itrocks4u

Hello,

I live in Canada, so only a month of summer/autumn left before I would have to put the bike away. My question is, should I buy the bike now or wait until next spring/summer?

I'm interested in Roam 2 which is currently selling for $670. 2016 model is going up in price to $760. Price increase isn't crazy but just thinking if from a tune up / maintenance point of view, does it make sense to keep it in storage after a months use or wait spring 2016?

Thoughts?

Thanks!

cb400bill

Paying $760 in the spring is like paying the bike shop $90 to store the bike over the winter for you.

JonathanGennick 

There are no tune-up or maintenance issues that I can think of. For a $90 difference, I might let paint color sway me and either wait or not wait depending upon my preference for this year's or next year's color scheme. Hey, buy now and you can enjoy this last month of the season. I'm by Lake Superior myself, and September is sometimes the best month of summer. Cooler temps. Still sunny out. Few to no bugs.

AusSi

Yeah that sux, winter is approaching so FAST!!!
I just got a bike and was considering waiting also, but now that I have it I have used it every day since so it was worth it. I say just go for it.

Are you looking online? I am amazed at how cheep you can get stuff online, in NYC the bike stores understandably need to make huge money to pay rent so their prices are very high. I saved a lot buying online.

MMLC

Life is short, buy the bike. You could get a wind trainer and put a cheap slick on the back wheel for the winter.

itrocks4u

well, I'm looking for giant and not sure how many online stores ship within Canada. Where did you buy it from?

AusSi

Oh yeah sorry i didnt think about that fact your in Canada for shipping.

I have bought stuff form here in the past: https://www.coloradocyclist.com and here: Triathlon Shop | Triathlon Gear | Triathlon Apparel | Nytro Multisport

But i got my current bike off ebay. Thats probably your best bet.

Cheers,
Simon

itrocks4u

Thanks for the advice guy. Will pick it up today

avidone1

The answer to the question "Should I buy the bike now?"
Is always 'yes'

Doctor Morbius

The Roam 2 specs appear to be the same for 2015 & 2016. As stated above, I'd get one in a color I liked. If you like the 2015 colors that are available I'd definitely get one now and save the 90 smackers.

I have an older Roam 2. It's a fun bike. I've put more miles on it than I have any of my other bikes this summer.

Tony Marley

I'd buy it now. If you are really hard core, you could buy some studded tires and bike through most of the winter.