Canyon TDF Special up and running

Mccaria

Website is showing 2011 TDF offers

Doesn't look as generous as last year !

kfinlay

Mccaria wrote:

Doesn't look as generous as last year !

Just some freebies on a few of the road bikes and nothing on a CF 9.0, an aeroad 9.0 or slx 9.0 pro!

Maybe it will get better once the race starts - I was desperately hoping they would do what they did before and base it on the team's performance - especially as the first week looks good for Gilbert and co!

pmannion9

I'm really disappointed too in the offers so far.
And it looks like some of the bikes have gone up in price before sale started !!!!

ShutUpLegs

pmannion9 wrote:

I'm really disappointed too in the offers so far.
And it looks like some of the bikes have gone up in price before sale started !!!!

What with the poor showing from Gibert on Saturday :roll:

BBH

pmannion9 wrote:

it looks like some of the bikes have gone up in price before sale started !!!!

yeah I thought this too!!
I have been watching some models for ages (waiting for the new cc to come through) and seen the price go up and up!! (prob so they can bring them down to normal during the tour :roll: )

pmannion9

Given the number of riders i seen on a Canyon at the Marmotte i am not surprised...
This seems to be a new marketing strategy - Make good kit at great value - build up a fan base and thing bring out more so called exclusive ranges after a year or two and hike all the prices...Examples I have noted are DBH and Boardman ...
I thought thee Germans would be different !!!!

ShutUpLegs

Anything? :roll:

kfinlay

I've worked out a plan to get one but I'm keeping it to myself until my order goes in
Nothing underhand or particularly clever just had enough things go against me this year that I'd like to see if it all works out ok - it basically brings a CF 9.0 into my budget - just!
as for the prices - they have stayed at 2499euros for this model it's just the crappy exchange rate that makes the £ price rise. The CF 9.0 was as low as £2059 but is now sitting at £2229 (was as high as £2259!) and don't forget the £52 P+P!
Can't see the deals getting any better but keeping my fingers crossed anyway - good luck all

TMR

Shame they don't make an S-Works Roubaix/Bianchi Infinito equivalent.

ShutUpLegs

The Mad Rapper wrote:

Shame they don't make an S-Works Roubaix/Bianchi Infinito equivalent.

Did you buy one eventually?

zoso7

I ordered an Ultimate CF 8.0 yesterday, been keeping an eye on the sale but not got any better and dont seem to be offering anything on the CF 8.0, hopefully that doesn't change thru the duration of the Tour

TMR

ShutUpLegs wrote:

The Mad Rapper wrote:

Shame they don't make an S-Works Roubaix/Bianchi Infinito equivalent.

Did you buy one eventually?

I've been away mate, so not yet. Had a week in Germany on a course, a week in Court giving evidence for a case I worked on, then the last 2 weeks in Brittany following the TdF.

I did put a deposit on the HTC Roubaix frame before I went, but I'm waiting to see what the 2012 Infinito and Roubaix colour ways are like before I buy. I will buy one of them - most likely the Bianchi though, it was a very nice ride!

TMR

Just as an aside, I've noticed Primera have 20% discount off everything ATM, except Specialized for some reason. There may be some good buys for someone there.

Gazzaputt

Canyon had a big sale back in April/May time.

I bought my Ultimate AL then for £439

kfinlay

Gazzaputt wrote:

Canyon had a big sale back in April/May time.

I bought my Ultimate AL then for £439

TdF offers are still rubbish though

pmannion9

I'm not holding out much hope of further reductions unless they have to get rid of stock.
A lot of the Aero are already out of stock !!!

ShutUpLegs

pmannion9 wrote:

I'm not holding out much hope of further reductions unless they have to get rid of stock.
A lot of the Aero are already out of stock !!!

Gibert performing poorly must be the reason for the sale no show :roll:

kfinlay

ShutUpLegs wrote:

Gibert performing poorly must be the reason for the sale no show :roll:

wasn't particularly funny the first time you said it on another thread :roll:

ShutUpLegs

kfinlay wrote:

ShutUpLegs wrote:

Gibert performing poorly must be the reason for the sale no show :roll:

wasn't particularly funny the first time you said it on another thread :roll:

Can you link me to the other thread as you obviously have nothing better to snipe at?

kfinlay

can't remember the thread but remember the comment, happy to have a look once you get around to post something of any value

ShutUpLegs

kfinlay wrote:

can't remember the thread but remember the comment, happy to have a look once you get around to post something of any value

Ditto

TMR

Handbags at 20 paces!

kfinlay

:roll:

ShutUpLegs

Looks as though they've updated the home page......I'm not sure whether to get the aeroad or slx?

ShutUpLegs

Good win for Vanendert yesterday :!:

kfinlay

got sick of the crappy sale, luckily I've found (and subsequently bought) a better frame (IMO) for the same as an SLX!

andylav

kfinlay wrote:

got sick of the crappy sale, luckily I've found (and subsequently bought) a better frame (IMO) for the same as an SLX!

Which was (genuinely interested) ?

sloppyschleckonds

andylav wrote:

kfinlay wrote:

got sick of the crappy sale, luckily I've found (and subsequently bought) a better frame (IMO) for the same as an SLX!

Which was (genuinely interested) ?

I'd guess S-Works or Cervelo

kfinlay

EPS

TMR

kfinlay wrote:

EPS

Nice. Did you get the Colnago seat post with it as well?

kfinlay

Yup, it's in AMIT colour scheme with frame, forks, headset, seatpost and clamp.
Pity the courier has delayed delivery due to one letter being incorrect in the postcode and I've been trying to contact them all morning as I'd be happy to go to the depot and pick it up!!!! :evil: