In 2014, No Belt-Drive Bike Cost Under $1,000
Dave Weiner · Priority Bicycles: Dave Weiner · Nov 13, 2023 · at 34:00
Dave Weiner, founder of Priority Bicycles, discusses the market landscape and pricing dynamics for belt-drive bicycles during the company's 2014 launch.
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“At the time, I don't think you could find a belt drive bike. Under a thousand dollars.”
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