I’m interested in buying a STUMPJUMPER FSR COMP EVO 29 2015 next year. I would like to buy it using my company cycle to work scheme, which means I won’t be able to get a voucher until March/April.
I’ve read a couple of times that these models tend to sell out very quickly (despite the fact that spec wise, they don’t look great value, but that’s another story…and I still want one), but I don’t believe much I read in MBR. I asked in a specialized stockist a couple of weeks ago about availability in Large, and there was currently plenty of stock, and they did not seem to think there would be much trouble about sourcing one in March/April.
This shop will buy one in for me now (with a deposit) and store it until the voucher arrives. They also gave me the option of buying it for cash now and cashing in the voucher with them in March (I suspect this is illegal!?).
My question is, shall I put a deposit down now to guarantee getting the bike I want? The only real reason for not doing so is if I change my mind between now and March! Are there any bike industry folks/specialized dealers out there who could give me some of their experience on availability?