Originally Posted by jack pot

Covid Tariffs boomersinflationsupersize cultureinfrastructure ......... bicycles & bicycle lifestyles in the US are for the few (bikes like motos are considered "recreational" not transportational vehicles in the US) ... big brands like Specialized and Trek aint got no future unless some conglomerate or equity outfit keeps them going for "other than bicycling" reasons .. the future for the US cycling community is probably with small independent bicycle craftsmen who will thrive more as the big brands overprice inferior quality in an effort to satisfy their benefactor$$$ ... bicycles aint going away but a bunch of familiar bicycle brands are gonna be gone or at best be aint what they used to be ............................ BUY FROM THE SMALL GUYS AND RIDE IN STYLE