How good are the January sales??

davidcambridge1
davidcambridge1 Posts: 275
edited January 2010 in Road buying advice
This will be the first Janurary that I will have been interested in cycling, so I have not yet witnessed a January sale for bicycle parts. I was wondering how good they are, I mean, are the savings good? I am contemplating getting an Ultegra groupset, or maybe just upgrading a few bits, and I don't know whether I should wait until January or not, if you think the sales are worth it, I will wait, if not, I may buy them now? What are your opinions?
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  • Chip \'oyler
    Chip \'oyler Posts: 2,323
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  • kingrollo
    kingrollo Posts: 3,198
    davidcambridge1 wrote:
    This will be the first Janurary that I will have been interested in cycling, so I have not yet witnessed a January sale for bicycle parts. I was wondering how good they are, I mean, are the savings good? I am contemplating getting an Ultegra groupset, or maybe just upgrading a few bits, and I don't know whether I should wait until January or not, if you think the sales are worth it, I will wait, if not, I may buy them now? What are your opinions?

    Usually september onwards is a good time to snap up last years (09) models as this is when the 2010 kit hits the shops. However manufacturers underestimated the demand this year - and many bikes were out of stock by august. - and there wasn't the usual september sale. The bike I purchased in August - is still more or less the same price today.

    Personally I would set yourself a budget, and start doing the research - frame v groupset is a classic dilemma - you can get a none brand carbon frame with a nice groupset for around £1000 - or you could buy a pinarello, alu frame, low end groupset for £1200...

    The bargains of 09 seemed to be

    Ribble Sportive
    Planet X
    Boardman,

    check those out as a starting point.......enjoy
  • Kazz_uk
    Kazz_uk Posts: 73
    Are LBS likely to have January sales too? finnaly got together some funds for my first bike so don't mind waiting a few weeks in order to save a couple of quid :)
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  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    Halfords might after the Christmas rush, but traditional bike shops tend to discount stuff in Sept / Oct when the next year's stuff is launched.

    You're unlikely to save anything by waiting.
  • gabriel959
    gabriel959 Posts: 4,227
    More so this year, as the VAT is going up from 15% to 17.5%.

    I reckon you might have a week after Xmas (whilst is still 09) where you might be able to bag a bargain from the likes of Evans, Edinburgh or Wiggle.
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  • davidcambridge1
    davidcambridge1 Posts: 275
    Excellent!!! Thanks for your help guys!! I shall probably wait, as the prices won't increase (I hope), so what do I have to lose!! :D
  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    What are you upgrading from ? You may find it cheapest in the long run to buy a complete bike.
  • gabriel959
    gabriel959 Posts: 4,227
    davidcambridge1 wrote:
    Excellent!!! Thanks for your help guys!! I shall probably wait, as the prices won't increase (I hope), so what do I have to lose!! :D

    have you checked Ely City Centre Bikes - give Mark a ring, he might have a deal for you!
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  • kingrollo
    kingrollo Posts: 3,198
    just re read your original post - seems you are after a groupset not a bike. I got a good deal on ultegra sl - just be asking - it cost me an extra £90 over 105.....of course this is 09 ultegra , not the new 2010 stuff - but hey its ultegra !
  • FSR_XC
    FSR_XC Posts: 2,258
    Have you looked on Merlin?

    http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/campagnol ... groupsets/
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  • edindevon
    edindevon Posts: 325
    I'd definitely keep and eye out for the Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative sales. Last year I got Sram Rival shifters, brakes, front and rear mechs for a total of £130.

    Edindevon
  • davidcambridge1
    davidcambridge1 Posts: 275
    What are you upgrading from ? You may find it cheapest in the long run to buy a complete bike.

    I am contemplating upgrading a Giant SCR 1.0, from 105 to Ultegra, do you think it is worth the change??
  • BazookaMoor
    BazookaMoor Posts: 77
    105 is a good groupset which will bring a smile to your face with it's smooth gear changes. Ultegra is slightly better, but you'ld get more bang for your buck if you spend more on comfy bits. i.e. shorts, saddle etc.

    8) 8) 8)
  • fungus_the_muffin_man
    fungus_the_muffin_man Posts: 1,608
    You can get Ultegra now for just over £400 why wait any longer? Just go and get it now!
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  • edindevon
    edindevon Posts: 325
    The lists for the Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative January sale are now available.

    http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/comms/srv.a4d?f_pg=home.htm&f_Cardinal=1

    The sale itself is due to start at 10.00 am on January 2nd. I seem to remember that their last sale went live earlier than the advertised time, so it will be worth checking in periodically beforehand. I've got my eye on a couple of things.

    Edindevon
  • squired
    squired Posts: 1,153
    GB Cycles (www.gbcycles.co.uk) always have a good Christmas sale. I think it runs until the end of this weekend, so is worth a look.
  • TiBoy
    TiBoy Posts: 366
    I did a bit of shopping on Christmas day, lots of places were offering between 10 and 20% off, even off their already discounted prices. Got some crank bros pedals reduced from £59.99 for £18!!!! got a stem, a couple of pairs of gloves and a kit bag, all were a minimum of 50% off in total. If you see a bargin grab it cos you will be kicking yourself if you wait and miss out, just look at how much stuff has gone up over the last 2 years....
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  • popette
    popette Posts: 2,089
    FSR_XC wrote:
    Have you looked on Merlin?

    http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/campagnol ... groupsets/
    +1 - never looked on this site until yesterday and I'm amazed at the price difference on there compared to wiggle.
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  • APIII
    APIII Posts: 2,010
    TiBoy wrote:
    I did a bit of shopping on Christmas day, lots of places were offering between 10 and 20% off, even off their already discounted prices. Got some crank bros pedals reduced from £59.99 for £18!!!! got a stem, a couple of pairs of gloves and a kit bag, all were a minimum of 50% off in total. If you see a bargin grab it cos you will be kicking yourself if you wait and miss out, just look at how much stuff has gone up over the last 2 years....

    I got some of those pedals too. Fantastic value.
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    January sales are killing me :shock: Credit card going into melt down! :wink:
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • Ands
    Ands Posts: 1,437
    I just bought a Gore Power ladies jacket 50% off, £63.50 instead of £127, on JohnLewis.com of all places (was looking for saucepans but got sidetracked :? ) All their Gore bike wear was half price. It arrived today and will do very nicely as it packs up really small :)
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  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    Ands wrote:
    I just bought a Gore Power ladies jacket 50% off, £63.50 instead of £127, on JohnLewis.com of all places (was looking for saucepans but got sidetracked :? ) All their Gore bike wear was half price. It arrived today and will do very nicely as it packs up really small :)

    Yeah... Sure you were :wink:
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  • Ands
    Ands Posts: 1,437
    hopper1 wrote:

    Yeah... Sure you were :wink:
    I spend a lot of time in the kitchen you know! :roll:
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  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    Ands wrote:
    hopper1 wrote:

    Yeah... Sure you were :wink:
    I spend a lot of time in the kitchen you know! :roll:

    I hope your new jacket is white :shock:
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • Ands
    Ands Posts: 1,437
    hopper1 wrote:

    I hope your new jacket is white :shock:
    er, why?!
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  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    Ands wrote:
    hopper1 wrote:

    I hope your new jacket is white :shock:
    er, why?!

    So you continue to blend in with the other domestic apliances! :shock:

    As you're always in the kitchen...
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • Ands
    Ands Posts: 1,437
    hopper1 wrote:

    So you continue to blend in with the other domestic apliances! :shock:

    As you're always in the kitchen...
    Well now I have no saucepans but I do have a nice shiny (black) jacket, so I guess I'll just have to go riding instead of cooking :D
    Cannondale Six Carbon
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    Ands wrote:
    hopper1 wrote:

    So you continue to blend in with the other domestic apliances! :shock:

    As you're always in the kitchen...
    Well now I have no saucepans but I do have a nice shiny (black) jacket, so I guess I'll just have to go riding instead of cooking :D

    Play to your strengths!

    I just had a look on John Lewis and they had a Gore Jacket for blokes, but was loose fit and yellow. Good price, though...

    Ho hum
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • ademort
    ademort Posts: 1,924
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  • milese
    milese Posts: 1,233
    davidcambridge1 wrote:
    What are you upgrading from ? You may find it cheapest in the long run to buy a complete bike.

    I am contemplating upgrading a Giant SCR 1.0, from 105 to Ultegra, do you think it is worth the change??

    I dont think you'd really notice it on the road.

    I changed from 105 to ultegra levers when mine broke and as far as I can tell, graphics aside, they were identical.

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