Internet Brands acquires BikeForums.net
05-31-07 | 08:44 AM
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Internet Brands acquires BikeForums.net
I think the title says it all! I guess I’ll use the rest of the post to tell you more about the sale, the future, and Internet Brands; the new owners.
First off, I want to thank each and every one of you for your contributions to the site. Without the help of current and past members, BikeForums would never have grown to the community it is today. Thank you!
In the last Seven and a half years, I have watched the site grow from 3 registered members in the first week to over 65,000 registered members today. We have gone from 2 - 3 posts a day to over 6,000 new posts daily. This site has far exceeded all expectations I had that first week! Of course, it's also has became a lot more work over the years, even with the help of a great moderator team.
This is where Internet Brands will step in. They will provide the infrastructure needed to host the site. They will also take over advertising, marketing and bookkeeping. I’m also looking forward to having access to unlimited time with their programmers and server techs.
At the end of this month, I will be stepping down as primary admin of BikeForums.net. Brian will be taking over the top spot. I’ll continue to stick around and help grow and manage the community over the next few years, but most of my time and energy will be spent on new ventures both on, and off line.
If you’re not familiar with Internet Brands, check out their website and about pages: https://www.internetbrands.com/ib/. These guys are very community oriented and they obviously see the value in the BikeForums community that has been created. Having a successful company behind the forums can only be a good thing. I'm really excited about the future of BikeForums.net, I think the best days are yet to come.
Sincerely,
Joe Gardner
First off, I want to thank each and every one of you for your contributions to the site. Without the help of current and past members, BikeForums would never have grown to the community it is today. Thank you!
In the last Seven and a half years, I have watched the site grow from 3 registered members in the first week to over 65,000 registered members today. We have gone from 2 - 3 posts a day to over 6,000 new posts daily. This site has far exceeded all expectations I had that first week! Of course, it's also has became a lot more work over the years, even with the help of a great moderator team.
This is where Internet Brands will step in. They will provide the infrastructure needed to host the site. They will also take over advertising, marketing and bookkeeping. I’m also looking forward to having access to unlimited time with their programmers and server techs.
At the end of this month, I will be stepping down as primary admin of BikeForums.net. Brian will be taking over the top spot. I’ll continue to stick around and help grow and manage the community over the next few years, but most of my time and energy will be spent on new ventures both on, and off line.
If you’re not familiar with Internet Brands, check out their website and about pages: https://www.internetbrands.com/ib/. These guys are very community oriented and they obviously see the value in the BikeForums community that has been created. Having a successful company behind the forums can only be a good thing. I'm really excited about the future of BikeForums.net, I think the best days are yet to come.
Sincerely,
Joe Gardner
05-31-07 | 08:53 AM
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Good job!
How much did you make? (curiosity)
How much did you make? (curiosity)
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05-31-07 | 09:02 AM
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Congrats Joe. You put in the long hours to make this place and you deserve whatever you made on the deal. Thanks for creating such a great place to learn, share and recreate.
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05-31-07 | 09:09 AM
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Bikes: Guerciotti Pista-Giant Carbon-Bridgestone300- Batavus Type Champion Road Bike, Specialized Hardrock Commuter, On-One The Gimp (SS Rigid MTB/hit by a truck)- Raleigh Sports 3-speed,Gatsby Scorcher, comming soon...The Penny Farthing Highwheel!
That's awesome! 
I love a good story.
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05-31-07 | 09:09 AM
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Bikes: '71 Raleigh Sports, '84 Schwinn LeTour on the trainer (and available for hill repeats), '06 Scott CR1 SL (Ksyrium SL), and a yet-to-be-determined TT bike.
Thank you, Joe, for having created BF, which has literally been a lifeline for me. Congratulations, and good luck with your new ventures, both on- and off-line. 
05-31-07 | 09:30 AM
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Good luck in your future endeavors, Joe. I have to say, this community has me hooked. Been logging so much time on here, it's incredible, and it's a testiment to the hard work and effort you gutted out for this site. Once again, thanks.
05-31-07 | 09:43 AM
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Bikes: Surly LHT, Dahon folding bike. RIP Nishiki Sport, Downtube IXNS, 1950's MMB3 Russian Folding Bike, MTB
Congrats Joe!!
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05-31-07 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by CyLowe97
Congrats, Joe!
Pick up something nice for Shadiyah and yourself. Maybe a tandem?
Pick up something nice for Shadiyah and yourself. Maybe a tandem?
05-31-07 | 09:47 AM
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From: Maine, The Way Life Should Be
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Congratulations Joe, you made these forums the great place they are!
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05-31-07 | 09:47 AM
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05-31-07 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by jsharr
Congrats Joe. You put in the long hours to make this place and you deserve whatever you made on the deal. Thanks for creating such a great place to learn, share and recreate.
Can't we just have fun?
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05-31-07 | 09:49 AM
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Congrats, Joe!
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Obviously, the guy's like a 12th level white wizard or something. His mere presence is a danger to mortals.
05-31-07 | 10:28 AM
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Thanks, good job and congratulations
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Recommended reading for all cyclists - Cyclecraft - Effective Cycling
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Don't run red lights, wear a helmet, use hand signals, get some cycle lights(front and rear) and, FFS, don't run red lights!
shameless POWERCRANK plug
Recommended reading for all cyclists - Cyclecraft - Effective Cycling
Condor Cycles - quite possibly the best bike shop in London
Don't run red lights, wear a helmet, use hand signals, get some cycle lights(front and rear) and, FFS, don't run red lights!
05-31-07 | 10:35 AM
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Bikes: '71 Raleigh Sports, '84 Schwinn LeTour on the trainer (and available for hill repeats), '06 Scott CR1 SL (Ksyrium SL), and a yet-to-be-determined TT bike.
Be sure the new admin is aware that if BF changes, there will be a general Foo revolt. 
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