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I'm going to try and take advantage of the year end sales on 2000 bikes. Shops are beginning to discount the 2000s now but I was wondering if I should wait until after Christmas to get the best deal. Opinions? Thanks.
Todd
fantinelj
11-28-00, 07:09 PM
the time to buy last year's model depends on the size of bike that you need. if you are looking for a 17 - 19 inch frame then chances are that you won't find them now. I'm 6'7" and I know that the Xtra-Large Jekyll is still at my LBS, and the 23 inch Trek is there too. I have incredibly rare sized bikes so my bikes will stick around alot longer then the really common sizes...
does that make sense?
Ride Wide.
Joe
[Edited by fantinelj on 11-28-2000 at 09:24 PM]
Joe Gardner
11-30-00, 01:16 PM
Call your LBS, and ask when they are going to get there 2001 model bikes in, thats usualy when they really start discounting the older bikes, however im also a taller cyclist (6'5"), and i have had really good luck purchasing last year model bikes in my size in feb / march, just before the summer rush. I guess this could be quite different where you live, if you live in the southern states, or where you have a really mild winter, and alot of people bike year round, you may not have the same kind of discounts / sales as places that have alot of snow, and bike shop traffic really slows down. Good luck, and let us know what you decide to do.