div><div>Frame: 4130 Crome-Moly</div><div>Stem: Tuf-Neck<br />Handlebars: Hutch Chrome<br />Saddle: Viscount Aero with layback seat post<br />Pedals: Surefoot III<br />Wheels: 130x42 Inoue<br />Made in the USA </div><div><br /></div><div>As listed on eBay. $500.00 starting price. Item #<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;">170489109085</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"><br /></span></span></div>Crank Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02514170651358367435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172801361923478072.post-18163742970485296702010-05-23T16:49:00.000-07:002010-05-23T16:59:45.872-07:00BMX Society Old School Reunion & Show<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiImQd0S7Zja25alkHgloJj4zUNghbREVh6nH15a8slns4FXNjQPV2BN86N6khCNezMgZOhW6d80TLDTlIdCuXXD-Iuv7gXRPDs1Yz-1SwKLJPqGVT6RcqBSk-TBc7T1jk2URzrdkV99Uw/s1600/BMXsociety_2010.Bellflower.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 278px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiImQd0S7Zja25alkHgloJj4zUNghbREVh6nH15a8slns4FXNjQPV2BN86N6khCNezMgZOhW6d80TLDTlIdCuXXD-Iuv7gXRPDs1Yz-1SwKLJPqGVT6RcqBSk-TBc7T1jk2URzrdkV99Uw/s400/BMXsociety_2010.Bellflower.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474613135548173570" /></a><br /><a href="http://bmxsociety.com/">BMX Society</a> is having an Old School BMX Reunion & Show on Saturday, June 5th in Bellflower, California.<div><br /></div><div><b>What:</b> BMX Society's International Old School BMX Reunion & Show<br /><b>When:</b> June 5, 2010<br /><b>Where</b><b>:</b> Bellflower BMX, Bellflower California<br /><b>Time:</b> 8 am to 4:00 pm<br /><br /></div><div><b>•</b> BMX Society Bike Show & Awards Presentation<br /><div><b>•</b> Legends of Freestyle Ramp Jam expo.<br /><b>•</b> BMX track riding / racing<br /><b>•</b> Presentation of a Life time achievement award to Jim Melton<br /><b>•</b> <a href="http://www.impaktbicycles.com/">Impakt Sidehack Invitational</a><br /><b>•</b> more to be announced...<br /><b><br /></b></div></div>Crank Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02514170651358367435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172801361923478072.post-34894500122143748802010-05-23T00:14:00.000-07:002010-05-23T00:57:10.248-07:00Mike Buff P.K. Ripper Tribute<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinnV7jJ3FRPTpFENFLihI6NWS76juRbrMjzQxLULt27fSAQg1GEum-pCtigrPwUboVqWUUw1C9P0tHdyrgdXAu6fNFtqmVNZGVpZFj_hh0zZ_HtP1RNP3_we4UwWHIqDg3iw2lt0LrwcY/s1600/mike_buff_tribute.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinnV7jJ3FRPTpFENFLihI6NWS76juRbrMjzQxLULt27fSAQg1GEum-pCtigrPwUboVqWUUw1C9P0tHdyrgdXAu6fNFtqmVNZGVpZFj_hh0zZ_HtP1RNP3_we4UwWHIqDg3iw2lt0LrwcY/s400/mike_buff_tribute.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474369548524577762" /></a><br /><div>Steve Blackey, a former mechanic from the <a href="http://thebicyclesource.wordpress.com/">Bicycle Source Bike Shop</a>, made a Mike Buff tribute P.K. Ripper, that he auctioned off on eBay for <a href="http://www.michaeljfox.org/">Parkinsons</a> research. The idea came to him when he found out that his friend, John Crews of <a href="http://onlinecycling.com/">Bicycles Plus</a>, has Parkinsons. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg01pX1ztWySbR3t1zXiZKn4GpUOJEngQh8Xx4xfbsi1N8bjRnKtawlHN2U1WiScICuZcTQ_70VRjNMtA2BL3K6g-s8-yaV-d4G70-P2q0Mo-csdlvIwNcgVEO8T9aTYHUqqRgjG2L9c0A/s1600/MikeBuffPK.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg01pX1ztWySbR3t1zXiZKn4GpUOJEngQh8Xx4xfbsi1N8bjRnKtawlHN2U1WiScICuZcTQ_70VRjNMtA2BL3K6g-s8-yaV-d4G70-P2q0Mo-csdlvIwNcgVEO8T9aTYHUqqRgjG2L9c0A/s400/MikeBuffPK.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474362034216467026" /></a><br /></div><div>This bike was a combination of old school styling and modern components. Mike Buff himself even signed the number plate and posed for a few pics. This was a great idea for a great cause.</div><div><br /></div><div>The winning bid was for $1,000.00 Item #110520843556</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6HIIMjh994OKjKj1m0k97Fh06TuRJKUVS2WquietySYJKi1780MH_AT73ncXPs8AKxe9mGhYNu5LxK3gB9rkt3wc0uyzHtyq_G17BXqOh1gm2W6oJjrxALdmRmAPiKS36tya5mEItxPk/s1600/mike_buff_freezer.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 296px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6HIIMjh994OKjKj1m0k97Fh06TuRJKUVS2WquietySYJKi1780MH_AT73ncXPs8AKxe9mGhYNu5LxK3gB9rkt3wc0uyzHtyq_G17BXqOh1gm2W6oJjrxALdmRmAPiKS36tya5mEItxPk/s400/mike_buff_freezer.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474367257853700146" /></a><br />Check out Mike Buff doing a "front wheel freezer" back when he was on the <a href="http://bmxactiononline.com/">BMX Action</a> Trick Team.<br /><div><br /></div>Crank Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02514170651358367435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172801361923478072.post-42827303091176711952010-05-22T17:19:00.000-07:002010-05-23T00:57:58.867-07:00Kuwahara KZ-1 Restoration Part 1<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmHYwXu9cR25sl9S9f1mTQpAFuEXJlTG9MGD5kVhbZZq0p5hte5zg5RJ2tYJe79IbLhZnQa1fjtGGF-4OqEw79_s-lF0Bic5iW7FZvU0rx7l9nrM1rgNrBc9wb4P5lEgV1iGHphsMCRWw/s1600/kuwi_kz1_unrestored.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 302px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmHYwXu9cR25sl9S9f1mTQpAFuEXJlTG9MGD5kVhbZZq0p5hte5zg5RJ2tYJe79IbLhZnQa1fjtGGF-4OqEw79_s-lF0Bic5iW7FZvU0rx7l9nrM1rgNrBc9wb4P5lEgV1iGHphsMCRWw/s400/kuwi_kz1_unrestored.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474290064266979778" /></a><div>Recently I had a chance to pick up an unrestored Kuwahara KZ-1 from a very nice lady called Sara who lives in Florida. She had listed the bike on <a href="http://www.vintagebmx.com/">vintagebmx.com</a> asking to know how much it was worth. Remarkably nobody took the time to give her an opinion on what they thought it should be valued at. I came across the post in April and contacted her to see if it was for sale. It was, and by May, the bike arrived at my place in Los Angeles.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyDg5yLBZRdRSOnTMdCIHlcPS5Uk8vlccmbSpxgwFOCukozWaXGeE4CsLoC4JqvId9emYf0RsxBfX_FDTcLy5ncKBU7JW-6XgxPCXW0hlKk_bUjxlR_0j87XWutXj_5_uDV1cndjH0v-c/s1600/kuwi_kz1_seat_tube.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyDg5yLBZRdRSOnTMdCIHlcPS5Uk8vlccmbSpxgwFOCukozWaXGeE4CsLoC4JqvId9emYf0RsxBfX_FDTcLy5ncKBU7JW-6XgxPCXW0hlKk_bUjxlR_0j87XWutXj_5_uDV1cndjH0v-c/s400/kuwi_kz1_seat_tube.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474297554463453026" /></a><br /></div><div><div>I had a white frame and fork <a href="http://www.dreamgate.ne.jp/kuwahara/mybikes/whitekz_43big.jpg">KZ-1</a> with blue components back in day, and loved that bike. I foolishly got rid of it once I got a Garelli as my main mode of transportation. I can't even remember who I sold it to. But I think I got about 40 bucks for it. So when the chance came to get another one, I had to jump on it.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5uTEoxMErHFSPzAeO16nhrLdRznkLFJIC7272GVeod_gEQjJHq9vmzuE2ryxCC_XiW_M2XhmnsdNcgb5bx5OcU0ocrF-51wxfrjmiK6EWevQ3vOtCPz3MjvGPLL0jCABX6ZckJTgfr5o/s1600/kuwi_kz1_brake.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5uTEoxMErHFSPzAeO16nhrLdRznkLFJIC7272GVeod_gEQjJHq9vmzuE2ryxCC_XiW_M2XhmnsdNcgb5bx5OcU0ocrF-51wxfrjmiK6EWevQ3vOtCPz3MjvGPLL0jCABX6ZckJTgfr5o/s400/kuwi_kz1_brake.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474298022397327058" /></a><br /></div><div>Sara was a great person to deal with and made all the shipping arrangements to insure that the bike arrived to me in the best shape possible. It's true, there are still some really nice people out there, if you just know where to find them.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2iNqifWsU1qbWp2qVz1qmXLLvC_ksTLpxUZbtlIQTDiPF7GUAu-C1xYtitB6IA2hYJfxQRO9RHv-bzGHVItLhaH49LZHwbmwAzTYQOVLQHvv-H1Ac_BzNbSrBSRikGo7a4R3gDRSUJME/s1600/kuwi_kz1_cranks.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2iNqifWsU1qbWp2qVz1qmXLLvC_ksTLpxUZbtlIQTDiPF7GUAu-C1xYtitB6IA2hYJfxQRO9RHv-bzGHVItLhaH49LZHwbmwAzTYQOVLQHvv-H1Ac_BzNbSrBSRikGo7a4R3gDRSUJME/s400/kuwi_kz1_cranks.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474309740234006258" /></a><br /></div><div>The KZ-1 appears to me mostly all original with the exception of the tires, brake clamp, seat post, seat, headset and chain. The frame and fork are very straight with no cracks, dents, or rewelds. All the original decals are still there, but they are completely shot. They now have an interesting marble finish to them. It still has the original Redline V-bars, which have some surface rust, but are otherwise in very good shape. The front Suntour hub is really faded and is now more silver in appearance. It's a pretty complete bike, and should clean up quite nicely. I am not going to restore it back to show quality, but rather just clean it up, replace some parts, and keep it as original as possible.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi90yxrKaZDy-QUknTrpA1JZ9omSRg-hmNRfHVFUaeSVgoIKx6wYJSA93iTN0eqoYZrFdeaD3XjTMCk6PWcVQD61W-RltDypxozWIsoGKVC0lOw_NdHL_o5F5BQsgH-dLgOH26ce449_Dc/s1600/kuwi_kz1_front_hub.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi90yxrKaZDy-QUknTrpA1JZ9omSRg-hmNRfHVFUaeSVgoIKx6wYJSA93iTN0eqoYZrFdeaD3XjTMCk6PWcVQD61W-RltDypxozWIsoGKVC0lOw_NdHL_o5F5BQsgH-dLgOH26ce449_Dc/s400/kuwi_kz1_front_hub.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474298836385771570" /></a>And the best news is that the serial number is still intact, unlike some of them that have been filed off by bike thieves a long time ago. This one is an authentic Kuwahara. Serial number KGA7 1176.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQiOoBm8X4xNIC34a2zcGmLtikWESGs2FvfjyHttqZmv3bqfER9UAGIZWyJEZgEpBbQwblFuYUutS9sgFXchYOBSUbQJyhOVVg-zduNDiAZR5rwsxl6SZPL0Gz3rYXOZwkM_8RpUWdxFY/s1600/kuwi_kz1_serial.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQiOoBm8X4xNIC34a2zcGmLtikWESGs2FvfjyHttqZmv3bqfER9UAGIZWyJEZgEpBbQwblFuYUutS9sgFXchYOBSUbQJyhOVVg-zduNDiAZR5rwsxl6SZPL0Gz3rYXOZwkM_8RpUWdxFY/s400/kuwi_kz1_serial.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474301038275966834" /></a><br /></div><div>I will be posting more pictures of the restoration process as I dip the frame, fork and hadlebars in an <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxalic_acid">Oxalic Acid </a>bath to get rid of the surface rust. I will also be putting on new tires, seat, seat post, chain, grips, and decals. Stay tuned!</div><div><br /></div><div> </div></div>Crank Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02514170651358367435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172801361923478072.post-30833446395987156022010-05-21T03:46:00.000-07:002010-06-08T18:13:35.083-07:00E.T. Kuwahara "Gold" Limited Edition<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVWR_y61h_XErZFC9PYo27uXZ3EhISm0hXBDYeH96QrUqgyia8G3-59A0cQ8R2-hOkRTlmQodLagcsxWnJprZd25diqE8xkwbMFYRwMd9fi3KoiYKuEdStZBwJjUy6mgJVuEtd-e1Tcpw/s1600/gold_kuwahara_et.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 305px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVWR_y61h_XErZFC9PYo27uXZ3EhISm0hXBDYeH96QrUqgyia8G3-59A0cQ8R2-hOkRTlmQodLagcsxWnJprZd25diqE8xkwbMFYRwMd9fi3KoiYKuEdStZBwJjUy6mgJVuEtd-e1Tcpw/s400/gold_kuwahara_et.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474303182812574274" /></a><br />According to the seller this is the only factory built Gold Kuwahara E.T. KZ 2.5. Reportedly made for the grand opening of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E.T._the_Extra-Terrestrial">E.T.</a> at <a href="http://www.manntheatres.com/chinese/">Grauman's Chinese Theater</a>. I can not confirm or deny these claims, but highly doubt that they made an all gold bike for the premier of the movie, since the model in the movie was <a href="http://www.dreamgate.ne.jp/kuwahara/wanted/et_poster1.jpg">red and white</a>. Either way, this is a very unique bike, and would look great in a collection. Perhaps there is a Japanese collector out there that has a yen, pun intended, for this bike. Just as long as it doesn't turn out to be fools gold.<br /><div><div><br /></div><div>As listed on eBay. Offered at $12,000.00 or best offer. Item #<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;">110532466038</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"><br /></span></span></div></div>Crank Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02514170651358367435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172801361923478072.post-53847250720080208232010-05-21T02:36:00.000-07:002010-05-22T20:29:34.271-07:00Karen Leah on a P.K. Ripper - NSFW!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGAqcAthKc6QANhzrpra_bmT3_bG5JlyqvA0RsUEP7z5s6dLoeU2LwjpRcXcPwS2B3PqtiysSdsxWN5oK3CE7Nm8OpybelGCx3d879LkwMbHD0knKkQpOl2GpOt742aDgpg4FzuQYXz7U/s1600/karen_leah_pk_ripper.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 306px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGAqcAthKc6QANhzrpra_bmT3_bG5JlyqvA0RsUEP7z5s6dLoeU2LwjpRcXcPwS2B3PqtiysSdsxWN5oK3CE7Nm8OpybelGCx3d879LkwMbHD0knKkQpOl2GpOt742aDgpg4FzuQYXz7U/s400/karen_leah_pk_ripper.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474302477923752562" /></a><br />Check out Karen Leah astride a <a href="http://www.sebikes.com/">P.K. Ripper</a>! Great red and white color scheme on both Karen and the bike, in what appears to be a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tone_mapping">tone mapped</a> photo. Karen is a Vancouver model hoping to make the move to Los Angeles to persue modeling full time. I am sure she wouldn't have a hard time finding a place to crash. You can see more, and I do mean more, of Karen at <a href="http://www.modelmayhem.com/1559248">Model Mayhem</a>. <div><br /></div><div>Photo by <a href="http://www.paulvenomous.com/">Paul Venomous</a>.</div><div><br /></div>Crank Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02514170651358367435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172801361923478072.post-91338068484598553822010-05-21T01:02:00.000-07:002010-05-21T02:53:51.016-07:00The Story of BMX Legend Stu Thomsen<object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JJ2UcVtdYcM&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JJ2UcVtdYcM&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br />Recently I had a chance to watch the DVD of <a href="http://www.stompinstu.com/">Stompin Stu - The Story of BMX Legend Stu Thomsen</a>. Stu was the man back in day, and still is, literally, since he is now a Deputy Sheriff in Orange County. This is a cool movie about one of BMX's greatest legends. It features some rad vintage race footage and also some very personal interviews with Stu, his family, and friends. This is a definite must see for anyone who remembers Stompin Stu.<div><br /></div><div>Below is the filmmaker's description of the film.<br /><div><br /></div><div><i>From the makers of award winning film, Joe Kid on a Stingray. Stompin Stu is a true story about perhaps the most dominant BMX racer in history, Stu Thomsen. From his battles off the track to his battles on the track, Stompin Stu is most importantly a film about being inspired.<br /><br />Staring: Stu Thomsen , Perry PK Kramer, Jesse James, Tommy Brackens, Eddy King, Scot Clark, Greg Hill, Skip Hess, Linn Kastan, Scot Breithaupt, Bob Hadley, Greg Grubbs, Brent Patterson, Brian Patterson, Lance Patterson, Ronnie Anderson, Bob Haro, Dennis Dain, Tanya Thomsen, Hans Thomsen, Madeline Thomsen, Jacob Thomsen, Steve Giberson, Bob Todesco, Dana The Duke of Oakley Duke.<br /><br />Bonus Features: Stus attic, Stus signature bike (The SE STR-1), exclusive interviews with Linn Kastan (Founder of Redline Bicycles) on the history of the Redline flight crank and Redline, Skip Hess(founder of Mongoose Bicycles) on the history of Mongoose, The Duke of Oakley on the first Oakley goggles and more!</i><div><br /></div></div></div>Crank Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02514170651358367435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172801361923478072.post-37384326902084519312010-05-17T21:15:00.000-07:002010-05-23T01:24:47.852-07:00Remember The Good Old Days?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiObpP0V2lwYOMXh4C7ooOBTKDCMT2M49qSwmHlCKuSTC6q611OmbZ-RFJWUCkPukV0V2kpW0-NT8_79TbD5o4R491-yjWYu3n7jUkii_DfSser4p7JHh0xfBoXzYPYEV8Md_2Ady9VFnE/s1600/old_school_bmx.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 387px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiObpP0V2lwYOMXh4C7ooOBTKDCMT2M49qSwmHlCKuSTC6q611OmbZ-RFJWUCkPukV0V2kpW0-NT8_79TbD5o4R491-yjWYu3n7jUkii_DfSser4p7JHh0xfBoXzYPYEV8Md_2Ady9VFnE/s400/old_school_bmx.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474303501918596914" /></a><br />I remember, back in the day, riding my white Kuwahara KZ1 down to the local drug store to check out the latest issues of <a href="http://www.creemmagazine.com/">Creem</a> or <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circus_(magazine)">Circus</a> magazine. I rarely had enough money to buy the mags, so I would usually just get some <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fun_Dip">Fun Dip</a> candy. How's that for a great idea, a little bag of colored sugar that you ate with a sugar stick? Genius! Yet for some strange reason, it always made me feel a little bit happier. The other great thing was that I could leave my bike outside the store without ever worrying if it was still going to be there when I got back. No locks, no chains...just blind faith. <div><br /></div><div>Had I known that that old Kuwahara would become a valuable collector's item, I would have treated it with a little more respect. Instead of letting it fall down when I got off the bike, I could have gently laid it on the ground. But what kid in his right mind is going to do that? It was much more satisfying to just let it fall.</div><div><br /></div><div>Fast forward 25 years or so, and I have once again been bitten by the BMX bug. I can't really ride anymore like I use to, but it sure is fun to look back and remember when. </div><div><br /></div>Crank Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02514170651358367435noreply@blogger.com