General Cycling Discussion - True or False,Shimano 20% Price Increase?

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dynaryder
07-09-05, 03:23 AM
Ok,rumor control time. While BS'ing with one of the guys at an LBS,he said that starting this fall Shimano was going to increase prices by 20% throughout it's entire line. He also said that because of this,Specialized was going with all SRAM on their bikes for '06.

The guy seemed serious. I did a quick search here on the forums,and didn't come up with anything,then checked Shimano's webpage,nothing there either. Can anyone confirm this? This sounds like crazy,but who knows.