It's 2025 Is an Emtb in your near future?

[stb222]

The E-Bike Problem is an E-Moto Problem | PeopleForBikes

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[jdog]

On sale now .. Getting ahead of Black Friday

 

[Steve Vai]

The industry has moved to Black November. Next year it’s gonna be Red 2026.

 

[shrpshtr325]

... Next year it’s gonna be Red 2026.

 

[Steve Vai]

Trek just started pulling inventory out of shops and laying off staff weeks before the busiest time of year, which isn’t a good sign.

 

[jdog]

Trek just started pulling inventory out of shops and laying off staff weeks before the busiest time of year, which isn’t a good sign.

They can't get their bikes into the country from rumors I am hearing.

 

[Ian F]

Why would they pull inventory from dealers?

 

[Ironjunk]

Saw a smashed banana seat ebike on the way home surrounded by cop cars.

 

[Steve Vai]

Why would they pull inventory from dealers?

To have stock for e-commerce I’d assume. Or to condense Inventory for store closures is another possibility.

 

[cfrone1]

Trek just started pulling inventory out of shops and laying off staff weeks before the busiest time of year, which isn’t a good sign.

Which stores is this happening at? What sections of the country?

 

[Steve Vai]

Which stores is this happening at? What sections of the country?

My understanding is all of them.

 

[Meineke]

after losing a family member to a car while riding on the road last year, I'm done with it for good. In light of that, I think an e-bike to facilitate more frequent trail riding is a valid option. just like to find one with one of those swanky avinox units...

 

[Turbotrix]

I've demoed quite a few ebikes but none with the DJI motor. That's about to change tomorrow morning 😉

 

[cfrone1]

Not a good look for the e-bike market when the big boys are not just struggling, but may go away...

https://www.geekwire.com/2025/rad-power-bikes-faces-possible-shutdown-as-it-tries-to-survive-significant-financial-challenges/

Looks like another bike company to fall to the idea that the gravy train would never end. When they send the letter to their employees stating "the company said that it “did not anticipate the sudden drop in consumer demand from Covid-era peaks”, you continue to see the rot that has invaded the industry.

 

[Ian F]

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