Originally Posted by
Joe Remi
I think OSATA on NWTs would drive those buyers away. Most people don't need an adjustable length frame, and the 'take apart' feature isn't necessary with the fold/take-apart already extant for that style. It works for the HAD which uses that feature as the only way to downsize for travel.
I think so too. The "performance bike" sales argument does not really work any more if you have to carry extra weight just so the factory saves some bucks.
But I think in the medium price range (up to 2500$ for non-electric) it could totally work to reduce configuration option. Something like 3 model lines with 5 frame sizes in 5 colours and maybe 3 gearing options. Still some choice for customers, but it would allow to streamline production a lot. In the area of cargo bikes there are a lot of expensive ones that are not really configurable.