After two years of empty racks at bike shops, bicycles have finally come in. But prices are higher due to soaring material and shipping costs.
The bad news, just like with everything else, you'll have to pay more in 2022.One year ago, bike shops were empty, and she had no other choice but to buy used."It was really hard to find a bike," she said."All the bike stores were out of stock, so my husband found one on Facebook."
But fast forward one year, and the pandemic bike shortage is finally coming to an end, according to Jason Reser, owner of Reser Bicycle Outfitters in Newport, KY. "A year ago, we were experiencing big supply chain disruptions that slowed our ability to get a lot of bikes," Reser said.Now though, you can choose any type of bike you want except those inexpensive bikes that manufacturers just don’t make money selling anymore.But despite the price hikes, many parents are now heading out to buy bikes for their children.
He cautions that a bike is too big,"it can be a little bit cumbersome. And hard to handle for that kid.""That means you can fit two fingers above the eyebrows and the top of the helmet," he said,"and two fingers underneath that chin strap." Ensuring a bike is the proper fit guarantees that the cycle will be out on the pavement and not sitting in your garage.Don't Waste Your Money" is a registered trademark of Scripps Media, Inc. .Follow John on Twitter