Transition Bikes and Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer limited edition BottleRocket

May 29, 2008 at 10:48
May 29, 2008
by Kevin Menard
 
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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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123 Comments

  • + 22
flag fulltidefilms (May 29, 2008 at 12:51)
 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)
 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)
 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)
 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 lcstay10 (May 29, 2008 at 10:54)
 wow, i would love to have that, my two favorite things in life (besides girls) biking and beer
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flag Hummeroid Plus (May 29, 2008 at 10:58)
 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 mxnate (May 29, 2008 at 11:09)
 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)
 It also has MORE alcohol than conventional domestics...
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flag downhilldro (May 29, 2008 at 11:04)
 ha, thats very cool, they should of made a green heinekin bike!
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flag badpotato (May 29, 2008 at 14:31)
 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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  • + 9
flag thom (May 29, 2008 at 10:54)
 The PBR bikes are SOOOO SICK!!
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flag a-dan (May 29, 2008 at 20:14)
 thats sick, whats he hubs on it?, there awesome
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flag idrinkpabst (Jul 7, 2008 at 18:05)
 KYLE! save me one! you know I deserve it. my profile name says it all!
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  • + 9
flag pavementEATER (May 29, 2008 at 10:58)
 Chinese food and peanut butter ... maybe ...
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  • + 6
flag robholio Plus (May 29, 2008 at 23:17)
 "Nothing like supporting an industry that destroys millions of lives each year." - Don't worry, they're leaving the White House in January... Rolleyes
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flag konaclump70005 (May 30, 2008 at 19:52)
 HAHHAA
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flag handsomedan (May 29, 2008 at 18:31)
 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 ov3r1d3 (May 29, 2008 at 13:45)
 polar opposites-really nice bike equally shitty beer!
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flag duartep (May 29, 2008 at 12:20)
 I prefer orange juice
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flag mikerider (May 29, 2008 at 13:46)
 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 spwrench (May 29, 2008 at 21:49)
 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 dsfr4life (May 29, 2008 at 17:28)
 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 gfra (May 31, 2008 at 23:27)
 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 Uzzihuck (May 30, 2008 at 8:43)
 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 ilike2bike420 (Jun 2, 2008 at 10:41)
 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 shyguy100 (May 29, 2008 at 21:25)
 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 MEDICATEDYOUTH (Jun 4, 2008 at 23:20)
 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 ilike2bike420 (May 31, 2008 at 17:44)
 fuck 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 urob33 (May 29, 2008 at 13:04)
 Diddo fulltide... Or at least use a good beer logo!
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flag brandyn16 (May 29, 2008 at 18:24)
 why didnt they do it with kokanee??
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flag B-ryce (May 29, 2008 at 14:41)
 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 gfra (May 31, 2008 at 8:29)
 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)
 you have no balls shut the fuck 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 ballabika Plus (May 29, 2008 at 18:09)
 to bad that PBR sux ass
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flag nfiorito (May 29, 2008 at 10:58)
 that actually looks sweet.
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flag nastynick42 (May 30, 2008 at 8:06)
 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 matt-beer (May 29, 2008 at 18:47)
 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)
 lofl
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flag bigdawg43 (May 29, 2008 at 14:48)
 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)
 so true...even though it's american ;]
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flag ov3r1d3 (May 29, 2008 at 18:31)
 neither one of you know much about beer.............
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flag uky74 (May 30, 2008 at 0:57)
 Ok so they've got a PBR one but whos gonna do a Kokanee one for cranxwork
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flag timikiwi (May 30, 2008 at 0:18)
 I think Orange bikes should do one with Tetley Bitter on it!
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flag Tmandau14 (May 31, 2008 at 8:40)
 man thats so dope
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flag mudd (May 29, 2008 at 18:38)
 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 crazyrob (May 29, 2008 at 13:50)
 I thought I recognized that bar, lol.
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flag jltaylor (May 29, 2008 at 13:12)
 That is actually so sick! i want 1 :p
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flag sngltrkmnd (May 29, 2008 at 18:26)
 nice work, kevin and co. i love it. keep it up.
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  • + 1
flag sharkyboy (May 31, 2008 at 14:40)
 i love the bottle rocket
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flag yAik (May 29, 2008 at 12:50)
 No hay con CERVEZA POLAR?
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  • + 0
flag ilike2bike420 (May 31, 2008 at 17:46)
 they should deffinitly make a rizzla one
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flag citizenlee (May 30, 2008 at 0:51)
 If they did a Rizla version then I'd definately be interested!
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  • + 0
flag nato (May 29, 2008 at 10:55)
 What goes together better than bikes and beer...?
  • + 40
flag thegroanofwind (May 29, 2008 at 13:42)
 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)
 biking abd weed... way better then beer
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flag gfra (May 30, 2008 at 21:23)
 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)
 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)
 yeah that
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flag mudd (May 29, 2008 at 16:03)
 Don't drink and ride! Been to La Crosse Wisconsin many times. Cheap beer and expensive bikes ROCK!
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flag louis2468routier (May 29, 2008 at 11:40)
 That would be really sweet if they did the same thing but with Corona...
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flag shyguy100 (May 31, 2008 at 6:35)
 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 ivan1201 (Aug 26, 2008 at 6:27)
 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)
 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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flag snitchbot (May 29, 2008 at 18:02)
 That looks fricken crazy!
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flag mickeydesadist2 (May 29, 2008 at 19:12)
 id rather it have the jaggermeister logo on it, beer is so welfare
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flag ShredZilla (May 29, 2008 at 15:26)
 that is such a BEAUTIFUL bike!
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flag cannondale3chaser (May 29, 2008 at 21:30)
 i need to do something like that with my bottle rocket
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flag northwestdhdad Plus (May 29, 2008 at 11:00)
 If they do one in Pepsi logo's I'm getting one!
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flag knobzy (May 29, 2008 at 11:46)
 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)
 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 Plus (May 29, 2008 at 20:43)
 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)
 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)
 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)
 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 stinkyjyff (May 29, 2008 at 15:48)
 lcstay i like how u had to clarify taht u like girls
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flag l-lellraiser (May 29, 2008 at 14:34)
 badpotato such a bad meta four
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flag clockworked (May 29, 2008 at 15:32)
 is that spelling some in joke i'm not getting? commencal?
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flag penguinmaster (May 29, 2008 at 22:51)
 lmfao nice i agree!!
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flag socalshreder (May 29, 2008 at 17:24)
 Real classy.
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flag dirtybiker96 (May 30, 2008 at 21:08)
 looks like a nali bike
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flag gfra (May 30, 2008 at 21:17)
 how about camels on there too
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flag acebear13 (May 30, 2008 at 17:22)
 thats sick
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flag oldedge (May 30, 2008 at 20:30)
 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 zachnunes (May 29, 2008 at 21:41)
 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 Plus (May 29, 2008 at 23:14)
 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)
 i guess you do ya uptight prick
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flag RipVanWinkel (May 29, 2008 at 11:04)
 i want one
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flag rideracelive (Jun 2, 2008 at 4:30)
 ugly
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flag NorthwestShredSesh (Apr 23, 2009 at 3:14)
 fuck you
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flag serbian (May 29, 2008 at 12:34)
 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 transitionrider19 (May 29, 2008 at 12:29)
 hahaha that is bad ass
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flag lukeneil (May 29, 2008 at 16:17)
 cool bike
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flag jayrider (May 29, 2008 at 16:10)
 amazing paint love it Smile
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flag ilike2bike420 (Jun 2, 2008 at 10:42)
 is this dougy?
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flag rydindirty (May 31, 2008 at 9:38)
 Are Transitions made out of recycled beer cans now?
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flag MrWelander (May 29, 2008 at 11:39)
 Now that's a great paintwork! Looks so sick and cool!
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