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[Charley Starr]

For example, when I tell them I want clearance between the tire and my feet, it's really that I need it in order to perform bar spin maneuvers.
I do the same thing: I check every single joint, weld, bolt, you name it. Chris Duncan: When you talk about Trek in general, you first have to realize that you're talking about the equivalent of General Motors - in the good ways - in cars. But first and foremost, it is and should always be FUN.
My experience has been that virtually every product manager at least appears to be listening to you when you talk to them about needs, wants, and desires. Personally, I have never seen a Ford Edsel but I read about how Ford built this car that they thought would be really great and, of course, everyone would want.
I take what I do very seriously.
In the end, not only do I respect people like Gary, I know how hard it must have been to get where they are, and to stay there, that's another level altogether. But if Rob Howard reads this, he'll tell everyone that I was jumping to conclusions, expecting the worse and an emotional wreck. I'm not going to say Trek's products are any better or worse than anyone else's because that gets in to a quasi-religious argument. Chris Duncan: Glad you asked. On the other hand, it is both unfair and inappropriate to expect - or demand - that the welder understand the physics and metallurgy of the tubing, filler, thermal processes, etc.
Okay, so I was a bit nervous.
And while we're really busy at Bikeskills, I make the time, take the time, because the one thing none of us have time for is to be injured.
Instead, product managers have to deal with a three-headed monster: price, profitability, and production.
Business, by and large is about profit and loss; increased sales, market share, etc. The four "Ps" are product, price, place and promotion.
My experience has been that virtually every product manager at least appears to be listening to you when you talk to them about needs, wants, and desires.