Appel Mike

APPEL Racing Components

Madison, Wisconsin Est. in operation from 1979 ~ 2006

Mike Appel was one of the original Trek builders, and later a painter for Trek.
“…maintained pretty close contact with Trek, and a number of Trek builders used to hang out at his shop, including Joe Starck, Dave Tesch (both later with Masi CA), Chris Fiorini (with Waterford), Kelly Gamble, and myself. “
John Thompson http://www.bikeforums.net

Martin Appel's (no relation) 1995 road bike

Images courtesy Wayne Bingham and Martin Appel

1982 Mike Appel courtesy of Guy Apple