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Want a bicycle by Christmas? ‘If you leave it till December there will be no stock’ – The Guardian
Australians are usually able to walk into a store on Christmas eve and walk out wheeling a bike – but that’s certainly not the case this year
The massive surge in demand for bicycles during the Covid-19 shutdown has caused shortages of bikes worldwide, with the industry warning that anyone leaving their shopping too late is likely to be disappointed this holiday season.
Bicycle Industries Australia general manager Peter Bourke said the shortage was affecting all bike retailers, from boutique bicycle shops to department stores. He said: There will be people who will not be able to get a bike at Christmas. Usually you can go into Kmart…
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