Aside from the obvious two. You can somewhat af
ford it and Your wife will let you. When is the best time of the year/month to buy last years model bike for the best combination of price and availablity.
Late September/October are really good. And when there’s snow on the ground.
are you considering to buy new or used? if you have something particular in mind I would also recommend you to ask STers - some of them have great deals for new bikes…
i’d say now. all the 2007 models are on sale because the new ones will be coming in a few weeks. i also agree about asking around on ST. I just bought a new 2007 felt b2 from a ST guy who owns a bike shop in CA for $1000 less than they usually go for.
Late fall is when they’re trying to unload last year’s models to make way for the new.
February - especially in northern climes when everybody is skiing and the bike shops are dead quiet. Walk in and say that you want to cut a cash deal on any left over last year models. You’ll should get a really good bargain.
Thanks guys. I thought this time of year would be good. I really would love to take advantage of ST’er in getting a deal but I also really want to be fitted well. My price range is around $2500- 3000. I want to be comfortable first then faster than I am now on my road bike. I want something that will last. My dream bike is a litespeed saber but I really just want something that fits me well… Thanks again