An unfocused group was randomly assembled to gather general information from those who may or may not be inside the target consumer group.
We met to discuss issues they faced as bicycle riders, or simply as non-riders looking into bicyclists around them.
Unfocused Group Members:
- Garrett Hansen
- Drew Giesen
- Jake Jordan
- Brad Anderson
- Kyle Duquaine
Causes for concern:
Space on the roads.
Other bikers don't obey road rules.
- Detracts from credibility of all riders.
- Cars then ignore all riders.
Transport of belongings.
- Versus a car.
Carrying larger than normal items.
Locking up the bike.
- Lack of secure places.
Inconvenient to carry lock with you.
- Put lock on handlebars or backpack.
- Annoying to put lock onto handlebars.
- Swings around and rattles.
- Cumbersome to put lock onto seat post.
Inconvenient to retrieve lock at multiple stops.
- Inconvenient for quick release wheels.
- Can't fit wheel and frame within U-lock.