The Great Bike Shortage: Digging into Bike Industry Supply Woes

Having a hard time finding a bike or parts over the last year? What’s the delay, and when can you expect to see more options in your local bike shop? In this video, Neil talks about this unprecedented supply shortage, the bike boom, and talks with several bike and components companies to find out when things will get back to normal. Do you enjoy our videos, routes, and articles? Help sustain this resource by joining the Bikepacking Collective: Outline: Intro - (0:00) Why is this happening? - (0:40) March 2020 - (1:29) Spike in demand - (2:33) Supply chain - (3:59) Why are we experiencing these delays? - (4:37) How has the pandemic changed the industry? - (5:32) The new customer - (6:18) When will we see more bikes? - (6:43) Big thanks to.... Industry Nine, Rogue Panda Designs, Angry Catfish Bicycle, Club Ride, and Ultradynamico Tires. Stay tuned to for a full QnA with these brands. Do you enjoy our videos, routes, and articles? Help sust