Originally Posted by Tony_G

I’m just about ready to replace my old bike and I have picked the Domane SL5 Gen 4 as the likely choice. My only local dealer has the 2023 in stock and he won’t budge from the $3,500 MSRP. I can order the improved 2024 (12 speeds versus 11, better seat, and better ISO) for the exact same price.

I read in a trade magazine that most manufactures, including Trek, overshot the Covid shortages and are now swimming in inventory and discounting bikes.
https://www.bicycleretailer.com/indu...-cuts-spending

Is my local shop being greedy, or is the SL5 not likely to be sold for less than MSRP?