PNW Components: How the Brand Got its Start, and Where the Team Gets Their Inspiration - a podcast by Singletracks.com

from 2022-06-13T07:58:02

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Aaron and Emily Kerson founded PNW Components in 2015. The customer-focused brand is known for offering quality components like dropper posts, handlebars, and now clothing at affordable prices.


In this interview we ask:



  • What kind of bike industry experience did you have before starting PNW?

  • Did you observe any problems you wanted to solve, or were there efficiencies that were being overlooked?

  • What was the first product PNW launched? Why did you choose that product or product line to start?

  • Who does your product design and development?

  • Is working with local bike shops and brick and mortar retailers becoming more important as the brand grows?

  • What is your customer service philosophy? Is the customer always right?

  • Why did you decide to offer a lifetime warranty for PNW products?

  • What’s one thing buyers can do to keep their dropper post working smoothly?

  • Are there unique advantages and/or challenges to working with your spouse?

  • Is there any pressure to increase prices on the products you sell? How are you keeping prices low?

  • PNW, along with a number of brands, recently launched a line of cycling apparel. Why clothing?


Learn more about the company at pnwcomponents.com.


✏️ A written transcript of this conversation is available to Singletracks Pro supporters: singletracks.com/support


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