Surviving 2025 | Used Bikes, Custom Builds, and Tariffs in the Bike Industry

Join this channel to get access to perks:
   / @gograva  

Find us at https://gograva.com

Welcome back to the Go Grava channel! After a short break (blame it on running a bike shop 7 days a week!), I'm finally back with a huge update. In this video, I walk you through what’s been happening in the shop, how 2025 is shaping up for sales and service, and why the used bike market is trickier than it looks.

Here's what we cover:

🚲 Used Bike Economics – I break down the true cost of rebuilding a 30-year-old Raleigh M80 and why competing with new bikes under $700 is a real challenge.

🔧 Custom Marino S&S Coupler Build – See our latest custom touring bike with couplers that let it fold into a suitcase. Gates belt drive, internal 11-speed hub, Velocity wheels — this one’s special.

⚡ Scooter & E-Bike Mods – From range-boosted GoTrax scooters to bulletproof motor rebuilds with metal gears, we're diving deep into DIY electric mobility upgrades.

📈 Tariff Talk – A raw look at how fluctuating tariffs and the end of the de minimis loophole are changing bike pricing and availability in real-time.

📊 Business Update: Year 2 at Go Grava – 2024 was tough, but we’re seeing major growth in 2025 thanks to nonstop repairs and smarter inventory. I share real numbers, lessons learned, and my survival strategy for this volatile market.

🛠 The 70-Hour Week Hustle – Personal reflections on running a shop solo, fixing my '92 Ford by scooter commute, and why I’m still pushing 7 days a week.

💬 If you're into behind-the-scenes shop life, e-bike innovation, or just curious about what it takes to run a bike business in this economy, this one’s for you.

👍 Like, subscribe, and super thanks if you want to support more videos like this.
📍Visit us in Wyomissing, PA or at GoGrava.com

#bikeshoplife #ebikes #tariffs #custombikebuild #usedbikes #goscooter #gograva