Bicycle shortage
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After looking around the forums, I'm shocked that nobody is talking about this, which makes me even more curious: Is anyone else seeing a shortage of bicycles in stores now? I went to Scheels in the Spring when bicycles are usually stocked by the hundreds. They only had a couple dozen, and they weren't the good ones they usually have. As for component groups, only Tourney and Altus. No Acera, Alivio, or Deore.
In the Summer, and now Fall, it's no different.
By when I come to bikeforums, I am shocked to see absolutely no mention of it whatsoever, which is making me wonder if this shortage is something exclusive to my part of the country, which is the upper midwest.
What's it like where you live? Can you actually go to a local shop and buy a decent bike?
In the Summer, and now Fall, it's no different.
By when I come to bikeforums, I am shocked to see absolutely no mention of it whatsoever, which is making me wonder if this shortage is something exclusive to my part of the country, which is the upper midwest.
What's it like where you live? Can you actually go to a local shop and buy a decent bike?
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I suppose I'm late to the game. I haven't logged into this site for quite a while. I just noticed the shortage in the Spring and haven't been on the site until now, and didn't do any searches on the subject other than scan through the thread titles. People seemed to be just talking bikes as if they were still available.
As for me, I have 2, plus a junk one, so I'm all set. One problem though is that if bicycles are in short supply and prices are up, I'll bet bicycle theft will increase.
As for me, I have 2, plus a junk one, so I'm all set. One problem though is that if bicycles are in short supply and prices are up, I'll bet bicycle theft will increase.
To be clear, bikes are still available. They are more limited, but for sure available. A friend bought an entry level Specialized hybrid 2 months ago, another friend bought a carbon 105 Trek a couple weeks ago, one more guy bought a higher level Trek Checkpoint a few weeks ago, etc.
The local Scheels by me has had bikes this year too- hybrids, cruisers, kids bikes, and various levels of drop bar depending on when I have looked.
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This is why I’m glad I’m into C&V… since the pandemic started I’ve bought and rebuilt 3 bikes, and been able to get any parts I need.
so, no shortage if you like vintage bikes and parts, and no wait for repairs if you do your own.
what’s the issue again?
so, no shortage if you like vintage bikes and parts, and no wait for repairs if you do your own.
what’s the issue again?