Take care of your ebikes because you may not be able to get one til 2022!

[Dallant]

Talked with Specialized and Trek dealers this last weekend and it was made clear to me that, if it ain’t in stock, you may well be looking at 2022. The lesson to me is take damn good care of what you have!!

 

[Mulezen]

That’s what my LBS said to me in March about the guest rider Allant I had money down on. She does have a Specialized coming in…

 

[Dallant]

That’s what my LBS said to me in March about the guest rider Allant I had money down on. She does have a Specialized coming in…

One of the shops I was in had a number of in-stock eSpecialized. Since the broken frames, I wouldn’t consider one, of course.

 

[Mike TowpathTraveler]

Dallant: What a spectacular picture of a pretty countryside and winding road. Where was this picture taken at?

 

[RGVCycling]

Well that’s a bummer

 

[rich c]

I went to a big eBike dealer in Madison last Friday. He has a huge inventory on hand.

 

[Dallant]

Dallant: What a spectacular picture of a pretty countryside and winding road. Where was this picture taken at?

Thanks. It’s the Trout Run trail in Decorah, IA. 11 mile trail with some great switchbacks and elevation.

 

[Dallant]

I went to a big eBike dealer in Madison last Friday. He has a huge inventory on hand.

As I said, there are ebikes out there. Ordering one you want will be the issue.

 

[Dallant]

I went to a big eBike dealer in Madison last Friday. He has a huge inventory on hand.

Which one?

 

[Art Deco]

Two of my LBS ... Giant and Specialized ... seem to have plenty of bikes available. The Giant dealer is advertising over 300 bikes and 80 ebikes in stock. Parts and accessories are still spotty.

 

[steve mercier]

One of the shops I was in had a number of in-stock eSpecialized. Since the broken frames, I wouldn’t consider one, of course.

Please explain about the broken frames ?

 

[Dallant]

Several posts about Specialized frames breaking near motor mounts.

 

[Dallant]

Two of my LBS ... Giant and Specialized ... seem to have plenty of bikes available. The Giant dealer is advertising over 300 bikes and 80 ebikes in stock. Parts and accessories are still spotty.

Where?
Yeah, this is about ebikes. As I said, some have in-stock but ordering anything is the problem.

 

[Dallant]

For example, I’ve called two Trek dealers about getting a Rail 5 or a Powerfly 9 FS EQ and was told this time next year by both. I’m going into the 7th month waiting for a spare Bosch 625wh. Earliest I’m hearing is possibly in June.

 

[Alaskan]

It is also a good idea to buy replacement wear parts you might need in advance so you have them on hand when needed. Some of these items are months out from most sources already.

My parts on hand list includes:

1. Brake pads
2. Brake rotors
3. Chains
4. Cassettes
5. Derailleur hanger
6. Derailleur
7. Tires
8. Tubes

 

[Art Deco]

Where?
Yeah, this is about ebikes. As I said, some have in-stock but ordering anything is the problem.

I'm in central Pennsylvania... thought you knew that. Anyway Comos and Vados are in stock, no Creos or Levos, and 80 ebikes advertised at the Giant dealer. I didn't go into the Trek shop, it looks pretty normal, but they never have very many bikes or ebikes in stock.
Specialized dealer complained about getting replacement parts.

 

[Dallant]

It is also a good idea to buy replacement wear parts you might need in advance so you have them on hand when needed. Some of these items are months out from most sources already.

My parts on hand list includes:

1. Brake pads
2. Brake rotors
3. Chains
4. Cassettes
5. Derailleur hanger
6. Derailleur
7. Tires
8. Tubes

I’ve got a hanger, pads, chains, tires, and tubes. I need more back up!

 

[RGVCycling]

I'm in central Pennsylvania... thought you knew that. Anyway Comos and Vados are in stock, no Creos or Levos, and 80 ebikes advertised at the Giant dealer. I didn't go into the Trek shop, it looks pretty normal, but they never have very many bikes or ebikes in stock.
Specialized dealer complained about getting replacement parts.

Can they be purchased long distance?

 

[Dallant]

I'm in central Pennsylvania... thought you knew that. Anyway Comos and Vados are in stock, no Creos or Levos, and 80 ebikes advertised at the Giant dealer. I didn't go into the Trek shop, it looks pretty normal, but they never have very many bikes or ebikes in stock.
Specialized dealer complained about getting replacement parts.

Sorry...I’m getting older and more forgetful.

 

[rich c]

Which one?

Crazy Lenny's. They must have had 50 BMCs which is what I wanted. I'll admit that most of those were 2020 MY, but with a current $2,000 discount, that was definitely what I wanted! His showroom is as full as I've ever seen it with Haibike, Stromer, Bulls, Magnum, Rambo, IGo, IZip, etc....