Originally Posted by
eduskator
On a similar note, I tried to reserve a gravel bike in advance (called in November 2021 hoping to get one by April-May 2022) and only 1 LBS was able to put my name on a waiting list for a potential delivery in November 2022. It is insane.
That long of a wait is in part based on what you are choosing to buy. A local shop has multiple models and sizes of Jamis Renegade bikes in stock for sale. And they have a ton of Domane models and sizes.
Canyon has multiple sizes and models of their Grizl gravel bike in stock(as of 2 days ago). And more boutique brands are available earlier too- the Fairlight Secan 2.5 has multiple sizes and colors available in March.