The Strangest Bike? Structure Cycleworks founder, Loni Hull

10/09/2020 1h 4min Episodio 38
The Strangest Bike? Structure Cycleworks founder, Loni Hull

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Structure Cycleworks arguably makes the coolest bikes out there — or the ugliest bikes out there. So we talked to Structure Cycleworks founder, Loni Hull, about why he introduced a front-linkage suspension design; why rear-linkage designs are everywhere, while front-linkage designs are utterly uncommon; and the pros and cons of bringing such an unorthodox bike to market. So whether you are a true bike dork or you just appreciate outside-the-box thinking and design, consider this is a ‘Must-Listen.’BE SURE TO CHECK OUT: blister.getspot.comTOPICS & TIMES:Your background (8:42)When & why did you start Structure? (13:53)Learning curve? (27:32)First racers on the bike (31:05)Geometry & hard tails (31:58)Benefits of Structure’s design (38:38)Wheel sizing (45:22)Durability (46:57)Warranty (50:59)Trajectory of the bike industry (53:08)Market acceptance & adoption (55:45)Loni’s Big Idea (1:00:53) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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