Downhill/Freeride Bike Questionnaire

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Downhill/Freeride Bike Questionnaire
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flag spliffonator1
Posted: Nov 20, 2009 at 8:56 Quote
1 - What interests you more?
a. Racing – speed
b. Hucking – drops

2 - Is the weight of a bike much of an issue for you? Yes

3 - Would the amount of travel a fr/dh bike has influence your decision in buying a bike? (between 6 and 12 inches) Yes

4 - How often do you replace your bike?
Years I guess

5 - Should a bike be made to last or just to race for a season? Season and years

6 - When do you plan to replace your current bike(s)?
c.Within two years


7 - How much do you (on average) spend on a bike/full build?
e.Less than £3000

(8 - Would you be interested in paying slightly more for a bike if it were to have 29” wheels, as opposed to 26” (say an extra £300-£500)?
No

9 - Which comes first for you:
b.Performance?

10 - Would you prefer to deal with a large company such as Specialized, or with a smaller company such as Cove?
- Why? Better known, larger company has more products and spare parts, usually more information on a product.
flag pete-1
Posted: Nov 20, 2009 at 11:39 Quote
rolto1822 wrote:
Mountain Bike Questionnaire (freeride/downhill bikes)

1 - What interests you more?
a. Racing – speed
b. Hucking – drops

2 - Is the weight of a bike much of an issue for you? (yes/no) not really

3 - Would the amount of travel a fr/dh bike has influence your decision in buying a bike? (between 6 and 12 inches) (yes/no) maybe, i wouldnt go over 9 inches

4 - How often do you replace your bike?
a.Every Season
b.Every other season
c.Other ……………………

5 - Should a bike be made to last or just to race for a season? a few seasons

6 - When do you plan to replace your current bike(s)?
a.Within the next six months------- end of teh year
b.Within the next year
c.Within two years
d.Other ……………………

7 - How much do you (on average) spend on a bike/full build?
a.Less than £1000 (USD $1,654.85 or CAD $1,766.69)?
b.Less than £1500 (USD $2,482.59 or CAD $2,650.56)?----- less than 1500
c.Less than £2000 (USD $3,310.39 or CAD $3,532.45)?
d.Less than £2500 (USD $4,137.66 or CAD $4,416.19)?
e.Less than £3000 (USD $4,964.43 or CAD $5,298.69)?
f.More than £3000 (USD $4,964.43 or CAD $5,298.69)?

8 - Would you be interested in paying slightly more for a bike if it were to have 29” wheels, as opposed to 26” (say an extra £300-£500)? no

9 - Which comes first for you:
a.Ease of maintenance (or the lack of need of maintenance? lack of maintenence
b.Performance?

10 - Would you prefer to deal with a large company such as Specialized, or with a smaller company such as Cove?
- Why? ………………………a small company as there bikes are always nearly as good if not better performance wise, and some have amazing customer service.. for example turner………………………………………………………
flag GHill
Posted: Nov 20, 2009 at 12:01 Quote
1 - What interests you more?
a. Racing – speed (A)
b. Hucking – drops

2 - Is the weight of a bike much of an issue for you? (yes/no)-yes

3 - Would the amount of travel a fr/dh bike has influence your decision in buying a bike? (between 6 and 12 inches) (yes/no)- yes

4 - How often do you replace your bike?
a.Every Season
b.Every other season
c.Other …………………… (C)when ever it needs replacing

5 - Should a bike be made to last or just to race for a season?- made to last

6 - When do you plan to replace your current bike(s)?
a.Within the next six months
b.Within the next year
c.Within two years
d.Other …………………… (D) when i grow out of it

7 - How much do you (on average) spend on a bike/full build?
a.Less than £1000 (USD $1,654.85 or CAD $1,766.69)?
b.Less than £1500 (USD $2,482.59 or CAD $2,650.56)?
c.Less than £2000 (USD $3,310.39 or CAD $3,532.45)?
d.Less than £2500 (USD $4,137.66 or CAD $4,416.19)?
e.Less than £3000 (USD $4,964.43 or CAD $5,298.69)? (E)
f.More than £3000 (USD $4,964.43 or CAD $5,298.69)?

8 - Would you be interested in paying slightly more for a bike if it were to have 29” wheels, as opposed to 26” (say an extra £300-£500)? No

9 - Which comes first for you:
a.Ease of maintenance (or the lack of need of maintenance?
b.Performance? (B)

10 - Would you prefer to deal with a large company such as Specialized, or with a smaller company such as Cove? not really sure. possible smaller companies even though i have a spesh
- Why? ……………………………………………………………………………… because i would imagine smaller companies sacre more about their costomers.
flag togood2die
Posted: Nov 20, 2009 at 12:20 Quote
spliffonator1 wrote:
1 - What interests you more?
a. Racing – speed
b. Hucking – drops

2 - Is the weight of a bike much of an issue for you? Mostly...

3 - Would the amount of travel a fr/dh bike has influence your decision in buying a bike? (between 6 and 12 inches) Um, totally!

4 - How often do you replace your bike?
I'm 2k into a bike or a major overhaul every year.

5 - Should a bike be made to last or just to race for a season? Season for racing, a little more for FR, etc.

6 - When do you plan to replace your current bike(s)?
W/in a year


7 - How much do you (on average) spend on a bike/full build?
e.Less than £4000

(8 - Would you be interested in paying slightly more for a bike if it were to have 29” wheels, as opposed to 26” (say an extra £300-£500)?
Sure. I'm all over it for trail riding already!

9 - Which comes first for you:
b. Performance

10 - Would you prefer to deal with a large company such as Specialized, or with a smaller company such as Cove?
- Why? Lots of resources, QC/testing crews, and the reach and stretch of a corporation, as opposed to closeness and love, as it were. Smalls claim to care, but the LBC is the big folks' way of showing love.
flag SnowflakeDH
Posted: Nov 20, 2009 at 13:11 Quote
1 - What interests you more?
a. Racing – speed
b. Hucking – drops

2 - Is the weight of a bike much of an issue for you? (yes/no) Chicks need lighter bikes to throw around! For the weight difference to be even for a 125lb chick, to a 185lb dude with a 40lb bike; the chicks bike would need to weigh 27 pounds. A chick riding a 40lb bike, is like a 185lb dude riding a 59.2lb bike. Yeah girls, we really are that badass.

3 - Would the amount of travel a fr/dh bike has influence your decision in buying a bike? (between 6 and 12 inches) (yes/no) FR - 6 to 7", DH race - 7 to 8"

4 - How often do you replace your bike?
a.Every Season
b.Every other season
c.Other Just started, so I'm not sure. So far, I had to bump up after 1 season to a bigger bike as my riding progressed. Now I have nothing bigger to go to, so we'll have to see!

5 - Should a bike be made to last or just to race for a season? Built to last a racer will go through that bike in one season either way, and a recreational rider will want to keep that bike as long as possible.

6 - When do you plan to replace your current bike(s)?
a.Within the next six months
b.Within the next year
c.Within two years
d.Other.... What would you classify buying next seasons bike 3 weeks ago as? lol

7 - How much do you (on average) spend on a bike/full build?
a.Less than £1000 (USD $1,654.85 or CAD $1,766.69)?
b.Less than £1500 (USD $2,482.59 or CAD $2,650.56)? I don't pay retail.
c.Less than £2000 (USD $3,310.39 or CAD $3,532.45)?
d.Less than £2500 (USD $4,137.66 or CAD $4,416.19)?
e.Less than £3000 (USD $4,964.43 or CAD $5,298.69)?
f.More than £3000 (USD $4,964.43 or CAD $5,298.69)? If I paid retail, this is what it would cost.

8 - Would you be interested in paying slightly more for a bike if it were to have 29” wheels, as opposed to 26” (say an extra £300-£500)? No. I wouldn't even pay £300-£500 LESS for a 29er.

9 - Which comes first for you:
a.Ease of maintenance (or the lack of need of maintenance?
b.Performance?

10 - Would you prefer to deal with a large company such as Specialized, or with a smaller company such as Cove? I can't choose. I love Specialized, but in general I love smaller companies. Bike world - large company. Final answer.
flag opie220
Posted: Nov 20, 2009 at 13:30 Quote
1 - What interests you more?
a. Racing – speed
b. Hucking – drops

2 - Is the weight of a bike much of an issue for you? (yes/no)yes

3 - Would the amount of travel a fr/dh bike has influence your decision in buying a bike? (between 6 and 12 inches) (yes/no)yes

4 - How often do you replace your bike?
a.Every Season
b.Every other season
c.Other ……………………

5 - Should a bike be made to last or just to race for a season? to last

6 - When do you plan to replace your current bike(s)?
a.Within the next six months
b.Within the next year
c.Within two years
d.Other ……………………

7 - How much do you (on average) spend on a bike/full build?
a.Less than £1000 (USD $1,654.85 or CAD $1,766.69)?
b.Less than £1500 (USD $2,482.59 or CAD $2,650.56)?
c.Less than £2000 (USD $3,310.39 or CAD $3,532.45)?
d.Less than £2500 (USD $4,137.66 or CAD $4,416.19)?
e.Less than £3000 (USD $4,964.43 or CAD $5,298.69)?
f.More than £3000 (USD $4,964.43 or CAD $5,298.69)?

8 - Would you be interested in paying slightly more for a bike if it were to have 29” wheels, as opposed to 26” (say an extra £300-£500)?no

9 - Which comes first for you:
a.Ease of maintenance (or the lack of need of maintenance?
b.Performance?

10 - Would you prefer to deal with a large company such as Specialized, or with a smaller company such as Cove?
- Why? ………………………………………………………………………………large company i dont know people know there bikes more and i really like them.theres a big amount of bikes to choose from
flag adrenalinaddict
Posted: Nov 20, 2009 at 13:40 Quote
Mountain Bike Questionnaire (freeride/downhill bikes)

1 - What interests you more?
a. Racing – speed
b. Hucking – drops

2 - Is the weight of a bike much of an issue for you? (yes/no)

3 - Would the amount of travel a fr/dh bike has influence your decision in buying a bike? (between 6 and 12 inches) (yes/no)

4 - How often do you replace your bike?
a.Every Season
b.Every other season
c.Other ……………………

5 - Should a bike be made to last or just to race for a season? Last for a few Years, QUALITY!

6 - When do you plan to replace your current bike(s)?
a.Within the next six months
b.Within the next year
c.Within two years
d.Other ……………………

7 - How much do you (on average) spend on a bike/full build?
a.Less than £1000 (USD $1,654.85 or CAD $1,766.69)?
b.Less than £1500 (USD $2,482.59 or CAD $2,650.56)?
c.Less than £2000 (USD $3,310.39 or CAD $3,532.45)?
d.Less than £2500 (USD $4,137.66 or CAD $4,416.19)?
e.Less than £3000 (USD $4,964.43 or CAD $5,298.69)?
f.More than £3000 (USD $4,964.43 or CAD $5,298.69)?

8 - Would you be interested in paying slightly more for a bike if it were to have 29” wheels, as opposed to 26” (say an extra £300-£500)? Nope

9 - Which comes first for you:
a.Ease of maintenance (or the lack of need of maintenance?
b.Performance?

10 - Would you prefer to deal with a large company such as Specialized, or with a smaller company such as Cove?
- Why? Either, preferably a smaller Company becasue of better Customer Influenced aspects, Waranty, setup etc....

Thanks tup
flag callumbikes
Posted: Nov 20, 2009 at 13:48 Quote
1 - What interests you more?
a. Racing – speed *
b. Hucking – drops

2 - Is the weight of a bike much of an issue for you? (yes/no) No

3 - Would the amount of travel a fr/dh bike has influence your decision in buying a bike? (between 6 and 12 inches) (yes/no) Yes

4 - How often do you replace your bike?
a.Every Season
b.Every other season
c.Other ……………………whenever it really needs replaced e.g cracks,grown out of it

5 - Should a bike be made to last or just to race for a season?
made to last,the majority of people would rather own a bike for more than a season.

6 - When do you plan to replace your current bike(s)
a.Within the next six months
b.Within the next year
c.Within two years
d.Other ……………………Whenever it needs replaced

7 - How much do you (on average) spend on a bike/full build?
a.Less than £1000 (USD $1,654.85 or CAD $1,766.69)?
b.Less than £1500 (USD $2,482.59 or CAD $2,650.56)?*
c.Less than £2000 (USD $3,310.39 or CAD $3,532.45)?
d.Less than £2500 (USD $4,137.66 or CAD $4,416.19)?
e.Less than £3000 (USD $4,964.43 or CAD $5,298.69)?
f.More than £3000 (USD $4,964.43 or CAD $5,298.69)?

8 - Would you be interested in paying slightly more for a bike if it were to have 29” wheels, as opposed to 26” (say an extra £300-£500)? No

9 - Which comes first for you:
a.Ease of maintenance (or the lack of need of maintenance?
b.Performance?
A fair balance of both
10 - Would you prefer to deal with a large company such as Specialized, or with a smaller company such as Cove?
- Why? ……………………………………………………………………………… Cove because they are made in canada and most big companies get bikes made for cheap labour in contries such as taiwan.


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flag thrice
Posted: Nov 20, 2009 at 13:57 Quote
1 - b.
2 - No
3 - Yes
4 - 3 Years
5 - No
6 - b.
7 - c.
8 - Absolutely NO.
9 - b.
10 - A company with good warranty and tech department. Really doesn´t matter if its big or not. If they are close to the customer is what matters to me, and if they produce quality products.
flag colinjwramsay
Posted: Nov 20, 2009 at 17:24 Quote
1 - What interests you more?
a. Racing – speed
b. Hucking – drops (a)

2 - Is the weight of a bike much of an issue for you? (yes/no)(no)

3 - Would the amount of travel a fr/dh bike has influence your decision in buying a bike? (between 6 and 12 inches) (yes/no)(yes)

4 - How often do you replace your bike?
a.Every Season
b.Every other season
c.Other ……………………(2-3)yrs

5 - Should a bike be made to last or just to race for a season? (last)

6 - When do you plan to replace your current bike(s)?
a.Within the next six months
b.Within the next year
c.Within two years (2yrs)
d.Other ……………………

7 - How much do you (on average) spend on a bike/full build?
a.Less than £1000 (USD $1,654.85 or CAD $1,766.69)?
b.Less than £1500 (USD $2,482.59 or CAD $2,650.56)?
c.Less than £2000 (USD $3,310.39 or CAD $3,532.45)?
d.Less than £2500 (USD $4,137.66 or CAD $4,416.19)?
e.Less than £3000 (USD $4,964.43 or CAD $5,298.69)?
f.More than £3000 (USD $4,964.43 or CAD $5,298.69)? (10 000)

8 - Would you be interested in paying slightly more for a bike if it were to have 29” wheels, as opposed to 26” (say an extra £300-£500)? (no)

9 - Which comes first for you:
a.Ease of maintenance (or the lack of need of maintenance?
b.Performance? (performance)

10 - Would you prefer to deal with a large company such as Specialized, or with a smaller company such as Cove?
- Why? …………………………………………………………………………

The bike I currently built was a 2009 demo 8 2 and I put well over 10 000 in to it
I would absolutely suport cove it being a lbs. might hasve to be my next purchase
flag ivanfiestas
Posted: Nov 20, 2009 at 17:46 Quote
- What interests you more?
a. Racing – speed
b. Hucking – drops

2 - Is the weight of a bike much of an issue for you? (yes/no)

3 - Would the amount of travel a fr/dh bike has influence your decision in buying a bike? (between 6 and 12 inches) (yes/no)

4 - How often do you replace your bike?
a.Every Season
b.Every other season
c.Other ……………………

5 - Should a bike be made to last or just to race for a season?

6 - When do you plan to replace your current bike(s)?
a.Within the next six months
b.Within the next year
c.Within two years
d.Other ……………………

7 - How much do you (on average) spend on a bike/full build?
a.Less than £1000 (USD $1,654.85 or CAD $1,766.69)?
b.Less than £1500 (USD $2,482.59 or CAD $2,650.56)?
c.Less than £2000 (USD $3,310.39 or CAD $3,532.45)?
d.Less than £2500 (USD $4,137.66 or CAD $4,416.19)?
e.Less than £3000 (USD $4,964.43 or CAD $5,298.69)?
f.More than £3000 (USD $4,964.43 or CAD $5,298.69)?

8 - Would you be interested in paying slightly more for a bike if it were to have 29” wheels, as opposed to 26” (say an extra £300-£500)?

No

9 - Which comes first for you:
a.Ease of maintenance (or the lack of need of maintenance?
b.Performance?

10 - Would you prefer to deal with a large company such as Specialized, or with a smaller company such as Cove?
- Why? ………………………………………………………………………………

Something like Intense, small but great and handmade.
flag dhmatty
Posted: Nov 22, 2009 at 9:04 Quote
1 - What interests you more?
a. Racing – speed yes
b. Hucking – drops

2 - Is the weight of a bike much of an issue for you? (YES)

3 - Would the amount of travel a fr/dh bike has influence your decision in buying a bike? (between 6 and 12 inches) (no)

4 - How often do you replace your bike?
a.Every Season
b.Every other season
c.Other ……………………yes

5 - Should a bike be made to last or just to race for a season?made to last

6 - When do you plan to replace your current bike(s)?
a.Within the next six months
b.Within the next year
c.Within two years(yes)
d.Other ……………………

7 - How much do you (on average) spend on a bike/full build?
a.Less than £1000 (USD $1,654.85 or CAD $1,766.69)?
b.Less than £1500 (USD $2,482.59 or CAD $2,650.56)?
c.Less than £2000 (USD $3,310.39 or CAD $3,532.45)?
d.Less than £2500 (USD $4,137.66 or CAD $4,416.19)?
e.Less than £3000 (USD $4,964.43 or CAD $5,298.69)?yes
f.More than £3000 (USD $4,964.43 or CAD $5,298.69)?

8 - Would you be interested in paying slightly more for a bike if it were to have 29” wheels, as opposed to 26” (say an extra £300-£500)?no prefer 26"

9 - Which comes first for you:
a.Ease of maintenance (or the lack of need of maintenance? yes
b.Performance?

10 - Would you prefer to deal with a large company such as Specialized, or with a smaller company such as Cove?
- Why? ……………………………………………………………………………… dont mind as long as i have a bike that works that i can ride hard
flag paulwootton77
Posted: Nov 22, 2009 at 10:32 Quote
1 - What interests you more?
a. Racing – speed
b. Hucking – drops

2 - Is the weight of a bike much of an issue for you? (yes/no)

3 - Would the amount of travel a fr/dh bike has influence your decision in buying a bike? (between 6 and 12 inches) (yes/no)

4 - How often do you replace your bike?
a.Every Season
b.Every other season
c.Other ……………………

5 - Should a bike be made to last or just to race for a season?

6 - When do you plan to replace your current bike(s)?
a.Within the next six months
b.Within the next year
c.Within two years
d.Other ……………………

7 - How much do you (on average) spend on a bike/full build?
a.Less than £1000 (USD $1,654.85 or CAD $1,766.69)?
b.Less than £1500 (USD $2,482.59 or CAD $2,650.56)?
c.Less than £2000 (USD $3,310.39 or CAD $3,532.45)?
d.Less than £2500 (USD $4,137.66 or CAD $4,416.19)?
e.Less than £3000 (USD $4,964.43 or CAD $5,298.69)?
f.More than £3000 (USD $4,964.43 or CAD $5,298.69)?

8 - Would you be interested in paying slightly more for a bike if it were to have 29” wheels, as opposed to 26” (say an extra £300-£500)?NO

9 - Which comes first for you:
a.Ease of maintenance (or the lack of need of maintenance?
b.Performance?

10 - Would you prefer to deal with a large company such as Specialized, or with a smaller company such as Cove?
- Why? I work in a cove stockist and there top guys to deal with, cusotmer service is key, which the big companies easily forget
flag DHROB92
Posted: Nov 22, 2009 at 10:51 Quote
- What interests you more?
a. Racing – speed
b. Hucking – drops

2 - Is the weight of a bike much of an issue for you? (yes/no)

3 - Would the amount of travel a fr/dh bike has influence your decision in buying a bike? (between 6 and 12 inches) (yes/no)

4 - How often do you replace your bike?
a.Every Season
b.Every other season
c.Other ……………………

5 - Should a bike be made to last or just to race for a season?

6 - When do you plan to replace your current bike(s)?
a.Within the next six months
b.Within the next year
c.Within two years
d.Other ……………………

7 - How much do you (on average) spend on a bike/full build?
a.Less than £1000 (USD $1,654.85 or CAD $1,766.69)?
b.Less than £1500 (USD $2,482.59 or CAD $2,650.56)?
c.Less than £2000 (USD $3,310.39 or CAD $3,532.45)?
d.Less than £2500 (USD $4,137.66 or CAD $4,416.19)?
e.Less than £3000 (USD $4,964.43 or CAD $5,298.69)?
f.More than £3000 (USD $4,964.43 or CAD $5,298.69)?

8 - Would you be interested in paying slightly more for a bike if it were to have 29” wheels, as opposed to 26” (say an extra £300-£500)? No

9 - Which comes first for you:
a.Ease of maintenance (or the lack of need of maintenance?
b.Performance?

10 - Would you prefer to deal with a large company such as Specialized, or with a smaller company such as Cove?
- Why? ……………………………………………………………………………… Not to fussed so long as they have great bikes
flag craigdhboy
Posted: Nov 22, 2009 at 11:13 Quote
1 - What interests you more?
a. Racing – speed


2 - Is the weight of a bike much of an issue for you? yes

3 - Would the amount of travel a fr/dh bike has influence your decision in buying a bike? (between 6 and 12 inches) yes

4 - How often do you replace your bike?
c.Other whenever i can afford to

5 - Should a bike be made to last or just to race for a season? last

6 - When do you plan to replace your current bike(s)?
c.Within two years


7 - How much do you (on average) spend on a bike/full build?
f.More than £3000 (USD $4,964.43 or CAD $5,298.69)?

8 - Would you be interested in paying slightly more for a bike if it were to have 29” wheels, as opposed to 26” (say an extra £300-£500)? NO

9 - Which comes first for you:
b.Performance?

10 - Would you prefer to deal with a large company such as Specialized, or with a smaller company such as Cove? smaller
- Why? the treatment they give you is alot better i find. And the bike is more individual and not alot of people have it.

 


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