What started as curiosity about which eBikes could handle West Linn's terrain transformed into something bigger: discovery of a market gap nobody's addressing.
The 50+ demographic controls 70% of discretionary spending. They're research-oriented. They have time. They're willing to invest in quality. Yet the eBike industry continues making content for 25-year-olds.
That's not a flaw in the market. It's an opportunity.
The West Linn Experience: Manufacturers Challenge
What started as our personal testing plan evolved into something manufacturers need to see: authentic assessment of eBike performance on real terrain by real riders.
This is "The West Linn Experience: Real Rider Challenge," and it's designed to reveal which eBikes actually work in real conditions—not just in YouTube videos.
How The Challenge Works
6-Week Test Circuit on West Linn Terrain:
- Week 1: Tanner Creek (confidence, controls, comfort foundation)
- Week 2-3: Hidden Springs Road challenge (sustained climbs, motor stress testing, multiple rides varying conditions)
- Week 4: Long Range Loop (distance performance, battery reality check)
- Week 5: Mary S. Young Park (weather variability, technical handling)
- Week 6: Final assessment route (same terrain as Week 2-3, proving consistency)
What Manufacturers Receive
- GPS data from every ride (verifiable performance)
- Video documentation from two perspectives
- Real-world battery and motor performance data
- Honest assessment from 50+ demographic
- Community exposure to engaged, research-oriented audience
- Extended testing: 3-month, 6-month, 12-month follow-ups (if bike deserves it)
Who You Reach
- 50+ affluent, research-oriented riders
- People who value authenticity over marketing
- Growing demographic that eBike industry largely ignores
- Decision-makers with real buying power
- Community loyal through genuine connection
Why This Partnership Actually Works
Editorial Independence is Non-Negotiable
If your eBike doesn't perform, we'll say so. You don't get to edit our reviews. You get authentic assessment. That actually builds more trust with our audience than hidden bias ever could.
Transparency Benefits Both Of Us
We disclose partnerships clearly. Our audience knows this is a test relationship. And they know that if we partner with you, it means we believe in your product enough to test it honestly.
You Get Real Market Intelligence
Two 50+ riders testing your bike on challenging terrain? You'll learn things your market research can't show you. Real usability. Real durability challenges. Real customer perspectives from the demographic that will drive your growth.
Innovation Starts With Honest Feedback
Most eBike companies get marketing feedback. You get real feedback from people asking real questions. That's where actual improvement happens.
How to Start a Conversation
Email: [email protected]
Subject: "Partnership inquiry: West Linn eBike Challenge"
Tell us:
- Your brand and eBike models
- Target market (is 50+ part of it?)
- Why a partnership makes sense for you
- Timeline you have in mind
- Any questions about our approach
We'll respond within 5 business days with next steps.
The Real Opportunity
Every innovation begins with understanding your market. The eBike industry doesn't understand the 50+ demographic. They don't know what matters to these riders. They don't speak their language.
Your brand could be the one that gets it. The brand that builds products and content for this demographic, not at them.
That's where market leadership comes from: seeing opportunity where others see an afterthought.
Every pedal stroke we take on your bike becomes data. Every climb becomes proof. Every moment of discovery becomes content that reaches people nobody else is reaching.
Let's build something real together.