How Bike Shops Kept Up With America’s 121% Spike In Demand

[@inputgoldfish4424]

The demand is so high that my bike got stolen

[@tanshmay]

Generic_white_boy_ 0 lol

[@weerawarakul1817]

lol

[@amartseren9548]

My bike too

[@coconuts5500]

THEY STOLE MY BIKE! I CAN’T HAVE SHIT IN DETROIT!

[@jrdsm]

lol

[@tuckerino7639]

US: 121% spikes on bikes demand Netherland: *laugh in pedals*

[@TheLiamster]

I remember going to Amsterdam and being shocked at the amount of bicycle riders.

[@andrewbetances8188]

@@TheLiamster Not surprising when the Netherlands and certain portions of the EU in general actually focused on the safe but efficient passage of humans and human powered vehicles over the obnoxious infatuation of motor vehicles that the states has -- at our rate we're like 50 - 60 years behind the Netherlands in this aspect even with the push for bicycles as result of the pandemic.

[@Luke-qj5jn]

Americans wont be fat anymore?

[@xaviersaavedra7442]

Right back at you puny Netherlands

[@skylineXpert]

So does Denmark

[@ankurapte1808]

my friend owns a bike shop in india and he's run out of stock for every bike that costs less than $2000 cycling is seeing a surge ACROSS THE GLOBE

[@hishmithvvardhan5809]

India is waste for cycling bike cost way more no bike parks and all no full sus bikes dumb country

[@chromebomb]

my friend works at shop in California. after first month they had no bikes for less than 1k, next month nothing under 2k, now they dont have any bikes at ALL

[@supriyanarayani8629]

@Altair I own Amazon we are also out of stock

[@alenk7333]

I think it’s awesome 👏🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🏻‍♂️

[@JimmyGeorge1]

Hishmith V vardhan , thank you for your JUDGMENT

[@bitchesbetrippin992]

Once this pandemic is over I’m gonna buy myself a really nice used bike.

[@iwrotethis4712]

Not any time soon

[@aurboda]

YES

[@ghazypangerang6118]

Get an enduro bike lol

[@andyc9902]

Wanna buy an Indian comfortable bike. Like 40 dollars

[@nikibineri3675]

I dont think people will sell them and go back to cars. In France at different points, people that had to buy a bike because of a long transportation strike, kept on using them daily.

[@mascarademermelada8746]

I'm 31 and i just bought my first bike and learned how to ride😁so far i'm loving it

[@nk6197]

They didn’t. Here in Colorado it’s almost impossible to find a bike in a shop that actually works for you.

[@mentos93]

Well all these bikes in this video look shit & uncomfortable anyway.

[@kalumklausner]

N K I work at a bike shop in Fruita/Grand Junction.... still can’t get a bunch of stuff.

[@HeyUncleA]

One of the benefits of living in a big city is there are thousands of rich folks who sell 5-10k bikes after a year of use for less than half the price.

[@coloradomtb2294]

Built in China ?!!!????? Why Most bikes that aren’t walmat bikes aren’t built in China

[@xnova5]

@@coloradomtb2294 are you referring to Taiwan ? most bikes are built there now including some for specialized and Santa Cruz.

[@jamesmoore9880]

I work at a bike shop for fun and also a main e-bike company. Everyone thinks this is great and that they are so lucky but in reality it's not at all. We sold 2200 bikes a month while before about 300 to 400. Problem is, bikes and parts are almost impossible to get now after the 3rd month of Covid. Now shops are going under because they have nothing else to sell nor can they work on bikes for service because due to lack of parts. Another thing is trails and roads are completely overcrowded now while these new riders are not learning the rules of the road. It's starting to become a major issue.

[@sunnyoutdoors]

start making bikes in America

[@goedelite]

Local government does nothing to promote the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists. In St Petersburg, hardly any bicyclists have a legally require warning device, a bell, horn or buzzer. E-bikes use the sidewalks. Police are nowhere to be seen until they come to restore traffic flow after an accident.

[@createdbynemanja3431]

Bike shops: Suffering from success 🙇‍♂️

[@markomarin3414]

Bless up !

[@protectme4278]

So...much....success lol

[@ap6982]

Stores been empty for 4 months. Wish i was suffering from success.

[@jofx4051]

Stonks

[@ap6982]

Because the key to success is not being able to stock bikes in your store for 4 months.

[@spacecadet2226]

October 2021: “Why used bikes are flooding Craigslist and eBay.”

[@mesiroy1234]

Thank cool

[@andyc9902]

Ok

[@googleuser868]

Not much to choose from on the local Craigslist so I decided to advertise a couple I have collecting dust. Don't really need 4 bikes. Lol

[@vive335]

Lol new insider video

[@gaylordpantamime]

Uh huh

[@kanglee6066]

Just wait 2-3 years most of these people will sell their bike. And if you're lucky you might get expensive bike for a good deal

[@pavelow235]

No it'll probably be more like when the Chinese stacked up all their dockless bikes in a big pile and let them rot. Ain't capitalism grand.

[@joeybaseball7352]

How good of a deal? I would be willing to pay $50 on a $700 bike.

[@uditanandsharma2744]

I'm waiting for the same thing, just hope that people in my area were not cheap😂 like me.

[@breckr1121]

@@pavelow235 When you realize that a hell ton of 10k+ bikes are made in Taiwan or China.

[@pranteranaud3617]

Already seeing it. They're selling them as " pandemic purchased, only used a handful of times. Just picked up a 2020 Norco storm for 400$. Some people have no clue what they buying or why. Win win!

[@ToothlesstheNightFury510]

Yes stop driving when it’s not necessary and lessen traffic get some fresh air and ride your bike! Wear helmets and lights please :D

[@MONi_LALA]

I have a neighbor who own a small bike shop and he was crying because he don't have enough bikes for his customers. He want to sell everyone a bike but he couldn't keep up.

[@samuelcdesign]

"How Bike Shops Kept Up with America's 121% Spike in Demand" 00:20 "At no point did we ever satisfy demand."

[@LivingOnPurpose1]

👍🏾‼

[@RockyC89]

Business Insider in 6 months: how bicycle accidents surged in 2021.

[@OctogonOxygen024816]

Yuuup

[@protectme4278]

"but my bike is a mountain bike! How come it didn't just go over the rock I plowed it into?"

[@mcgmusic7439]

Bike shops DID NOT keep up lmaoo it’s almost impossible to purchase a bike now

[@TrusttheY]

Fr, and most bike shops are overpriced, unless it's Walmart or something similar...

[@jsjohal1658]

I got 1 $1200 holla

[@alen-commentnazi8774]

@@TrusttheY lmao have fun with your walmart bike

[@TrusttheY]

Alen C who said I had a Walmart bike, I'm just saying that's the only place that serves "cheaper" bikes.

[@ap6982]

Walmart is garbage shined up on a shelf.

[@an_asian_guy]

Workers: this is madness Companies: no this is productions Workers: NOOOOOOOooooooo!!!!!!!!!

[@FingeringThings]

Bikes are awesome, glad to see a shift towards them as transportation

[@thebigpicture2032]

True but there is a downside. A very good friend of mine died on a bike.

[@supremeneon9757]

@@thebigpicture2032 A lot of American cities aren't bike friendly.

[@ajtan06]

A lot of american cities*

[@cardboardpackage]

@@thebigpicture2032 A very good friend of mine died in a car

[@nicholasschroeder3678]

Never forget the bikes in China. Think that's changed. Now they're all getting fat like us.

[@unvcht5046]

Man this pandemic made a lot of new millionaires and I missed out

[@OctogonOxygen024816]

Your telling me!!!

[@erictan823]

It did not. Those companies were already established. You wouldve had to be on this train several years ago.

[@unvcht5046]

@@erictan823 thanks for making us feel better with false statements lol

[@jltrack]

They built up their business infrastructure for years. Designing bicycle frame, getting them manufactured at large scale, investing in warehouses for shipment. Establishing a dealer network. It takes years of work and strategic business planning. They worked long and hard

[@visualpun650]

Very few bike shops have deep pockets. Many bikes shops close up every year.

[@alimamulma3sum14]

So Americans are becoming Europeans riding bikes everywhere??

[@showonstage100]

Khayr Brother naaa Americans are just been Americans spending money they don’t have.

[@cua7180]

People start avoiding public transportation because of the pandemic. Plus gym & swimming pool are closed, so people turn to biking for sports

[@mynameisciko4885]

Indonesia people buy bikes worldwide and sell those big with shitty high price like brompton

[@wahyuikhsan3677]

US : 121% spikes on bike demands on pandemic Netherlands : 121% spikes on bike demand every single day

[@cjmanait718]

the only spike in demand we get here is money. do you need a kidney?

[@cjmanait718]

nah the other less known colonizer

[@AA-ke2ns]

Bike shop owners are about to drive lambos after the pandemic

[@shallotgogoofy7431]

If they get lucky enough they might even drive buggati's

[@tongsllc]

No they won't! Biking is a culture!!!

[@AA-ke2ns]

@@tongsllc I know, it's just a joke I myself ride 150-200 kms a week just because I want to so I completely understand the culture

[@tongsllc]

But they can feed their family for a long while - unless no inventory!

[@oo7chicken112]

Hahaha no they won’t! Not when the communist government takes over and knocks on your door saying, this 4 bedroom house is too large for 2 ppl. As well as your bank account. Once the communist gov seizes all your money and property you’ll be equally as poor as those small businesses run to bankruptcy!. Only the huge corporations, with gov hand in the pockets, (Doug Ford, Deco Labels). (Gettting rich off all covid floor and wall stickers) for one example. Time to turn off the tv and do your own research

[@lindseycampbell7487]

Bought a used single speed in September and have no regrets. I've been commuting and riding for fun everyday since with the exception of minor repairs. I've only ridden in a car three times since i got the bike 😅

[@CaptApril123]

I took a single speed for a ride last summer, i'm going to get one next month. You really can't beat it for reliability and simplicity.

[@fedordegroot2599]

After 15.000km cycling to my work on my old bike, I ordered a new bike: Gazelle Ultimate C8 with a belt drive. Cannot wait for it.

[@daiiinja1]

I pre-ordered my Linus on June from Bike Attack to be ready for pick-up around July/August, but still waiting for it. They said my bike will be available in February 2021!

[@KJSvitko]

Bicycles are great ! Bicycles, ebikes and escooters are great options for last mile, short distance travel. Cities need to do more to encourage people to ride bicycles by providing safe, protected bike lanes and trails. Every adult and child should own a bicycle and ride it regularly. Bicycles are healthy exercise and fossil fuels free transportation. Electric bicycles are bringing many older adults back to cycling. Ride to work, ride to school or ride for fun.

[@JimboJonas]

Once the pandemic is over all these lazy people will be selling their dusty, seldom-used bikes

[@ToukoMuto]

woot it will be my time to shine and buy them up and wait until the next pandemic hits and sell them hehehe

[@orbitalheaven8368]

@@ToukoMuto bruh big brain time

[@tongsllc]

The pandemic will NOT be over, because our unsustainable Western way of life IS the problem. The minute you resort to BUSINESS AS USUAL, we'll be right back to the same problem!

[@ChildlessCatLady]

@@tongsllc, Unfortunately, I agree. Too many variations to contain.

[@hebayoussef1633]

Man I've waited so long for a future where bikes are preferred over public transportation. Hopefully, this trend will carry on even after the pandemic.

[@hunterwright386]

Somehow I built a custom mountain bike during COVID

[@mejartomlinson7065]

lol how much that cost you

[@neozeonsolid]

I bought a hardtail in July...6 weeks later got a full suspension bike. No regrets.

[@hunterwright386]

Mejar Tomlinson 4500$

[@hunterwright386]

Zondares built a full sus and got my dirt jumper today

[@xanscobe]

seems like they are not happy about empty storage.. isnt that a dream of a Seller ?

[@thebigpicture2032]

They’re upset because they could be making even more money.

[@gx.santiago6842]

Not at all, no product , no money.

[@jase87]

I think you’ve never worked for or had a business if you think no supplies is the dream of a business....that’s like saying it’s the goal of a supermarket or ice cream parlour to run out of food and ice cream to sell

[@imboredsoimdoingthis6570]

xanscobe they are happy but there not happy that they can’t keep up with demands which make them upset

[@RadzLee]

Bicycles are not consumables... a boom of sales in a short period of time will cause a flood of used products market when the hype/need decreases... demand on new products will collapse drastically later on. sellers & manufacturers will have trouble with sales & inventory that time ....

[@shrirangtambe4360]

Greatest vehicle ever produced in human history.... Humble cycle. Consumes no fuel. Far more efficient than any machine or vehicle (for personal transport) And makes you fitter Saves your Lot of efforts compared to immediate alternative activity i.e. walking.

[@zebulundocallas]

Bikes are also going in high demand here in Asia. For budget bikes, there are a lot because production can be speed up, but for quality bike frames, forks, hydraulic brakes and others your order can go up to months before delivery

[@jackkane6129]

My friend bought a trek Roscoe 7 and is expected to get it in March 6 month wait wow

[@gregoryvierra6114]

All in one sentence too.

[@alh2664]

They haven’t been outta stock since April and they won’t get any until December

[@Jay-jb2vr]

Bikesdirect.com right??

[@user-ex7ex1qt4t]

Why the heck is everything so so expensive in the US? Like $400 for a bicycle as a start! That's crazy pricey.

[@duckygoesquackquack848]

All the bikes at my local bike shops where sold out and I needed a new bike this year😔

[@Jay-jb2vr]

Yea like bikesdirect.com 😑

[@tekkenfan01]

Bought you one, it will be delivered in a couple days

[@davidhargrave778]

I got a fresh Kona Process 153 Enduro bike cause some kid bought it for something to do during COVID and decided that $1500 was a good resale price. Massive deal!

[@rogerserafin]

Very true. As a friend to 3 other friends that own bike shops in my surrounding area, all have been totally affected by inventory and excessive bike repairs. Parts are hard to come by as well as the waiting process takes longer than usually through their distributors. Most of the bikes shops in my area are pinned and back logged with previous bike owners needing repairs for their bikes. 4 weeks to a month is the average wait time to get your bike repaired; this included parts if they can find them. It's been tough on everyone...

[@skylineXpert]

In denmark we can get bikes in brugsen thansen and there is no inventory problem

[@markomarin3414]

Just bought my Specialized SL7 for $10k And that is the last stock. The world is crazy.

[@cyka4075]

Just wait for climb specific bike

[@cjmanait718]

damn. we have a lot of bike here in the old colony but we is poor AF. do you have spare change? (cute eyes)

[@cinnamongmc5430]

marko marin... Why are you bragging on YT about how much you paid for a bicycle? Have you no empathy for the millions of people with no job, no income, homeless or about to be. Shame on you.

[@BalenciGoated]

I invested in Linus as soon as the pandemic hit. Very smart choice.

[@hangingwithmygnomes2067]

I'm really happy to hear that more americans are chosing to cycle, the healthy and clean alternative!

[@frankie209fs]

I just bought a new Specialized Rockhopper for $538 OTD at my local bike shop. I sold 2 old beach cruisers within 2 minutes of posting them on offerup.

[@KY_Optics]

i've stopped riding my bikes since march, because of all the new people riding and causing chaos here in indonesia, and now i'm stuck with 3 broken bikes, mostly dead tires and 1 cracked rim that i'm not going to fix until prices come down, now you can buy a motorcycle for less than what it would cost to replace 6 bicycle outer and inner tubes

[@rismadeco]

Maybe buy a bike around 50 bucks lol ga usah mahal2 sepedahan kek org2 :v

[@KY_Optics]

@@rismadeco skrng sparepart jg mahal ini😂 peda saya biasanya ban swallow 50k jadi 85k skrng, gamasuk akal bener

[@dudastt]

@@KY_Optics iya spare part langka dan mahal

[@MP-zf7kg]

there are still "vintage" bikes out there that can be easily re-upped: for quite a long time period, bikes featured 6-8 speeds on the back, rim brakes, and so forth. It isn't rocket-science to replace parts, and there are many good youtube vids (I highly recommend the "rj the bike guy" series). Might seem daunting if you're new to it, but your learn quickly.

[@baytinsopo]

Assuming the parts are available.. supplies are limited as well

[@cinnamongmc5430]

Estate sales, yard sales, flea markets,, Goodwill, Salvation Army, junk yards.

[@hepler228]

boo hoo they sold out of their inventory, what they don't show is the new house he's gonna buy now

[@CaseyBurnsInvesting]

Supply and demand in action.

[@pavelow235]

which would have been solved if the prices went up immediately as in one roll of toilet paper costs $100 there never would have been a supply problem to begin, now there's warehouses filled to the rooftop full of toilet paper that nobody wants to buy

[@donjohn281]

Lmaooo in the past month I've legit bought a 20" lowrider, 24" bmx, and a 26" chopper 🙃😂

[@sjf1981]

I started my own mobile shop about 3 months ago and ots been nothing but busy. I've grown immensely in a short period of time and have now taken over the most popular bike path in Philadelphia... scotty spins mobile bike repair. I'm for the people.

[@connorsanderson383]

I work at a bike shop in Australia and we have almost no bikes in store, it’s very uncertain for us very frustrating for us and our customers

[@sonygoup]

I'm just gonna be watch Reddit, Craigslist and eBay in a next few months and get em for cheap 🤷🏾‍♂️😂

[@Jay-jb2vr]

Smart guy

[@2artsprinceyadav734]

Great Idea, I'm gonna do the same

[@alittleantidote5852]

This is what I did Got a bike that usually would cost $1000 for $350 and it had barely been used 🤙

[@xxGravyBabyxx]

I literally bought a vintage 6 gear road bike for $70 here in California lol she needs some work but it'll cost less than a new State bicycle co road bike :)

[@Bk6346]

What gonna change in the next few months to make people want to sell?

[@austinsmithey8508]

I work at a bike shop, some bike models are still on order up until april/may

[@grahampye2314]

Besides also experiencing the pandemic bike boom, these 2 retailers couldn't be any less representative of the average bike shop. Can you do a similar story of say 8 bike shops, in random locations of random size to give a broader yet more typical perspective?

[@goedelite]

In my city, St Petersburg, FL, USA, there is a bike store, which, by the way, has a recent youtube video that does not allow comments. I visited the store and bought a minor part, a master-link pair. I also visited another bike store in my city. My general impression is that they are not "stores" but may be more properly called "boutiques." For example, bicycle helmets are priced at about $100.00. I paid over $6.00 for a chain link that I could have purchased in a hardware store for about $4.00 in a package of two links. Other bicycle items were similarly, premium priced. Their customers, in the boutique during my visit, were well dressed and middle-aged. The clearly did not use a bicycle for transportation, but for pleasure or sport. I think that, in America, today, bicyclists are either hobbyists, students, or very poor people who use it to carry all their possessions on the rear carrier-rack and basket. They are not average, middle-class, adult Americans. As we, as the people of an imperial, militarized nation become poorer, more of us carry what we have left on our rusty bicycles.

[@RLICGNT]

21st century in arguably the most technologically developed nation, and we can’t get a domestically produced bicycle accomplished during a time when unemployment is surging? Incompetence? I doubt it. Sounds more like greed.

[@walterdayrit675]

It would be way too expensive to build a completely American bicycle. Perhaps 10 times more than one made on China, including shipping.

[@RLICGNT]

Walter Dayrit By that logic, I wonder how we build cars in America? I agree that it would be more expensive on the production side of things, initially at least, but the overall advantages to our economy in terms of employment and lessening dependence on foreign nations would far outweigh the disadvantages. Let’s be real... moving production overseas is only advantageous to the wealthy. That money saved just makes the rich richer. The average citizen benefits little.

[@cinnamongmc5430]

@@RLICGNT 🎯

[@arbernani4727]

Thanks Davinci...

[@kswsquared]

The used bike market is enjoying a surge too where it exists. Here in the Philippines we usually get used bikes from Japan, still in good working order, and there's never been a time where every shipment that arrives gets eaten up quickly.

[@verloser]

Hell even at our bike shop on the Netherlands some tire factorys in Germany and UK still shut so prices soared a lil good profit going but really hope they all function again

[@marcelr.9035]

I work at a Giant store in Melbourne. We can no longer order in bikes, we get allocated bikes

[@rivs99]

good that i had ordered my bike from Decathlon a week back. Hopefully, should get it delivered by 1 Oct :) There is an absolute dearth of bikes, the bike I wanted to buy is expected to be in stock in Jan 21 !

[@ronsebastian9305]

Riverside 120?

[@rivs99]

@@ronsebastian9305 hahaha yes, that's the one 😁

[@ronsebastian9305]

@@rivs99 haha nice! All the best. What's the bike that you wanted to buy?

[@rivs99]

@@ronsebastian9305 schwinn super sport or firefox rapide 21s

[@certifiedomlayoo]

good thing actually , this grab attention of responsible peoples to make biking around easier (making bike lanes , etc)

[@samuelmundula2216]

As many others said, LBS haven't kept up with demand. I wanted to purchase a new Giant TCR & was quoted May or June of 2021 before they have stock. Wanted to buy a new MTB for my wife, also was quoted June or July before they'll have the model we want in stock.

[@oldretireddude]

I'm sure that the Covid environment has changed many elements of our lives forever but lets revisit this subject late in winter especially after a vaccine has been distributed. These businesses will be hurting because many adopters will be tired of being cold and wet during their commutes. FB market place and Ebay will be saturated with bikes.

[@amandeepgrewal8956]

Not only in USA. Even in India demand jumped four fold. Especially luxury bicycle. Which range from 500 $ to 2000 $ in India. People have to wait for 1-2 months to get the bike of their choice.

[@PinstripeJim]

I rebuilt all of my bicycles and bought a hard to find signature model and it came magically in about a few weeks. But, Simi Valley isn't LA, it's in Ventura County. and so many bikes are made in China and Taiwan so how about a story about how not only their conflict will affect the supply chain but how trade with China is affecting our national security.

[@khalilo2570]

I’m NYC..I had to wait a month 1/2 for my bike but it was most definitely worth it..and it was a 2021 model..🙂😷. First thing they told me when I picked it up was...IF YOU CANNOT TAKE YOUR BIKE IN WITH YOU THEN LEAVE IT HOME BECAUSE A LOCK WILL NOT PREVENT IT FROM BE STOLEN..

[@mikekilburn3552]

It's awesome that everybody is running at a bike. But as everybody is making this money let's not forget the little people that cannot afford $1000 bicycles. And I'm really firm I'm getting rid of derailers et cetera And go for the push with gate belt drive and pinion. Less waste in the long run. Hardly any maintenance. State bicycles are great company I don't have one yet but alotta my friends in Portland Oregon do and I've never heard a bad thing...Bravo

[@wandery2k]

my local shop shut down after 19 years. Supplies stopped.

[@SY-sp8uo]

Day one or one day? You decide!

[@shemshem9998]

Do you know how this spike was for people who already are fanatic bike anything’s? I want to say I am a above average mountainbiker, I race and love to ride as difficult to ride as possible tracks with some big drops and jump all as fast as possible, that means I break stuff regularly, wheels, clothes, helmets, spokes, rims, tires, derealised hangers, brake pads, lots of cables, chains, and a lot of other stuff,not to forget sometimes myself. But with the increase of the market all online shops and normals shops alike are sold out, Now I sometimes search for hours online to find a normally not so hard to find item. But it is all worth it to see the community grow

[@vkchaitanya2003]

If these bikes are selling for $400 upwards , they can be made here in USA. Why arent we making bikes here?

[@motosessions]

Bike shops in the NE haven’t had bicycles in stock for months. How did they keep up with the demand? THEY DIDNT

[@Wisagapi]

This was a great video. Thank you!

[@robithevampire]

$400 for a city bike? Here in the Philippines that equates to 20,000 pesos, that's a HUGE amount of money here, that's equivalent to a month of salary. Bikes like those, we call it Japanese bikes, only cost here around 3,000 pesos all the way 5,000 pesos or $60 to $100.

[@adrianszabelski8105]

Super cheap my new bike is $1750 which is still relatively cheap for a modern mountain bike for what i ride

[@JustinTurdoCastro420]

I bought a brand new 2017 Devinci Wilson for $4000 back in 2019 and MSRP is $6700. Boy did I luck out on the timing of that one! Wouldn't have got a deal like that with demand going up by 121%

[@prabhuphamunkas7541]

I am in Indonesia, experiencing same events. Bicycle demands so high, already put my name on waiting list for the last 3 months but still don't get the bikes. In here, Polygon is the favorite brand for entry level bikes. Unfortunately, if I am not patient enough I have to pay 20 - 40 percents more from retail price for same bike at secondary market.

[@380Banshee]

glad i kept my SCHWINN whewww that was close!!

[@AVRides]

I bought a high and mountain bike in February and just sold it last week for a $900 profit

[@jasonschoenmann2308]

It has sucked working during this time. Huge demand and people getting mad at me for bikes we just can’t get. Some popular bikes are now on back order till April. It’s pretty much impossible to find a 24” kids bike or any adult bike under $1000. So if you looking for a bike these days it’s slim pickings so your going to have to drop your expectations or your going to have to wait a long time

[@gerardkearns4376]

I work in a bike/car shop and yeah we were sold out of bikes for the last 2 months

[@joydoingstuff]

The shortage is across the globe, everywhere. I've been waiting more than half a month for my Trek Marlin 7 to arrive.

[@jacobdeangelis7702]

These are not bike shops...these are frame companies. Local bike shops are a much different business. Extremely misleading!

[@Alexander-bp2ht]

The tradeoff of having production oversees is in full display here. If they were manufactured in locally, you could hire more people and keep the demand in line with supplies.

[@1808Tessa]

Not if you're in the middle of a pandemic?

[@Alexander-bp2ht]

@@1808Tessa Don't think the pandemic creates more suitable workers for hire?

[@somethingreal5042]

The bike industry is just BOOMing

[@mrtengamanjapan]

@1:40 them eyes dont lie lol

[@b-manlangitmikejoshua9051]

Even in the Philippines we feels the surge in bike sales. I was going to upgrade my bike but it took 3 months because of diminishing stocks

[@MnMnBahr.]

My local bike shop has a 500 wishlist 😂 since when every body owns car

[@SamBessalah]

In Switzerland, up to 5 months waiting for bikes. Insane

[@Hoxgene]

Gotta love that BMX craftsmanship

[@Shift4g]

It's crazy that only a few months of no production throws off the whole process by more than year even with over production after it. Ripples are crazy

[@chrissypoo69]

Huge wait for a bike. It’s insane. Glad I got mine before covid. Stay safe y’all.

[@jeremiahwright8294]

Why they cut the lock on the trailer? Report that

[@Solarsystem50]

Maybe time to open a factory in the US... What a novel idea

[@tosharchaudhary4992]

How's 30 to 40 bike sales a day to 150 bike sales triple according to you?

[@joewheelmonger6887]

When you have your own brand of bike and multiple retail locations and warehouses you're not a bike shop, you're a manufacturer. Their stories have only a tangential relationship to what is going on in actual bike shops.

[@thegodsofwrath]

Not just america dear!! In india too!! The cycle was life saver!

[@joeybaseball7352]

I have never seen anybody riding a bike throughout this pandemic. And I live in a city.

[@cinnamongmc5430]

@Joey Baseball... Everyone in EC Georgia USA riding bikes. The homeless on bikes looking like something out of Dr. Suisse book, with milk crates strapped on with all their belongings, but they're riding. Weather in the 80's F.

[@apoorvvyas52]

Can someone please explain why did the bike demand spike in USA?

[@holdenschmitt1145]

Anyone else a avid cyclist who finished saving up for a nicer newer bike when out of the blue not a single company had bikes in stock?

[@edricflo]

Bike maintenance is going to be booming.

[@christianbarthel9065]

The demand is so high I need to wait 4 months to even see if I get the chance to order one.