Al N. Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 If you notice I've been quiet on the forum the past few weeks, it's not because I am in between cars — I was on vacation. Visiting Glacier National Park and Yellowstone. And, fellow Se7ener, Dave Kirk. When I found out that Dave was a custom bike (high-end road bicycles) builder, I immediately thought of my father-in-law (whom many of you may have met at 7-7-7), an avid cyclist who has about as much in his titanium Merlin road bike as some people have in their Locost homebuilts. Dave seemed open to having visitors — so we dropped in on him between national parks. He even took my F-I-L out for a bike ride on Montana roads, something he's always wanted to do. A big, public thanks to Dave for hosting a fellow Sevener and his family. Here's a pic of Dave and my in-laws (he's very tall, BTW, so people with "will I fit" questions should direct those his way). -Al http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/339521504_Dave Kirk.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoPho Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Wow, nice bikes (found the website), too bad I gave all my money to you or I'd look to buy one to put next to (and ride) my DeRosa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al N. Posted July 25, 2008 Author Share Posted July 25, 2008 Yes, very nice work. Even more beautiful in the metal. His Se7en (Birkin) ain't bad either. In the words of Ferris Bueller, "It is so choice If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southwind25 Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 wheres the bike rack on the birkin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al N. Posted July 25, 2008 Author Share Posted July 25, 2008 wheres the bike rack on the birkin? Actually, Dave does have a very trick rear-mount rack for his auto-x slicks. Since he's a welder by trade, I'm sure he could easily come up with a solution for a bike or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davemk1 Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Hey there, The pleasure was all mine with your visit. The ride with Joe was great and hanging and talking for a bit with others that understand the Seven thing was really fun too. You all are welcome anytime. dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotcheck Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Wow, nice bikes (found the website), too bad I gave all my money to you or I'd look to buy one to put next to (and ride) my DeRosa Could you post the website? (off-topic maybe?) thnx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davemk1 Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Could you post the website? (off-topic maybe?) thnx www.kirkframeworks.com dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotcheck Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 www.kirkframeworks.com dave Thanks much. Beautiful work. Neighbor couple are avid cyclers and racers, and he even runs a mountain bike race each year in Ontario. He explains bikes and races to us proles in the neighborhood. Forwarded the link to them, with instructions that when their beautiful 4-yr-old graduates to a "real" bike, the neighbors will not allow her on off-the-rack equip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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