End of season reductions

llyamah

Hi all

I am thinking about buying a Specialized Secteur (the entry level version for £650) from Evans Cycles. I am just wondering whether I would be better off waiting for a few months, as I understand that the 2015 version will be released soon.

How much of a discount would I receive on the 2014 version, once the 2015 version is released? Also, would I definitely be able to obtain the 2014 version, or do they sometimes quickly sell out of the end of season stock?

Thanks for any advice you can all offer.

llyamah

imposter2.0

The best people to answer questions like that would be Evans, I would have thought. Discounts (if any) depend entirely on remaining stock levels and how keen the manufacturer/distributor/shop is to shift old stock.

llyamah

Thanks. I wonder whether anyone who has managed to get a decent discount from Evans on end of season stock can share their experiences.

kajjal

It just depends on what is left over. Last year I got 30% off my road bike but was lucky to get the bike I wanted in my size.

llyamah

Kajjal wrote:

It just depends on what is left over. Last year I got 30% off my road bike but was lucky to get the bike I wanted in my size.

Thanks - this is one of my main concerns with waiting.

broona

If you have around £700 to spend, I don't think you can do any better than this - http://www.pedalon.co.uk/acatalog/giant ... -2014.html

blackpoolkev

broona wrote:

If you have around £700 to spend, I don't think you can do any better than this - http://www.pedalon.co.uk/acatalog/giant ... -2014.html

With the 105 groupset, that is a nice deal. Alternatively if your heart is set on a Secteur, here is the 2013 Secteur Elite for similar money.http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=55951&categoryID=1119

llyamah

Thank you both for the suggestions. I like the look of the Giant, especially as that company is on the cycle to work scheme. I also like the look of the 2013 elite, but doesn't look like I could get the tax break there.

Since I know nothing about bike specs, please can someone tell me how the Giant would compare - is it a lot better than the Secteur that I am considering?

rodofgod76

broona wrote:

If you have around £700 to spend, I don't think you can do any better than this - http://www.pedalon.co.uk/acatalog/giant ... -2014.html

On Saturday I test rode a Defy 1 at the lbs. They wanted £900 for it. A quick google, brought up that pedalon offer but up until yesterday it was online for £ 699.

thefog

Evans price match, so keep an eye on other specialized dealiers

ie. http://www.scotbycycles.co.uk/bikes-c19 ... tAod4X8AxQ

down to £585