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Old 10-25-04 | 12:00 PM
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Jake Reidford
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Just the problem i am going to solve!!
I am keen to design a product for this exact problem, I am a final year student of product design here in leicester UK. i know i suffer from sweating on the way to my job, it has no shower and a rediculas hill just before you get there, and only being a short distance i usually go full speed, turning up to work sweating like mad soon after i get off the bike, i take a change of clothes and some deodourant, but id would like to design a product that will keep cyclists perspiration at bay during and possibly after the ride so that there is no or little need for preperation, i have some exiting ideas, but need some outside input from fellow cyclists.
Anyone intrested in helping me could simply answer some questions i have, or email me @ junglejake_uk@yahoo.co.uk with your thoughts, i hope this would only be a small amount of your time,

1. What type of bicycle do you own?
( ) Conventional bicycle ( ) mountain bike ( ) BMX ( ) racing bike ( ) other.

2. What do you use your bicycle for?
( ) Casual ( ) commuting to work ( ) sporting ( ) other.

3.how often do you cycle per week?
( ) Once ( ) under 5 times ( ) under 10 times ( ) 10 and over.

4. How far is your average single journey?
( ) Under 2 miles ( ) under 5 miles ( ) under 10 miles ( ) over 10.

5. Do you tend to wear particular clothes for your bicycle journeys?
( ) Yes ( ) no
If yes please specify..

6.do u tend to sweat during your bicycle journey?
( ) Like a hamster ( ) like a rabbit ( ) like a cat ( ) like a donkey

7. Do u tend to sweat after your bicycle journey?
( ) Like a hamster ( ) like a rabbit ( ) like a cat ( ) like a donkey

8. How much spare carrying capacity do you have on your bicycle?
( ) CD player size ( ) pint of milk size ( ) pair of shoes ( ) video player.

9. Would a personal cooling/heating product be of value to you?
( ) Yes ( ) no

10. What is the maximum you would spend on a personal cooling/heating product?
( ) £10 ( ) £20 ( ) £40 ( ) £80 ( ) £100 ( ) £150 ( ) £200 ( ) over £200

11. Would you prefer cycling equipment to be seen on you or hidden?
( ) On show ( ) hidden ( ) bit of both

12.what after market bicycle products do you own?
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13. How much do you spend a month on after market cycle products?
( ) Under £10 ( ) £50 ( ) £100 ( ) £200 ( ) arm and a leg.

Thank you. if there is anything you think i have missed or would like to add anything my ears are all open.
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