when do 2014 models usually get discounted??

[Mark Green]

Hi All,
Looking in to getting my first bike soon but, given we are in the summer months, I wonder how long i'd have to wait until the 2014 models started getting reduced by the big companies (i.e. Evans etc)

is it worth holding on a few weeks or is it more like sept/oct prices start to fall?

Thanks,
Mark.

 

[vickster]

I think it's more like September. There are deals out there already there and an lbs will always consider a gentle haggle. . Evans did have a trade in deal going and discounts on quite a few bikes. What models are you considering?

 

[slowmotion]

It's generally seems to be the case that the later you leave it, the bigger the discounts . The risk is that the model that you want becomes sold-out. I have bought in mid December and late January but it's a bit risky to leave it that late.

 

[vickster]

Should add, given that it is the summer this is the best time to buy and ride a bike, so do you want to hang on to save £50 and miss three months of riding?

Given your location, go visit EBC, better rep for service and knowledge than Evans. What's your budget?

If buy today, there is 15% off which is a pretty good discount!

http://www.edinburghbicycle.com

http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/browse/bicycles/road-bikes

 

[Mark Green]

Thanks all, that's pretty much made my mind up. I have been using my brothers old bike but eager to get my own so will just start the process...not going to wait till December time.

@vickster - budget is £1k-ish as going for C2W scheme.

From the forums here and having sat on one I'm going for a Genesis CdF but will head to EBC (been to Evans already) and check them out.

 

[vickster]

Cool. Some retailers won't take C2W on discounted bikes, Evans may do. You'll also need to check whether the shops take your company's specific C2W scheme

Is it the CDF at £850 or the croix de fer at £1100?

 

[JoeyB]

Its just as well there are no LBS near me that stock Genesis bikes...otherwise I'd probably have 3 by now! Love the CdF, good choice!

 

[jagman.2003]

I've had my best luck in September.
Picked a model out. Found an LBS that was local dealer to go & have a look. Decided on a price I would be willing to pay if it was on sale.
Went to have a look. They had one bike left, in my size. I cheekily asked if was going to be on sale in the future.
As luck would have it the owner was just writing the sale ticket when I walked in....at the price I wanted......Sold...!

 

[vickster]

The croix is under a grand here. http://www.ukbikesdepot.com/m117b18.../RS_GB/31502?gclid=CKSMtr7Skr8CFasKwwodVrMAMA

They take some c2w vouchers

http://www.ukbikesdepot.com/info/cycle_to_work_scheme_cyclescheme_bike2work_bikes_for_the_nhs.php