The definitive OTP ( Off-The-Peg ) List (<£500 and <£1,000 sections)

Hi chaps, I'm currently hunting for my first OTP SS road bike and this thread's been an invaluable help. The Genesis Flyer, Charge Plug Racer and Schwinn yellow thingummy are all vying for my attention now...

I do have a question though. At what point in the year will the 2009 models be reduced in price as the 2010 ones are brought in?

Thanks for your help!

Good choices, but unless you've been into a shop to try any of them, you may be surprised by the fact that your choices are all a bit on the heavy side. The Plug and the Madison have been said to be quite heavy. If you are a heavier person, then you may not even notice. But if you have owned aluminium bikes before, then it might be a shock.

Different retailers will choose their own dates for discounting 2009 stock, and bringing in 2010 bikes. I'd say between October and February, you will see the really bargains on 2009 stock. But the later you wait, the better the choices. Pearson Cycles sold the Giant Bowery (I own one) for less than £230.....and they sold loads. I'm not pushing you in that direction, but do keep an eye out for a bargain. Somewhere else sold the Specialized Tricross Single for £275.oo, and that was a huge bargain.