New Bike - buy now or later?

cyclical1966
cyclical1966 Posts: 7
edited July 2009 in Road buying advice
Thinking of getting a new bike (possibly a Trek 1.9 c£1100) but a couple of things are holding me back: -

1) My employer has not yet introduced the cycle to work scheme
2) Would prefer to see the 2010 range (due out soon?)

Think there might be some advantages in buying now: -

1) Still a few weeks left in 2009 to use my new bike
2) Have heard that the 2010 bikes are likely to be much more expensive - so if I wait for my employer to introduce the cycle to work scheme I may have to fork out a lot more for a similarly specced 2010 bike - hence might be better just to buy now!

Grateful for any thoughts on the above

Cheers

Comments

  • Downwardi
    Downwardi Posts: 132
    Circa 30% savings on the cyclesheme.
    The mad rush to buy in the "summer" is crazy.
    July and August are the worst months for rain. September and October are dry and cool - much better cycling weather.
    The 2010 treks are £50 up on last years prices
    FCN 8 Hybrid
    FCN 4 Roadie
  • Thanks for advice - cycle scheme has obviously good savings attached to it - thought that the increase in 2010 prices would scupper my plan to wait for my employer to introduce the scheme. But if the price increase is only likely to be "£50" for a Trek 1.9 might just hold on .....
  • Shezzer
    Shezzer Posts: 229
    Unless your company has a consumer credit licence (?) you're going to be restricted to £1,000 on the cycle to work scheme. Inland Revenue rules or something.
  • Downwardi
    Downwardi Posts: 132
    Good haggling though.
    I got £1050 worth of bike for £1k
    FCN 8 Hybrid
    FCN 4 Roadie
  • stevenb
    stevenb Posts: 717
    Thinking of getting a new bike (possibly a Trek 1.9 c£1100) but a couple of things are holding me back: -

    1) My employer has not yet introduced the cycle to work scheme
    2) Would prefer to see the 2010 range (due out soon?)

    Think there might be some advantages in buying now: -

    1) Still a few weeks left in 2009 to use my new bike
    2) Have heard that the 2010 bikes are likely to be much more expensive - so if I wait for my employer to introduce the cycle to work scheme I may have to fork out a lot more for a similarly specced 2010 bike - hence might be better just to buy now!

    Grateful for any thoughts on the above

    Cheers

    Know how you feel.
    My employer (Mercedes-Benz) will only offer the scheme once a year (April, rolling year) and I'm not waiting that long! Plus they try to fob you off with a Mercedes Bike....err...no ta.

    I looked at the Trek 1.9 too. Nice wheels and better than the 1.7 IMO...but a lot of money for an alloy framed bike that weighs in at a hefty 19.5lbs. The Boardman Comp weights the same at £650. The Felt F75 (£899.99-£949.99) might be a better prospect (albeit not so great looking I admit) for you. Or even the Focus Culebro or Cayo models.

    P.s Scott have their very competent CR1 Comp at £1099 at the mo across Evans and other shops. 18.22lbs and very upgradable if you wish to do that.