http://www.pkripperheaven.com/apps/photos/ Mike Buff Tribute Bike (built by Steve Blackey) Mike Buff Tribute Bike (built by Steve Blackey) Here is a link to all the photos of the bike http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t189/steveblackey/MikeBuffTributePKBuild/ Frame- '07 30th Anniversary Retro Loop tail PK Ripper #752 Fork- SE Landing Gear with 990 mounts Bars- Odyssey Lumber Jack Bar ends- Odyssey Par Ends Stem- Odyssey Classic Top Load Headset- FSA Rims- G Sport Rollcage Hubs- Odyssey Vanderoo Spokes- Odyssey Tires- Odyssey Aitken Front Brake- Odyssey EVO II Rear Break- Tektro V Brake Levers- Odyssey M2 Small Brake Cables- Odyssey Slic Cable Grips- Odyssey Team Seat- SE Lightning Bolt Seat Post- SE Seat Post Clamp- SE Cranks- Odyssey Twombolt 180 Right Hand Drive Bottom Bracket- Odyssey American Pedals- Odyssey Plastic Chain ring- Odyssey Chainwheel Chain- KMC White Number Plates- 22/TwentyTwo Pad Set- Odyssey The basic back story on the bike is, 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. A couple years ago I found out a BMX Pro Racer whom I admired and respected back in the early 80's (and still do) suffers from Parkinson's disease, his name is John Crews. John was sponsored by Redline back in the day when he raced and has owned a bike shop up in Folsom California for many years, he also raises money for cancer and Parkinson's research through his organization www.rfar.org Here is a short bio http://www.rfar.org/RFAR_Bios.html I was recently inspired 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. Mike Buff is a long time friend of John has endorsed this project and will be signing the bike along with photos of him with the bike, the bike will be auctioned off with 100% of the money going to RFAR. The auction will occur in February 2010, auction details will be released soon. I want to thank Odyssey (Ben Ward, Jim Bauer, Francis Delapena) for all of the parts and support for this project, I would also like to thank the following people for their generous time and contributions. Alvin Mullins, Ron Plumlee, Gary Raagas, Dan Hubbard, Sean Ewing, and Tim O'shea, Thank you guys!! -Steve Blackey http://www.pkripperheaven.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=62421908 62421908 http://www.pkripperheaven.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=62421909 62421909 http://www.pkripperheaven.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=62421910 62421910 http://www.pkripperheaven.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=62421911 62421911 http://www.pkripperheaven.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=62422195 62422195 http://www.pkripperheaven.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=62422197 62422197 http://www.pkripperheaven.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=62422198 62422198 http://www.pkripperheaven.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=62422199 62422199 http://www.pkripperheaven.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=62422200 62422200 http://www.pkripperheaven.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=62422201 62422201 http://www.pkripperheaven.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=62422202 62422202 http://www.pkripperheaven.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=62422203 62422203 http://www.pkripperheaven.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=62422204 62422204 http://www.pkripperheaven.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=62422273 62422273 http://www.pkripperheaven.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=62422274 62422274 http://www.pkripperheaven.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=62422275 62422275 http://www.pkripperheaven.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=62422276 62422276 http://www.pkripperheaven.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=62422277 62422277 http://www.pkripperheaven.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=62422278 62422278 http://www.pkripperheaven.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=62422279 62422279 http://www.pkripperheaven.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=62422565 62422565 http://www.pkripperheaven.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=62422566 62422566 http://www.pkripperheaven.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=62422568 62422568 http://www.pkripperheaven.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=62422569 62422569 http://www.pkripperheaven.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=62422570 62422570 Mike Buff signs the tribute bike to be auctioned April 2010 http://www.pkripperheaven.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=71637979 71637979 Mike Buff signs the tribute bike to be auctioned April 2010 http://www.pkripperheaven.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=71637980 71637980 Mike Buff signs the tribute bike to be auctioned April 2010 http://www.pkripperheaven.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=71637981 71637981 http://www.pkripperheaven.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=71640629 71640629 http://www.pkripperheaven.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=71640630 71640630 http://www.pkripperheaven.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=71640631 71640631