I'm a Junior industrial design student and am beginning work on a commuter bicycle project. I am now in the research stage and would appreciate any input you could provide. If you have the time please answer the following questions. I have provided two sections, one quick section and one advanced section if you have some time to kill.
Basic Questions:
1.Age(if you don't mind providing):
2.Gender:
3.Location(Not Required)
4.Where do you commute to?
5. How many days a week do you commute?
6.What distance do you travel on a daily basis?
7.Do you live in an city or rural environment?
8.What kind of bike do you commute on?
9. Is storage a problem?
10.Would you benefit from a bicycle that could fold for storage/easy transport?
Advance QuestionsComplete if you have time.
1.What are the strengths and weaknesses of your current commuter.
2.What do you look for in a commuter bicycle?
3.How important is the weight of the bicycle?
4.What size tires do you ride?
5.If commuting on a road bicycle, how often do you ride in the drops.
6.How much would you spend on a bicycle for commuting?
Less than $500 Less than$1000 More than $1000
7. Since bike security is a big concern do you feel that an integrated bike lock would be helpful?
8. Do you prefer a single speed or a multi-geared bike?
9.Do you use bike specific shoes and pedals/cages or flat pedals?
10.Would integrated bike lights be a good addition to a commuter bike?
Thank-You for your time and your input is appreciated.
Basic Questions:
1.Age(if you don't mind providing):
2.Gender:
3.Location(Not Required)
4.Where do you commute to?
5. How many days a week do you commute?
6.What distance do you travel on a daily basis?
7.Do you live in an city or rural environment?
8.What kind of bike do you commute on?
9. Is storage a problem?
10.Would you benefit from a bicycle that could fold for storage/easy transport?
Advance QuestionsComplete if you have time.
1.What are the strengths and weaknesses of your current commuter.
2.What do you look for in a commuter bicycle?
3.How important is the weight of the bicycle?
4.What size tires do you ride?
5.If commuting on a road bicycle, how often do you ride in the drops.
6.How much would you spend on a bicycle for commuting?
Less than $500 Less than$1000 More than $1000
7. Since bike security is a big concern do you feel that an integrated bike lock would be helpful?
8. Do you prefer a single speed or a multi-geared bike?
9.Do you use bike specific shoes and pedals/cages or flat pedals?
10.Would integrated bike lights be a good addition to a commuter bike?
Thank-You for your time and your input is appreciated.