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Andy:
yeppa i would say that is design input
but it strikes me as a bit odd that a company like charge wouldn't have a clue about any of that to start with
thinking about their background I would have assumed they already knew most of that unless they are incredibly naive
but if what you say is true they must be eternally grateful to you and your wealth of knowledge
dialledbikes:
Nice bikes. The Charge guys have their marketing shit together too. I really ought to get my shit together this year and find some overseas distribution for dialled bikes.
Andy:
from the sound of it mike gossa's your man
gossa:
--- Quote from: McNulty on January 10, 2008, 11:08 PM ---yeppa i would say that is design input
but it strikes me as a bit odd that a company like charge wouldn't have a clue about any of that to start with
thinking about their background I would have assumed they already knew most of that unless they are incredibly naive
but if what you say is true they must be eternally grateful to you and your wealth of knowledge
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Charge bikes are sold through independent bike shops. You are quite right, within Charge there is an incredible wealth of knowledge and experience in product design, sourcing, marketing and distribution. However, I would say most or all companies consult extensively with the people that will ultimately be selling thier products to get that retailer perspective, i know Nick speaks to plenty of other dealers to get thier POV.
The cross bike was a case in point. Nick came to me as he wanted to do a cyclocross bike but said he knew nothing about them so i suggested he swapped a charge bike with me for a top selling cyclocross bike and got some miles in to understand this market which he duly did.
Retailers and brands/distributors do work closely together to bring the market the best possible products.
Why the cynicism and sarcasm mcnulty? I've been nothing but complimentary about Charge but also corrected the fact that the only thing they do in the UK is design and test samples.
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--- Quote from: McNulty on January 10, 2008, 10:30 PM ---
I guess then my girlfriend had design input when I built my sunday as she chose the colour lol
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andy,you make that girl do everthing,lazy a*se.
gossa,do you know the location of the secret riding spot charge use to test bikes then?
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