Thinking of buying a new bike??

[Running Mommy]

Call this a public service announcement for your wallet.

If you are thinking of buying a new bike in the next few months- do so now.
I just got off the phone with one of my bike reps, and prices on 09 bikes are going to skyrocket. They are saying 5-20%.
From what I've been reading in my trade mags it looks like it's going to hit the smaller builders the hardest. But even the big boys are feeling the pinch.

Scarcity of metal and the cost of fuel being the two biggest factors.
I know I've had issues getting my Intence bmx race bikes because of the metal shortage.
I've also noticed that the groupsets are getting outrageous! it used to be that you could get a decent Ultegra bike for around 1500.00, now that's around 2k unless you get a mix.

So there ya go.... Sorry to be little miss doom and gloom.

Oh- and one other thing. If you are thinking of upgrading to Dura Ace and money isn't an object, hold off. My shimano rep says the new DA coming out soon is the bomb diggity.

[sandra]

thank you for that info....

but happy dance happy dance, hubby and I both have new bikes.

[mimitabby]

wow. this next year is really going to be something! (bikes, gas, food, etc)

[sgtiger]

Yeah, I'd already heard that from the local LBS guys. I've also been noticing that more custom fabricators(ones with waiting lists that are 18+ months) that they can no longer guarantee the price of the bike they build for you. It used to be for most of them that the deposit went toward your place in the queue and locked in the price of the bike to the current published prices for the work on the frame and fork. Some of the current policies say that they will notify you of the final price when your bike is ready to be built.

[solobiker]

Thanks for the info, good thing I have a few in my stable. Although another one would be nice

[madscot13]

haha maybe I should go out and buy a bike then!

[Zen]

Maybe I'll finally be able to sell that mixte

[RoadRaven]

Call this a public service announcement for your wallet.
If you are thinking of buying a new bike in the next few months- do so now.

I like the way you think, RM

[knapplaura]

Denise,
Thanks for the heads up! Can you offer any feedback on the Felt road bike (higher-end), Scott Contessa, and Look 585 Elle from seeing them / selling them?

Considering a new roadbike since I am moving to Denver this summer and want a compact crankset to deal with the mountains.

thanks!
Laura