New to Forum... Sydney bike shops who stock specialized.

hsvls1255

Hey everyone...

my friends have convinced me to do the spring cycle this year, so i have dusted off the Gary Fisher MTB and am doing some small rides to get used to it. i havent riden for years as i lost the urge, but it has bitten me once again.... went and did a few laps of centenial park on the MTB and decided i need a road bike.

so did some research and i quite like the 2006 specialized roubiax comp. i have sourced one but trying to see if there are any shops that have one that may do a better deal for me.... problem is i think they may be scarce supply so i may have to pay full retail

can you guys advise if you know of any bike shops that stock specialised. i have been to woolys wheels and the one in cronulla....

thanks guys..... look forward to being part of the little community, maybe even see you one day on a track.

Rockslayer

Try the Concept store in Melbourne and check out their website. They will even fly you down to fit if you spend over $3K. I think they are taking offers on various bikes.

Otherwise my mate bought a Specialized MTB in Burwood not sure if they do Roadies. Just put "specialized bikes" in an Au search engine and you get a bunch of hits. I searched around abit before I bought my MTB if you know what you want you can get it cheaper. I got mine shipped from VIC to Sydney and saved $600 plus on the one I wanted.

I think there may even be a store/dealer locator on the specialized website.

Goodluck!

piero

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Try the one over Chatswood, on the intersaction of Delhi Road and Pacific Highway. They are one of the biggest specialised retailer in Sydney.

figrin

I am probably at the same situation as you, trying to get a specialized roubaix elite/comp/expert right now, but haven't started shopping yet. Here's the retailer from the specialized site around Sydney:
Woolys Wheels
82 Oxford Street
Paddington, 2021 AU
02 93312671

Inner City Cycles
151 Glebe Point Road
Glebe, 2037 AU
02 96606605

Northside Avanti Plus
815 Pacific Highway
Chatswood, 2067 AU
02 94151343

Cycology Sydney
242 Victoria Road
Gladesville, 2111 AU
02 98797000

Burwood Cycleworld
11 Burwood Road
Burwood, 2134 AU
02 97456226

Supreme Cycles
1316 Pittwater Road
Narrabeen, 2101 AU
02 99131881

Blackman Bicycle Services
382 Church Street
Parramatta, 2150 AU
02 96836555

Chain Reaction
2/25-35 Kingsway
Cronulla, 2230 AU
02 95441066

Bike Barn
267 Macquarie Street
Liverpool, 2170 AU
02 96020244

Let us know if you find a bargain

531Aussie

what I usually do is call the distributor and ask them where to find what I want.

hsvls1255

problem is i have fond one in my size, and since stock is basically non existant (and the store knows this) they are charging full retail price.

so what can i milk out of them.... he said they can work something out pedals wise, but hey i am dropping $3.5K i want something else. should i try some shoes and a computer aswell ??

sogood

You need to turn the equation around and makes it as if you are compromising and clearing their old stock for their benefit. In other words, you need to find some fault in that model and compare it with another bike model that you'll take instead,

1) From the same shop but significantly cheaper. (In which case they'll want to upsell you a more expensive bike)
2) From another shop at a similar or slightly cheaper price. (In which case they'll want to keep your $3.5k)

So be prepared to say no to the store and walk out. Give suggestions that you can't decide and may put it off and will check another store.

Oh, another good one is to play the time factor. For full price, you'll have time to burn and will wait for the 2007 model to arrive in a few weeks. There should be enough info on what 2007 model's specs are and start talking to the store on at least matching the overall value of a 2007 model, or give a discount.

But if you've decided that ONE has to be the one and only and you have to have it NOW, then the store can eat you for breakfast. You only have yourself to blame for lack of patience.

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MalP

You could also try giving JT cycles in Adelaide a call. I got a good deal from them last year on a Roubaix Comp. They claim to send quite a few around the country.
266-274 Pulteney Street
Adelaide, South Australia, 5000

08 8359 2755

jtcycles@bigpond.net.au


I luuurve the bike, BTW.

nerdag

Need? or Want?

Not meaning to talk you out of it or anything, but you can get some of the speed improvements with slick tyres, and a little bit of riding.

Having said that, I do understand the want for a roadie... I lusted after one for a few months before I gave in to the urge and bought one, having come from an MTB background.

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mikeg

A new Bike Shop at Castle Hill stocks Specialized

Cyclery Norwest

Unit A4/ 2a Victoria Ave (Cnr Windsor Rd)
Castle Hill 2154
(02) 9634 1788
Fax (02) 9634 1899

Mike