Hello
I was hoping you would be able to fill out my survey for my design project assignment. It would be very helpful. It would only take about 4 – 5 minutes.
I need around 75+ people to fill out my survey.
This questionnaire is designed to gather valuable insights from bicycle enthusiasts, touring riders, and bikepackers to support my project on bicycle design.
Thank you for your time.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/cdzQkKdVT1
by PoPoChi5
4 Comments
Good questions, no clue why you need to know the salary range (and not sure if it was before or after taxes, big difference in europe)
mounting points for fenders vs a kickstand could have been 2 different questions, loads of people want fenders during winter, far fewer want a kickstand 😉
lots of questions where all my answers would be depends on the bike and what I want to be doing in the moment. You cannot expect to make something that would fit all the needs of all the riders, thats what custom frames are for.
Completed your questionnaire. In addition i like to add that the bike and the gear greatly depend on the intend.
Choosing the right setup for a bike trip is a balancing act between comfort and speed. While every style of touring has its merits, the “best” way to travel depends entirely on your chosen route and how much you’re willing to carry.
1. Ultralight Bikepacking
The Vibe: Fast, agile, and minimalist.
The Setup: A streamlined bike with bags strapped directly to the frame, seat, and handlebars.
The Ride: Uses a more aggressive riding position. It’s perfect for technical trails or when you want to cover high mileage quickly.
The Trade-off: You leave almost all comforts at home. It’s about the essentials and the thrill of the ride.
2. Traditional Cycle Touring
The Vibe: The “home on wheels” approach for long-haul journeys.
The Setup: A sturdy bike equipped with racks and full panniers.
The Ride: Slower and more deliberate. This is the go-to for multi-week expeditions or border-crossing adventures where self-sufficiency is key.
The Trade-off: While the heavy gear makes the bike harder to handle on technical terrain, you enjoy a much higher level of comfort once you reach the campsite.
3. “Credit Card” Packing
The Vibe: Maximum convenience and light loads.
The Setup: An upright, comfortable bike (like a trekking or city bike) with just enough room for clothes and toiletries.
The Ride: Best suited for well-developed cycle paths in tourist-friendly areas. You hop from hotel to hotel and buy meals as you go.
The Trade-off: It’s the most expensive way to travel, but it removes the burden of carrying cooking gear or tents.
The Bottom Line: There is no “wrong” way to tour, but matching your gear to your route is the secret to a successful trip. Whether you’re roughing it on a single-track trail or cruising between cafes on an upright bike, the goal is the same: enjoying the open road.
Some questions are a bit weird. For example: rain and mud are not extreme conditions. It’s not the bike that is tubeless compatible, it’s the wheels. They are easily interchangeable, same with the saddle. Neither of those necessarily make or break the deal. Wheels more than saddle of course since they are more expensive to swap but still. Only non-enthusiasts would depend their bike choice on the installed saddle. That’s what I mean with weird…
Feels like you are looking at it from an outsider perspective.