customer requirements for a bicycle..! Any ideas?!!?

Question

Hey guys,

I need to come up with a list of good customer requirements for a regular bicycle. Here's what I have so far:

CR1Able to handle rough weather
CR2Not fail or break in harsh conditions
CR3Small in size
CR4Light in weight
CR5Liftable by one person
CR6Aesthetically pleasing
CR7Reliable (sturdy)

I need at least 15!! Any help will be appreciated! THANKS!

Answer 1

As a former bicycle amateur racer and long distance rider, I must add that the weight must be balanced well from front to back for good road control. Also, the number of times the spokes cross over another spoke between the time they begin at the hub and end at the wheel rim is very important for maintaining the roundness of the wheels. I had to have three crossover wheels since I used very long crank arms and applied a LOT of torque to the pedals and wheels when I sprinted. I'm not sure what your "small in size" refers to, but that's not necessarily true if you're talking about height, since some of us require taller frames since we are taller. Use the term "measured frames" if you want, to get that point across. And the handle bars need to be as wide as your shoulders, so, that needs to be measured. You might want to put in your "characteristics" "custom built / measured for the rider", and then in "sub categories" you can talk about the length of the crank arms, width of the handlebars, etc., etc.. When you really get into cycling, we look at every aspect of the cycle independently in order to build the total picture of bicycle someone wants. You might want to say "reasonably priced" or somesuch, because this can get expensive as you continue to build your custom cycle. God Bless you.

Answer 2

I would add:
Cost (you can't ignore price, ever)
Versatility (can you ride it to class and on the local trails?)
Brand Reputation (face it, consumers go for brand names!)
Quality of components (entry level stuff, or race-worthy?)
Frame Material (Steel, Aluminum, Titanium, Carbon?)
Intended Use (mountain or road? singlespeed or multiple?)

Answer 3

comfortable seat