we have about 175 models - about 150 are what I would call main stream - about 20 or 25 at a time we are just throwing ideas on the wall to see what sticks.

Cafe Noir was the first model FlatBar road Bike that most people ever saw - it was considered really strange - got lots of ugly comments -- I showed that bike at InterBike about 10 years ago; it took off in sales; we do 3 Cafe models now: adding 4 more this year and everyone seems to do bikes like that

Double TT bike is a 'style' statement - bike is selling in our shops and online: we will be out before Summer - it is a one time run - next version I will alter a few things.
Lugs also do not make bikes ride better: they are a style statement
But I am doing at least 5 models with lugs this summer - several the lugs will be chromed [which also does not improve ride]



S3X bike sold out - trying to get more with a lowered price point - this bike was in response to interest from customers --
Kilo WT5 with internal 5-speed and bar cons and WTF spacing landing soon - another not main stream bike -- but one of my favorites

naked STRIPPER - which we call RAW sells out faster than any color in that bike: customers seem to love it -- I have an employee that commutes on the original sample in Florida: after a year it still looks great - he likes it

an aluminum bike with a steel fork {I think trek Soho has that} -- we do lots of Aluminum beach cruisers with steel forks -- our two SS/FG in AL have CF forks {SST-AL and Moto track team}
Fantom CX and CX3 are two of our biggest selling bikes - AL CX frames with nice 4130 forks
{I do not like Aluminum forks: I prefer 4130, CF, or Ti for a fork}

29er with large chainring -- OUTCAST 29 has TruVativ Aluminum 42T 170mm with bash guard with a Bonus 33t Chain Ring -- which means it comes with 42T on crank and a extra 33T in parts box -- ride it as street or off-road -- buyer has options; 42T is mounted as that leaves chain longer and if mounting 33T you just shorter chain {how does that not make sense}

Yes - with about 175 options in models: you can love or hate any that you wish
I like options

But I am not going to stop trying new things because a few may not be accepted

{as a side note: 'comfort' mountain bikes and full aluminum cruisers were crazy ideas I tried out that about 3 years later most companies did}

In the mean time - anyone have some wild idea for production bikes - just throw it out there - I may give it a shot: nothing to stop me from adding another 'non main streamed' bike to the mix. I seem to move enough of the main stream stuff that I can afford the risk on a few different bikes.
Already have several wacky ones in the works -- which keeps things fun

I like fun
I like options
I like bikes