Core Viewpoint - The new national standard for electric bicycles is set to be implemented on December 1, leading to significant market changes and challenges for retailers, including inventory clearance issues and potential price increases for compliant models [2][3][4]. Group 1: Market Response - Retailers are promoting "transitional new standard vehicles" that can still accommodate high-capacity batteries and may bypass speed limits, despite not being fully compliant with the new regulations [3][4]. - The demand for old standard vehicles remains high, with some stores reporting sales increases from two to three units per day to six or seven, and prices for these vehicles have not decreased as expected [4][5]. - Many stores have not yet received new standard vehicles, and the few available are primarily for display purposes, indicating a lack of consumer interest in purchasing compliant models at this time [4][5]. Group 2: Inventory Management Strategies - Some retailers plan to register unsold old standard vehicles as "used" to continue selling them, attempting to mitigate losses by maintaining market presence [5]. - Dealers are considering upgrading old standard vehicles to meet new regulations by replacing components, which could help recover some costs and reduce inventory pressure [5]. Group 3: Future Sales Outlook - The overall sentiment regarding future electric bicycle sales is pessimistic, with expectations that the new regulations will further tighten market conditions [6]. - Consumers are expressing concerns about the practicality of new standard vehicles, with some considering alternatives like fuel motorcycles if compliance with new regulations requires additional licensing [6].