Best time to buy

mactedder
mactedder Posts: 21
edited September 2012 in Road buying advice
I am looking at buying my first road bike. I am looking at the Cannondale CAAD8 105. Currently this seems to be around £799.

I know a lot of the online shops are doing their end of season sales now. Is this the best time to buy now or will prices drop a lot more over the next month?

Also what other bikes are top of their class for a £700-800 budget?

Any help would be much appreciated.

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  • poynedexter
    poynedexter Posts: 283
    my caad 8 sora was 499 in february and is a super bike. it does it all and has never let me down including a few races.
  • mactedder
    mactedder Posts: 21
    poynedexter wrote:
    my caad 8 sora was 499 in february and is a super bike. it does it all and has never let me down including a few races.

    Where did you buy your's from?
  • poynedexter
    poynedexter Posts: 283
    pauls cycles. its a 2011 model. but try westbrook cycles, i've just ordered a 2012 supersix with a saving of £650 and free delivery too
  • majormantra
    majormantra Posts: 2,094
    Prices may drop a little more but this is the main period of bike sales as 2013 stock replaces 2012. I'd act now if you see something specific you want.
  • nickellis
    nickellis Posts: 239
    ^ +1

    Prices will keep dropping on 2012 stock, but you'll find the longer you leave it the more extreme the sizes left. Good if your a short arse or jack & the beanstalk. But if your 54 - 58 not much chance if you leave it too late.
    Trek 1.1c (2012) - For commuting
    Trek Madone 5.5c (2010) - For pleasure http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/o62 ... G_0413.jpg

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