It was like some sense of normalcy had returned to our lives."

And, thanks to heavy demand, stores saw pandemic-driven backorders that stretched for months (viaBicycling).

But what does this mean for the 2021 market?

row of colorful bicycles

I’d say we got another year of waiting and being patient for everything," he toldCalgary Eyeopener.

But what we are seeing today is what happens when the supply chain is thrown out of sync.

In the meantime, bicycle store owners say your best bet could be a second-hand bike.

bike shop owner fixing tire

Empty bicycle racks at Target