Episode 43: The rising price of cycling — why are bikes more expensive and how is the industry coping? Inflation, Brexit + post-pandemic problems discussed

The road.cc Podcast

27-01-2023 • 44 mins

Recently, road.cc published a video and feature diving into the rising prices of bikes, components and pretty much everything connected with cycling in the last few years… and we definitely ruffled some feathers! In this follow-up podcast episode, we’re joined by Colin Williams from FLi distribution to talk about the current situation, and why many things beyond the control of the bike manufacturers, distributors and shops are pushing prices up. Is Brexit solely to blame for most of the price rises we've seen in the UK? Is the situation getting better, both in the UK and worldwide? Strap in for a fascinating discussion…