Questions from John Q. Public

biell

I've been asked all the standard questions while riding, "how much does it cost", "does it have a motor", etc? One of my favorites while actually riding in the middle of a trail is "you can ride that back here?"

But, over the weekend on a small group ride, I was asked a single, very pertinent question I was not expecting. "What PSI do you ride that at back here?" I yelled "17", and the mountain biker replied back "that makes sense." The other two riders and I looked at each other and were like, "that was specific."

So, the boring, same-old questions aside, what the the interesting, thoughtful, and intuitive/specific questions you have gotten from the general public?

S. Leon

With genuine surprise seeing me Onewheeling the Greenway through three or four inches of snow, a man called out:

"You got a snow tire on that thing?!!!"

S. Leon

Not so much thoughtful and incisive, but a little fun, and maybe interesting: An older guy looked my Onewheel (with the soup pot fender) up and down, paused... smiled... and asked me, "...What'cha got cookin' there?"

stinkyface

"Look it goes uphill too!" some Tradie working on a house build on my route to the city.

arslanbut

@biell said in Questions from John Q. Public:

I've been asked all the standard questions while riding, "how much does it cost", "does it have a motor", etc? One of my favorites while actually riding in the middle of a trail is "you can ride that back here?"
But, over the weekend on a small group ride, I was asked a single, very pertinent question I was not expecting. "What PSI do you ride that at back here?" I yelled "17", and the mountain biker replied back "that makes sense." The other two riders and I looked at each other and were like, "that was specific."
So, the boring, same-old questions aside, what the the interesting, thoughtful, and intuitive/specific questions you have gotten from the general public?

It's always interesting when people come up with thoughtful and specific questions, especially when it shows a genuine curiosity about your gear or activity. Here are some unique and thoughtful questions others have received in various contexts:

**"How did you get started in this hobby/activity?"

**"What's the most challenging trail or route you've ever tackled?"

**"Are there different types or styles of [your activity], and what makes them unique?"

**"Can you recommend a favorite spot or trail for someone new to [your activity]?"

**"What kind of maintenance or care does your [equipment] require?"

**"Have you noticed changes in [the environment or terrain] over the time you've been doing this?"

**"Is there a particular [piece of gear or equipment] you wouldn't go without?"

**"Do you have any funny or memorable stories from your experiences in [your activity]?"

**"How do you deal with [specific challenges or obstacles] while doing [your activity]?"

**"What's your favorite part about [your activity] and why?"

These questions not only show interest but also open the door for engaging conversations about your experiences and passion for the activity.