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2023 was probably the most unpredictable year in the bike world yet – what will 2024 hold?
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By stwhannah
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https://singletrackmag.com/2024/01/predictions-for-the-mountain-bike-world-in-2024/
Unable to find a distributor prepared to risk the cost of stocking us, and unwilling to deal with the hassle of shipping to the UK themselves, some brands will sack us off altogether, at least for the next year or two until other cost pressures are eased.
Hayes.
It won’t be recycled, because the cost of separating all the bits will be too high. So it’ll be crushed, or buried, or burned. It may already be happening.
Being in the ‘business’ you’ll already know that this is allegedly already happening 😉
If overstock is going to create lower prices but many brands will pull of of the Uk does that mean the “bike cruise” will become the new booze cruise for those who can switch their brakes over? Take it for a quick spin before climbing home so it’s no longer a new bike and off you go.