Sinister Philosophy
Sinister Bikes is a rider owned company that is proud of our work, our product, our staff and position in the world. Our staff is made up of highly skilled individuals who are dedicated to our company, customers and product. It has always been our philosophy to present who we are and to be honest to the riders, the sponsors and any one else who has lent us their support.
Sinister Bikes consists of a committed group of individuals, riders and community all working together to make it happen. The success has always been driven by the hard work of everyone involved and we thank you all.
Sinister is...
Bruce Linehan a.k.a. Bruce the Firefighter (BTF)
At the helm is trial advocate, Bruce Linehan. BTF is an award winning trail steward and fixture in the New England MTB scene who handles day-to-day business operations.
Frank “The Welder” Wadelton
The talented and gifted welding genius, Frank “The Welder” Wadelton runs the Sinister Bikes welding and manufacturing facility in Bellows Falls, VT. The 2007 Mountain Bike Hall of Fame inductee handles design and production while welding his legendary bicycles renowned throughout the world.
Skye Nacel
Finally, the team is rounded out with the lifestyle and motivation Guru Skye Nacel who continues to provide Sinister team and rider support. Skye is a fixture at events and is unmatched in his ability to capture the essence of Sinister Bikes through the lens of a camera.