WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The latest import figures show the U.S. imported 8.54 million bikes last year, 21% fewer than in 2024 and the lowest number in at least a decade. The imposition of import tariffs, combined with years of over supply following the COVID sales boom, caused the industry to curtail imports sharply.
Adult bicycle sales are down to just 1/3 of what they were before the covid boom, and new bike sales are still declining.
I spent 10k on myself because I’ve been riding bikes for over 40 years, mountain bikes for about 30. I can ride at a bit higher level than the average person probably can, and can get the performance from the equipment. Spending 4k on a seven year old is peak dunce behaviour, this is why everyone’s broke. I still question if someone that size and of that experience needs much more than a department store bike.
Should he become a good rider in a few years, then I’m always happy to maximize my children’s opportunities, and I’d spend $4k in a minute if it was necessary.
And 10 years ago my bike was $5k, and was at a much higher level spec wise than the 10k bike is. True story.
I spent 10k on myself because I’ve been riding bikes for over 40 years, mountain bikes for about 30. I can ride at a bit higher level than the average person probably can, and can get the performance from the equipment. Spending 4k on a seven year old is peak dunce behaviour, this is why everyone’s broke. I still question if someone that size and of that experience needs much more than a department store bike.
Should he become a good rider in a few years, then I’m always happy to maximize my children’s opportunities, and I’d spend $4k in a minute if it was necessary.
And 10 years ago my bike was $5k, and was at a much higher level spec wise than the 10k bike is. True story.
and the engineering and materials and electronics that go into your 10K bike 10 years ago would have made it cost 30K.