I have heard that the profit margin on bicycles is pretty minimal, and that shops make most of their money on other items they sell. So, you may not get a huge deal, but it never hurts to ask. Maybe they'll turn up a model from last year... and since bikes don't cjhange too much from year to year, unless you hate the old color, don't worry about it being a year or two old.
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