As someone else alluded to- bike prices for 09 are going up. In fact in many cases they are soaring. So if you find something you like now, I would snap it up. I also saw many posts about year end sales, and sales in the spring. Don't count on it this year. All of my manu's - Giant, Felt, and Jamis ran out of 08's. I won't see a felt road bike until late september. And with bike prices going up, there aren't going to be any blow outs on 08's. People keep asking me and I just laugh. Esp. with the prices going up the way they are. Any 08's I have leftover will be veritable bargains compared to the 09's.

BUT don't rush out in a panic. You need to get a good fit and find a bike that fits you. And that may take trying out MANY before you find the one.
But whatever you do make sure your shop does a professional fit.

Good luck, and have fun with your tri and fall rides.
Train smart, train safe.

denise