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Originally Posted by topslop1 (Post 19668726)

Corp discount code? :D

They changed it A few times.CODE: CYCLE4TAW or CYCLE4WA .Type it in do not copy and paste for it to work.
Amazon also had some good prices on the Raleigh Tamland and few other models.

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Originally Posted by rperkins146 (Post 19658978)

Who knows if it's true or not, but I'm hoping to buy a new endurance bike next year so I'm hoping it's legit.

Just passing on information. . .

You going to go Giant again or not sure yet?I want to test ride the Defy one of these days.
I have A older TCR that has been A great ride.

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Originally Posted by af2nr (Post 19668976)

I actually just got a message from the LBS today that Giant prices are going up for 2018, which surprised me. I would have thought with the possible presence of Canyon, I say that because they keep delaying when, would have saw prices drop some. I know the Trek LBS says most of their prices are expected to be lower and with the new 18 Domane SL5 being $2K he expects the Emonda to be lower, said it has never been more than the comparable Domane. Who knows though?!

The TCR Advanced 2 price went up like $50, but it now comes with tubeless wheels/tires, and it seems like the wheels are slightly better, same rims, but maybe better spokes and hubs. No Matte Blue though.

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Originally Posted by Joeyseven (Post 19669242)

They changed it A few times.CODE: CYCLE4TAW or CYCLE4WA .Type it in do not copy and paste for it to work.
Amazon also had some good prices on the Raleigh Tamland and few other models.

You going to go Giant again or not sure yet?I want to test ride the Defy one of these days.
I have A older TCR that has been A great ride.

Giant is on the radar, but I am looking quite curiously at the Trek Domane.

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Originally Posted by GuitarBob (Post 19668278)

Right, but years ago Diamondback's reputation took a significant hit when they started selling cheap bikes aimed for big-box stores. These days I'm sure their higher end bikes are peachy, but they have yet to overcome that hit.

I just purchased a Sync'r Pro from them which is a high end hardtail mountain bike. It's an awesome bike with state of the art specs. IMO, DB is making a lot of terrific stuff right now at the higher end.

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In contrast, Canyon's reputation seems on par with other high-end brands, with the only real distinction being the cost savings associated with selling direct.

Canyon also spends a lot on R&D and testing. Every frame they sell is proprietary and they sell a lot of really cool proprietary parts. I really like a lot of their offerings. They have had significant customer service and supply chain struggles in the past, though. We'll see how they do with another expansion.

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BikesDirect, really? I'd say that the only thing Canyon has in common with BikesDirect is direct-to-consumer sales.

BD sells catalog frames with nice components. No frills offerings but I've never had a problem with them.

Overall, I think 2018 is the year where direct-to-consumer sales take off in the US. The business model is already dominant in Europe with brands like Canyon, YT, Commencal, Propain etc. People are comfortable making major purchases over the internet and the US market is ripe for quality offerings sold D2C. Sibling brands DB and Raleigh have fully embraced the model and seemingly have had notable success. ASI is going this way with their purchase of Performance.

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Originally Posted by af2nr (Post 19669062)

Trek does now have the Domane SL5, in both disc and rim brake, $2499 and $2099 respectively. As for your second question many/most do although many times it is nothing more than a color change. Not sure if they still are but Trek at one time was trying to do away with "year" models.

+$400 for discs? ... uhhhh.

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Originally Posted by topslop1 (Post 19670158)

+$400 for discs? ... uhhhh.

Well that is one way to broadly look at it, however there is more to it. The disc brake bike has a different frame and fork that is setup to use flat mount disc brakes, the hydraulic 105 brakes also require a different shift/brake lever, then there are the disc wheels, and of course the discs themselves. There is also the option of running wider tires on the disc model, if you wanted to do that. In comparison the rim brake SL6, which uses the same frame/fork as the SL5's, is $1000 more than the SL5 disc and $1400 more than the SL5 rim brake model. To get the SL6 disc the price increase another $1000, while adding the Vision Metron wheels. IMO the SL5 is a good deal whichever version you'd want, YMMV.

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Originally Posted by Abe_Froman (Post 19668290)

Really? Man that's a nice chunk of cash to have no test ride.

As is now you can go to Canyon and they will do an analysis for you, and help you find the right frame for use and size, as well as components, and contact point solutions. Then will put it all together for you.

They're a bike manufacturer that cuts out the middlemen, and shipping (to the middlemen).

I like that they are German, with German approaches to engineering, efficiency and integrity. I also have respect for their extensive R&D, and tech leading innovations.

I like their bikes, I like they way they engineer and develop, and I like their business model.

It's just my opinion.

^ I pretty much agree with everything @Fett2oo5 wrote.

Cervelo has the 2018 R3 and R5 available too, at least with Dura Ace. I think everyone is waiting for the new Ultegra 8000.

Does anyone know why Shimano do not put batteries ON the shifters and derailleurs?
Does SRAM have a patent on "Derailleur with a removable battery" ? Certainly that kind of patent wasn't approved, it would be too broad. Right?