@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.

@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.