Bike Shops
As Brick-and-Mortar Bike Shops Struggle, A New Model Emerges on Social Media
When the pandemic-induced bicycle boom went bust a couple of years ago, a number of long-established Chicago bike shops became casualties of the slowing market. But new models are emerging.
‘President Tariff’ is Back — and the Struggling Bike Industry is Nervous
Currently, about 97 percent of bike parts come from overseas, mostly from Trump’s least-favored nation, China — and the incoming president may want to wring more money from importers.
November 18, 2024
