Quote Originally Posted by spazzdog View Post
A suggestion to toss into the community popcorn popper...

Perhaps TE could create a section on the forums for bike makers, equipment makers, etc and invite them to post research/development/consumer interest type threads. It's not "advertising" in the strictest sense of the word and it would put the manufacturers right here in the playpen... and put TE even more out there as a way fabulous site.

Just an idear...

spazz
Hi Spazz,

I like that idea -- in fact, Susan and I have been discussing doing something similar - a closed forum (only moderators can post to) that manufacturers can request to be listed in, showing their contact info, and what kind of feedback they're looking for from our community.

I'd ask for a "real live human" contact name at each company, with a direct line phone number and/or email/webform/survey where people could provide them with feedback and suggestions.