Bike prices + parts predicted to rise up to 20% in 2015

[GT2CS]

Latest feedback from Taipei bike show is that , due to sustained euro weakness as a result of ECB QE, bike prices in Europe are set to rise up to 20% in 2015.
Retailers cant absorb all the price hike so if your looking for a new bike, better get a move on.
http://www.bike-eu.com/Shows-Events/Show-reviews/2...

[neenaw]

Surely as we're not in the Euro it shouldn't affect us?

Wishful thinking I know but we can always hope.

[GT2CS]

do we actually manufacture any bikes in the UK? If so the Euro weakness wont apply.
I thought most European manufacturers outsource from Asia and they then ship across to the UK retailers and distributors.

[anonymous-user]

I wouldnt worry, there will still be loads of new, old stock around from plenty of reputable brands, you just have to know where to look!...

[ecsrobin]

GT2CS said:

do we actually manufacture any bikes in the UK? If so the Euro weakness wont apply.
I thought most European manufacturers outsource from Asia and they then ship across to the UK retailers and distributors.

Orange, Curtis, pashley, Brompton, shand, plus no doubt a lot more I've forgotten or unaware of.