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Ben Potman
How long have you been working with bicycles?
Officially making a living from it since 2002, 20 years!
And how'd you get started?
I grew up with a passion for riding and the freedom it afforded me at a young age. I lived a couple blocks away from a small shop, and spent enough time there that they started letting me change flat tires and assemble bikes-which eventually turned into a part-time job in junior high. I've been working in shops in different roles and capacities ever since.
What's your favorite hobby (outside of cycling)?
Combining traveling with scuba diving.
Favorite movie or TV Show?
Seinfeld.