[Trouble]

From the far western reaches of Virginia, let me at least introduce myself.
30, going on 22. Ride lots (well as much an Engineer can while maintaining a decent job).

Whistler last year was incrdeible:

Can't hardly wait for this years trip.

Just built up a new frame for this season. A nice custom built Stickel.

Took a nice ride last night on it. It's a hard place to live I tell you.

Unload the car.

Ride some fine fine singletrack.

and think to yourself "somedays it just doesn't get any better than this."

See you around.
-JW

 

[Yossarian]

I don't think I like you.

nice pics btw.

 

[stosh]

You're radio rawxors my soxors!!!


Great pics and nice build!!!

 

[dexterq20]

I don't think I like you.

Hahaha, welcome to the . Hopefully you will help combat the recent rampage of 13-year-old users who don't know how to type or spell.

 

[Trouble]

Hahaha, welcome to the . Hopefully you will help combat the recent rampage of 13-year-old users who don't know how to type or spell.

I ken all wades pla dat gaym 2 u know.

 

[SkaredShtles]

Uh oh. Here comes Trouble...........

Welcome to the man!

-S.S.-

 

[MMcG]

That Bystickel is sharp! What photo is going in the headtube badge frame?

 

[Trouble]

I don't think I like you.

nice pics btw.

Grassy ass.

My webpage

Ain't picked a picture for the headtube badge.. And whatever goes in there won't last more than 3 wet rides anyhow. Seems almost pointless.

Besides..

it's..

sometimes..

hard..

to pick a favorite.

-JW

 

[Westy]

Grassy ass.

Ain't picked a picture for the headtube badge.. And whatever goes in there won't last more than 3 wet rides anyhow. Seems almost pointless.

Laminate it.

What part of Virginny are you from? Made my way to Douthat last weekend :love: :love:

 

[Trouble]

Laminate it.

What part of Virginny are you from? Made my way to Douthat last weekend :love: :love:

Harrisonburg.
Douthat is only a hop skip and a jump from here.
But you pass up a lit of sweet riding to get there.

-JW

 

[golgiaparatus]

You're radio rawxors my soxors!!!


Great pics and nice build!!!

Okay WTF does the "ors" at the end of rox and sox mean?! HUH! I WANNA KNOW DAMN YOU!

Oh and hi trouble, welcome to the ... nice steeley.

 

[Echo]

Welcome! Nice pics

 

[splat]

SO did you Build your own Frame ?

 

[Morryjg]

Sweet Pics!! Keep posting pics like that during work hours and everyone will love you. (except Yossarian)

 

[MMcG]

SO did you Build your own Frame ?

His frame was built by a guy named Steve Stickel - kick ass builder who produces amazingly beautiful hardtail frames. He also seems to be a super cool guy too.

 

[Trouble]

SO did you Build your own Frame ?

I used to build my own frames. Did it for a summer or two for Outback Bicycles in Rockville, MD.. before they went kaput.
Then came college, and racecars, etc..

I had the distinct good fortune to have a buddy who is a current framebuilder, Steve Stickel. He hooked me up with a pretty good deal on a frame and a build kit. We designed the frame off my old ride, a Kona HOT 853 steel. Nudged and tweaked it a bit to fit the 5" fork and still ride well. Raised the BB (13.50" height), lengthened and raised the headtube, slightly longer chainstays, 69.5 HT angle, 70 seat. Fits like a glove.

-JW

 

[Trouble]

His frame was built by a guy named Steve Stickel - kick ass builder who produces amazingly beautiful hardtail frames. He also seems to be a super cool guy too.

Yep. His rule is.. gotta fit 2.75" tires on it minimum.

Panaracer 2.4 in the rear.

Buddy of mine has been trying to get him to build a steel DJ bike..

-JW

 

[MMcG]

That's really nice geometry right there IMO - what does your bike weigh with the Fox fork and the meaty tires?

 

[Trouble]

That's really nice geometry right there IMO - what does your bike weigh with the Fox fork and the meaty tires?

Haven't wieghed it yet.
If I had to guess, about 28 pounds.

-JW

 

[golgiaparatus]

Yep. His rule is.. gotta fit 2.75" tires on it minimum.

Panaracer 2.4 in the rear.
Buddy of mine has been trying to get him to build a steel DJ bike..

-JW

Nice seat... I rock that thing on my AC.

 

[Toshi]

bump for bike related content

 

[Lifer]

...and me . Nice bike but I can't seem to give up the full squishy :heart:

 

[Trouble]

...and me . Nice bike but I can't seem to give up the full squishy :heart:

I do miss my old Heckler, but not the Rocky Mt. ETSX I replaced it with..
WTF was I thinking.

If I need a dually I still got 2 to choose from

2000 KTM LC4
2004 KTM LC8

Course you don't have to pedal them.

-JW

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Welcome to da !