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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 พ.ค. 2024
- It’s been a while since our last video and we’re sorry. BUT we're back and ready to hit the ground running with some exciting updates and news!
In this channel update, we'll fill you in on what's been happening behind the scenes at Propel and some other new companies in the works. We’ll also be discussing what you can expect from us in the coming months. Thank you all for sticking around and supporting us along the way.
Let us know in the comments what you'd like to see more of in our upcoming videos! We would love to hear what your thoughts are.
Timecodes:
0:00 What we’ve been doing
1:45 Where we’re going from here
2:50 New faces to the channel
4:20 Changing the name of the channel
5:10 What do you want to see more of?
7:50 Remaining independent media
8:30 Auto industry creating bicycles
9:30 Propel Bikes updates
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Love you guys! Just keep doing you. 🙏🏼
Very much appreciated! The feeling is mutual!
Don't change the name of the channel. "Propel" is generic enough, don't throw your branding away.
Good feedback! Thanks!
Agreed, Propel is good. Perhaps make it a combination title, "Propel: Changing the Way We Move" or some such. Or a logo to differentiate the channel from the shop.
The name is fine. Just keep creating great content....you'll know what works.
You're the Red Bull media of e-transportation... Keep going
Agreed. Propel is actually a beautiful homage to the industry of micro mobility in general. I don’t think there needs to be a separation. Part of purchasing from your shop is purchasing from someone who is advocating for change in the way the national sees and handles micro mobility. It’s actually why I like you guys.
Please don’t lose Propel name. It’s a great brand, is broad enough to cover many forms of mobility, is simple and memorable. It will still allow you to do all the things you’d like to do. The channel is great. Keep up the good work!
Propel is beyond words my favorite bike shop, TH-cam channel, and group of people in the bikes-as-transportation world. The inspiration that Chris brings to the space is infectious, and I'm thankful to loosely be part of the movement he's pursuing. My platform is little to nothing compared to yours, but please always consider me a tool in your toolbox for spreading the message, education, and content across our country wherever I can help.
Wow, thanks Brandon! I’m grateful to be able to call you a friend and an inspiration when at times I can feel like and outcast with my outlandish ideas. Keep up the great work!
@@Propelbikes outcast?! You're a leader in my eyes, whether you know it or not. :)
Your behind the scenes takes on the industry, breakdowns of components and gear and focus on urbanism / mobility is why I follow you. Anyone can review bikes, but you have brought a unique perspective of how to USE these devices in your daily life including the technical and social challenges that come with that. Hope to see more of this type of content in the future, thanks for what you’ve created to date and good luck with your future endeavors!
Thanks for your thoughtful response and your support! We will definitely be sharing more of that in the future!
Propel is the reason our family didn’t buy a second car. We do school runs, grocery and cross city tours on our cargo e-bike - we even prioritised bike path access when buying a home - all because of the open and honest content you create. Keep it up, don’t change the channel name, introduce new faces to the channel and enjoy the growth. And thank you.
Keep Propel as the name. It is perfect and still relevant, it means moving forward which is what both the channel and content will reflect as you broaden to encompass the culture and technology of e-bikes as a whole and not just New York or the shop.
Please, please keep the channel going. You inspired me to join my national bike advocacy board of directors to give back. So thanks 😊
I love the idea of Tara being on screen, a different perspective, a different gender highlights so many different things.
Definitely more advocacy one on one's would be great, it helps showcase success. Collaboration videos with other urbanism channels would be great for podcasts and broadening the channel.
Bicycles/tricycles "cargo" "FAMILY" bikes going to become HUGE in popularity!
WHY?
Economic expenses are severely heightening, war possibilities are increasing, and
increased marketing of E-assist cargo, and FAMILY cycling products!
Would be SO beautiful to see new, now existing cycling options actually EQUAL automobile usage!
OH, YEAH!!!
Tara will be a great addition as a presenter, looking forward to seeing the changes, name wise keep Propel in it, 'Move differently by Propel' for example.
Thanks! Looking forward to seeing what she does!
Broad channels are the channels i stay subbed too. Keep the name Propel. Even though not every video will interest me, theres less repetition and can reach a broader audience. Regardless, this is a great channel that addresses important topics and useful insight on human scaled transportation.
Much appreciated!
ALL OF THE ABOVE! Industry, riders, applications, business, mobility, last mile delivery, lifestyle........ This is revolutionary and you have been at the cutting edge. This innovation is a path to more livable communities.
The Propel name is fine. Nice to have you back. The manufacturing side will be interesting. I really like my ebike. I want the next one to be a full suspension commuter bike, so get going and make one like that. Thanks again.
Much appreciated! We'll see on the name side, seems like many are pushing to keep it.
Welcome to Detroit! Let's ride bikes together!
During the pandemic I watched a lot of your videos and it inspired me to get back into biking.
I watched your video about Benno bikes and it lead me to buying one. It's the best bike I've ever owned and it's gotten me cycling almost daily now.
I love being on my bike. It's all because of your channel. Thank you.
Thanks so much for sharing this! It really motivates me to hear these stories. Hopefully you will also inspire others to
Another huge step - keep it genuine, as that's what the audience has loved about Propel/Chris - and it will succeed in the same ways ❤
Right on keep the creativity flowing!
GO TARA GO!!! Chris you know what I told you back in 2021 and that is more activism. That is just highlighting how bikes can change communities. It can cover manufacturing but more of why this type of manufacturing is important for sustainability. You also be a platform to highlight the good the bad and the ugly. Think of the missing UL cert on eBikes.
Thanks Andrew! I hope you're doing well!
I really wondered why TH-cam hadn’t recommended any of your videos in the past 6/12.
Glad life is being good to you.
Would be great to catch up and for you to update your prior contacts and friends of the channel.
I hate when TH-cam just vanishes these channels from my awareness
Some great ideas...Tara has that energy that comes across to the camera, she will thrive in front of the lens. The main thing that keeps me coming back to Propel is, yes, the subject matter obviously. but mainly the thoughtfulness, vibe and general demeanour of Chris. He has a unique communication style that is involving, nuanced and inspiring. It is a tone that is quite rare I think in youtube land .
Move differently by propel
and i love to see the new ideas
Stay tuned.... :)
Congratulations Tara! I think you will be great in front of the camera. You guys are great and I love the videos.
Very much appreciated! Same feeling about Tara! Looking forward to what she does.
A lot of channels focus on the big picture but I love your personal stories the most. I like seeing how people use their bikes or the micro-mobility infrastructure. It makes me feel more connected to the big picture stuff and mechanical details. I also like the US focus. I live here and so many channels are so focused on European urbanism but I like learning about the great stuff here too and what I can bring to my city.
I think also bike advocacy. Not many channels get into the nitty gritty of it.
More Tara ! Keep the Propel name, it's fine !
Thanks!
I have been musing for years about why the current car companies aren't getting into the bike business (and possibly mopeds, and scooters, and buses and trains and so on). It's so exciting to hear you say there might be movement on getting car companies to make bikes!!!
It seems to be just starting but I think we can help accelerate that!
As I have started biking more for day to day activities it’s become more apparent that accessories like fenders and racks and lights are very useful. Most regular bikes don’t come with accessories. How does the bike industry sell the value proposition of accessories as standard
Great point! Pretty much all of our bikes come standard with accessories, definitely can consider this more
Such a good point. My bike didn’t fulfil its potential as everyday transport until I added a rack and full mudguards.
I currently work in manufacturing in Michigan, so happy to have you guys here. Where do we send resumes?
Hello Chris, It's Great to see you back and the change in the direction of your channel, Highway Cycles UK
Thanks Len!
I agree with the other posters, keep the name.🙏
Welcome to Detroit!
Excited to see what’s next for you guys! Uploading more consistently would be awesome.
Don’t change the name. ‚Propel’ is just a fun word.
And it’s transparent to say the channel and shop are linked.
I don’t see a conflict of interest in you selling specific brands in the shop but also covering other products on the channel. What’s wrong with openly communicating “We sell brand/product a,b,c for reasons x,y,z , but this is a different brand/product that’s exciting or different for this or that reason.” ?
Tara being in front of the camera is also a good idea. She has a great, fun energy, probably brings a different perspective on certain things and she’s cute and knows it 😅
Chris, I'm glad you asked, You have a history of opening the eyes of city government and nudging leaders to understand the value of e-bikes.
How about;
-Performing interviews with pro e-biking government officials.
-Update e-bike legislations that is either pro or anti biking.
-Highlight cities that are offering rebates.
In addition, please include subjects that may include traditional bikes as well as e-bikes;
-Show how easy bike locks can be defeated.
-Show technologies and methods for protection and for the recovery of a stolen bike.
-Visit Virginia Tech and make a video showing how VT test and rated bike helmets.
-Profiling individuals who finds orphan bikes, performs repairs and matches owners in need of a bike.
-Highlight small time Ma and Pa non-cooperation bike shops that are important for the local community.
Great suggestions! I'll definitely be considering them for sure! I'll add these to my list which is quite long but it's great that I'm getting some more help now
8:51 that guy in the middle is too impressed by the orbis wheel mclaren
I would love to see industry updates but also people that are getting bike infrastructure built in their communities. (lack of infrastructure is something that stops me from biking as much as I could)
The Propel name is strong with regards to subscriber numbers. You havent focused on the shop much and your broadcasts have included a wide range of subject matters e.g. Netherland’s cycle culture and infra structure. Other things to include could be what is current and what is coming e.g. battery technology - I hear that battery technology means that apart from being smaller and more efficient (more miles per kw) they will also be safer and will use safer materials. Good luck with the new broadcast and Tara will do a great job, she will learn about being in front of the camera just has you did. I look forward to seeing this all come together. Best of success to you all.
I love this channel. I was browsing your shorts yesterday looking for new propel content. Good luck with the changes, it certainly seems like it’s in good hands. So I can’t wait to see what comes next!
Thanks for the support!
Keep the name. More bike reviews, bike advocacy stuff, news stories like the battery issue I need New York. Looking forward to seeing what Tara brings to the channel.
Gear reviews too please.
Thank you for all of your efforts getting to this point and for sharing the process along the way. The Propel channel was a breath of fresh air when I was initially researching electric bikes, battery technology and safety, motors, etc. I had gravitated to the Bosch systems and the Tern GSD when I came across your channel, but I was looking for much more than just buying a bike...I was looking to change the way I thought about transportation. The depth, quality, and transparent honesty of the information you share was what I needed. Keep up the great work as you and the industries you work in...mature. P.S. Tara's filming and editing skills have certainly elevated the quality of your videos but she has also demonstrated a natural charisma in front of the camera. I look forward to hearing her perspectives as you move forward differently.
Thanks for the update! I really appreciate that you guys have elevated some of the "New Urbanist" ideas. Folks like City Nerd, NJB, Strong Towns, Oh the urbanity and, of course, Propel have made me aware of a healthier, happier way to live. Also, props for moving to Detroit. The motor city is coming back! Thanks again. Cheers!
We bought a couple of bike from propel and we live in northern Virginia. We would love to tell our story about how ebikes have changed our family life. We have some cool paths by use for some really good footage
Helping the industry mature, I think, is what is really important and which you have the unique ability to do. I really want more e-bike propaganda, I think you should work on incorporating more discussion of policy and organization, as well as individual ebikers and how their lives have improved due to infrastructure improvements. Do not change the name to move differently by propel. I think propel is an extremely catchy name for a small specific news channel and I think it’s better that it’s tied down to something real like a Brooklyn bike shop; just creates a place for physical community around the channel.
Really like the name and I'd love to see and learn about manufacturing but also mostly interested in the city development and city planning and bike infrastructure short and long term and what other cities and countries are moving forward and cities for people and not for cars. Talk to city developers and their challenges. I'm excited to see what ur going to do.
Your channel opened our family’s eyes to the possibility of a cargo bike. We got one and now only need one car. Keep it up. Also, does bloom need any mech Eng’s?
shoot me an email chris at togetherwebloom.us
I’m super curious about what your doing here in Detroit and what’s going on with Bloom!
I’ll offer myself up if you ever decide to do more rider stories I’m in “metro Detroit” and commute everyday in not the best bike infrastructure but it’s a start. It’d be cool to highlight more of what we have going on here in the suburbs of Detroit. We need more bike and mobility advocacy!
I have missed you guys but, as a dad, i totally get it. You also have a lot of things on your plate so remember to take care of yourself. Also, we all love Tara so excited to see more videos from her.
Thanks! Great reminder! I'm looking forward to seeing what Tara does. She's very talented
More Tara! Keep the name Propel, don't go for anything cliché. And more Tara please. Whatever happens, just have Tara in everything!!!
I would really love to see more content about electric micromobility (e-bikes, and more) more broadly in the North American context. Imports vs. domestic manufacturing. Transportation vs recreation. The changing cultural and legal landscape around e-bikes. But please don’t stop your coverage of the Propel shops and all the new offerings! Your channel very much influenced my personal decision to buy a Riese & Müller cargo bike from my local LBS that specializes in high quality transportation-oriented e-bikes and I would love to see more people join the movement!
I like videos that help me imagine a future of how you can engage with your city/community without a car.
Thanks Matt!
How about “Propel Differently”? A little homage to the old, while bringing in the new. Either way, looking forward to more videos! Thanks!
A big congratulations to each and every one of you. I'm looking forward to seeing more videos from either this channel or the new one in the future. I've got a video idea in mind. A segment where you or a city correspondent assess the bike/e-bike friendliness of a city, rating its safety, culture, bike structures, etc. on weekdays and weekends. Afterwards, you can reassess the city's rating after six months, one year, or whenever necessary.
It's the 2019 model, still a great ride.
Do what the heck you want with name. Your videos will still land in the same place and be enjoyed by your audience in the same way.
And I for one would welcome any contributor who’s ready for a turn at presenting!
More on micro mobility and rider stories sounds good.
Great to see you expanding! As a keen cyclist (and e-biker) who lives in Canada I am glad to see you making a difference.
Would love to see Tara get into the aspects of how cycling can impact women and the issues holding back many women from becoming regular cyclists. We need to get more women cycliing and feeling safe on two wheels and e-bikes can really play a part in that evolution.
Name wise, Propel still works as a name and unifies the brand. 👍
Good to see you back, thought the channel was finished. Really liked the five boroughs bike tour, one for the bucket list.
More tricycles please! But, honestly, whatever you guys end up doing- I'm here for it.
Along with many others, I also want you to keep the "Propel" name. It makes it easy to remember the channel. Even with the original name, you can still broaden what subjects and issues you can cover.
PS: Thanks for the mention of New Labs. I should check them out.
Looking forward to additional content!!!!
Was just thinking that I'd not seen anything from you in a while and bada bing, here you are with your announcement. Keep up doing what you've built and looking forward to any new content that will come along. You have brought many interesting items to light in the mobility field and can't wait to see the evolvement that will be happening. Congrats on the new adventures ahead for you and Propel. Love the name, don't think it needs to change...Cheers to you and your gang :)
You will be fantastic, Tara; go for it!
Moving the family - more of this please! Great stuff. Keep Propel name? I like it.
You got this Tara! You’re going to blow us away with great stuff. Looking forward to you dominating your predecessor, and for real getting the last laugh on who’s the best. It’s a sure thing!
I'd be glad to see more of you and your unique content. Tara too. This channel's subscriber counts doesn't reflect the quality of the content. I like the current name but if you want to change it, do it now rather than later.
Much appreciated!
Boy, oh boy - this is exciting! It’s great to be on this journey with you, Chris! Having known both you and Tara through our connections over the internet for a long while now, it’s extremely extremely inspiring to see the world you have created with this content! You two are truly people whom I take major pride in calling my friends and mentors, and I’m loving the direction you’re deciding upon taking this approach for “Propel-ling” the future!
It’s cool to see your insights within this business! I’m actually tempted to switch my university course for next year so that it falls more in-line with these kinds of ideas, since the more I see what’s possible through content that awesome people like you create - the more I want to be a part of it!
I hope we can arrange something interesting in the not-too-distant-future!
Oh my god - I’ve just realised! Myself and Cat spoke the other day through Propel’s Instagram DMs!
You are too kind Max! Whatever you do just keep that spirit and you're gonna do great! It's really great to know you and have you as a friend!
It's nice to see your good work rewarded. Go Propel!
Much appreciated!
Definitely would appreciate more coverage of micro mobility. Bikes are great for many use cases but micro mobility can be much better in others. Micro mobility is also not as far along in the "acceptance" phase where most devices are still technically illegal so it would be great to have more community involvement to figure out better ways to classify devices, etc. ie. the Class 1, 2, 3 system seems out-of-date at this point and we need something more general and all encompassing to make sure things are safe but accessible to many forms of transport
I love the content so far.. I am looking for biking cities. I am als a veteran , i wouldn't mind seeing some of that content as well as more interviews like the Emeryville mayor. Why change the name? maybe another channel with other content , but I belive you should keep your branding.
Great update. Looking forward to seeing you evolve.
Thanks!
agree with others, keep the name.
love the branching out into manufacturing and other micro mobility.
would love too see videos on the how to's on the way to get regulations changed or who's doing what in what city/state/province.
I hope all your endeavors will be highly successful. Are you opening a store in Detroit? I would love to see Propel here in Cleveland, Ohio. We don't have an electric bicycle store here. Only Trek and Specialized sell e-bikes here.
Good to see you back, go for it, I think broadening out covering a wider range of topics would be great.
I didn't realize it had been so long. OMG! Hi Chris! Hi Tara!!! So good you all are back. Tara is a great addition. Glad to see the fam is doing well.
Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego was one of the best computer games of all time, and two of my friends were on the game show 😅
Love it!
Yes, more Tara! More Cat!
Move differently, love it!
You moved to Detroit! Hope to hear more about that soon. Hope we can catch up for coffee one day.
So good to see you guys, do you really have a sister or did you just shave, changed glasses, and film both sides?
As someone who grew up in Detroit and formerly worked as an engineer for Ford, I’ve been skeptical of the term “mobility” since it first started getting popularized. It has always seemed like a euphemism used by the auto industry to describe the next generation of automobile-centric culture (ride sharing, EVs, CAVs). It worries me, since I don’t think cars - even EVs and CAVs - are the future. I’d love to hear your take on this
Pretty cool! I agree that the term mobility is often misused and confused. I agree with your sentiment and I think human scale transportation is clearly the future.
Have missed you over the last many months. Exciting stuff, Chris. Not sure how I feel about the name change, as Propel seems pretty broad already. I have always enjoyed the wide ranging content you have been providing and am looking forward to more with fresh faces and perspectives.
Much appreciated! Definitely will be considering your feedback.
Looking forward to Tara’s contributions to the channel, but hope you won’t disappear entirely.
I think you should definitely keep the name and logo, though.
Best of luck going forward. Bikes are the way to go! Propel yourselves 👏🏻
Thanks! I’ll still likely be the main contributor, but it will be nice to mix it up a little.
Congrats and wellcome back!
Thanks!
If you do start a podcast. Please reach out, I'd love to take part!
congrats on the detroit move. i saw you on the riverwalk last weekend and you called out my HSD lol
Funny! I remember that! Hope to see you on the trail again.
I'm old. I was singing the song. "Where ...in the world....is Carmen San Diego?" I can't remember the tv show it was associated with, something on PBS that was about reading (not reading rainbow).
There was a cartoon, a video game and a show. I think it was a game show seperate from other shows
👍
5:16 I know this is going to be a niche opinion but I would love to see more about bike policy/advocacy and running an organization. I want to get involved in this fight to using advocacy and believe that you all may have unique perspectives on the matter!
This has been on my list, we did one with Transportation alternatives, but I want to do a video with Go Active SGV which is a great grass roots model for building an advocacy organization.
I want to know about the design and development of products. Why are choices made? As a systems integrator, bike mfgs have an entire market of parts to choose from. Why do they do what they do?
Exciting times!
I'm interested in news/trends on bikes that affect normal people doing normal things, as opposed to "this is the latest thing meant for people who want to spend $10K on a new bike" or the latest racing news (hello, most of us are not racers).
Great feedback, definitely want to incorporate this.
Keep the name. It is a great name. I loved watching your takes on urbanism, and that's more what im into watching on youtube in general. My suggestion is to start another channel to separate either the urbanism talk or the shop talk. While it is great that you do both, i consume urbanism content whenever an interesting topic comes up, while the ebike content i only consume when im searching for a new bike. While it doesn't seem like you are searching for channel growth, separating the two general topics should at least help give you and your message greater reach.
Happy ro know the channel is in a pause for good reasons! i was worried you guys had just shutdown or something.
We’re coming back strong!
Tara filming in the cargo bike!
hi, there used to be a mountain bike magazine who had a youtube channel (www.youtube.com/@Bikemagazine/videos) where they would bike tests and annual bike test and that was kind of cool ( my perspective ok) they stopped but the editorial line could be done on electric bikes form with your point of view. Keep on moving and creating good content, good to see tara out of the cargo box filming.
I still ride the Mustache e-bikes 27 Friday
i loved carmen sandiego
I'd like to see some collabs (which should help expand the audience) with channels like City Nerd, Strong Cities, Not Just Bikes, and so on.
Looking forward (hoping?) to seeing Tara more - we need to see more female representation around the "industry" (both cycling and You Tube).
Agreed on all points! I did one vid with Jason from NJB bit would love to do vids with City Nerd and Strong Cities
I like a lot of your content, but my favorite is the ride stories. They are the videos I watch the most. Bike reviews are great but I may not watch ones on models I am not interested in.
Some analysis of the effect of the pandemic on bicycles. Here, in Olympia, Washington, for instance, with huge demand, two bicycle shops inexplicably went out of business. It seems that the inability to import bikes from Asia and switch to American made was just too much. And how can that be corrected? Oh and the remaining bike shop, is focusing on high-end race, mountain and road bikes. With a few electric and almost and no cruising style bikes to speak of.
Anyone know the current state of LEV companies in the US? Thinking about the Schaeffler in Germany etc.