ahson

Approx. $1000CAD to spend to get a new, modern road bike.

I am currently eyeing two bikes, the 2010 Trek 1.2 has the MSRP of $1029CAD, while the 2010 Specialized Allez Sport compact has the MSRP of $850US ($920CAD).

Today I went to my lbs to check their price, they told me they got the price on both of them but are 2009 price tag. Anyhow, the price tag on the 09' Trek 1.2 is $899CAD and Spec. Allez Sport is $1470CAD!! That shocked me so much because it's a big difference than the MSRP listed on the website! They also mentioned the 2010 price should be very similar to the 09' price.

Do you think those price I got are making sense? Also what you think about those two bikes?


Thanks

sonik90

In my opinion it is silly to go with retail. In the Toronto Craigslist, you will find maaaaaaaany "used once" $2000 bikes, selling for $1000. I nearly got ahold of a late 90's Colnago Master, which is way better to have than a new Trek or Specialized. Anyways I managed to snag a 1985 Vitus with Campy Record for about $400, it has made me very happy and has great style. Check eBay too.

sonik90

and considering the season here is coming to an end, what is the hurry?

sonik90

but sorry I cannot help you with your questions, haha.

ahson

seasons is coming to an end, and hoping to find some deals there

W Cole

At all of my LBS 10% off Specialized MSRP is standard. I was able to get an additional 10% off on a 2010 Tarmac. If I understand you correctly they are asking over MSRP, which is crazy.

momo15

The price of the Sport Allez has gone WAY down because the SPORT name is what they now call last year's base model.

ahson

What the heck!? I am pretty sure you're from the states. It's a total different story here in Canada as I see all the bike shop listing like 10% MORE than the MSRP! Ridiculous

ahson

Really? I see 2010 Allez Sport has better components than 2009's Allez base model?

acaurora

Specialized dropped all the names down a notch for 2010, so the Sport is the base model. I know because I have one

ahson

Ahh now I see what you mean. It also explains why I got quoted $1470 when I asked my lbs for a Allez Sport (the MSRP on 2010 SPORT is just $850) because the price they quoted me was a 2009 model which SPORT was a mid to high end model of bike. While SPORT is cheaper and becomes to a lower end model of bike in the 2010 line up.


Thanks!

cshell

BigBlueToe

I think they're both nice bikes. They may also both be slightly overpriced compared to other brands because they're from big-name companies. But they're still nice bikes.

Consider their different components. Are they different and do you have a strong preference? Consider how comfortable you feel on them and how cool you think they are. It's important to be comfortable and I think it's nice to be on a cool bike. Ride them both. Do you like the way one handles over the other? Lastly, there's price. That's the biggest factor for me with my budget. Does the more expensive bike have enough positive factors to justify the extra expense? Like I said, I think they're both good-quality bikes.

guadzilla

All else being equal, avoid Sora. It is easy to outgrow (stupid thumb shifters). 4 days riding my new BMC with Rival, and it is heaven-sent to be able to change gears both ways while in the drops.

V.