I'd be interested to see how that turns out - In the meantime, are there any production shots of the new frames?
Nope, nothing yet.Thrillkil said:I'd be interested to see how that turns out - In the meantime, are there any production shots of the new frames?
I heard it on the internet - it must be true!Thrillkil said:... are there any production shots of the new frames?
Actually it's true, I'm friends with the guy making them.dump said:I heard it on the internet - it must be true!
ahaha - another classic internet quotableBrian HCM#1 said:Actually it's true, I'm friends with the guy making them.
I talked to Mike about this a few weeks back about posting a little something just to get the feelers out and seeing if there is still a demand for the bikes, thats all. I seem to get emails and PM's all the time asking whats happening with Karpiel and if Jan will be making more frames. Just wanted to see if this can be a realistic thing. I know this is something Mike is doing on the side, and I think it's great. Who knows where it will go from here, but in my opinion it's at least good to have an idea.redhead1302 said:look brian, I do not think mike wanted this on the internet, just cuz he is only making a small # of frames. & you could be geting a lot of ppl hopes up.
Karpiel bikes have always been pretty notorious for taking a long time to deliver. Not quite sure why, but I'd guess it's due to Karpiel being a small shop, that farms out many parts of the production process.MaxDamageDA said:Is that true that some people was waiting to get a new one welded for them more than 3 months?
It sounds sick... like new Mercedes supercar, you gotta pay milions and still have to wait...
Why its taking so long ? I know creating such frame is not a simple process, but i can machine the cnc job in one day, than cutting some pipes and welding is another day. Ok theres a lot to do, geometry details, heat treating, painting - i know. But i think it was taking too long, esspecialy for that price.
I want a new one, cause soon there will be no used ones in good condition to swich to, and a new one should last till the and of my biking life ;>
I'm sure you don't know this because of where you are but Reno got really flooded at the beginning of this month. Karl's ground level apartment was under about a foot of water for a few days. He's still cleaning up. I think some of his computer stuff got destroyed because I know he hasn't checked his email in weeks. I just called him and let him know your concerns. It sounds like the boxing requirements you needed means he has to make a bunch of boxes himself and what he had already packed got pretty wet.MaxDamageDA said:Guys i have a problem. Sorry for writing in this topic but i see a lot karpiel interested guys here that can probably help me.
2 months a go i bought a complete armageddon race bike from ebay. The seller was Karl Rogne. I know he was riding it for go-ride team, and dindt supposed any problems.
Now i have one. Im not telling he's a thief or whatever, but im a little scared , a lot of money sent, a buyer here that wants his bike and me with his cash and without the bike...
Karl waas msg me after new year ( about 1 month since i won it ) that he was busy and didnt have a time to ship it, he told the box was wet etc. Ok i understand it. But from that time , i didnt get any response from him, and its 2 months now
I think he's too well known to be a scammer, maybe something happened to him? Maybe he leaved? I dont know.
If anybody have any contact else than email i will be very greatfull for that. If you know him personally or can give him a call, PLEASE do it.
I have no other idea how to get to him and dont wanna even think of so much cash lost
Thanks from above guys.
He said you owe him money for shipping. He also said that he told you this.MaxDamageDA said:Hi!
Could you call him again please? I will even pay you for phone... really.
He told me that he will ship it asap and he didnt yet. No contact ;/
Its almost 3 months from date i bought it, and i still want to leave positive feedback
Please
its called lack of money. You have capital, you get things done ASAP; you're trying to juggle balances, well things take longer. Balfa went through this and it almost killed them (the first time); the catch 22 was they couldnt build more bikes until they sold more bikes. Now if you're a scoudrel things guess harder from there...Thrillkil said:Karpiel bikes have always been pretty notorious for taking a long time to deliver. Not quite sure why, but I'd guess it's due to Karpiel being a small shop, that farms out many parts of the production process.
Come on, chances are dude prob. paid quite a bit for the frame. I think what he paid outweighs the little owed on shipping.kidwoo said:He said you owe him money for shipping. He also said that he told you this.
I didn't refer to you personally, but rather the incident. I know #1 from reading it that it wasn't you. I can read, and have been known to have the ability to write on occasion. It was more of a shout out!kidwoo said:That's a wonderful story.
1. it's not my transaction
2. see # 1
3. it's not my transaction
4. see # 2