Transition Bikes and Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer limited edition BottleRocket

May 29, 2008

Transition Bikes has teamed up with Pabst Blue Ribbon beer to offer a very special limited edition frame. “We believe your bike is a reflection of who you are and our riding culture which is why we encourage custom painting, let customers choose their own decals and customize their build options. Doing a limited edition PBR BottleRocket was just another step in offering our customers a unique bike that is a reflection of their own personal style, says Kevin Menard owner of Transition Bikes”.
“Pabst has a long history of being the unofficial beer of cycling and our number one choice for post ride refreshment so it seemed like the perfect fit, says Menard”. The PBR BottleRocket features a new technology in painting and decals with a new heat transfer decal that is seamlessly placed over welds, gussets and CNC’d parts. “ We went with a design that makes it look like someone slapped PBR beer labels all over the frame. Every frame is totally unique as all the decals are hand cut and placed to make every frame look different, says Menard”. Transition Bikes will be doing a one time limited run of these frames so once they are gone they will be a part of mountain bike history. Contact your local Transition Dealer for more information.

Special thanks to Bryan over at Pabst Blue Ribbon and Liz from Cap Hansens Bar in Bellingham for the photo shoot.

Kevin Menard
Transition Bikes
2641 Delta Ring Rd.
Ferndale, WA 98248
(206) 353-0007
www.transitionbikes.com

info@transitionbikes.com

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flag thom (May 29, 2008 at 10:54) (Below Threshold) show comment
The PBR bikes are SOOOO SICK!!
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flag a-dan (May 29, 2008 at 20:14) (Below Threshold) show comment
thats sick, whats he hubs on it?, there awesome
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flag idrinkpabst (Jul 7, 2008 at 18:05) (Below Threshold) show comment
KYLE! save me one! you know I deserve it. my profile name says it all!
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flag lcstay10 (May 29, 2008 at 10:54) (Below Threshold) show comment
wow, i would love to have that, my two favorite things in life (besides girls) biking and beer
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flag nato (May 29, 2008 at 10:55) (Below Threshold) show comment
What goes together better than bikes and beer...?
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flag thegroanofwind (May 29, 2008 at 13:42) (Below Threshold) show comment
riding and bikes.
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flag dustingilding (May 29, 2008 at 19:36) (Below Threshold) show comment
Actually beer and bikes
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flag kingherbz420 (Jun 2, 2008 at 16:59) (Below Threshold) show comment
biking abd weed... way better then beer
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flag audeo03 (May 29, 2008 at 10:57) (Below Threshold) show comment
I want a PBR Lyrik! The frame's pretty nice too...
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flag Duffdog (May 29, 2008 at 10:58) (Below Threshold) show comment
cool
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flag pavementEATER (May 29, 2008 at 10:58) (Below Threshold) show comment
Chinese food and peanut butter ... maybe ...
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flag nfiorito (May 29, 2008 at 10:58) (Below Threshold) show comment
that actually looks sweet.
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flag Hummeroid (May 29, 2008 at 10:58) (Below Threshold) show comment
PBR is the engineering fuel behind the halfpipe we built... I need one of those bikes to honor the pipe!
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flag yorntjefreerider (May 29, 2008 at 10:59) (Below Threshold) show comment
THAT IS SOOO SICK!!!! WOW I WANT IT!!!

...NOW!!!...
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flag northwestdhdad (May 29, 2008 at 11:00) (Below Threshold) show comment
If they do one in Pepsi logo's I'm getting one!
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flag knobzy (May 29, 2008 at 11:46) (Below Threshold) show comment
just get some pepsi decals and slap them on. thats all they did. hand cut some beer decals and heat treat them onto the frame.
great and cheap way to make a custom rig.
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flag extention (May 29, 2008 at 16:15) (Below Threshold) show comment
Thats what this bike looks like. I just looks like they got some stickers and stuck them on Im not very exited about this paint job. Its a good idea but it could have been done better
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flag northwestdhdad (May 29, 2008 at 20:43) (Below Threshold) show comment
I don't drink, that's why I posted that comment- most neg props I've ever received.....what a joke.
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flag tomo12377 (May 30, 2008 at 0:16) (Below Threshold) show comment
hahaha your such a whining little bitch! Every neg prop that guys comment, lets make him cry! whoo!
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flag timlake (May 30, 2008 at 5:21) (Below Threshold) show comment
i dont see how he's whining, he just explained why he said he didn't want the beer one. He doesn't drink, so what, doesn't mean you have to neg prop him.
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flag tomo12377 (May 30, 2008 at 5:33) (Below Threshold) show comment
his whining cause his posted a comment complaining about his neg props! Not because of his initial comment, hey your from the south west not your fault you were born a farming leper
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flag timlake (May 30, 2008 at 9:33) (Below Threshold) show comment
That's not called whining, thats called explaining you dick.
Hey, you're 26, and you've got the maturity of a two year old.
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flag liveless (May 29, 2008 at 11:02) (Below Threshold) show comment
Looks sick!
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flag downhilldro (May 29, 2008 at 11:04) (Below Threshold) show comment
ha, thats very cool, they should of made a green heinekin bike!
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flag RipVanWinkel (May 29, 2008 at 11:04) (Below Threshold) show comment
i want one
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flag mxnate (May 29, 2008 at 11:09) (Below Threshold) show comment
Shit, PBR is the only beer you can afford after paying for a Bottlerocket!
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flag bullitridden (Jun 1, 2008 at 14:50) (Below Threshold) show comment
It also has MORE alcohol than conventional domestics...
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flag meeee (May 29, 2008 at 11:28) (Below Threshold) show comment
all good, sept the seat
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flag MrWelander (May 29, 2008 at 11:39) (Below Threshold) show comment
Now that's a great paintwork! Looks so sick and cool!
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flag louis2468routier (May 29, 2008 at 11:40) (Below Threshold) show comment
That would be really sweet if they did the same thing but with Corona...
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flag masonloves4 (May 29, 2008 at 12:06) (Below Threshold) show comment
yah i agree with...louis2468routier- and i luc the shape of that frame its so sick
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flag duartep (May 29, 2008 at 12:20) (Below Threshold) show comment
I prefer orange juice
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flag Mooserider74 (May 29, 2008 at 12:22) (Below Threshold) show comment
Holy crap man thats the sickest bike ever!!! Love the frame!! How do you get one of they???
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flag serbian (May 29, 2008 at 12:33) (Below Threshold) show comment
one of they?
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flag bigdawg43 (May 29, 2008 at 14:45) (Below Threshold) show comment
and he lives in the us, man peoples english is gettin worse and worse these days, i guess that would be because of ebonics and all that shit
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flag TimHorton (May 29, 2008 at 17:25) (Below Threshold) show comment
No, it is probably just a kid who does not know how to type well and typed in the wrong letter.
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flag timlake (May 30, 2008 at 5:22) (Below Threshold) show comment
You copied our language, and still can't use it properly.
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flag hattrick (May 29, 2008 at 12:26) (Below Threshold) show comment
too bad that beer sucks...
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flag preach (Jun 2, 2008 at 6:25) (Below Threshold) show comment
Amen hattrick....
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flag transitionrider19 (May 29, 2008 at 12:29) (Below Threshold) show comment
hahaha that is bad ass
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flag serbian (May 29, 2008 at 12:34) (Below Threshold) show comment
RON PAUL!!!!!!!!!! Booyackasha!
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flag serbian (May 29, 2008 at 12:34) (Below Threshold) show comment
PBR SUCKS NUTS
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flag yAik (May 29, 2008 at 12:50) (Below Threshold) show comment
No hay con CERVEZA POLAR?
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flag fulltidefilms (May 29, 2008 at 12:51) (Below Threshold) show comment
Thats not really a "custom" paintjob. They are just marketing a huge stereotype of bikers and beer.

I like that they are getting into custom paintjobs, but just putting another companies logo all over the frame is the wrong way to go, in my opinion (In the same way that getting "X" company tattoo is pretty lame as well).

I know I'll get bombarded with people being opposed to this, because everyone wants to talk about how much they like beer (even if they dont like beer). But if youre going to get a custom paint job, why not make it truly custom? DESIGN IT YOURSELF.
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flag serbian (May 29, 2008 at 13:45) (Below Threshold) show comment
You're retarded. Custom denotes one-off. Ron Paul would slap you for being dumb.
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flag amath (May 29, 2008 at 15:14) (Below Threshold) show comment
I agree fulltidefilms, your own design is gunna be the one that suits you best
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flag mushupork5 (May 29, 2008 at 21:19) (Below Threshold) show comment
i saw some douchebag in portland with a PBR tattoo on his calf riding over the hawthorne bridge.....as i was passing him.......hipsters.......
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flag thekonakid24 (May 29, 2008 at 21:58) (Below Threshold) show comment
Yeah but come on. You're in Portland, does a PBR tat REALLY surprise you that much? And yeah it's shitty beer, but it's not like you can go pick up a half rack of Black Butte after paying for THAT bike.
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flag urob33 (May 29, 2008 at 13:04) (Below Threshold) show comment
Diddo fulltide... Or at least use a good beer logo!
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flag jltaylor (May 29, 2008 at 13:12) (Below Threshold) show comment
That is actually so sick! i want 1 :p
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flag l-lellraiser (May 29, 2008 at 13:19) (Below Threshold) show comment
budwiser is so much better and would make a better custom paint job
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flag whatsabike (May 29, 2008 at 17:33) (Below Threshold) show comment
you have no clue about beer if you think budwiser is even worth drinking.
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flag konaclump70005 (May 30, 2008 at 19:45) (Below Threshold) show comment
haha seriously. Pabst is great although i wouldnt really want it on my bike lol. Now some stone ale brewery i could go for...
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flag dualsuspensiondave (May 29, 2008 at 13:37) (Below Threshold) show comment
I think that is a very bad idea... as bikers we already have enough trouble with people fighting us on building trails because they think that we are consuming drugs and alcohol at these riding locations.
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flag konaclump70005 (May 30, 2008 at 19:46) (Below Threshold) show comment
dualsuspensiondouchebag- shut up
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flag bullitridden (Jun 1, 2008 at 14:52) (Below Threshold) show comment
Amen. Shut up & ride.
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flag ov3r1d3 (May 29, 2008 at 13:45) (Below Threshold) show comment
polar opposites-really nice bike equally shitty beer!
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flag mikerider (May 29, 2008 at 13:46) (Below Threshold) show comment
you guys are taking this way to seriously. its just a cool limited edition frame, If you happen to love PBR great if not it still looks pretty sweet.
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flag crazyrob (May 29, 2008 at 13:50) (Below Threshold) show comment
I thought I recognized that bar, lol.
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flag vilneff33 (May 29, 2008 at 14:14) (Below Threshold) show comment
ok, the best logo to use would be RED BULL, no doubt about it
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flag badpotato (May 29, 2008 at 14:31) (Below Threshold) show comment
Whats the difference between American beer and sex in a kayak? None! - It's f*ckin close to water!
Warka Strong - best beer ever ;]
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flag l-lellraiser (May 29, 2008 at 14:34) (Below Threshold) show comment
badpotato such a bad meta four
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flag clockworked (May 29, 2008 at 15:32) (Below Threshold) show comment
is that spelling some in joke i'm not getting? commencal?
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flag B-ryce (May 29, 2008 at 14:41) (Below Threshold) show comment
that looks so sick!...but biking drunk just spells trouble, or proskill cause im sure there are people who are better when they are drunk...so sick bike
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flag bigdawg43 (May 29, 2008 at 14:48) (Below Threshold) show comment
id actually like to see a new belgium fat tire bike since the label even has a bike on it and its the best beer in the world uh thank u
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flag badpotato (May 29, 2008 at 14:52) (Below Threshold) show comment
so true...even though it's american ;]
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flag ov3r1d3 (May 29, 2008 at 18:31) (Below Threshold) show comment
neither one of you know much about beer.............
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flag ShredZilla (May 29, 2008 at 15:26) (Below Threshold) show comment
that is such a BEAUTIFUL bike!
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flag stinkyjyff (May 29, 2008 at 15:48) (Below Threshold) show comment
lcstay i like how u had to clarify taht u like girls
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flag mudd (May 29, 2008 at 16:03) (Below Threshold) show comment
Don't drink and ride!
Been to La Crosse Wisconsin many times.
Cheap beer and expensive bikes ROCK!
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flag jayrider (May 29, 2008 at 16:10) (Below Threshold) show comment
amazing paint love it
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flag lukeneil (May 29, 2008 at 16:17) (Below Threshold) show comment
cool bike
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flag socalshreder (May 29, 2008 at 17:24) (Below Threshold) show comment
Real classy.
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flag dsfr4life (May 29, 2008 at 17:28) (Below Threshold) show comment
and then theres dobermann who doesnt need to put beer on there frames cause they make the beer and the frames
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flag snitchbot (May 29, 2008 at 18:02) (Below Threshold) show comment
That looks fricken crazy!
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flag ballabika (May 29, 2008 at 18:09) (Below Threshold) show comment
to bad that PBR sux ass
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flag brandyn16 (May 29, 2008 at 18:24) (Below Threshold) show comment
why didnt they do it with kokanee??
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flag sngltrkmnd (May 29, 2008 at 18:26) (Below Threshold) show comment
nice work, kevin and co. i love it. keep it up.
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flag handsomedan (May 29, 2008 at 18:31) (Below Threshold) show comment
Now you can advertise for a beer company too! They should make it a less expensive bike since the rider will be marketing...
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flag mudd (May 29, 2008 at 18:38) (Below Threshold) show comment
Now you guys need to make a Stone Brewing Company bike!
Arrogant Bastard Ale bike to match the Canari jersey.
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flag matt-beer (May 29, 2008 at 18:47) (Below Threshold) show comment
how to sell any bike: put coloured rims, white bars and a beer logo on it.
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flag dillonchamberlain (May 29, 2008 at 18:55) (Below Threshold) show comment
lofl
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flag mickeydesadist2 (May 29, 2008 at 19:12) (Below Threshold) show comment
id rather it have the jaggermeister logo on it, beer is so welfare
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flag shyguy100 (May 29, 2008 at 21:25) (Below Threshold) show comment
i agree with mickey, they shoulda used a liquor label, they look way cooler, who would'nt want a captain Morgan's transition
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flag cannondale3chaser (May 29, 2008 at 21:30) (Below Threshold) show comment
i need to do something like that with my bottle rocket
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flag zachnunes (May 29, 2008 at 21:41) (Below Threshold) show comment
actually the bike is neat!
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flag oldedge (May 29, 2008 at 21:48) (Below Threshold) show comment
Seriously the worst thing i ever seen. Nothing like supporting an industry that destroys millions of lives every year. I guess i have to find a different bike to ride now.
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flag robholio (May 29, 2008 at 23:14) (Below Threshold) show comment
I think you need to lighten up and look into the term "novelty." Although I wear a helmet when I snowboard, I wear a Guinness beanie when not riding on the hill. Oops, I must be setting a bad example displaying a beer logo while participating in a sport. My bad! Better yet, get all those beer companies to stop sponsoring NASCAR, because you know a million dumb rednecks will equate driving fast and drinking together. Uh, nevermind that a bike rides well for its intended use, it has a beer label on it!! Better go buy a Cannondale instead and slap "what would Jesus do?" stickers all over it. Leave the morality for Sunday. If you don't like the bike, why waste a comment on it?
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flag freezeryder (May 30, 2008 at 8:23) (Below Threshold) show comment
i guess you do ya uptight prick
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flag spwrench (May 29, 2008 at 21:49) (Below Threshold) show comment
PBR is such a hipster beer up here. it should be on a single speed fakesie.. (not a fixed gear bike) leave the big bikes to the big boys who drink real beer and the men who drink real alcohol. How about spend your money on a paint job that's REALLY custom and design something yourself it looks like that could be done with some crazy glue and a two four.. maybe not even. I'd say a 12...
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flag penguinmaster (May 29, 2008 at 22:51) (Below Threshold) show comment
lmfao nice i agree!!
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flag robholio (May 29, 2008 at 23:17) (Below Threshold) show comment
"Nothing like supporting an industry that destroys millions of lives each year." - Don't worry, they're leaving the White House in January...
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flag konaclump70005 (May 30, 2008 at 19:52) (Below Threshold) show comment
HAHHAA
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flag timikiwi (May 30, 2008 at 0:18) (Below Threshold) show comment
I think Orange bikes should do one with Tetley Bitter on it!
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flag citizenlee (May 30, 2008 at 0:51) (Below Threshold) show comment
If they did a Rizla version then I'd definately be interested!
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flag uky74 (May 30, 2008 at 0:57) (Below Threshold) show comment
Ok so they've got a PBR one but whos gonna do a Kokanee one for cranxwork
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flag nastynick42 (May 30, 2008 at 8:06) (Below Threshold) show comment
you guys should see my transition dirtbag; its got syringes, crack-pipes, and razor blades painted all over it... sweet huh
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flag Uzzihuck (May 30, 2008 at 8:43) (Below Threshold) show comment
You mean we're not supposed to be drinking while we're riding? Awe dang,We could have saved all that money on Pil cubes last weekend.

Go team Pilsner!
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flag acebear13 (May 30, 2008 at 17:22) (Below Threshold) show comment
thats sick
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flag oldedge (May 30, 2008 at 20:30) (Below Threshold) show comment
Robholio, are you saying I must be a jesus freak because of my comment? While I do know I came across a bit fanatical, I stand by my beliefs. Which could not be further from an imaginary being. While my actions hurt no one, the actions of many under even the slightest impairment hurt many. I was disappointed to see yet another company associate themselves with a destructive substance. Oh ya, NASCAR should go away altogether, let alone the beer sponsors.
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flag dirtybiker96 (May 30, 2008 at 21:08) (Below Threshold) show comment
looks like a nali bike
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flag gfra (May 30, 2008 at 21:16) (Below Threshold) show comment
dumb frame
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flag gfra (May 30, 2008 at 21:16) (Below Threshold) show comment
why have beer on your bike?
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flag gfra (May 30, 2008 at 21:17) (Below Threshold) show comment
how about camels on there too
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flag gfra (May 30, 2008 at 21:23) (Below Threshold) show comment
I can't wait to see on of those stupid bikes on my trails....you're not welcome in Hood River stay up there.
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flag tomy177 (Jun 1, 2008 at 22:16) (Below Threshold) show comment
your dumb guy its just a limited edition frame that looks cool i think...am i gonna go out and grab some beer after seeing that bike..no and if i ever get to Hood River and ride the trails i'll repaint my bike with a shitload of alcohol logos and wear shirts with pictures of weed on them just to piss you off
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flag ilike2bike420 (Jun 2, 2008 at 10:42) (Below Threshold) show comment
yeah that
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flag shyguy100 (May 31, 2008 at 6:35) (Below Threshold) show comment
lol, why camels, then there promoting camel cigarettes, then there will be bel-mont bikes, and john player bikes lol
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flag gfra (May 31, 2008 at 8:29) (Below Threshold) show comment
trendy is cool,drinking is cool to some so we need to get more kids into drinking instead of focus on riding this is responsible marketing transition style.
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flag NorthwestShredSesh (Apr 23, 2009 at 3:16) (Below Threshold) show comment
you have no balls shut the f*ck up and live life like it should be, transition isnt trying to sell nor influence kids on drinking, its their style if you dont like it tough shit
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flag Tmandau14 (May 31, 2008 at 8:40) (Below Threshold) show comment
man thats so dope
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flag robc (May 31, 2008 at 9:38) (Below Threshold) show comment
Are Transitions made out of recycled beer cans now?
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flag sharkyboy (May 31, 2008 at 14:40) (Below Threshold) show comment
i love the bottle rocket
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flag ilike2bike420 (May 31, 2008 at 17:44) (Below Threshold) show comment
f*ck you everyone at post canyon loves PBR, shits dank. if i wanted that much travel that would be the first thing i would buy.
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flag ilike2bike420 (May 31, 2008 at 17:46) (Below Threshold) show comment
they should deffinitly make a rizzla one
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flag gfra (May 31, 2008 at 23:27) (Below Threshold) show comment
everyone at post canyon huh? all that smokin' has made you dumber than you know... the builders don't drink that crap so you must mean the lazies who dump their empties at the camp sites ... why do you think the trails are named after straight edge bands?
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flag rideracelive (Jun 2, 2008 at 4:30) (Below Threshold) show comment
ugly
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flag NorthwestShredSesh (Apr 23, 2009 at 3:14) (Below Threshold) show comment
f*ck you
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flag ilike2bike420 (Jun 2, 2008 at 10:41) (Below Threshold) show comment
the builders do drink that stuff. i drink it and build with them, dumbass. Oh, yeah i forgot you dont drink that while you are building all your crappy trails.
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flag ilike2bike420 (Jun 2, 2008 at 10:42) (Below Threshold) show comment
is this dougy?
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flag MEDICATEDYOUTH (Jun 4, 2008 at 23:20) (Below Threshold) show comment
hey i agree its a hipster beer, but michelob ultra just would have been gay.....or they could have saved it for a track frame,? marketing idea? id buy that one, id get so much ass in orlando,
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flag ivan1201 (Aug 26, 2008 at 6:27) (Below Threshold) show comment
Hello! I have a Question ! I need a new Bike , I like BottleRocket & Giant Reign X , How can I choose ?
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flag NorthwestShredSesh (Apr 23, 2009 at 3:13) (Below Threshold) show comment
transition anything is the way to go, now narrow down the style you ride. now your set. i have a transition dirtbag and its the best bike ive owned it takes ANYTHING you can throw at it
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