Originally Posted by
johnybutts
I work in LBS #1 which does high-volume business of high-mid to into level bikes. EVERYTHING IS ALREADY MARKED BELOW MSRP. You want to ask for last years models (marked off several hundred dollars), Demo bikes (these probably aren't in "like new" condition), or bikes with scratches.
Thanks for the inside advice! Thank you very much for the information. I put out a few emails to local bike chops to find out whether they have any older models or the like. I admit, usually last year's models are only put down by $50. I know that's still better than nothing, but $999 new or $959 last year? Hmmm...