The Randonee isn't marked down at the REI near my house yet, either. But it's possible. Different stores have different stock on hand and probably price accordingly. I think that bike is a particularly good deal at its regular price anyway. Odd sizes and such are often marked down. I almost bought a Novara roadie about this time last year because of the price, but it was just a little too big. They're always like that, or just a hair too small for me.