-- May 6th, 2025 --
I’m not a blogger, so I’m making no promises that you’ll find quality here—only authenticity. This is my space to write a journal, preserve ideas, and share perspectives about design and my engineering experience. Expect everything from technical breakdowns and design challenges to lessons learned through trial and error.
As always, I reserve the right to curate and edit this section without notice or explanation. If you’ve made it this far and want to see something explained at length—or maybe simplified—reach out using the contact form or send a direct message.
So, why this push for authenticity? In 2025, we’re seeing a surge of content generated by AI tools like ChatGPT. I’m not opposed to using these tools for framing, proofreading, or foundational work, but I currently place more value on original thought. That’s the foundation of my creative process, which I hope you’ll recognize as a recurring theme—or motif—of this blog.
GoPeds aren’t new, and neither is the two-stroke engine. New hobbyists in the GoPed and DIY motorized vehicle community—and returning veterans—often miss out on the history and are vulnerable to misinformation that can lead to poor builds, wasted money, or even safety issues. Misinformation directed toward or about a brand or person (pointing to myself) isn’t victimless either. It erodes the brand and creator’s credibility. I won’t go further, but I need you to know that as a creator in this space, it’s critical to me that the community I serve understands the effort that goes into original design and the continued growth of our hobby.
The items you see on this site weren’t created by accident. They are the products of teamwork, sleepless nights, thousands of hours of research, experimentation, application, destruction, money gained, money lost, years invested, and lessons learned.
To denounce the success of our brand as luck—or as a copy of something similar—is to deny everything I’ve written above and to dismiss our mission.
If this resonates, stick around. There’s more to come.