When do model years change?

bazzabear · 28 Feb 2016 at 08:37

Considering buying my wife this:

https://www.cyclestore.co.uk/specia...dMLVv44ETCe0tqcdQj5fcaAl-U8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

But while it's the 2016 model, it's definitely been out since at least a few months of 2015 too. When are 2017 models likely to arrive? Should I be holding off either for a new one, or for a price drop of this one?

I suppose while I'm here, it makes sense to ask - should I be considering a different bike too?

Thanks for advice!

FrenchTart · 28 Feb 2016 at 08:58

I don't think you're likely to see 2016 models reduced until winter at the earliest.

Regarding choice of bike...what do you plan to use it for?

bazzabear · 28 Feb 2016 at 09:00

Off road - but not hardcore, just trails, bridlepaths and the like.

eXist · 28 Feb 2016 at 09:07

aug is when 2017 bike companies have their launch parties for dealers, but the bikes start arriving instores from aug - may of the following year, bit crazy it sounds I know but its the same for every company ive ever dealt with.

SDK^ · 28 Feb 2016 at 11:14

New bike season starts from September.
Bike frame designs usually run for 4-7 years before there is a complete new look. The years in between are minor tweaks. Component changes may be significant if a new groupset is available or a new type of tech e.g. Road disc brakes.

UTmaniac · 28 Feb 2016 at 11:56

EOL serious discount sales typically start kicking in around June, with the next year's models trickling in from around August.

bazzabear · 28 Feb 2016 at 13:18

Thanks everyone, that seems to confirm there's no point in waiting. We'll be wanting to use much sooner than that.

oli collett · 28 Feb 2016 at 13:26

It can depend on the Manufacturer - new models from the big names tend to be around for the Tour and then available September onwards - unless it's Canyon, in which case you won't actually be able to get one delivered until the following year