So I heard a rumor that might interest some of you Don Walker cognoscenti. Evidently a larger maker of track, road and tri bikes has expressed some interest in acquiring DW. The rumor is further supported by the alleged appearance of a one-off DW badged as something else that is being shown around the bike shops in SoCal.

Any of you heard or seen anything? Anybody compete at the Wildflower and see something orange with Don's signature on the TT?

Is June 1 the last day that someone can get a custom DW track bike that's actually badged as such?

Enquiring minds want to know.

wow....shady....i feel like we...the life blood of the very life style....has been cut out of the loop

This is real Gordon Gekko stuff!

heh....next thing you know....he'll be having his frames made in china

anyone see that sweet new don walker full suspension mountain bike at walmart for $89.90?

As Brett and Wanda say on Corner Gas,
Scorch!

When your kid grows up and asks, "Dad, how come I can't build bikes using the Walker name?" you can tell him the story of Faliero Masi, California "bicycle" companies and how the Mondocino marque came to be.

ha...i cant top that

He could always build under another name, like Donatello L'Escursionista. Gives it a nice faux Italian feeling.

this thread disgusts me.
geez people. give the guy a break...****ing a
at least he is doing what he wants to do which is what most people can't say.

i think they were just makin fun cause they know don and he has a sense of humor..

p.s... don.. what do you do when youre not making bikes? i mean job wise.. just curious.

Hey guys ,
I had Don to come here to these forums to see that messengers are interested in custom frames and the like. If you feel any different so what. He is now a regular poster here and given us new insite and share his knowledge.

S/F<
CEYA!

Don the floor is yours..Have fun!

i second ceya, i think it's great that don's here actually posting.

me too...and now that little chinese kids will be making his bikes he will have much more time to post

I, for one, cherish the thought of knowing the manufacturer of things I own, use and love. While I do not yet have the opportunity to patronize local, known or respectable people for all my material needs, being able to read about the experiences of a bike designer/builder is a blessed opportunity.

i would like to order one of the slave labour Don Walker Frames. Can I use my Walmart Credit Card?

I am seriously looking forward to the new line of DW Tennis shoes made by eager 9 year olds! Go free enterprise!

But they only remain eager until age 11. After that they turn into a bitter, jaded workforce.

Joking aside, congrats Don. I hope the new, yet unnamed, venture is a success. You've worked hard for it and by hosting, organizing, etc the handbuilt show, you show that you support the passionate builders in the industry.

Hmmm.. Capital "IF". Is that a hint? Will Don go bicoastal? Somerville very lovely in the Spring!

Not according to what I was told about the alleged orange bike at the Wildflower.

I was being facetious. But I'm curious about this alleged orange bike. What do you know? PM me if you don't want to post here.

Early March in San Jose eh? and still cold as crap here then....I think I now know how I'll be scheduling my traveling salesman stint next year

i've always wondered about builders' personal rides. perhaps you'd like to post some of your rides in the picture thread, don? (i don't think anyone will be upset if some of them are geared.)

There might be some pictures out there that I might have seen. And the alleged company appears to be showing it as a demo to LBS's in California for bookings in anticipation of the buyout.

hhah!

sweet. that's practically right in my backyard.

"Merger" is the appropriately sensitive term.