2023 set to be year of bike bargains, according to retailers

Lots of stock vs a dip in demand means potential bargains as industry attempts to right itself post-covid

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If you're in the market for a new bike this year, you may have picked the right time to buy. At least that's what  industry commentators and retailers are predicting, and the theory looks to be playing out across stores and suppliers worldwide.

Most obviously Specialized's recent "we made too many" sale, which saw major price drops on a huge range of machines, pointed to a need for retailers to move stock. 

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After cutting his teeth on local and national newspapers, James began at Cycling Weekly as a sub-editor in 2000 when the current office was literally all fields. 


Eventually becoming chief sub-editor, in 2016 he switched to the job of full-time writer, and covers news, racing and features.


A lifelong cyclist and cycling fan, James's racing days (and most of his fitness) are now behind him. But he still rides regularly, both on the road and on the gravelly stuff.