Go to the LBS and they have the rebuild kit for my seat post in stock for less than the online price less the $18 shipping the online shop wanted. I sense parts are slowly becoming more available. I got a cassette last week, although they had no chins but I sourced a chain at another semi local shop.
Are parts becoming a bit more available?
I managed to pick up a set of XT 4-pot brakes (with metal pads!) from a local shop on sale for a very fair price. All the online places were more expensive, and came with the crappy resin pads.
I think it's better on average. Especially consumables like chains, brake pads, and tires.
Official branded fork oils appear to be the big shortage item right now.
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