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So 220 actually read the forum

shadowone1shadowone1 Posts: 1,408
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touching on the complete shocker in another thread that 220 actually read this forum, then how about we consider what we'd like them to change in the magazine??

I know some people will have reservations but last month was a slight improvement on previous editions of 220.

Some of the group tests are a complete joke if I'm honest

Comments

  • JulesJules Posts: 987
    I think they have a cheek reviewing only two bikes and calling it a "group" test. Especially at the £1000 price mark.

    Plus where they do review lots of one type of gear they have too many awards. No need for an "editors choice" award. Just have a "best buy award" and possibly a "best buy on a budget" award.
  • shadowone1shadowone1 Posts: 1,408
    i agree jules.

    It would be good see some more budget testing on show. I like seeing all the bike porn but most of it is way out of my and most people reach.
  • FirestarterFirestarter Posts: 120
    I'm sure they do, but I doubt they get any ideas for articles from here. Thats predominantly decided by whos adverts are in the magazine and whos arse the editor happens to be kissing that month.

    You may notice they often leave certain manufactorers out or dont include obvious items in some tests, either its political or the people who write the articles are numpties. Personally, I think its a bit of both....
  • jacjac Posts: 452
    Found this, which is interesting...

    Reader Profile for 220:

    With a readership of almost 50,000 comprises readers who are both extremely loyal and highly affluent
    81% male, with an average age between 26-45
    Highly educated professionals (18% educated to Masters/PHD level)
    High earners (Average household income £68K (12% earn in excess of £100K)
    Competitive – participating on average in four events per annum
    1 in 4 of readers competing overseas
    1 in 10 competing at long/Ironman distance
    57% consider themselves intermediate or above
    52% are triathlon club members
    Readers stated that reviews and advertising were a greater influence than price when deciding which product to purchase
    65% of our readers purchase their products online
  • FirestarterFirestarter Posts: 120
    With a readership of almost 50,000 comprises readers who are both extremely loyal and highly affluent
    Well, theryre not gonna say "most of our readers are disloyal , paupers" are they?!81% male, with an average age between 26-45
    I would say more between the ages of 35-45 .....ahem...mid-life-crisis...ahem
    Highly educated professionals (18% educated to Masters/PHD level)
    And most blokes on this survey said they had a 12inch cock too :roll:
    High earners (Average household income £68K (12% earn in excess of £100K)
    see comment above...
    Competitive – participating on average in four events per annum
    1 in 4 of readers competing overseas
    1 in 10 competing at long/Ironman distance
    57% consider themselves intermediate or above
    Thats their opinion
    52% are triathlon club members
    none admitted to being part of the BCTTT though
    Readers stated that reviews and advertising were a greater influence than price when deciding which product to purchase
    MUGS!!!!!
    65% of our readers purchase their products online
    inbetween downloading copious amounts of porn
  • jacjac Posts: 452
    Circulation of 220 must be around the 20,000 mark...just shows what a tiny audience tri has in the UK!
  • shadowone1shadowone1 Posts: 1,408
    could firestarter be taking over from Treefrog??

    I'm part of BCTTT...... when you joining? Its inevitable.
  • BlinkybazBlinkybaz Posts: 1,144
    Of course they read the forum! Thats where the ideas come from for reviews and articles.

    Maybe we should have a forum page in the mag.
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