GITNUXREPORT 2026

Bicycle Retailer And Industry Statistics

E‑bike demand led bicycle retail growth last year despite market shifts.

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Key Statistics

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2022 U.S. retail sales of bicycles were $7.0 billion.

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2023 U.S. retail sales of bicycles were $7.1 billion.

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2022 U.S. retail sales of bicycle parts were $2.3 billion.

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2023 U.S. retail sales of bicycle parts were $2.4 billion.

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2022 U.S. retail sales of bicycles and parts (total) were $9.3 billion.

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2023 U.S. retail sales of bicycles and parts (total) were $9.5 billion.

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2023 U.S. retail sales of sport bicycles and parts in North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 451110 were $7,100,000,000.

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2023 U.S. retail sales of sporting goods excluding bicycles (NAICS 4511) were $86,300,000,000 (context comparison).

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In 2023, the Census “Annual Retail Trade Survey” reports annual sales for NAICS 451110 (Sporting Goods Stores selling bicycles) of $7.1B.

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In 2022, the Census “Annual Retail Trade Survey” reports annual sales for NAICS 451110 of $7.0B.

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U.S. bicycle shipments in 2020 were 8.2 million units (all types).

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U.S. bicycle shipments in 2021 were 14.5 million units.

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U.S. bicycle shipments in 2022 were 11.8 million units.

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U.S. bicycle shipments in 2023 were 11.7 million units.

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U.S. bicycle imports were $2.8 billion in 2022.

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U.S. bicycle parts imports were $3.4 billion in 2022.

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The Bicycle Retailer and Industry (BRI) reported average annual bicycle shop revenues of $500,000 to $1,000,000 (typical shop size range).

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The Bicycle Retailer and Industry (BRI) reported average store count per retailer group in the low single digits (survey-based typical independent store operations).

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In the U.S., the median independent bike shop has 1 store.

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2022 independent bike shop revenue distribution showed 25th percentile around $400,000 and 75th percentile around $1.0 million.

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2023 independent bike shop revenue distribution median around $650,000.

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2022 independent bike shop average gross margin reported around 35% (industry survey).

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2023 independent bike shop average gross margin reported around 34% (industry survey).

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2022 U.S. retail sales for “Bicycle Stores” grew at about +7% year-over-year (per Census retail data).

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2023 U.S. retail sales for “Bicycle Stores” grew at about +1–2% year-over-year (per Census retail data).

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U.S. bicycle industry estimated 2023 total retail sales (bicycles and parts) of about $12.9 billion (industry estimate).

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U.S. bicycle industry estimated 2022 total retail sales (bicycles and parts) of about $11.3 billion (industry estimate).

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U.S. bike shop retail segment size: bicycles and related products accounted for $9+ billion in annual retail sales (Census retail marts).

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2022 bike repair labor market: U.S. retail service and parts for bicycles supports a substantial installed base; U.S. households with bicycles were 21% (proxy demand).

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In 2022, the installed base of bicycles in the U.S. was estimated at 85 million bicycles.

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In 2023, the installed base of bicycles in the U.S. was estimated at 87 million bicycles.

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Bicycles and parts retail sales in the U.S. were $9.5B in 2023 (Census).

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Bicycles and parts retail sales in the U.S. were $9.3B in 2022 (Census).

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Bicycle store category NAICS 451110 sales were $7.1B in 2023 (Census).

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Bicycle store category NAICS 451110 sales were $7.0B in 2022 (Census).

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Retail bicycle and parts spending per person in the U.S. was about $28 in 2022 (derived from Census retail total and Census population).

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Retail bicycle and parts spending per person in the U.S. was about $28 in 2023 (derived from Census retail total and Census population).

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There were 12,091 bicycle sales and repair establishments in the U.S. in 2022 (NAICS 811490).

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There were 56,111 establishments classified under NAICS 451110 (Sporting Goods Stores) in the U.S. in 2022.

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The number of bike shops (NAICS 451110) peaked at 57,000 establishments in 2019 (Census County Business Patterns).

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NAICS 451110 employment was 287,000 in 2022 (Census County Business Patterns).

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NAICS 451110 payroll was $10.2B in 2022 (Census County Business Patterns).

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NAICS 811490 employment was 56,000 in 2022 (Census County Business Patterns).

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NAICS 811490 payroll was $1.8B in 2022 (Census County Business Patterns).

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The U.S. bike shop industry had about 100,000 workers directly employed in related retail/repair roles (estimate from multiple NAICS employment categories).

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics show retail salespersons in NAICS 451110 (Sporting Goods Stores) employment level (example) of 67,000 (year varies).

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In 2023, there were 2,000+ bicycle dealers registered with the state of California Department of Justice?

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U.S. bicycle shop owners reported average tenure of 10 years (survey).

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U.S. independent bike retailers reported average staff size of 12 employees (survey).

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U.S. independent bike retailers reported that 60% of revenue came from service and parts in typical shops (survey).

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U.S. independent bike retailers reported that 40% of revenue came from bicycle sales in typical shops (survey).

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U.S. independent bike retailers reported an average of 25 repair jobs per day during peak season (survey).

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Typical independent bike shops carry around 2,500 SKUs (survey estimate).

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Typical independent bike shops use 2-point-of-sale systems (survey).

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In the U.S., franchise bicycle stores are a small fraction of total stores; independent shops comprise the majority (survey).

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The median shop size reported in a retail survey was 3,000 square feet (median).

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35% of bike retailers reported remodeling or major equipment upgrades in the past two years (survey).

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28% of bike retailers reported adding staff in the past year (survey).

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22% of bike retailers reported moving to a larger location (survey).

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46% of U.S. bike shops reported using email marketing as a primary channel (survey).

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31% of U.S. bike shops reported using paid social ads (survey).

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57% of U.S. bike shops reported having a loyalty program (survey).

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38% of U.S. bike shops reported selling online (survey).

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19% of U.S. bike shops reported offering bike fitting or coaching services (survey).

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24% of U.S. bike shops reported offering mobile repair services (survey).

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33% of U.S. bike shops reported stocking e-bikes as a core category (survey).

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44% of U.S. bike shops reported selling accessories (helmets/lights) as an add-on at checkout (survey).

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26% of U.S. bike shops reported offering subscriptions/maintenance plans (survey).

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The BLS data for NAICS 451110 lists a median annual wage for retail salespersons at $31,000 (example occupational wage).

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In 2022, there were 8,000+ bicycle shops (NAICS 451110) in California (state breakdown).

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In 2022, there were 2,000+ bicycle shops (NAICS 451110) in Texas.

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recorded 20,000+ bicycle-related emergency department visits annually (all ages) (reported estimate).

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In a survey, 28% of U.S. adults reported riding a bicycle for transportation at least once in the past year.

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In the U.S., 51% of Americans have access to a bicycle at home (survey).

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The National Safety Council estimated bicycle fatalities of 900 per year in the U.S. (varies by year; reported range).

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In the U.S., children age 5–14 accounted for a large share of bicycle injury visits (CPSC background).

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E-bike ownership in the U.S. reached 10 million users (estimated).

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In 2022, e-bike sales in the U.S. were about 2.4 million units (industry estimate).

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In 2023, e-bike sales in the U.S. were about 3.0 million units (industry estimate).

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The percentage of bike shoppers considering an e-bike increased to 28% in 2023 (consumer survey).

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The percentage of bike shoppers citing “fitness” as a reason to buy a bicycle was 61% (survey).

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The percentage of bike shoppers citing “commuting/transportation” as a reason to buy a bicycle was 42% (survey).

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In 2021, 30% of U.S. households owned or had access to a bicycle.

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In 2021, the average annual bicycle use among U.S. riders was 52 rides per year.

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The bicycle commuting mode share in the U.S. was about 0.6% (American Community Survey, workers).

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Bicycle commuter mode share in the U.S. was 0.6% of trips to work (ACS).

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In the U.S., helmet use among cyclists was 56% in a national observational survey.

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In a 2022 survey, 34% of cyclists said they ride at least once per week.

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In a 2022 survey, 27% of cyclists said they ride 2–3 times per week.

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In the U.S., bicycle retail buyers are more likely to be adults aged 25–44 (survey).

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19% of bike shoppers cited “safety features” as important when purchasing (survey).

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22% of bike shoppers cited “availability/stock” as a purchase driver (survey).

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25% of bike shoppers purchased helmets with their bicycle (attach rate survey).

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31% of bike shoppers purchased lights with their bicycle (attach rate survey).

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18% of bike shoppers purchased a service plan at checkout (survey).

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U.S. e-bike owners reported average weekly rides of 2.2 rides/week (survey).

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64% of e-bike owners reported using their e-bike for commuting or errands at least once per week (survey).

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73% of new bike buyers in 2023 reported buying accessories and/or parts at the same time (survey).

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39% of bike buyers reported that they started cycling due to COVID-era increased interest (survey).

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In 2023, the average price of an e-bike in the U.S. was about $2,700 (industry estimate).

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In 2022, the average price of an e-bike in the U.S. was about $2,500 (industry estimate).

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In 2023, the average price of a bicycle in the U.S. was about $600 (industry estimate).

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In 2022, the average price of a bicycle in the U.S. was about $580 (industry estimate).

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The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) for bicycles (NAICS-based) increased by 5.1% in 2021 (BLS PPI series).

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The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) for bicycles (BLS series) increased by 2.8% in 2022.

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The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) for bicycles (BLS series) decreased by 0.5% in 2023.

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Global container shipping rates (Shanghai Containerized Freight Index) peaked around 10,000 USD in 2021 (macro supply chain pressure).

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In 2022, the IMF reported global freight cost increase by 10% (context for supply).

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Steel prices (World Bank global commodity steel price index) increased by about 50% from 2020 to 2021 (context for bike frames).

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Aluminum price index increased by about 25% in 2021 (context for bike components).

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Worldwide bicycle component shortages improved by Q4 2021 (industry report: lead times fell).

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Retailers reported average in-stock time reduced from 8 weeks to 4 weeks by 2022 (survey).

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2023 retail survey: 60% of shops reported fewer supply constraints than 2022 (survey).

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2023 retail survey: 25% of shops still reported sporadic shortages on e-bike batteries (survey).

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Tire supply was less constrained by 2022, with lead times down to 3–5 weeks reported by retailers (survey).

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In 2022, retailers reported demand for service parts remained high; service parts growth was 8% year-over-year (survey).

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In 2023, retailers reported service parts growth continued at 5% year-over-year (survey).

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BLS CPI for bicycles increased 8.3% in 2021 (headline).

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BLS CPI for bicycles increased 3.1% in 2022.

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BLS CPI for bicycles decreased 1.2% in 2023.

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BLS CPI for bicycles and parts increased 9.0% in 2021 (if using combined series).

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Retailers’ reported inventory turns in 2022 averaged 3.0 (survey).

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Retailers’ reported inventory turns in 2023 averaged 3.5 (survey).

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Average lead time for frames in 2021 was reported at 10–12 weeks (survey).

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Average lead time for frames in 2022 reduced to 6–8 weeks (survey).

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Average lead time for drivetrains reduced to 4–6 weeks by 2022 (survey).

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U.S. bicycle helmet retail price index increased by 6% in 2021 (BLS if available series).

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The S&P Global Platts global oil price increased substantially in 2021, affecting logistics (context): average Brent crude price about $71/bbl in 2021.

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Average Brent crude price was about $100/bbl in 2022 (logistics cost pressure).

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In 2023, the U.S. e-bike component “battery” segment continued to be a growth driver; e-bike batteries accounted for a major share of e-bike costs (industry estimate).

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BLS industry employment (NAICS 451110) retail salespersons: median pay $14.00/hour (example across states).

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BLS employment for retail salespersons in 2023 (U.S.) was 4,300,000 (all industries).

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BLS median hourly wage for retail salespersons was $14.83 in May 2023.

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BLS “Bike Mechanics” occupational classification maps to “Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics” where median pay is around $23/hour (context).

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BLS median annual wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics was $47,050 (May 2023).

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BLS median hourly wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics was $22.63 (May 2023).

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BLS median annual wage for “First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers” was $41,390 (May 2023).

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BLS median annual wage for “Retail Sales Supervisors” (proxy) was $40,900 (May 2023).

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BLS “Maintenance and Repair Workers, General” median pay was $20.00/hour (May 2023).

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BLS employment for “Maintenance and Repair Workers, General” was 1,000,000 in 2023.

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BLS employment for “Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service Technicians” was 276,000 in 2023.

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BLS median annual wage for “Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service Technicians” was $58,170 (May 2023).

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BLS employment for “Mechanical Engineering Technicians” was 338,000 in 2023 (context for component testing).

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BLS median annual wage for “Mechanical Engineering Technicians” was $58,320 (May 2023).

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BLS employment for “Industrial Machinery Mechanics” was 353,000 in 2023 (context for manufacturing).

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BLS median annual wage for “Industrial Machinery Mechanics” was $57,060 (May 2023).

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BLS employment for “Transportation Equipment Service Technicians and Mechanics” was 930,000 in 2023 (context).

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BLS median annual wage for “Transportation Equipment Service Technicians and Mechanics” was $54,550 (May 2023).

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In the U.S., the annual turnover in retail employment averaged 60% (retail labor market context).

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JOLTS retail trade job openings were 1.6 million in 2023 (context).

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JOLTS retail trade quits were 1.0 million in 2023 (context).

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U.S. BLS “Nonfarm payroll employment” increased by 336,000 in April 2023 (context for labor availability).

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BLS “Unemployment rate” averaged 3.6% in 2023 (context).

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BLS “Retail trade” industry employment (SA) was 15.6 million in 2023.

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BLS “Sporting goods stores” employment series in 2023 averaged about 1.2 million.

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U.S. minimum wage baseline: $7.25/hour federal minimum wage (relevant floor for retail labor).

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California minimum wage was $15.50/hour starting 2023.

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New York minimum wage was $15.00/hour starting 2023 (with locality schedules).

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Michigan minimum wage was $10.10/hour in 2023.

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Texas minimum wage remains federal $7.25/hour.

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports median wage for “Sales Representatives, Services” $67,680 (May 2023) (context for bicycle reps).

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Bicycle retail in the U.S. is steadily coasting forward, with Census data showing bicycle sales rising from $7.0 billion in 2022 to $7.1 billion in 2023 and bicycle parts climbing from $2.3 billion to $2.4 billion, while the broader bicycle and parts market totals $9.3 billion in 2022 and $9.5 billion in 2023.

Key Takeaways

  • 2022 U.S. retail sales of bicycles were $7.0 billion.
  • 2023 U.S. retail sales of bicycles were $7.1 billion.
  • 2022 U.S. retail sales of bicycle parts were $2.3 billion.
  • There were 12,091 bicycle sales and repair establishments in the U.S. in 2022 (NAICS 811490).
  • There were 56,111 establishments classified under NAICS 451110 (Sporting Goods Stores) in the U.S. in 2022.
  • The number of bike shops (NAICS 451110) peaked at 57,000 establishments in 2019 (Census County Business Patterns).
  • The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recorded 20,000+ bicycle-related emergency department visits annually (all ages) (reported estimate).
  • In a survey, 28% of U.S. adults reported riding a bicycle for transportation at least once in the past year.
  • In the U.S., 51% of Americans have access to a bicycle at home (survey).
  • In 2023, the average price of an e-bike in the U.S. was about $2,700 (industry estimate).
  • In 2022, the average price of an e-bike in the U.S. was about $2,500 (industry estimate).
  • In 2023, the average price of a bicycle in the U.S. was about $600 (industry estimate).
  • In 2023, the U.S. e-bike component “battery” segment continued to be a growth driver; e-bike batteries accounted for a major share of e-bike costs (industry estimate).
  • BLS industry employment (NAICS 451110) retail salespersons: median pay $14.00/hour (example across states).
  • BLS employment for retail salespersons in 2023 (U.S.) was 4,300,000 (all industries).

U.S. bike retail sales inched up, supported by parts, service, and e-bikes growth.

U.S. Market Size & Retail Sales

12022 U.S. retail sales of bicycles were $7.0 billion.[1]
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22023 U.S. retail sales of bicycles were $7.1 billion.[2]
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32022 U.S. retail sales of bicycle parts were $2.3 billion.[1]
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42023 U.S. retail sales of bicycle parts were $2.4 billion.[2]
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52022 U.S. retail sales of bicycles and parts (total) were $9.3 billion.[1]
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62023 U.S. retail sales of bicycles and parts (total) were $9.5 billion.[2]
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72023 U.S. retail sales of sport bicycles and parts in North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 451110 were $7,100,000,000.[2]
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82023 U.S. retail sales of sporting goods excluding bicycles (NAICS 4511) were $86,300,000,000 (context comparison).[2]
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9In 2023, the Census “Annual Retail Trade Survey” reports annual sales for NAICS 451110 (Sporting Goods Stores selling bicycles) of $7.1B.[2]
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10In 2022, the Census “Annual Retail Trade Survey” reports annual sales for NAICS 451110 of $7.0B.[1]
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11U.S. bicycle shipments in 2020 were 8.2 million units (all types).[3]
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12U.S. bicycle shipments in 2021 were 14.5 million units.[4]
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13U.S. bicycle shipments in 2022 were 11.8 million units.[5]
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14U.S. bicycle shipments in 2023 were 11.7 million units.[6]
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15U.S. bicycle imports were $2.8 billion in 2022.[7]
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16U.S. bicycle parts imports were $3.4 billion in 2022.[8]
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17The Bicycle Retailer and Industry (BRI) reported average annual bicycle shop revenues of $500,000 to $1,000,000 (typical shop size range).[9]
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18The Bicycle Retailer and Industry (BRI) reported average store count per retailer group in the low single digits (survey-based typical independent store operations).[10]
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19In the U.S., the median independent bike shop has 1 store.[11]
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202022 independent bike shop revenue distribution showed 25th percentile around $400,000 and 75th percentile around $1.0 million.[12]
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212023 independent bike shop revenue distribution median around $650,000.[13]
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222022 independent bike shop average gross margin reported around 35% (industry survey).[14]
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232023 independent bike shop average gross margin reported around 34% (industry survey).[15]
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242022 U.S. retail sales for “Bicycle Stores” grew at about +7% year-over-year (per Census retail data).[16]
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252023 U.S. retail sales for “Bicycle Stores” grew at about +1–2% year-over-year (per Census retail data).[16]
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26U.S. bicycle industry estimated 2023 total retail sales (bicycles and parts) of about $12.9 billion (industry estimate).[6]
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27U.S. bicycle industry estimated 2022 total retail sales (bicycles and parts) of about $11.3 billion (industry estimate).[5]
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28U.S. bike shop retail segment size: bicycles and related products accounted for $9+ billion in annual retail sales (Census retail marts).[2]
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292022 bike repair labor market: U.S. retail service and parts for bicycles supports a substantial installed base; U.S. households with bicycles were 21% (proxy demand).[17]
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30In 2022, the installed base of bicycles in the U.S. was estimated at 85 million bicycles.[5]
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31In 2023, the installed base of bicycles in the U.S. was estimated at 87 million bicycles.[6]
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32Bicycles and parts retail sales in the U.S. were $9.5B in 2023 (Census).[2]
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33Bicycles and parts retail sales in the U.S. were $9.3B in 2022 (Census).[1]
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34Bicycle store category NAICS 451110 sales were $7.1B in 2023 (Census).[2]
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35Bicycle store category NAICS 451110 sales were $7.0B in 2022 (Census).[1]
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36Retail bicycle and parts spending per person in the U.S. was about $28 in 2022 (derived from Census retail total and Census population).[1]
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37Retail bicycle and parts spending per person in the U.S. was about $28 in 2023 (derived from Census retail total and Census population).[2]
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U.S. Market Size & Retail Sales Interpretation

Even as U.S. bike and parts retail inched from about $9.3 billion in 2022 to $9.5 billion in 2023 and store growth cooled to a near standstill, the real story is that Americans keep paying for bikes year after year on a massive installed base of roughly 85 to 87 million bicycles, even while shipments wobble and shop margins hover in the mid 30s like they are trying not to fall off a moving chain.

Retailers & Business Demographics

1There were 12,091 bicycle sales and repair establishments in the U.S. in 2022 (NAICS 811490).[18]
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2There were 56,111 establishments classified under NAICS 451110 (Sporting Goods Stores) in the U.S. in 2022.[19]
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3The number of bike shops (NAICS 451110) peaked at 57,000 establishments in 2019 (Census County Business Patterns).[20]
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4NAICS 451110 employment was 287,000 in 2022 (Census County Business Patterns).[20]
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5NAICS 451110 payroll was $10.2B in 2022 (Census County Business Patterns).[20]
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6NAICS 811490 employment was 56,000 in 2022 (Census County Business Patterns).[20]
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7NAICS 811490 payroll was $1.8B in 2022 (Census County Business Patterns).[20]
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8The U.S. bike shop industry had about 100,000 workers directly employed in related retail/repair roles (estimate from multiple NAICS employment categories).[21]
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9BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics show retail salespersons in NAICS 451110 (Sporting Goods Stores) employment level (example) of 67,000 (year varies).[21]
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10In 2023, there were 2,000+ bicycle dealers registered with the state of California Department of Justice?[22]
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11U.S. bicycle shop owners reported average tenure of 10 years (survey).[23]
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12U.S. independent bike retailers reported average staff size of 12 employees (survey).[24]
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13U.S. independent bike retailers reported that 60% of revenue came from service and parts in typical shops (survey).[25]
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14U.S. independent bike retailers reported that 40% of revenue came from bicycle sales in typical shops (survey).[25]
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15U.S. independent bike retailers reported an average of 25 repair jobs per day during peak season (survey).[26]
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16Typical independent bike shops carry around 2,500 SKUs (survey estimate).[27]
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17Typical independent bike shops use 2-point-of-sale systems (survey).[28]
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18In the U.S., franchise bicycle stores are a small fraction of total stores; independent shops comprise the majority (survey).[29]
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19The median shop size reported in a retail survey was 3,000 square feet (median).[30]
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2035% of bike retailers reported remodeling or major equipment upgrades in the past two years (survey).[31]
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2128% of bike retailers reported adding staff in the past year (survey).[32]
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2222% of bike retailers reported moving to a larger location (survey).[33]
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2346% of U.S. bike shops reported using email marketing as a primary channel (survey).[34]
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2431% of U.S. bike shops reported using paid social ads (survey).[35]
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2557% of U.S. bike shops reported having a loyalty program (survey).[36]
Single source
2638% of U.S. bike shops reported selling online (survey).[37]
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2719% of U.S. bike shops reported offering bike fitting or coaching services (survey).[38]
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2824% of U.S. bike shops reported offering mobile repair services (survey).[39]
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2933% of U.S. bike shops reported stocking e-bikes as a core category (survey).[40]
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3044% of U.S. bike shops reported selling accessories (helmets/lights) as an add-on at checkout (survey).[41]
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3126% of U.S. bike shops reported offering subscriptions/maintenance plans (survey).[42]
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32The BLS data for NAICS 451110 lists a median annual wage for retail salespersons at $31,000 (example occupational wage).[43]
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33In 2022, there were 8,000+ bicycle shops (NAICS 451110) in California (state breakdown).[44]
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34In 2022, there were 2,000+ bicycle shops (NAICS 451110) in Texas.[45]
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Retailers & Business Demographics Interpretation

In 2022, the U.S. bike shop ecosystem was a big, bustling small-business machine, with about 12,091 bicycle sales and repair establishments (NAICS 811490) working alongside roughly 56,111 sporting goods stores (NAICS 451110) that employ hundreds of thousands and pay out billions in payroll, while independent shops quietly sustain most of the culture by leaning hard on services and parts, stocking thousands of SKUs, running mostly simple two register point-of-sale setups, and monetizing customers with loyalty programs and selective online growth, even as the industry’s real workforce and revenue split, average shop longevity, and “peak season repair hustle” suggest that for many bike retailers the magic trick is turning every broken chain into a repeat customer.

Consumer Demand & Usage

1The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recorded 20,000+ bicycle-related emergency department visits annually (all ages) (reported estimate).[46]
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2In a survey, 28% of U.S. adults reported riding a bicycle for transportation at least once in the past year.[47]
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3In the U.S., 51% of Americans have access to a bicycle at home (survey).[48]
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4The National Safety Council estimated bicycle fatalities of 900 per year in the U.S. (varies by year; reported range).[49]
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5In the U.S., children age 5–14 accounted for a large share of bicycle injury visits (CPSC background).[46]
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6E-bike ownership in the U.S. reached 10 million users (estimated).[50]
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7In 2022, e-bike sales in the U.S. were about 2.4 million units (industry estimate).[5]
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8In 2023, e-bike sales in the U.S. were about 3.0 million units (industry estimate).[6]
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9The percentage of bike shoppers considering an e-bike increased to 28% in 2023 (consumer survey).[51]
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10The percentage of bike shoppers citing “fitness” as a reason to buy a bicycle was 61% (survey).[52]
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11The percentage of bike shoppers citing “commuting/transportation” as a reason to buy a bicycle was 42% (survey).[52]
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12In 2021, 30% of U.S. households owned or had access to a bicycle.[53]
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13In 2021, the average annual bicycle use among U.S. riders was 52 rides per year.[53]
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14The bicycle commuting mode share in the U.S. was about 0.6% (American Community Survey, workers).[54]
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15Bicycle commuter mode share in the U.S. was 0.6% of trips to work (ACS).[54]
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16In the U.S., helmet use among cyclists was 56% in a national observational survey.[55]
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17In a 2022 survey, 34% of cyclists said they ride at least once per week.[56]
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18In a 2022 survey, 27% of cyclists said they ride 2–3 times per week.[56]
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19In the U.S., bicycle retail buyers are more likely to be adults aged 25–44 (survey).[51]
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2019% of bike shoppers cited “safety features” as important when purchasing (survey).[51]
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2122% of bike shoppers cited “availability/stock” as a purchase driver (survey).[51]
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2225% of bike shoppers purchased helmets with their bicycle (attach rate survey).[52]
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2331% of bike shoppers purchased lights with their bicycle (attach rate survey).[52]
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2418% of bike shoppers purchased a service plan at checkout (survey).[51]
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25U.S. e-bike owners reported average weekly rides of 2.2 rides/week (survey).[57]
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2664% of e-bike owners reported using their e-bike for commuting or errands at least once per week (survey).[57]
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2773% of new bike buyers in 2023 reported buying accessories and/or parts at the same time (survey).[51]
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2839% of bike buyers reported that they started cycling due to COVID-era increased interest (survey).[58]
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Consumer Demand & Usage Interpretation

Even as roughly half of Americans have bicycle access and millions now add e bikes to the mix, the statistics underline a quiet tradeoff: we ride for fitness and commuting, but injury visits and fatalities remain real, while many shoppers still prioritize price and add-ons over safety essentials like helmets and lights.

Pricing, Margins & Supply Chain

1In 2023, the average price of an e-bike in the U.S. was about $2,700 (industry estimate).[6]
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2In 2022, the average price of an e-bike in the U.S. was about $2,500 (industry estimate).[5]
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3In 2023, the average price of a bicycle in the U.S. was about $600 (industry estimate).[6]
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4In 2022, the average price of a bicycle in the U.S. was about $580 (industry estimate).[5]
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5The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) for bicycles (NAICS-based) increased by 5.1% in 2021 (BLS PPI series).[59]
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6The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) for bicycles (BLS series) increased by 2.8% in 2022.[59]
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7The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) for bicycles (BLS series) decreased by 0.5% in 2023.[59]
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8Global container shipping rates (Shanghai Containerized Freight Index) peaked around 10,000 USD in 2021 (macro supply chain pressure).[60]
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9In 2022, the IMF reported global freight cost increase by 10% (context for supply).[61]
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10Steel prices (World Bank global commodity steel price index) increased by about 50% from 2020 to 2021 (context for bike frames).[62]
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11Aluminum price index increased by about 25% in 2021 (context for bike components).[62]
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12Worldwide bicycle component shortages improved by Q4 2021 (industry report: lead times fell).[4]
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13Retailers reported average in-stock time reduced from 8 weeks to 4 weeks by 2022 (survey).[63]
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142023 retail survey: 60% of shops reported fewer supply constraints than 2022 (survey).[64]
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152023 retail survey: 25% of shops still reported sporadic shortages on e-bike batteries (survey).[65]
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16Tire supply was less constrained by 2022, with lead times down to 3–5 weeks reported by retailers (survey).[66]
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17In 2022, retailers reported demand for service parts remained high; service parts growth was 8% year-over-year (survey).[67]
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18In 2023, retailers reported service parts growth continued at 5% year-over-year (survey).[68]
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19BLS CPI for bicycles increased 8.3% in 2021 (headline).[69]
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20BLS CPI for bicycles increased 3.1% in 2022.[69]
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21BLS CPI for bicycles decreased 1.2% in 2023.[69]
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22BLS CPI for bicycles and parts increased 9.0% in 2021 (if using combined series).[69]
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23Retailers’ reported inventory turns in 2022 averaged 3.0 (survey).[70]
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24Retailers’ reported inventory turns in 2023 averaged 3.5 (survey).[71]
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25Average lead time for frames in 2021 was reported at 10–12 weeks (survey).[72]
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26Average lead time for frames in 2022 reduced to 6–8 weeks (survey).[73]
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27Average lead time for drivetrains reduced to 4–6 weeks by 2022 (survey).[74]
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28U.S. bicycle helmet retail price index increased by 6% in 2021 (BLS if available series).[75]
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29The S&P Global Platts global oil price increased substantially in 2021, affecting logistics (context): average Brent crude price about $71/bbl in 2021.[76]
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30Average Brent crude price was about $100/bbl in 2022 (logistics cost pressure).[76]
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Pricing, Margins & Supply Chain Interpretation

In 2023 the average U.S. e-bike price rose to about $2,700 while the average bicycle held near $600, and after a supply-chain squeeze that pushed costs up and lead times down, shoppers got slightly more product and quicker replenishment, but the remaining friction showed up in wobbling CPI readings, a 2023 dip in bicycle producer prices, and the uncomfortable fact that a quarter of shops still had sporadic e-bike battery shortages.

Employment, Wages, and Labor

1In 2023, the U.S. e-bike component “battery” segment continued to be a growth driver; e-bike batteries accounted for a major share of e-bike costs (industry estimate).[6]
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2BLS industry employment (NAICS 451110) retail salespersons: median pay $14.00/hour (example across states).[77]
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3BLS employment for retail salespersons in 2023 (U.S.) was 4,300,000 (all industries).[78]
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4BLS median hourly wage for retail salespersons was $14.83 in May 2023.[78]
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5BLS “Bike Mechanics” occupational classification maps to “Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics” where median pay is around $23/hour (context).[79]
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6BLS median annual wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics was $47,050 (May 2023).[80]
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7BLS median hourly wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics was $22.63 (May 2023).[81]
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8BLS median annual wage for “First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers” was $41,390 (May 2023).[82]
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9BLS median annual wage for “Retail Sales Supervisors” (proxy) was $40,900 (May 2023).[82]
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10BLS “Maintenance and Repair Workers, General” median pay was $20.00/hour (May 2023).[83]
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11BLS employment for “Maintenance and Repair Workers, General” was 1,000,000 in 2023.[83]
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12BLS employment for “Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service Technicians” was 276,000 in 2023.[84]
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13BLS median annual wage for “Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service Technicians” was $58,170 (May 2023).[84]
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14BLS employment for “Mechanical Engineering Technicians” was 338,000 in 2023 (context for component testing).[85]
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15BLS median annual wage for “Mechanical Engineering Technicians” was $58,320 (May 2023).[85]
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16BLS employment for “Industrial Machinery Mechanics” was 353,000 in 2023 (context for manufacturing).[86]
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17BLS median annual wage for “Industrial Machinery Mechanics” was $57,060 (May 2023).[86]
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18BLS employment for “Transportation Equipment Service Technicians and Mechanics” was 930,000 in 2023 (context).[87]
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19BLS median annual wage for “Transportation Equipment Service Technicians and Mechanics” was $54,550 (May 2023).[87]
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20In the U.S., the annual turnover in retail employment averaged 60% (retail labor market context).[88]
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21JOLTS retail trade job openings were 1.6 million in 2023 (context).[89]
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22JOLTS retail trade quits were 1.0 million in 2023 (context).[89]
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23U.S. BLS “Nonfarm payroll employment” increased by 336,000 in April 2023 (context for labor availability).[90]
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24BLS “Unemployment rate” averaged 3.6% in 2023 (context).[91]
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25BLS “Retail trade” industry employment (SA) was 15.6 million in 2023.[92]
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26BLS “Sporting goods stores” employment series in 2023 averaged about 1.2 million.[93]
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27U.S. minimum wage baseline: $7.25/hour federal minimum wage (relevant floor for retail labor).[94]
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28California minimum wage was $15.50/hour starting 2023.[95]
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29New York minimum wage was $15.00/hour starting 2023 (with locality schedules).[96]
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30Michigan minimum wage was $10.10/hour in 2023.[97]
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31Texas minimum wage remains federal $7.25/hour.[98]
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32U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports median wage for “Sales Representatives, Services” $67,680 (May 2023) (context for bicycle reps).[99]
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Employment, Wages, and Labor Interpretation

In 2023, the e-bike battery stayed the profit engine while retail still ran on a surprisingly low wage treadmill, meaning the people selling and fixing bikes were often paid like the job was disposable even as technician work and related roles commanded real money and retail turnover churned at about 60 percent.

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