I'm not looking for anything, just curious why the prices remain so high with what appears to be little demand. I'll bet Kai Rysddal has something to say about it, he's a fellow bike nerd and, I think an econ reporter. I've just noticed, even on here, there are fewer new bike days than there used to be.I'm not in the mark for a new bike, but I see plenty of sales on IG.
I'm not sure what kind of behavior from manufacturers are you looking for...
Should they stop producing "new" bikes?
I'm not in the mark for a new bike, but I see plenty of sales on IG.
I'm not sure what kind of behavior from manufacturers are you looking for...
Should they stop producing "new" bikes?
So when Covid depleted all the available bikes, the manufacturers could not keep up due to the supply chain. So there is no bikes but the shops still had to do their preorders/orders every year. So these bikes that have been backordered for 2-3 years finally come in on top of the current models that come in also. There is a huge surplus of bikes.
On top of that, shops that paid wholesale for these bikes, are getting screwed by these corporations, because they are selling a direct to consumer model now and sell everything just above wholesale. So customers come in and want the same price that they see on the company’s website. So now the shop is now working on a razor thin margin. So the shop I work at has 700-800 bikes on the floor and the only sold ones that come in are from D2C sales.
So the bike industry as a whole is suffering badly. Every shop I’ve been to lately, has been slow sales wise and are doing minimal ordering unless it’s a special order sold bike.
When they close one by one and everything is online, you may change your mind.I struggle to have much sympathy for bike shops.
Perhaps. Or not. I already buy almost everything other than groceries online. I never buy bike parts at a shop unless I absolutely need it immediately, because I know the shop will be more expensive.When they close one by one and everything is online, you may change your mind.
I still really enjoy going to shops. Especially the more interesting ones with their own identity and vibe.When they close one by one and everything is online, you may change your mind.
I still really enjoy going to shops. Especially the more interesting ones with their own identity and vibe.
Normally any time I travel I like to pop into a shop and at least buy a tee or a sticker.
I'm not at all happy with the computer age eliminating retail locations.
Heck, I even still walk into the bank, right past the ATM machine(s) that is/are inside the bank blocking some teller stations, just to go and TALK TO A LIVE PERSON. And in all honesty, I hope my effort is helping them keep their jobs. There is so many things wrong with humanity, I hope this one little action helps to preserve the way it was, the way it should be...
I too very much enjoy interacting with people as a retail experience. My wife does drive through and pre-orders. I can't stand that. I like to go in and talk to someone. I usually can make them smile, which makes me smile. I also have an uncanny knack for getting treated really well at bike shops, surf shops, ski shops etc. Yay me!I'm not at all happy with the computer age eliminating retail locations.
Heck, I even still walk into the bank, right past the ATM machine(s) that is/are inside the bank blocking some teller stations, just to go and TALK TO A LIVE PERSON. And in all honesty, I hope my effort is helping them keep their jobs. There is so many things wrong with humanity, I hope this one little action helps to preserve the way it was, the way it should be...
While Lowe's is mostly self checkout, there will always be someone nearby ( plus the cameras watching you ) to make sure that all items in the cart are being scanned and remove any security devices. If purchasing copper wire or high value tools, electrical and electronic items someone will have to unlock the cage and transport the items to the register only allowing possession after payment. just sayingThis is my story to the tee. I go into the bank, go through the live person checkout at the grocery store etc. Lowe's is now self check out only, no longer a fun place to shop. But I too go online for quite a few things, so that makes me par of the problem.
If I'm paying $13k for a bike, it will be KTM 500 Dual Sport.But I will never pay $13K for a bike.
I did one ride on my 2010 KTM 530 Dual Sport this past 4th of July. It was a 110 mile ride in Richfield, Utah with my motorcycle club. That makes it around a total of 350 miles in the last 4 years I've ridden my D.S. It's fair to say I don't enjoy dirt biking like I used to. I'd rather ride my Mtn. bikes.If I'm paying $13k for a bike, it will be KTM 500 Dual Sport.
If I'm paying $13k for a bike, it will be KTM 500 Dual Sport.
I saw on another site that The Pros Closet is shutting down https://www.singletracks.com/community/the-pros-closet-closing-the-door-after-18-years-in-business/
Meanwhile, Jenson USA endures and The Lost Co emerges. CrazyBearBikes.com seems to be getting by, although the adventure brokerage is limited to predetermined planned rides, some of which are out of state or need a boat to access.