When will the bike shortage in the UK end ?

[kingrollo]

Certainly not before the end of this year !!! ?

Was hoping to get myself a high end giant - no chance

 

[Cycleops]

No idea, but you can still get this Giant:

 

[Ming the Merciless]

 

[13 rider]

I'm have just broken a Shimano crank ,Bike shop expected delivery March 2022 !! . Apparently a lot of the bike shortages is components led especially at the top end not frames

 

[kingrollo]

I'm have just broken a Shimano crank ,Bike shop expected delivery March 2022 !! . Apparently a lot of the bike shortages is components led especially at the top end not frames

Yes I notice planet X are selling most bikes equipped with SRAM these days

 

[rivers]

I'm have just broken a Shimano crank ,Bike shop expected delivery March 2022 !! . Apparently a lot of the bike shortages is components led especially at the top end not frames

If you need a 170mm 105 compact, I'll have a nearly new one by the end of the week

 

[raggydoll]

Am I right in thinking the shortage is down to the bike manufacturers not being able to get the parts?
ie - they can't get shimano parts so can't build the bikes?

I'm have just broken a Shimano crank ,Bike shop expected delivery March 2022 !! . Apparently a lot of the bike shortages is components led especially at the top end not frames

Makes you realise how many bike manufacturers rely on shimano!

 

[kingrollo]

Am I right in thinking the shortage is down to the bike manufacturers not being able to get the parts?
ie - they can't get shimano parts so can't build the bikes?


Makes you realise how many bike manufacturers rely on shimano!

Read somewhere a Shimano factory in Malaysia has been closed due to vivid.

Increased demand, Brexit , pandemic all contributing.

 

[vickster]

Certainly not before the end of this year !!! ?

Was hoping to get myself a high end giant - no chance

Buy a different brand? Sigma have a fair few high end bikes

 

[raggydoll]

Read somewhere a Shimano factory in Malaysia has been closed due to vivid.

Increased demand, Brexit , pandemic all contributing.

I'm sure Cycleops posted about that a few days back.

 

[13 rider]

If you need a 170mm 105 compact, I'll have a nearly new one by the end of the week

Thanks for the offer but after Ultegra 172.5 mid compact 52/36, My advice is either keep as a spare or eBay it and you will get nearly full price I would guess

 

[13 rider]

Am I right in thinking the shortage is down to the bike manufacturers not being able to get the parts?
ie - they can't get shimano parts so can't build the bikes?


Makes you realise how many bike manufacturers rely on shimano!

Yes frames available but component shortage
I guess the manufacturers spec the bike with say Shimano Ultegra so can't really ship it with say SRAM force

 

[raggydoll]

Frustrating all round.
Riders can't get new bikes or new components.
Manufacturers can't build new bikes to sell.
At same time 2nd hand prices have shot right up.

 

[rivers]

Thanks for the offer but after Ultegra 172.5 mid compact 52/36, My advice is either keep as a spare or eBay it and you will get nearly full price I would guess

If I used 170 cranks I would. But I like 165 myself.

 

[Milzy]

End of 2023. Imagine if all the motorists decided to ride to work, it would be even harder to get hold.