Greetings

[tortoise]

Hi, long time lurker here, finally decided to register. I've been a regular commuter cyclist for the last 15 years, now looking to purchase a new/used road/hybrid pedelec.
Mostly curious about the current state of the supply chain in the e-bike market as I've struggled to get a new/used regular 700c wheel for a road bike. Placed an order online 6 weeks ago with a popular high street chain and am still to receive it! Used wheels which used to retail new for <£60 are being snapped up on e-bay for >£100 where postage is an option. Wondering what's going on ...

 

[Nealh]

You indicated as much supply and demand with factories closed, current production and stock is low and sellers cashing in on it.

 

[Fat Rat]

Welcome to the site

 

[tortoise]

Welcome to the site

Thank you very much!

 

[Michael Price]

Yup - supply and demand

Local bike shop has sold its whole shop 4/5 times since lock down started - now they cannot get any more bikes as the warehouses are empty and the factories are only just starting to get going again. This is based on a conversation a couple of weeks ago - it may have changed as the Chinese factories wind up!

If you can I would wait for a few weeks and hope the supply chain starts up soon. Otherwise you are stuck with what is available!