New bike, whats the best time

[gambatte]

Just wondering about a new roady. Is there a best time of year, when new ranges come out and last years models are sold off?

 

[monnet]

Old season stock usually goes on sale from about October onwards, just as the new specs are released.

 

[slowmotion]

I bought a 2010 Specialized Secteur in January 2011 and was lucky to find one in the frame size I wanted at a discount. As monnet says, October onwards, but don't leave it too late.

 

[funnymummy]

I recently bought a new Spesh too, the store had 2 in stock a 2011 Large & a 2010 XL, the XL was much better fit. LBS knocked me fair chunk off the price, had a few extras added on & all still came to £150 less then the 2011..
Try looking for a shop that has a few 'old' models in stock

 

[Norm]

The best time to buy was last October. Otherwise, you are waiting 6 months and missing 6 months of potentially glorious riding to save £50? £100? Unless you are buying a seriously top end bike, buy the bike you want when you want it and when you are going to use it.

 

[gambatte]

The best time to buy was last October. Otherwise, you are waiting 6 months and missing 6 months of potentially glorious riding to save £50? £100? Unless you are buying a seriously top end bike, buy the bike you want when you want it and when you are going to use it.

But then, I already have a bike, 4 in fact... Long time since I bought one though, No4 is my hack, built from donors. Just think I NEED a new roadie, but I can wait.

 

[Glover Fan]

I'm waiting til October for my audax bike.

It's the only way I can get around the N+1/wife(credit card) equation.