waiting for 2008 dicounts on bikes

isthisonetakenthen
isthisonetakenthen Posts: 5
edited August 2008 in MTB buying advice
Hello all,

Have decided (probably - working on the finances) to get a Specialized Rockhopper Pro disc (2008).

Does anyone know when the 2009 bikes are going to be released and is there an optimum time I could try to buy a 2008 model just as the 2009's are released and, in doing so, save myself a packet (as I'm assuming I could get a discounted 2008)?

Or does it not work like that?

I can wait until about the first week in September before I need to buy as I'm going on a ride that I need it for.

Any advice would be welcome.

thanking you in advance

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Anytime from now until the new year with different manufactureres. And as prices are set to rise, discounts won't be as high as usual.
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  • Stu 74
    Stu 74 Posts: 463
    The 2009 Spesh bikes are starting to come out now. To be honest though, the way prices are rising this year, I wouldn't bank on getting much of a discount if any at all. In fact you may find yourself in a situation where all the 2008 bikes sell out and you then end up having to pay more for a 2009 bike :(

    Personally I would just get the bike as soon as you have the funds available although if you are keen on getting yourself a bargain just check the availability, of the specific bike you are after, in some of the online bike shops. This will give you a feel for the stock levels. (Look for sites that actually tell you whether they have the bike in stock or not)

    Stu
  • Chaka Ping
    Chaka Ping Posts: 1,451
    There are discounts already on some brands. You might not have much joy with a popular brand like Spesh though - and probably their most popular bike too.

    If you could be more flexible you might have more dosh.

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