Supply chain problems in 2022?

[ilostmypassword]

I've been out of the MTB loop for a decade and just ordered a new bike. Luckily it will arrive on a few weeks after many months of waiting. I've heard of other bike shops who ordered particular models being told just weeks before delivery that the models won't be available after all. Bikes are also turning up with random parts not to the original spec. Pricing for bikes currently also seem to be increasing dramatically in New Zealand - and in some cases 2.5K in a year! If bike shops and online suppliers can't get gear to sell... won't they all go out of business? What ever angle you look at the start of this trend, it's worrying.

As part of the bike shops advice- they have recommended that I buy a few spares such as brake pads, chains and cassettes as the new ride is a eBike, and parts wear out quicker. I've tried Amazon, Ebay, CRC, and local shops to see basic stable stuff like SLX and Deore, to see they are totally out of stock. Waiting times in New Zealand for these basic parts are 6-12 months currently.

I'm all for using gear until it breaks or wears out- but with shortages will it even be possible to ride without interruptions as we move into 2023? Will mid to higher specced bikes even be within most peoples price range? I guess it is truly the case of buy that dream bike NOW as in 6 months it will be to expensive!

Interesting times. Thoughts?

 

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As part of the bike shops advice- they have recommended that I buy a few spares such as brake pads, chains and cassettes as the new ride is a eBike, and parts wear out quicker. I've tried Amazon, Ebay, CRC, and local shops to see basic stable stuff like SLX and Deore, to see they are totally out of stock. Waiting times in New Zealand for these basic parts are 6-12 months currently.

I'm all for using gear until it breaks or wears out- but with shortages will it even be possible to ride without interruptions as we move into 2023? Will mid to higher specced bikes even be within most peoples price range? I guess it is truly the case of buy that dream bike NOW as in 6 months it will be to expensive!

Interesting times. Thoughts?

I’ll address your thoughts in 2 parts you only have to look overseas to see prices for ebikes are only going up. Buy now before it goes up for sure. Stock shortages will not end in 2023 so we have a long way to go yet.

As for parts that’s laughable. Nothing is out of stock except maybe derailleurs but you won’t need a new one unless you break it.

Nearly everything you asked about is in stock in NZ. Shimano chains 6100 deore, 7100 SLX and 8100 xt all in stock in NZ now. Shimano cassettes 12 speed deore, SLX and XT all in stock. Brake pads all in stock. Instead of Amazon (lol) and CRC. Try the real NZ websites like MTBdirect, Burkes, Pushys, evocycles, T7 and plenty of others. FWIW CRC shouldn’t send shimano to NZ (licensing issues) and similar with some Amazon suppliers.

You can find 95% of what you need/want locally though.

 

[ilostmypassword]

I’ll address your thoughts in 2 parts you only have to look overseas to see prices for ebikes are only going up. Buy now before it goes up for sure. Stock shortages will not end in 2023 so we have a long way to go yet.

As for parts that’s laughable. Nothing is out of stock except maybe derailleurs but you won’t need a new one unless you break it.

Nearly everything you asked about is in stock in NZ. Shimano chains 6100 deore, 7100 SLX and 8100 xt all in stock in NZ now. Shimano cassettes 12 speed deore, SLX and XT all in stock. Brake pads all in stock. Instead of Amazon (lol) and CRC. Try the real NZ websites like MTBdirect, Burkes, Pushys, evocycles, T7 and plenty of others. FWIW CRC shouldn’t send shimano to NZ (licensing issues) and similar with some Amazon suppliers.

You can find 95% of what you need/want locally though.

Thanks. I've taken a look at the local sites and bike shops and they are out of stock mostly.

 

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I just checked all those things in 5 mins all in stock. Tell me what you want to buy and I’ll post you links in stock.

 

[ilostmypassword]

I just checked all those things in 5 mins all in stock. Tell me what you want to buy and I’ll post you links in stock.

Oh ok. I must be doing it wrong. Local bakeshop was telling me about the 6-12 month delays just yesterday. I'm after XT or SLX cassette 10-51T, 12-speed and matching chain. Also XT sintered brake pads.

Cheers!

 

[JP-NZ]

XT Chain

Shimano Cn-m8100 Chain 12-speed 126 Link With Quick Link | C

" <strong>The Shimano Deore XT CN-M8100 12-speed chain is optimized for use with the Deore XT M8100 MTB drivetrain system.</strong><br/>HYPERGLIDE+ technology d

www.torpedo7.co.nz

Shimano Chain CN-M8100 Deore XT 12-Speed MTB

The new DEORE XT M8100 series includes features such as Shimano’s groundbreaking 12-speed MICRO SPLINE cassette sprockets with either a 10-45T or 10-51T range, 1x12 or 2x12 HOLLOWTECH II cranksets, powerful 2-piston or 4-piston brakes, fully adjustable ISPEC-EV shifters, 12-speed...

www.99bikes.co.nz

SLX Chain

Shimano Slx Cn-m7100 12 Speed Chain | Chains

" <strong>The M7100 chain provides enhanced chain retention thanks to an extended portion of the inner plate. </strong> <br/>The new chain features quick-link a

www.torpedo7.co.nz

Shimano SLX CN-M7100 12 Speed Chain

Get a better riding experience with the the Shimano SLX CN-M7100 12 Speed Chain. It offers increased chain retention thanks to an extended inner plate and has better durability and smoother performance thanks to the SIL-TEC treatment. With Hyperglide Plus technology it will work perfectly with...

www.mtbdirect.co.nz

XT Cassette

Shimano XT CS-M8100 12 Speed Cassette

SHIMANO DEORE XT - 12-Speed - HYPERGLIDE+ - MTB Cassette Sprocket With its BEAM SPIDER construction, the new SHIMANO DEORE XT M8100 12-speed cassette shaves weight while increasing SHIMANO's MTB gearing range another gear. Using SHIMANO's new MICRO SPLINE freehub body and HYPERGLIDE+ tooth...

www.pushbikes.co.nz

Shimano Deore XT M8100 12-Speed MTB Cassette

Shimano Deore XT M8100 12-Speed MTB Cassette at Evo Cycles. CS-M8100-12 - Shimano Deore XT - 12-Speed - Hyperglide+ - MTB Cassette Sprocket With its Beam Spider construction, the new Shimano Deore XT M8100 12-speed cassette shaves weight while increasing Shimano's MTB gearing range another gear

www.evocycles.co.nz

SLX Cassette

Shimano SLX M7100 12-Speed Cassette

Shimano SLX M7100 12-Speed Cassette at Evo Cycles. With its Beam Spider construction, the SLX M7100 12-speed cassette shaves weight while increasing Shimano's MTB gearing range another gear

www.evocycles.co.nz

Shimano CS-M7100 Cassette 10-51 SLX 12-Speed | Cycleways NZ

cycleways.co.nz

I presume you have M8100 XT Brakes but I'll post 2 and 4 pot metal pads

M8100

Shimano G04S Metallic Disc Pads [XTR/XT/SLX/Deore]

Always use Shimano Disc Brake pads to ensure top brake performance and to maintain the safety of your Shimano brake system. These pads have a "high" stopping power rating. Metal Pad Compound: Metal pads consistently perform well in dry or wet conditions, and have excellent power and durability...

www.burkescycles.co.nz

Shimano G04S Metal Disc Brake Pads

Shimano G04S Metal Disc Brake Pads at Evo Cycles. G04S Shimano brake pads for XT, SLX, and Alfine - durable and increased braking power The Shimano G04S brake pads have a metallic pad on a steel backing plate and are compatible with XTR (up to M9000), XT, SLX, Deore, Alfine and some Road...

www.evocycles.co.nz

J04C w/FIN Metal Brake Pad BR-M9000 (FINNED)
M8120

Shimano D02s Metal Brake Pads | Brake Pads

"Replace your worn out brake pads and regain the power and control with a quality Shimano replacement, These pads compatible with Shimano Saint, Zee models and

www.torpedo7.co.nz

Shimano N04C BR-M9120/M8120 Disc Brake Pads / Metal (w/Fin) (FINNED)


Hope that helps, plenty of stock in NZ but don't sleep stuff does sell out from time to time

 

[ilostmypassword]

XT Chain

Shimano Cn-m8100 Chain 12-speed 126 Link With Quick Link | C

" <strong>The Shimano Deore XT CN-M8100 12-speed chain is optimized for use with the Deore XT M8100 MTB drivetrain system.</strong><br/>HYPERGLIDE+ technology d

www.torpedo7.co.nz

Shimano Chain CN-M8100 Deore XT 12-Speed MTB

The new DEORE XT M8100 series includes features such as Shimano’s groundbreaking 12-speed MICRO SPLINE cassette sprockets with either a 10-45T or 10-51T range, 1x12 or 2x12 HOLLOWTECH II cranksets, powerful 2-piston or 4-piston brakes, fully adjustable ISPEC-EV shifters, 12-speed...

www.99bikes.co.nz

SLX Chain

Shimano Slx Cn-m7100 12 Speed Chain | Chains

" <strong>The M7100 chain provides enhanced chain retention thanks to an extended portion of the inner plate. </strong> <br/>The new chain features quick-link a

www.torpedo7.co.nz

Shimano SLX CN-M7100 12 Speed Chain

Get a better riding experience with the the Shimano SLX CN-M7100 12 Speed Chain. It offers increased chain retention thanks to an extended inner plate and has better durability and smoother performance thanks to the SIL-TEC treatment. With Hyperglide Plus technology it will work perfectly with...

www.mtbdirect.co.nz

XT Cassette

Shimano XT CS-M8100 12 Speed Cassette

SHIMANO DEORE XT - 12-Speed - HYPERGLIDE+ - MTB Cassette Sprocket With its BEAM SPIDER construction, the new SHIMANO DEORE XT M8100 12-speed cassette shaves weight while increasing SHIMANO's MTB gearing range another gear. Using SHIMANO's new MICRO SPLINE freehub body and HYPERGLIDE+ tooth...

www.pushbikes.co.nz

Shimano Deore XT M8100 12-Speed MTB Cassette

Shimano Deore XT M8100 12-Speed MTB Cassette at Evo Cycles. CS-M8100-12 - Shimano Deore XT - 12-Speed - Hyperglide+ - MTB Cassette Sprocket With its Beam Spider construction, the new Shimano Deore XT M8100 12-speed cassette shaves weight while increasing Shimano's MTB gearing range another gear

www.evocycles.co.nz

SLX Cassette

Shimano SLX M7100 12-Speed Cassette

Shimano SLX M7100 12-Speed Cassette at Evo Cycles. With its Beam Spider construction, the SLX M7100 12-speed cassette shaves weight while increasing Shimano's MTB gearing range another gear

www.evocycles.co.nz

Shimano CS-M7100 Cassette 10-51 SLX 12-Speed | Cycleways NZ

cycleways.co.nz

I presume you have M8100 XT Brakes but I'll post 2 and 4 pot metal pads

M8100

Shimano G04S Metallic Disc Pads [XTR/XT/SLX/Deore]

Always use Shimano Disc Brake pads to ensure top brake performance and to maintain the safety of your Shimano brake system. These pads have a "high" stopping power rating. Metal Pad Compound: Metal pads consistently perform well in dry or wet conditions, and have excellent power and durability...

www.burkescycles.co.nz

Shimano G04S Metal Disc Brake Pads

Shimano G04S Metal Disc Brake Pads at Evo Cycles. G04S Shimano brake pads for XT, SLX, and Alfine - durable and increased braking power The Shimano G04S brake pads have a metallic pad on a steel backing plate and are compatible with XTR (up to M9000), XT, SLX, Deore, Alfine and some Road...

www.evocycles.co.nz

J04C w/FIN Metal Brake Pad BR-M9000 (FINNED)
M8120

Shimano D02s Metal Brake Pads | Brake Pads

"Replace your worn out brake pads and regain the power and control with a quality Shimano replacement, These pads compatible with Shimano Saint, Zee models and

www.torpedo7.co.nz

Shimano N04C BR-M9120/M8120 Disc Brake Pads / Metal (w/Fin) (FINNED)


Hope that helps, plenty of stock in NZ but don't sleep stuff does sell out from time to time

Thank you sir !