I have a new bicycle design I would like to introduce to the market. Who would I best talk to 1st.?
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Interbike would be the place to be if you want to talk to all the key players in the US bike industry - manufacturers, importers, the big brands, bike shop owners, magazine writers, enthusiasts.\n\nIt's in the early fall so you missed it this year but that gives you time to get on Amazon and look for books about making money from your inventions - there are lots of good titles that talk about how to protect your idea, approach and negotiate with manufacturers / partners etc.  I strongly suggest you do your research and plan carefully.\n\nAlso... understand who your target market is. Even though it looks like a cutting edge, high-tech market, most cyclists who spend $thousands on a bike are very sensitive to fashion and "what's cool".  This is the reason that many arguably superior designs - such as faired recumbents for example - are still only niche products.\n\nThere are a few trade organizations, but be sure to subscribe to "Bicycle Retailer and Industry News" aka "BRAIN" it's the main business journal for the US bike biz. \n\nGood luck,\nScott\n\np.s. you are familiar with your competition and what has come before, right?  50+mph bikes have been around for many years.
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look on cycletrader.com
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Dear Friend: \n\nI've glanced at your website.\n\nMy first recommendation is:\n1- Don't sell to two markets on the same website. Here's why. The way you sell to the end user is NOT the way you sell to the shops or retailers. Because of this difference, I would address each audience with different offers. For example, shops want to hear about: profits, bottom-line, extra traffic they'll get because your product is sensational, new.. And end-users want to hear about safety (which the major thing you're selling in this invention)\n\n2-So at least have one webpage (or website for shops and retailers) and have another webpage (preferably a website for users)\n\n3-I would highly recommend direct response advertising (because this is the only type of advertising that lets you know if a promotion or campaign is profitable or not...)\n\n4-Put a small demonstration-video on your website where end-users can see exactly how your invention will help them.\n\nHope this helps you. Good luck.
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Contact Huffy directly at:\n\nHuffy Bicycle Company\n225 Byers Road \nMiamisburg, Ohio 45342\n\n(800) 872-2453 customer service \n(937) 865-5470 customer service/ parts department fax\n\nemail: customer.service@huffybikes.com\nwww.huffybikes.com\n\nThey can help you out with info on retro frame colour matching and sticker/transfer/label requests. Their history page has some pics of retro frames too....check it out.
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Then u gonna ride on it through Marine drive. look for Ali's Garage at Bandra, there u will also find imported bikes
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depends what for, Haro are known for BMX, specialised are known for mountain bikes, my advice would be stay with the manufacturers that make the type of bike you want. For example, If ferrari made golf carts, i am sure they would sell well because of branding, weather they would be any good is a different matter!, ferrari are masters at sports cars, but not at golf carts!
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Try contacting the San Diego Pocket Bike Shop.\n\nIf they can't be of service call or visit The Pocket Bike Shop Directory of North America http://www.PocketBikeShopDirectory.com
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www.sheldonbrown.com\nwww.harris-cyclery.com\n\nGo to his website and I think you can email him from there
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Contact local newspapers, radio stations and television stations to see if they can supply you with a public service announcement. You might have to talk to the marketing director or some similar position.
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I did not find out who makes them, but I did find a place that does sell them. www.firstflightbikes.com
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Assuming that you want to buy a brand new bike, here's what you need to be ready for when you go shopping...\n\n1) Avoid bikes sold at non-bike shops.  The stuff they sell at KMart, Target, Costco, etc. may appear to be cheaper than their bike shop counterparts, but they are really heavy and unservicable.  Such department store bikes cut costs by using really cheap components that won't work well (the shifting and the brakes will be marginal at best) and are near impossible to service (trust me on this).  \n\n2) Don't patronize a bike shop that doesn't make you feel comfortable.   At the $300 price range, the bike shop isn't making much money off of the bike; they're selling you a relationship with them.  If the sale doesn't go well, don't expect the post-sale servicing to be any better.\n\n3) Carefully test ride the bike.  The shop should be able to let you test ride the bike you're interested in and help you make adjustments for proper fit.  If it doesn't ride well in the first 2 miles, it certainly won't fit any better after 20 (don't think you will "grow into a bike"!).  If you get attitude from the shop on wanting to test ride a bike, refer to rule #2.\n\n3) Pick out a bike with the color that you like.  At this price range, all brands sold at reputable bike shops are pretty comparable when it comes to features and components.  Heck, I'm sure that the frames are all made by the same Taiwanese company (in their China-based factories these days).  So...stick with name brands at a good bike shop (like Trek, Specialized, etc.).  House brands from REI and Performance are also pretty good values these days also.  However, such larger stores may not offer as a good or personalized service compared to a good bike shop.  However, I'm not sure if that is important to you or not.\n\n4) The upsell...for $50 more, you'll get a better bike...for $100 more, you'll get something even better, etc.  Be very firm on how much you want to spend since you can always spend more and, yes, you'll get a bettter bike.  However, don't fall victim to this...if you can't figure out why a particular feature is better, then don't bother with it.
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Hi,\nYou can try your local bike shops or go to major retails stores.\n\nYou could also try to buy one from abroad and importing it.\n\nif I were you and had money I would buy from abroad and import it, as it is reliable and you get original manufactures warranty.\n\nYou could also try ebay.co.uk or ebay.com and search for it there.\n\nHope this Helps!
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i have 3 that i am selling, but i am in VA. sorry, if you want tocome this way to pick them up, its $50 a bike, they need new tubes and are from korea. IF you get all 3, its $100\n\nI CAN'T SHIP, SORRY
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First off, DON'T TELL ANYONE WHAT IT IS (for sure on here) as someone can run and patent this idea first if it is truely marketable. (OK, you've done that...good)\n\nCheck out this federal website and do a search for your item.  \n\nhttp://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/pac/design/toc.html\n\nDon't go to a manufacturer until you have a patent secured, or make sure you have the manufacturer sign a "non disclosure" and have it notarized.  \n\nThat way if they try to market/patent your item and claim it as there's, you have the non disclosure (and even that is not secure this day and age (look at eBay, Blackberry and so forth)\n\nContact a patent attorney (if you can dish the funds) if you truely believe this item is marketable as to how you approach a manufacturer as to a proto-type.\n\n\nGOOD LUCK TO YA!!
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best bet is talk to someone who has a tire business and get their advise on what options you have
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If you are really skilled, then you can start with me. I have a website www.savegear.com to promote. Please give me some advise. My email is deqiu_huang@yahoo.com. Thanks