Any love for Karpiel?

DirtySanchez · 05-26-2012, 04:13 AM

Rarely see this shop mentioned anymore now that Bender's more or less a "been 'der", no disrespects of course. But considering there's Knolly and Cove as the more or less non-big manufacturer brands out there, what of Karpiel? Sure, sure - there's Yeti and Intense and a couple other more "boutiquey" brands (at least in my limited perception), but I'm wondering whaddup with this once mega bike brand.

walleater · 05-26-2012, 04:24 AM

I've looked at their website on and off for a while, and I don't think there's too much going on. Shame if that's the case as I think they are pretty rad.

http://www.karpiel.com/

DirtySanchez · 05-26-2012, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by walleater

I've looked at their website on and off for a while, and I don't think there's too much going on. Shame if that's the case as I think they are pretty rad.

http://www.karpiel.com/

Ya, agreed. They were/could be/are nice rides - at least upon first browse.

Carrot Top · 05-26-2012, 05:20 AM

I've had dreams of buying an Apocalypse and hucking the Jah drop.

Couch_Surfer · 05-26-2012, 08:10 AM

Bike tech has moved passed the 8 inch 50 lb trail bike.

Be thankful for that.

inshane · 05-26-2012, 12:33 PM

I got to ride benders bike at whistler once.
The thing was completely useless. Pretty much like a dirt bike with the motor shut off.

BurkeMtnRider · 05-28-2012, 12:57 AM

guy i met at whistler with ties to karpiel said more or less that the company is going under. pretty sure they were bought out by duncon too

pedalhound · 05-28-2012, 03:22 AM

Some bad juju happened with them a few years back...surprised they are still around at all.

DirtySanchez · 05-28-2012, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by pedalhound

Some bad juju happened with them a few years back...surprised they are still around at all.

Care to elaborate?

pedalhound · 05-28-2012, 05:03 AM

If you search for it I think you should find some stuff...maybe on ridemonky or MTBR, I forget where I saw it and I don't care to talk more about stuff I only just read on the Interwebs a few years ago...

Brian HCM#1 · 05-28-2012, 07:16 PM

Karpiel is still going, what questions do you have?

DirtySanchez · 05-29-2012, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian HCM#1

Karpiel is still going, what questions do you have?

Thanks for taking the time... I'd like to know where the hell you've been for the last few years? Is the company progressing in the R&D and product roll out department? How come so quiet - or have I just not been looking in the right direction? I'm seeing a tonne of bikes coming out of all the usual camps, I like "unique" brands, maybe the smaller guys, whatever you call it - the "boutique and unique" LOL... So I was pondering, I was wondering whatever happened to that top-drawer manufacturer making "indestructos" for Bender from back in the day.

There you have it. If it's boring as hell, just PM me. If this is a good conduit for letting the world know? Have at 'er.

Peace,
DS

xy9ine · 05-29-2012, 07:10 AM

i forgot how ridonculous bender's bike was...

DirtySanchez · 05-29-2012, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by xy9ine

i forgot how ridonculous bender's bike was...

Definitely Nimby 50 material there...

Brian HCM#1 · 05-30-2012, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DirtySanchez

Thanks for taking the time... I'd like to know where the hell you've been for the last few years? Is the company progressing in the R&D and product roll out department? How come so quiet - or have I just not been looking in the right direction? I'm seeing a tonne of bikes coming out of all the usual camps, I like "unique" brands, maybe the smaller guys, whatever you call it - the "boutique and unique" LOL... So I was pondering, I was wondering whatever happened to that top-drawer manufacturer making "indestructos" for Bender from back in the day.

There you have it. If it's boring as hell, just PM me. If this is a good conduit for letting the world know? Have at 'er.

Peace,
DS

Karpiel shut down in 2004, Jan moved back home from the US to Poland. In 2007 they started the groundwork to revive the company. 2008 The first new Disco arrived on the scene. 2009 DunCon purchased the rights to Karpiel, Jan was still involved with the design & assembly of the frames. DunCon as now went out of business due to a failing global economy. Karpiel is still around, and has some new 2012 Armageddons built/in production. They make only a limited amount of frames a year, but they are available. Feel free to contact me if interested.

05-26-2012, 05:20 AM	#4
Carrot Top Steep and Deep Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 1,360 Rep Power: 6598617	I've had dreams of buying an Apocalypse and hucking the Jah drop. __________________

05-26-2012, 08:10 AM	#5
Couch_Surfer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ivory Tower Posts: 12,756 Rep Power: 10189615	Bike tech has moved passed the 8 inch 50 lb trail bike. Be thankful for that. __________________

05-26-2012, 12:33 PM	#6
inshane nsmb legend Join Date: Nov 1986 Location: coquitlam Posts: 2,889 Rep Power: 137598	I got to ride benders bike at whistler once. The thing was completely useless. Pretty much like a dirt bike with the motor shut off. __________________ superheros north shore bike shop

05-28-2012, 12:57 AM	#7
BurkeMtnRider Ben Dover Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: on your left Posts: 476 Rep Power: 330307	guy i met at whistler with ties to karpiel said more or less that the company is going under. pretty sure they were bought out by duncon too __________________ 60% of people give too much of a fuck

05-28-2012, 03:22 AM	#8
pedalhound Artist formerly known as mudpuppy Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Victoria Posts: 9,113 Rep Power: 2725281	Some bad juju happened with them a few years back...surprised they are still around at all. __________________ The Mountain Bike Life

05-26-2012, 04:13 AM	#1
DirtySanchez Graduate of Entelechy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The Mighty Whz! Posts: 795 Rep Power: 4336177	Any love for Karpiel? Rarely see this shop mentioned anymore now that Bender's more or less a "been 'der", no disrespects of course. But considering there's Knolly and Cove as the more or less non-big manufacturer brands out there, what of Karpiel? Sure, sure - there's Yeti and Intense and a couple other more "boutiquey" brands (at least in my limited perception), but I'm wondering whaddup with this once mega bike brand. __________________ "It's not a death wish, I just like the thrill of it..."

05-28-2012, 05:03 AM	#10
pedalhound Artist formerly known as mudpuppy Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Victoria Posts: 9,113 Rep Power: 2725281	If you search for it I think you should find some stuff...maybe on ridemonky or MTBR, I forget where I saw it and I don't care to talk more about stuff I only just read on the Interwebs a few years ago... __________________ The Mountain Bike Life

05-28-2012, 07:16 PM	#11
Brian HCM#1 Karpiel Rep Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Karpiel is still going, what questions do you have?

05-29-2012, 07:10 AM	#13
xy9ine Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: east village Posts: 3,477 Rep Power: 2566352	i forgot how ridonculous bender's bike was...

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