When Will Mountain Bikes Be Back In Stock

The availability of mountain bikes varies depending on the store and the location.

Different stores have different inventory. Some stores may have a large selection of bikes, while others may only carry a few models.

We recommend that you contact your local store to find out when they will be back in stock.

Why are there no MTB in stock?

Industry insiders say the pandemic-fueled bike and component shortage will likely continue for the foreseeable future. With COVID and its ensuing variants forcing people outdoors to recreate, many bike shops have juggled this greater demand with increasingly unreliable inventories.^[1]

Why are bikes so hard to find right now?

The reason is a combination of supply-chain delays and a surge in interest around biking and other outdoor activities due to the pandemic. “We’re seeing a very large increase in ridership and our supply has dwindled so much,” said Heather Mason, president of the National Bicycle Dealers Association, a US trade group.^[2]

Is there still a shortage of bicycles?

The good news is that the “Great Bicycle Shortage” of 2021 is finally over. The bad news, just like with everything else, you’ll have to pay more in 2022. Lori Van Maluka remembers the bike shortage too well.^[3]

Why are there no bikes in stock UK?

“It’s a global issue based on unprecedented demand and unstable and unreliable supply chains – raw materials going into factories, the finished products from factories to assembly as OEM [components fitted on complete bikes], and spare parts to retail.^[4]

How long will bike shortage last?

Even though the bike industry’s growth has slowed down since 2020, Mason said sales are still above pre-pandemic levels. Although the shortage is still happening, Mason said it’s focused on specific bike models, components and accessories. She anticipates the shortage to last until next year or two years from now.^[5]

Are mountain bikes still in short supply?

Moving forward, there will continue to be shortages and long waits with most bike brands, even as some components start to reappear online and in your local bike shop. While your LBS may be flush with SRAM parts, Evil’s order is at a different queue and they may have to wait for other components once those arrive.^[6]

Will there be a bicycle shortage in 2022?

According to bike manufacturers and retailers alike, supply chain issues and extended lead times on bike purchases are expected to continue until the end of 2022, if not into mid 2023.^[7]

How long is the wait for a Trek bike?

Trek ships Monday through Friday, except national holidays. Ship to store delivers in 3-5 business days to retailer. Allow 4-7 days for pick-up if you ordered a bike. Retailer home delivery delivers in 3-5 business days to retailer.^[8]

Why is there a shortage of Shimano?

As for the shop, Covid has played a massive role in the shortage of parts. A surge in people riding during lockdown, combined with factories closing and being short staffed in Asia, left a massive hole in the inventories of companies such as SRAM and Shimano.^[9]

Do bikes hold their value?

As bike prices continue to creep higher, so too does the cost of depreciation. Consumers have to expect their new bikes to lose significant value the moment they ride it.^[10]

What is the best bike brand?

Merida. Trek. Specialized. Cannondale. Kona. Scott. Santa Cruz. Marin.^[11]

Why are bicycles so expensive?

In the end, bicycles are so expensive because of a combination of materials, labor costs, supply and demand, R&D costs, marketing, shipping, profit margins, and even brand loyalty. All of these things come together to create the price we see today.^[12]