I am conducting research for a University project on bikes/ riding and I'd really appreciate it if bike builders/ AZ members could make comments to make this an online focus group. It might be enjoyable and interesting for you too.
Any comments small or detailed on 1 or many questions below are encouraged, and discussion and replying to each other as normal. Assume bike/bicycle means tricycles, quads, electric assist, anything with pedals and wheels. If something has been discussed to death or said best already on this forum let me know and i can try to find it. If you have any questions for me, please ask.
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Please answer here in this thread. External Link removed.
1-Why bikes? How do you explain your interest in bikes?
2-Do you ride for transport, enjoyment or fitness or another reason? Or all 3+ in varying percentages?
3-Where and how do you use your bike/s? Use rarely, sometimes, often?
4-What have you made? What is the focus when deciding your custom bike build/s? Do you want more enjoyable bike riding, more comfort, cheaper, more proudly unique bike, just curious experimentation, for the build challenge-not for riding, other?
5-Do we know which AZ design plans are most popular?
6-Reactions. When friends or strangers see you have a custom/non-upright bike are they keen to try to ride it themselves? Or sort of scared to ride? Think you are crazy? Curious? What kind of comments do you get? Any negative!?
8-Do you think the upright diamond frame bike deserves its popularity? Is there an obvious better option? for all situations or common/casual uses?
Any comments small or detailed on 1 or many questions below are encouraged, and discussion and replying to each other as normal. Assume bike/bicycle means tricycles, quads, electric assist, anything with pedals and wheels. If something has been discussed to death or said best already on this forum let me know and i can try to find it. If you have any questions for me, please ask.
[EDIT by AZ]
Please answer here in this thread. External Link removed.
1-Why bikes? How do you explain your interest in bikes?
2-Do you ride for transport, enjoyment or fitness or another reason? Or all 3+ in varying percentages?
3-Where and how do you use your bike/s? Use rarely, sometimes, often?
4-What have you made? What is the focus when deciding your custom bike build/s? Do you want more enjoyable bike riding, more comfort, cheaper, more proudly unique bike, just curious experimentation, for the build challenge-not for riding, other?
5-Do we know which AZ design plans are most popular?
6-Reactions. When friends or strangers see you have a custom/non-upright bike are they keen to try to ride it themselves? Or sort of scared to ride? Think you are crazy? Curious? What kind of comments do you get? Any negative!?
8-Do you think the upright diamond frame bike deserves its popularity? Is there an obvious better option? for all situations or common/casual uses?
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