My favorite Framebuilder just quit.
Everyone dreams of doing creative work for a living. But what happens when you actually take that leap of faith for more than a decade? We sit down with Whit of Meriwether Cycles and find out. Chapters: 00:00 INTRO 00:40 Introductions 01:41 NOT AN AD 02:40 Life on the Ranch 04:37 DON’T BE A FRAMEBUILDER 07:34 What went wrong 09:38 The reality 12:30 The Ponderosa 14:49 Raise Prices? 19:40 Product, Business, Brands 21:41 Money ain’t everything 23:53 Tip 1 - CAD 25:12 Tip 2 - Don’t do custom. 27:26 Production Models 33:10 Tip 3 - Lead don’t follow 36:54 Tip 4 - Learn from others 44:08 How to get started? 46:26 How much money CAN you make? 51:55 Was it worth it? 54:26 What’s next?
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The BEST Framebuilder you’ve never heard of: Meriwether
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The Secret Chinese Factory Behind Premium Bikes
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Can You Launch Hardware Products Without VC Money in 2025?
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Brian Tyler Cohen | American Conversations
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The best MADE bike show video.
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This Gadget Saves Time & Money - Zeno Q-Connector V2 Hydraulic Hose Coupling System
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A Rookies Guide to Watches
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White Industries Factory Tour - Precision Bicycle Components
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The best way to race your bike.
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Why I Throw Away My Tools (And Ban Copper Grease)
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Why Road Bike Geometry Matters
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I worked in a Chinese Carbon Factory
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Hottie rides a 32er (Marginal Gains Podcast)
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Have We Been Getting Cleat Position All Wrong?
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What Holds Back Small BIke Businesses
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Visiting every Stem Maker at Taipei Show
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Why I Don’t Trust "Cycling" Grease
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Stop Asking “Does It Look Good?” Start Thinking Like a DP (Your Submissions Reviewed)
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This HARDTAIL Made Me RETHINK Full Suspension // Neuhaus Hummingbird
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