Bike shops boomed early in the pandemic. It’s been a bumpy ride for most ever since

The video discusses the fluctuating inventory and sales trends in the bicycle industry, particularly during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially, bike sales surged as people sought safe outdoor activities, but the industry now faces challenges like high inventory, staffing shortages, and decreased ridership. The future of bicycles as a mode of transportation is promising, but the industry must address these challenges, including finding skilled mechanics in a throwaway society.

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