Originally posted by MichaelW
Retail inside tip.
When you are looking for a discount, it is cheaper for the shop to give you the money in equiv goods. You get the full value, they lose their profit on the goods only. Use that oppertunity to get any accessories or spares you want.
Michael makes a good point, it's also the time to get any upgrades you might want (although with that spec. you probably won't want much swapped over). Shops will often swap parts for nothing to get a sale - it's worth trying to get the saddle and tyres swapped if you know you'll prefer something else.
Richard