Originally Posted by
Scott4957
In the coming weeks I hope to buy both my Wife and myself our first road bikes. I have been to about a half dozen LBS and looked or road everything offered in our price range. I have made a decision on what shop I want to use due to their great customer service and knowledge. The only thing left is choosing the bike and getting the right price. I have had my eye on a Cannondale CAAD9 7. They have several of the 2009 models, and are asking $900. I have seen people post that they have purchased these for 100-150 less, and that was in the 2009 season. Should I be asking for a better price, or is it worth it considering they give me an extensive fit test that takes over an hour, tune the bike and do free tuneup's for life?
Scott
Their customer service sounds awesome, although I'd shoot for a bike with better components than sora, look at 105 if you can pay the extra (I have 2200, the step down from Sora and its... unpleasant at times).
IMO there isn't anything wrong with politely trying to haggle, and from your post it seems like you'd be the polite type. Go in with an offer and some reasoning to back it up. Good luck!