EastCoast
09-27-03, 11:50 AM
During the winter, are there any good deals on road bikes, since some parts of the country get cold and sales will be much less?
Looking to purchase a 2004, not 2003.
Looking to purchase a 2004, not 2003.
Road Cycling - Best Time to Purchase a 2004 Road Bike
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TrekRider
09-27-03, 01:31 PM
I think it depends on the weather in your area. If there is a lot of snow and the LBS has a very slow month, then you might be able to get a deal.
In my area, Maryland, I haven't seen any winter time deals.
In my area, Maryland, I haven't seen any winter time deals.
BigFloppyLlama
09-27-03, 01:52 PM
Right around this time next year:D Yeah, I wouldn't imagine there really being any particularly great sales during the winter since the stores are just holding out for the start of spring. I could be wrong, but I haven't seen anything around here.
Rylos1
09-27-03, 05:21 PM
I haven't seen any great sales here either. BigFloppyLlama is right, same time next year.
danr
09-27-03, 09:18 PM
Yes, same time next year. I wanted a junker bike, but since I am a bike snob, of course I couldn't get anything under a few hundred. But I did find a deal on a 2003 Novara Randonee. Oringinally 750, I got it for 550.
RiPHRaPH
09-28-03, 05:42 AM
depends. if you are buying a frame you can get great prices on component groups (ultegra, dura-ace, etc) and good deals on wheelsets, etc. frames also clear out.
if buying a ready built up bike, buy it when you need it. you'd be depending on overstock situations, but store owners aren't going to be giving anything away.
if buying a ready built up bike, buy it when you need it. you'd be depending on overstock situations, but store owners aren't going to be giving anything away.
slotibartfast
09-28-03, 09:11 PM
Some LBS's have "early spring sales" in March - watch for those and you may save a couple hundred bucks. The prices won't be as good as around this time next year, though.
Grampy™
09-30-03, 05:42 AM
I really can't imagine a dealer getting in the 2004s and putting them on sale right away....