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Wednesday, August 17, 2005
A while back I wrote about some of the honest truths and challenges of a small bicycle brand. Some of you emailed me and said that we should share more of these things. OK, you asked for it. I apologize in advance for being a bit vague on some topics. Today was a day to remember. I started the day with a ride starting just after 5:30. I had made a few tweaks to my beloved Dos Niner including an 11 degree Pro Moto bar, a new Scandium stem, and some new WTB treads. Finally, this bike is perfect, at least for me. Leb (the trail) was good and tacky. No other riders. 2 hours. 3 laps. I saw deer, rabbits, and an owl. Honestly, it was my best ride all year and I followed it with some smooth espresso on my way to work. Ahhhhh! I wasn't at work more than 5 minutes when someone showed me a picture of one of our new products. At first I was excited because I had not seen the final production. Then I was bummed. He pointed out something that none of us noticed. In the final form, the product had a resemblance to something we aren't interested in representing. Damn! It's arguable, but I'm sure someone will see it eventually and make a stink about it. Maybe we'll change it after the first production run, maybe not. I then booted my computer up and opened my email. About 2 emails down was one of my best emails in months. I received pictures of a few of our new 2006 products along with some shipping notifications. I think your going to like them. They look beautiful and I can't wait to ride them. Some of these projects have been in the works for months, even years. Even though the products are 3-4 weeks late, I am so excited we are finally going to receive them and Eurobike won't be a bust. This was all before 8:30AM and was an indication of the rest of my day. It was jam packed with ups and downs. Everything from great product conversations (the best part of my job!) to having difficult conversations regarding some sponsorship expenses to not getting needed information sent to three of our international distributors. I ended the day leaving the office over 1 hour late. My long commute was made longer by a two cars having some sort of automobile intercourse at the intersection of 94 and 35E. I walked in to see my wife holding my daughter because shortly before my arrival, my son bit his twin sister leaving teeth marks and what I expect will be a terrible black and blue mark. Thankfully my wife salvaged this moment by preparing an amazing dinner. She is the best. It's now 11:00PM and I'm taking a few moments to read email and a few blogs I like. Finally, some down time. Unfortunately, this down time is being interrupted by blowing my nose. My twins have passed on their cold. Good nite all. Jason Posted by Butcher : 12:17 AM 0 comments | permalink  |
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