Something interesting I thought I'd share.
Is anyone aware of the massive bike shortage due to COVID?
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/18/nyregion/bike-shortage-coronavirus.html
I've been riding a lot in Colorado. I got a killer Craigslist deal on an old Trek MTB. 8-10 miles daily. Doesn't sound like a lot, but it is for a mountain bike....SUCKS for long rides on pavement. So I thought I'll leave this here and get a hybrid bike for NYC. I've always been scared to ride there, but it's time...fuck it. It's an awesome workout and great way to see more of the city.
Mid-level bikes are damn near impossible to get. Huge shortages in shops all over the country. I've probably called 30-40 shops in the past two weeks looking for specific models. Finally made some progress yesterday. Had to order directly from Trek and spent way more than my original budget. Arrival date....September 7th.
Anyway, that's the story. If you're looking for a bike right now...good luck.