If you are thinking of getting a bike. . .

[Grog]

All of the above!

[amy]

Oh goodie! Is that excuse enough to buy TWO more??

[sundial]

Drat! That means tires, rims, everything.

[TrekJeni]

Geoff says the same thing -
Lowest price point for hybrid went from $289 up to $339. All the more reason to buy that new Gary Fisher Hi Fi 29er Pro NOW! I rode it at the Trek demo a few weeks ago and realized I just had to have it.
TrekJeni

[WindingRoad]

Across the board prices are expected to go up about 30%. Our shop has had about one hundred dollar hikes on most of the entry level hybrids, comfort bikes and mountain bikes too. The higher end bikes will be hit the hardest. It stinks but unfortunately will probably get worse before it gets better.

[elk]

Girls...don't DO that!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TxDoc]

Sorry Elk... but hey now we all have an excuse to shop...
yes, all pro shops are recommending everyone to buy now because every 2009 model will be much more expensive - and I've heard a couple of people saying that they may raise the prices of some '08 models as well. Besides, components will be more expensive so if you like custom builds that will really go up.
Time to go shopping ladies!

[TxDoc]

Oh goodie! Is that excuse enough to buy TWO more??

Oh, two! this sounds sooo tempting...

[smilingcat]

credit card needs exercise???

maybe so.

I keep one card as a back up in case of emergency. It's never used. stays in my safe deposit box. It's been flat lined since the day I got the card. just the other day, I got a letter from Chase bank. "due to inactivity of the card... WE ARE CANCELLING YOUR ACCOUNT!" Suprise that Sure, I'm a bad girl for not using the card .

a LBS who carries the Look has a 12 month interest free credit for buying anything over $$. Financially, this makes sense since I do have the money and I can earn about 5%/year. Instead of spending it now I can earn the 5% then pay off the bike on 1 day before the end of 12 month.This way, it will be interest free loan.

Same thing with car dealers. It piqued my interest. interest free for xx month, and $3,000 less on sticker... Again borrow interest free and let my money make interest income then when the note starts bearing interest, pay it off.

Still, I really can't justify spending money on Look 595?? Or buying another car. I have a car and just had it serviced. It still runs like a charm at 200,200 some odd miles. I think I can squeeze another 75,000 miles out of it. Then its to the scrap metal yard to be recycled.

I need to get back on my bike....
Smilingcat

[NoNo]

Sadly, I'm flip-flopping on my previous stance. Got home last night to find my lease renewal in the mail from my landlord. Rent's going up $75/mo Considering I still have one more credit card to pay off, it doesn't seem right to spend the money on a bike right now. Rent's up, car insurance is up, and I have to believe it's going to cost more to heat the place this winter. That's a lot of spare change to try to find under the cushions. Oh well, I'll just have to ride the bike I have and be content with that. Damn, I hate when I'm responsible!