Negotiating a Price
08-31-09, 04:17 PM
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Negotiating a Price
This is my first post to the forum.
I have been a mountain biker for the last 20 years, riding a Schwinn Mirada Sport hardtail. I've ridden that bike into the ground and am now ready to buy something much, much better like a Trek Carbon in the $6,500 range. (Excessive, but when you think about it, it'll probably be my last bike so I really want one that I can ride the rest of my life.) Here's the question:
Are the more professional bike shops, like Trek, willing to negotiate on prices or are the advertised prices always firm?
Thanks in advance for any of your purchasing experiences.
I have been a mountain biker for the last 20 years, riding a Schwinn Mirada Sport hardtail. I've ridden that bike into the ground and am now ready to buy something much, much better like a Trek Carbon in the $6,500 range. (Excessive, but when you think about it, it'll probably be my last bike so I really want one that I can ride the rest of my life.) Here's the question:
Are the more professional bike shops, like Trek, willing to negotiate on prices or are the advertised prices always firm?
Thanks in advance for any of your purchasing experiences.
08-31-09, 04:42 PM
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Are you 70 ? Cause personally I would not say that would be my last bike unless I was.
08-31-09, 04:55 PM
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It'll not be Trek you negotiate with, but whatever local bike shop you go to. Go on in and make an offer. Only one way to find out. You also don't have to spend that much to get a good ride that will last. More money does not always equal more longevity/durability in the bike world.
Some shops will come down in price, some won't. You also can generally score much bigger deals on new bikes if you pick up something from the prior model year.
Unless you ride extremely lightly, it probably won't be a bike to last the rest of your life. Very least, if you're putting in any decent mileage, you'll be replacing parts periodically.
Some shops will come down in price, some won't. You also can generally score much bigger deals on new bikes if you pick up something from the prior model year.
Unless you ride extremely lightly, it probably won't be a bike to last the rest of your life. Very least, if you're putting in any decent mileage, you'll be replacing parts periodically.
This is my first post to the forum.
I have been a mountain biker for the last 20 years, riding a Schwinn Mirada Sport hardtail. I've ridden that bike into the ground and am now ready to buy something much, much better like a Trek Carbon in the $6,500 range. (Excessive, but when you think about it, it'll probably be my last bike so I really want one that I can ride the rest of my life.) Here's the question:
Are the more professional bike shops, like Trek, willing to negotiate on prices or are the advertised prices always firm?
Thanks in advance for any of your purchasing experiences.
I have been a mountain biker for the last 20 years, riding a Schwinn Mirada Sport hardtail. I've ridden that bike into the ground and am now ready to buy something much, much better like a Trek Carbon in the $6,500 range. (Excessive, but when you think about it, it'll probably be my last bike so I really want one that I can ride the rest of my life.) Here's the question:
Are the more professional bike shops, like Trek, willing to negotiate on prices or are the advertised prices always firm?
Thanks in advance for any of your purchasing experiences.
08-31-09, 05:06 PM
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I think the jury's still out on carbon MTB longevity. I agree with Scrub on there being excellent choices that will cost considerably less. Titanium comes to mind as far as longevity is concerned.
Myself, I would be too afraid of breaking a carbon/plastic frame.
But, if ya gots money to burn.................
Myself, I would be too afraid of breaking a carbon/plastic frame.
But, if ya gots money to burn.................
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I don't know if you are looking for a hardtail or a full suspension but if you are looking for a hardtail this bike will last you as long or even longer than the carbon frame for the fraction of the cost.
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/...45863&eid=4342
P.S: Even the carbon frame is half the cost of Trek.
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/...45863&eid=4342
P.S: Even the carbon frame is half the cost of Trek.
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I'm prejudiced against carbon. I know it's light, I know it's strong, and I know aluminum breaks too...but heck I'm still not going to use a carbon frame, seatpost, handlebar, etc. Maybe I'm unreasonable.
09-01-09, 08:21 PM
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20 grams heavier, but peace of mind is worth that.
specialized straight up claims that their carbon frames are more durable than their aluminum frames...unless it's a side impact. but a side impact that would crack carbon would also dent aluminum.
and i'm definitely not running a dented aluminum frame either.
so what.
maybe i'm the one that's unreasonable.
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sorry i cannot answer your question about negotiating. however i think that september or early oct is the best time to buy because this is after the las vegas show where everybody who is anybody shows their next years lines and populates them to the masses.
at this point everyone is trying to dump the previous years stock. so you can find better discounts and maybe negotiate.
also, to continue on everyone elses points...you should buy this: https://www.lynskeyperformance.com/a/...om-level-4.php
at this point everyone is trying to dump the previous years stock. so you can find better discounts and maybe negotiate.
also, to continue on everyone elses points...you should buy this: https://www.lynskeyperformance.com/a/...om-level-4.php
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Bikes, in general have a 33% profit margin. A $6000 bike cost the dealer $4000. A $600 bike cost the $400. The dealers making $2000 on the first and $200 on the other yet expences such as shipping, assembly and whatever free service they throw iare fixed. Thses expences take very little away from a $2000 profit yet the chew up alot of the $200 profit.
Dont expect much negotiating on an inexpensive bike because there isnt much room to negotiate whereas a $6000 bike has alot of room to move.
My advice is to go into your Trek dealer and ask what Treks offering on closeout and buy one of those. You can expect to save 30-40% off MSRP if you buy a bike on closeout. Closeout bikes are different than leftovers or old stock.
Leftover: A bike the dealer didnt sell from last seasons lineup and paid full rpice from manufacturer. Small discount.
Closeout: A bike the dealer bought at a discount from the manufacturer. Huge discount.
Killer closeout: 40% off MSRP https://lakelandtrek.com/product/08-g...er-39136-1.htm
Dont expect much negotiating on an inexpensive bike because there isnt much room to negotiate whereas a $6000 bike has alot of room to move.
My advice is to go into your Trek dealer and ask what Treks offering on closeout and buy one of those. You can expect to save 30-40% off MSRP if you buy a bike on closeout. Closeout bikes are different than leftovers or old stock.
Leftover: A bike the dealer didnt sell from last seasons lineup and paid full rpice from manufacturer. Small discount.
Closeout: A bike the dealer bought at a discount from the manufacturer. Huge discount.
Killer closeout: 40% off MSRP https://lakelandtrek.com/product/08-g...er-39136-1.htm
