David Kirk in local paper today..

[shinomaster]

In the Vancouver Washigton paper there was a nice article about our best buddy David Kirk and his bicycles. Did anyone else read this? How did a Washington paper choose to write about Montana bike builder?

[David Kirk]

That's a wierd one.......the paper came to me to to talk about my involvement in autocross racing (which I'm known for locally). When the reporter found out what I did for a living he changed the focus of the article. I guess he or his editors found the work more interesting than the play.

I'm told the AP picked it up and now I'm global. Small world eh?

Dave

[DarkStar]

How about a link. :banana:

[Ginger]

I'm told the AP picked it up and now I'm global. Small world eh?

Dave

So much for just being popular on the internet.

Soon you won't talk to us anymore. ;)

[pale scotsman]

Looky what I found... http://www.billingsgazette.net/articles/2006/07/09/news/state/60-trad.txt Good on ya Dave.

[Ginger]

You mean you didn't make that story up just for us? I'm crushed.


And evidently we need to keep an eye on you and dirt at the TDFL...
"Apparently I have a hot bed in St. Louis, Missouri."

:p

Cool story.

So how *are* you doing with the racing? The new car everything you wanted?

[swoop]

Well done David!!!!!

[Blastinbob]

Way cool, they even made mention of most of us...... "middle aged"! :beer:

[atmo]

great attribute atmo -
"He's more traditional than I am," Strong said.
"It's a lot of current technology applied with
the spirit of the past."

[H.Frank Beshear]

"Apparently I have a hot bed in St. Louis, Missouri."

It's all Jason's fault :D :p . Sweet article Dave. Well done.

[FierteTi52]

Great article. Nice to see you receive the credit you deserve!
Jeff

[Serpico]

"Apparently I have a hot bed in St. Louis, Missouri," Kirk said

:beer:

[Louis]

Congratulations Dave. Well deserved good press.

I see the garden also made it into the story. Guys, for those of you who have not visited Kirk Frameworks in person, Dave's wife Karin has the coolest garden out back. A combination of flowers, sitting area, and vegetables. Dave can take credit for the Rube Goldberg ball-bearing device / toy on which he practiced his brazing...

Louis

[Ginger]

Yeah...Karin's Conspicuous garden. :) Very observant reporter...not that you could miss the garden...Dave has beautiful surroundings in which to work.

[David Kirk]

So how *are* you doing with the racing? The new car everything you wanted?

I'm doing quite well thank you. It's been a real learning curve to drive the lil' beast but it's really good fun.

Just yesterday I took fastest time of the day at an event for the first time in it.

Come for a visit and I'll take you for a ride in it....or we can put some blocks on the pedals and you can drive. The drivers seat is fixed in place for my circus freak legs.

Thanks again for asking.

Dave

[shoe]

wow that picture in the paper is something...is he really that strong in real life. alright just kiddin press is always cool though...now i'll go back and read it...later---dave

[Ginger]

wow that picture in the paper is something...is he really that strong in real life.

Nah, his steel bikes are that light. :D

(it was begging to be said...)

I get to DRIVE!
Woo hoo!
No blocks required...I'll wear my really tall platforms...gets me about an extra 4"...That and a pillow and I'll be all set.

[72gmc]

good for you, mr. kirk. you come across very well in that article, as does carl strong.

your rally car is a convertible? i had no idea rally cars could be convertibles. i always picture the old audi quattro coupes... it's my bias towards audis i guess.

[Dekonick]

Does this mean your wait times will get longer? :crap:

Grats Dave! :beer:

[Serotta PETE]

That's a wierd one.......the paper came to me to to talk about my involvement in autocross racing (which I'm known for locally). When the reporter found out what I did for a living he changed the focus of the article. I guess he or his editors found the work more interesting than the play.

I'm told the AP picked it up and now I'm global. Small world eh?

Dave

Very nice article........PETE

[Ginger]

Does this mean your wait times will get longer? :crap:

Grats Dave! :beer:


I dunno...sounds like he's getting around the course PDQ!

[39cross]

Way cool, they even made mention of most of us...... "middle aged"! :beer:Quoting the article: "His customer demographic is usually a well-off, middle-aged bicycling enthusiast."

Well, one out of two ain't bad.

I'll have to tell my teens about this, when they hear you can ride bikes and race cars, that will get their interest.

[Keith A]

wow that picture in the paper is something...is he really that strong in real life.Here's Super D in action...
http://www.billingsgazette.net/content/articles/2006/07/09/news/state/60-trad.jpg

[BumbleBeeDave]

. . . this is going to help his business. The rear stays on that bike he's holding are BENT! Obviously a defect of some sort . . . :rolleyes:

BBD

[SoCalSteve]

Does this mean your wait times will get longer? :crap:

Grats Dave! :beer:

Glad I got mine before the article! I only had to wait 6 months!!!

Dave, Mazel Tov! I hope this brings you much success...

Steve

[dirtdigger88]

Thats cool- Dave

congrats-

now about that "bed" in st louis-

Hmmmmmm. . . . . :cool:

Jason

[Ginger]

I don't think he wants to buy your house Jason...