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Do Trek bikes prices go down during the winter time? |
A friend once told me that I could save quite a bit if I will buy a bike around January. But do Trek bikes prices go down too? I am currently using a sort of cheap bike I got from a warehouse store. I plan to buy a Trek before the fall season but if I could save a lot if I buy in January, I'll wait until next year. Buying a bike is not like buying a car ;-) There is a time when new models come out, usually after the Expo when mfr's bring out their new models. But it's still not like car shopping picture salespeople milling around like sharks and balloons and "we have to move these off the lot to make room...." heh. Your LBS (local bike shop) does not have a lot of wiggle room on price. the deals are in service!! Find the bike make and model that fits you and your ride style best. Look for a shop you like and trust. Don't forget there are literally hundreds of builders out there, not just trekcannondalespecialized. But you're "shopping for a bike shop". Do you like the shop? do they answer your questions, not talk down to you (using all cycling jargon)? Will they give you a deal on equipment (you'll need a helmet, floor pump, mini pump, cleaning and bike oiling (called lube-don't use car products) patch kit...)? Will they give you a break on service? Your new bike will need at least one or more tune ups a year. Your power train (derailleurs, cables, chain) stretches the first few hundred miles or first few rides, and will need to be adjusted initially and then at least yearly. Some shops will give discounts and even free maintenance on bikes purchased there. Will they exchange equipment? If you find the saddle is uncomfortable or need a different seat post for example how do they handle exchanges? this is not a box store, this is full service. you're looking for a shop that you feel comfortable if you have questions about the bike in going back in and they help you. Will they fit you for the bike? In other words you will save time and money by shopping for service. Let's say bike store A sells a bike for $400.00 but as is, no service. And bike store B has the same bike or equivalent for $475.00 but you feel comfortable with the shop, they took the time to fit you well, you like dealing with them, they give you let's say 30% off equipment, they will give you one or more free tune ups, they have a "if you don't like the saddle bring it in and we'll let you try another" policy....etc etc. Go with bike store B 8-) the "deals" are in excellent service. Source(s): www.bikejournal.com I dont' think they EVER go down. And "Dita" is right, it's not like buying a car. Yea, it's a bummer, but unless they are like 5 years old (talking about an unused bike), the price doesn't vary too much, I believe. Search the Internet for "bargins" (be careful of component relevance). But I'm sure you won't find anything lower priced in any walk in bike shop. Well, if there is a place like that, tell me also! Anyways, good riding! No, but you can wait until last or this year's models go on clearance for the next year models. http://www.specialized.com Dita is correct. The new stuff shows up after Interbike & the Expos. Some stuff starts to show in late August, and the big show is in September. The problem you may run into is that some of the '06 bikes are already gone (manufacture no longer makes them, switching to '07 line up). The most common sizes go first, leaving the two extremes. Most all the makers are getting better at judging demand so that there aren't lots left over as the new '07 line comes out. In short, if you wait too long for a good deal, the bike (in your size) will be gone. Some makers, like Specialized and Giant as 2 examples, have a set up so that dealers can swap bikes between each other. The shop you go to , if they don't have the bike, can (if they want to) make a deal to get the bike from another shop. As a warning, if there is one bike you just have to have, for whatever reason, do some research before buying it online (especially e-bay). I know of somebody who bought a "closeout" off e-bay. By the time she won the bid, had the bike shipped, and paid to have the bike built at a shop, she spent a thousand bucks. The original retail on the bike was about $550 and lots of shops were letting it go for about $400 as it was a closeout. Make sure you know exactly what the bike retails for before buying online. Actually, right now is a decent time to score deals on almost any brand. Usually, though, it's limited to leftovers from the previous year. The 2007 bikes are starting to ship to a lot of shops. Most of what they'll have left are odd sizes, though. Remember, too, that margins on bikes -especially road bikes- are s**t. There's not a lot of markup. |
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