Post by Matthias Meier

🚴‍♂️ Craft Bike Days 2024: Fireside Chat with Franc Arnold What keeps someone like Franc Arnold, with nearly 40 years in the cycling industry, so driven? At this year’s Craft Bike Days, I had the chance to sit down with the man behind RTI Sports, Ergon, CA GO, and Aeron TPU. From building bikes in a freezing family garage to redefining entire product categories, Franc shared his story with honesty, humor, and a ton of valuable lessons. Some of the takeaways: ➡️ Differentiation? Yes—but only if it matters. ➡️ Listening to your customers is a superpower. ➡️ Even the best ideas won’t survive without solid cash flow management (trust him, he’s been there). 🔝 What impressed me most? Franc’s energy. While others might think about slowing down, he’s out there starting new companies, debating ideas, and staying endlessly curious. The audience was hooked—and so was I. 💡 Want to know more? Check out the full article here