Buying a gravel bike
Discussion
Ok, just spoken to a knowledgeable gent, apparently there is a worldwide shortage of bikes at the moment. Most shops, big or large, don’t have many, if any, bikes. Seemingly most bikes coming into the U.K. at present are already bought and paid for….
So I might switch out the tyres on my hard tail mountain bike.
Cheers.
So I might switch out the tyres on my hard tail mountain bike.
Cheers.
FamousPheasant said:
As said above there's a huge shortage of bikes globally.
Secondhand is you best bet. There is a Facebook group specific to gravel bikes that is well worth a look.
Cheers mate, I’ll join some groups and see if there is anything reasonably local to me. Same guy I spoke to said 2nd hand prices are through the roof, although not all will be looking to take advantage, or even know. Secondhand is you best bet. There is a Facebook group specific to gravel bikes that is well worth a look.
stargazer30 said:
I just got a boardman CXR 8.9 gravel for just shy of £900 nearly new (rrp is £1100). Took some searching the net and it was the only one the online retailer had, a customer return.
Excellent bike too.
Sounds like a great, and fortunate, deal. Good stuff.Excellent bike too.
I didn’t realise online stores showed used or returned bikes…?
Prisoner 24601 said:
stargazer30 said:
I just got a boardman CXR 8.9 gravel for just shy of £900 nearly new (rrp is £1100). Took some searching the net and it was the only one the online retailer had, a customer return.
Excellent bike too.
Sounds like a great, and fortunate, deal. Good stuff.Excellent bike too.
I didn’t realise online stores showed used or returned bikes…?
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