Giant dealer restocking 2016?
05-28-16, 05:04 PM
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Giant dealer restocking 2016?
It seems a bit early in the season here but was in one of the Chicago Giant dealers and they were out of stock on a Defy model in my size. When they checked they said that there was no way to order now from the distributor and that they might be out for the season but would get back to me. They did have some other models in stock in my size that were offered up of course. Is that the norm for stock to be out so early in the season and to not replenish until 2017 is out? My guess is more will appear but was curious.
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It's been a slow year, and the production numbers reflect that. Trek is the same way this year. Call around to other Giant dealers or start scouring some of the online bike shops.
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+1. Specialized is completely sold out of most roubaix models and has no plan to make more this model year
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It's pretty normal. 2017 models usually start rolling out in August or September. And manufacturers have really cut back production in recent years to avoid having leftover inventory at the end of the year. I know for Specialized, they used to have a ton of leftover inventory. To the point a dealer could order a brand new 4 year old bike.
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I would assume the situation varies by size? i.e. Big sizes probably run out faster?
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I was in a specialized dealer they are out of the Roubaix SL4 comp in 54 for the year in the black and red color that I was considering. Said that was it for the 2016 production. Surprised me as well
05-29-16, 09:58 PM
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Two years ago I got this same realization. Except it was January and the bike I wanted had only been out about three months. Went and ordered it, paid in full and waited a week and no bike. After a month no bike. Two months no bike. It was sold out after three months of release. The shop kept saying hold on, just waiting for more to arrive. No dice. The bike was a Felt F4 with the newly released 6800. I was offered an upgrade to the next bike for the same money. Turned out the next model was the F2 with 6870. I would never have spent the coin on a bike like this but it was an offer I could not refuse. I usually have really bad luck but it worked out for me this time.
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It's pretty normal. 2017 models usually start rolling out in August or September. And manufacturers have really cut back production in recent years to avoid having leftover inventory at the end of the year. I know for Specialized, they used to have a ton of leftover inventory. To the point a dealer could order a brand new 4 year old bike.
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Looks like a new Shimano brifter. Are they labelled as part of a group. i.e Ultegra, or just a number eg 785, like they have been?
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Hey softreset
Is this true? 2017 Giant Defy Sneak-Peek | Tramps and Steeds
Will we see a through axle flat mount Defy in 2017?
Is this true? 2017 Giant Defy Sneak-Peek | Tramps and Steeds
Will we see a through axle flat mount Defy in 2017?
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Do you think this is legit? https://trampsandsteeds.com/giant-defy-2017/
Tramps and Steeds
Do you really think the Giant Defy will have through axles and flat mounts as this video eludes to?
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