New bike before or after tour

[Markymark]

No, lol. I'd get the bike now as well.Just get it and use it.

I think you are right. Am having some test rides this weekend but I'll buy it

 

[Vegan1]

I'd be worried about fit, but if you say that the frame geometry is roughly the same then you should be alright. I'd get it now.

 

[Markymark]

Being sensible for one second, my gut feel is that the rate of exchange will push up prices for 2018 bikes so buying now is probably sensible.

 

[Vegan1]

Being sensible for one second, my gut feel is that the rate of exchange will push up prices for 2018 bikes so buying now is probably sensible.

Hmmm, or even better at the end of the year? My 2016 CAAD12 Ultegra I got for £1350 last November - just saying.

 

[Markymark]

Hmmm, or even better at the end of the year? My 2016 CAAD12 Ultegra I got for £1350 last November - just saying.

The bike I wanted before being sold out is apparently going up by 15%

 

[Markymark]

 

[snorri]

The bike I wanted before being sold out is apparently going up by 15%

Wait for the price rise and spread your riches further.

 

[Markymark]

Wait for the price rise and spread your riches further.

Too late. Picked it up this morning!!