Have bikes got more expensive ....

[Oceana]

With the rand having been hammered over the last few months has anyone noticed if bike prices have gone up over the same period?

[YUMEYA]

naaa, only my taste.

[MrJacques]

Yeah, I've noticed that all the bikes I like seem to cost way too much. Can't get myself to pay 30k for a bicycle, it's ridiculous.

[Jaco-fiets]

I found current prices being in line with what the bikes cost over the past 2 years. I think we can expect a increase in January 2013. If you are keen on bying a 2013 model you should probably buy one from a dealer who allready has stock.

 

I work for a company who imports products from Europe. Stock on current order arriving Jan 2013 is quit a bit more expensive than the current stock. Even though product pricing might not have increased in Europe (they have a rediculously low interest rate), the currency is weaker and shipping cost seem to have increased. All factors raping the end buyer exponentially

Edited December 2, 2012 by Jaco-fiets

[HeyYou]

With the Rand having fallen almost 15% against all major currencies over the last 3 months, my guess is you can expect about a 15% increase in bike prices SOON.

[The Guy in Pink]

You know long term bikes stay about the same.

My first Campagnolo crankset & BB (road) cost me R 26.50 new in 1968 - then it was about 27% of my monthly salary.

To-day I can get a new Campagnolo crankset and BB with a far higher spec than the original for 3% of my monthly salary.

Edited December 3, 2012 by The Guy in Pink

[Shebeen]

With the Rand having fallen almost 15% against all major currencies over the last 3 months, my guess is you can expect about a 15% increase in bike prices.

that's the problem, only the cost price will go up by that level. the adjusted price should only go up by about 7%, but I'm sure they will take a chance to hike up the profit too

[Cav']

I found that the spec of the bikes got dropped due to the sh1tty economy.