Originally Posted by
pbass
Been putting off getting my teenage son a new MTB for a few years because he just wasn't riding. He'd outgrown his old one quite some time ago. Suddenly, since the pandemic and stay-at-home schooling, he's riding my singlespeed cross bike all the time, and riding with me again (amazing--I thought those days were over!). He just wanted a new entry-level hardtail and there was NOTHING in stock locally but just last week we lucked out and found a 2020 Jamis 29'r that's his size - literally one of the only bikes in stock. Works for me - Jamis is a great brand.
I am seeing a surge of used bike popping up on facebook markets. People are seeing the shortage and taking advantage of it to get rid of the bike that's been in their possession that they don't ride.