Best time to buy a road bike?

[darth vadar]

Have a look around at last years models (2010) or even 2009 - there are still some about.

The popularity of cycling has given the manufacturers the excuse to hike up their prices by a fair old margin every year so do have a good nosey.

I got good prices on my two Giant bikes from Cycle Surgery and Ash Cycles always seem very keen with their prices. Active Sport UK in Buxton are another one who have caught my eye in the past. Price match is always worth asking about also.

Good luck.

 

[Seigi]

Specialized Allez...?

http://www.evanscycl...d-bike-ec025025

£400 will get you an entry-level road bike from Halfords or Decathlon...or there's always used if you feel brave!

6'4 is quite large lol, looks like a 59-61" frame from other threads?

Is the Specialized Allez good for that price range? I'm not totally 'technical' when it comes to bikes, but it looks appealing cosmetically

Just measured myself, think I've shrunk, I'm about 6'2"-6'3", my inside leg on trousers is normally 31 - 33, I don't have hugely long legs like some people my height, but regardless I will get fitted at a bike store.

 

[the_mikey]

Anytime between now and march, end of Summer is end of season for cycling generally, then the 2012 range will start to appear in stores between now and next year.