Bike Delay

Davesnhere

Davesnhere

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Just got the word that my new bike(Stumpjumper) that was supposed to arrive on the 24th has been delayed 2 weeks.....AAAAGGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!! I really wanted to have it for the holiday weekend, but I guess I've waited this long, what's a few more days! I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas! Looks like I'll be out on the Road bike for the next few days. At least the weather is nice! Sorry for the rant.
 
There is a Major shortage of bikes out there right now.

C-dale, for example is completely out of 29" wheeled bikes and summer hasn't even started yet. Luckily I overbought a little but I am still going to run out of bikes in June.

The talk of a recession put a huge brake on bike orders globally, but the demand has been stronger than ever.

Also consider that BOTH Sram and Shimano are totally revamping their mt bike lines with 10 speed drivetrains. This means that the bike companies can not build new bikes until the 10 speed stuff is ready to ship.

Look for big shortages everywhere and very few deals on leftover 2010 bikes as we enter the 2011 season.
 
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I was also told by my LBS that Fishers were sold out until August - but my LBS put out a "search" for the bike I wanted and they were able to get it from another shop...so ask them/your LBS to do some homework before getting your hopes up!
 
soundz said:
people are riding their bikes more because they're out of jobs 😀
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This is very true, Side note expect an even longer wait for your custom builds too. Two builders I know of have put the brakes on pre-orders because of heavy traffic. Me I like to have nice new shiny bikes and beat POS car any day 😀...
 
Just a follow-up to my post. My new Stumpjumper arrived yesterday
(6/16)!! I feel like a kid on Christmas morning!!!
 
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