Crust close shop?

[jkbrwn]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

doesnt compute?

following them on instagram, they just received and shipped a bunch of frames, were just taking pre-orders for a new canti romanceur bike, etc.

as DC pointed out above, it would not surprise me with the global state of affairs they were having new unforseen supply chain issues getting stuff made offshore, but who knows.

perhaps they are just having website issues and the wording on the site is just not well thought out?

I dunno 'Thanks for the six years of support, it has been a ride.' sounds pretty deliberately worded.

[davidb]

Originally Posted by DCilliams

Supply chain

They will not be the only ones to close due to supply chain issues. Big, small, and end between are all going to deal with issues. The only ones that have hope are places that actually manufacture their own products. However, the strain on raw materials is just beginning to happen. The storm is building!

[Pegoready]

Perplexed.

It felt like they were on the verge of a breakthrough. New models, new shipments, tons of coverage, a very active social media feed, a sponsored team with the hippest influencers, and some high art/high production cost YouTube videos rivaling Rapha:

Chapter I
Chapter II
Chapter III

I also thought they bought their latest HQ building.

Curious about the story.

[slowpoke]

Rumor is that they're taking a much-needed winter holiday. Yes, it's not professional, but keep in mind Crust is basically Cheech and Matt

Wish them the best and hope to hear more in the New Year

[disspence]

I hope it is just a break! Otherwise, I'm going to seriously regret not buying a nor'easter

[merlinmurph]

Well, here's a video they just released a few weeks ago - Crust Bikes: Chapter 3

[AngryScientist]

damnit now i want a fixed gear mtb.

[darkmother]

I just bought a stem from them. Shipped and recieved promptly. Two riding buddies have frames from them fairly recently. I hope they can make a comeback.

[peanutgallery]

Seems like a great idea, one weekend in michaux will cure you

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

damnit now i want a fixed gear mtb.

[AngryScientist]

Originally Posted by peanutgallery

Seems like a great idea, one weekend in michaux will cure you

this is true!

[peanutgallery]

Next time you are in the area...beer and rocks on me Got the angle on the good stuff

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

this is true!

[okayku]

From John Prolly at the Radavist "Nah, just out of stock on everything and I'm sure the emails are too much to manage. Re-opening once they have more stock in 2021. Working on other stuff in the interim."

[Smitty2k1]

Originally Posted by okayku

From John Prolly at the Radavist "Nah, just out of stock on everything and I'm sure the emails are too much to manage. Re-opening once they have more stock in 2021. Working on other stuff in the interim."

Good to hear. I know they just moved their HQ from NJ to Richmond, VA so I was looking to go visit once the plauge was over.

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[weiwentg]

I don’t mean to be policing people’s word choices here, but if Radavist is correct that this is a temporary closure, then Crust’s choice of words seems a bit poor. It does give an impression that’s more permanent than temporary.

[DCilliams]

Originally Posted by weiwentg

I don’t mean to be policing people’s word choices here, but if Radavist is correct that this is a temporary closure, then Crust’s choice of words seems a bit poor. It does give an impression that’s more permanent than temporary.

Yeah that’s definitely a Comms goof. Or deliciously jerky buzz making.